New roadmap, marketplace for Singapore hotels’ green operations
The Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) took a big step yesterday towards the country's aspiration of becoming one of the...
Hong Kong’s reopening brings hope but not immediate business recovery
Hong Kong's decision yesterday to pry open her borders from April 1 is met with relief from the destination's travel and tourism players, but most...
Cebu readies for first integrated resort this year
Cebu will welcome her first integrated resort, the NUSTAR Resort and Casino, in December, with facilities set to open in phases.
Situated in Kawit Island...
Post-lockdown arrivals to the Philippines soar past 100,000
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has reported more than 100,000 foreign tourist arrivals since the country reopened on February 10, with the US...
Tell the world we’re coming home
After a lengthy hibernation prescribed for Covid-19 and the travel freeze, hotels in Asia are starting to welcome back their guests. We find out how three hotels are making their journey back to hospitality business
Hong Kong to ease steel grip on Covid restrictions
A flight ban on services to Hong Kong from nine countries, including the US and the UK, will be lifted from April 1, while...
Indonesia tourism players frustrated with slow reopening
Indonesia's overly cautious approach to reopening is hampering tourism recovery and causing the destination to lose out to competitive tourist destinations in the region...
The Farm brings wellness to new destinations
Buoyed by a growing population of health conscious people, the eco-luxury holistic medical wellness resort of The Farm at San Benito in Lipa, Batangas...
Malaysia travel trade rejects wage increase
The government’s decision to raise the minimum wage from RM1,200 (US$286) to RM1,500 nationwide, starting with big companies and government linked companies effective May...
Meliá Chiang Mai cuts carbon footprint through the belly
Set to open on April 8 on Charoen Prathet Road in the heart of Chiang Mai, the 260-key Meliá Chiang Mai will offer a...
