Western Australia courts Singapore visitors with luxury travel focus
Tourism Western Australia (Tourism WA) is reinforcing the state’s status as a premium destination as it rebuilds travel demand from Singapore, recognised as its...
Tourism performance gets new yardsticks
The metrics by which tourism is measured “will be completely different” from pre-pandemic yardsticks, PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera said at the Southeast Asia Development...
Accor makes waves in sustainability agenda with help of Energy Observer
Accor recently reaffirmed its commitment to achieve net-zero by 2050, and is supporting myriad sustainability initiatives that can help it deliver on its promise.
One...
Waldorf Astoria to debut in Sydney come 2025
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts will plant its first Australian flag in Sydney early in 2025, following a signing last week for the Waldorf...
Qantas, Jetstar expand Sydney gateway with new direct services from Asia
Qantas and Jetstar will grow their international network out of Sydney, with new direct routes to India and South Korea taking off this year,...
Thailand scraps PCR tests to boost tourism
Thailand plans to scrap the mandatory on-arrival Covid-19 PCR test for foreign visitors starting from May, as the country steps up efforts to lure...
Ras Al Khaimah steps up India courtship, predicts strong rebound
The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah expects to Indian arrivals to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, as healthy demand makes a comeback as...
Shangri-La gets bigger in the business of fun on Sentosa
The Shangri-La Group will develop its first standalone lifestyle and entertainment precinct, Palawan Sands, on Sentosa Island in Singapore. Slated to open in 2023,...
Nara whips up a stronger focus on food tourism
Japan’s Nara prefecture is stepping up its food and drink-related offerings ahead of hosting the 7th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy in June 2022.
The...
Malaysia Airlines increases flight frequencies
With Malaysia’s borders reopened, national carrier Malaysia Airlines has taken the opportunity to gradually increase its frequencies and network, aiming to achieve around 70...
