International tourism to nosedive up to 30% in 2020: UNWTO
The number of international tourist arrivals will plummet by 20-30 per cent in 2020 when compared with 2019 figures, due to the ongoing coronavirus...
Tokyo Olympics moves to July 23 to August 8, 2021
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be held from July 23 to August 8, 2021, following a decision made by organisers to postpone the sporting...
Malaysia Airlines to bring stranded customers home
Malaysia Airlines is reinstating some of its international flights in April and May to bring home families who have not been able to return...
Expo 2020 Dubai is open to one-year postponement
Expo 2020 Dubai and the UAE have expressed support for a one-year postponement made by the Steering Committee following a meeting on March 30.
In...
SIA raises US$13.3 billion in crisis funding
National carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) has raised S$19 billion (US$13.3 billion) to tide over the pandemic, with S$15 billion through rights issuances, subject to shareholder approval, and the...
Indonesia hotels turn to food delivery, self-isolation businesses
Hotels in Indonesia are finding ways to boost their bottomline by introducing food delivery services and self-isolation schemes, following the implementation of the government’s...
Indian Railways set to cut off agent reliance
The Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a subsidiary of Indian Railways that manages its internet ticketing operations, is looking to officially close...
Governments can take five steps to safeguard airports’ interests: ACI
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific is adjuring governments in the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East regions to take swift action to safeguard airports’ interests.
The...
Indonesia takes public-private approach to Covid-19 fight
Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has partnered with several tourism and transportation players to provide accommodation and transport for medical frontliners and...
Indonesia’s shutdown of 56 conservation zones draws praise
Indonesia's Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) has ordered a temporary closure of 56 national parks and conservation sites nationwide, in a bid to...
