Potato Head to enhance Bali’s offerings with new nightclub and more...
Balinese-based lifestyle brand Potato Head is expanding its reach as it gears up to open a nightclub it believes will make the Indonesian island...
Radisson gets ‘aggressive’ in South-east Asia by being flexible with hotel...
Giving Asian hotel owners more flexibility on how they wish their hotels to be managed is a key strategy for Radisson Hotel Group to...
Balancing technology adoption with service and human connection
While the adoption of contactless service has been typically slow in the hospitality industry, the pandemic and resulting consumer desire for services that are delivered in a safe and hygienic manner have resulted in swift changes.
Singapore rolls back restrictions for local tours
Walking, cycling and kayaking tours in Singapore are now allowed to take groups of up to 50 people, up from the previous limit of...
Buying intentions stay strong for South-east Asia destinations
Although current international arrivals into South-east Asia are still severely marred by a volatile pandemic situation and travel restrictions, regional and international travel trade buyers have begun working on travel programmes in the region for a possible roll-out later this year.
JTB buys stake in Panorama Tours Indonesia
Having embarked on an aggressive expansion strategy in recent years, JTB Corp has just announced an agreement to acquire 40 per cent shares of...
Singapore further tightens border measures for travellers from India
Singapore will ban all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with recent travel history to India within the last 14 days from setting foot...
Trio of Thai islands reopen under Samui Plus scheme
The Thai resort islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao has reopened to fully vaccinated foreign travellers with no quarantine requirements, under...
Singapore, Malaysia to start vaccinated travel lane from November 29
Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to launch a vaccinated travel lane (VTL) between Changi Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport from November 29.
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Maldives’ tax hike could see arrivals numbers dip
A potential hike in taxes with effect from January 2022 will adversely affect tourism in the Maldives, and industry players are worried that the...
