Cruise community commits to continued sustainability efforts as recovery presses on
Findings from a new consumer research led by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) are painting a picture of resilience in the cruise community, with...
Dorsett Hospitality International births new ‘aparthotel’ brand
Dorsett Hospitality International has paved the way into London for its new brand Dao by Dorsett, with the first property opening this June.
Dao is...
United Airlines, Singapore Airlines build up codeshares
Star Alliance members United Airlines and Singapore Airlines (SIA) are expanding their codeshare arrangements to include 19 new destinations in Asia and the US.
From...
Japan players urge more reopening clarity from Japanese government
Specialist Japan travel companies are hoping that a general election in July will herald the reopening of the nation’s borders, with some calling on...
Google records spike in travel searches, strong interest in longer stays,...
Intra-regional travel in South-east Asia has gained momentum with travellers eager to make up for lost time, observes Google, as it shares new travel...
Indonesia simplifies visa tariff and procedures
From May 16, Indonesia's single-entry visa will be priced at 1.5 million rupiah (US$104), including a service fee of 200,000 rupiah. It was previously...
WTTC launches hotel sustainability initiative
The WTTC has initiated Hotel Sustainability Basics – a globally recognised and coordinated set of criteria that all hotels should implement as a minimum...
Indonesia’s Pelita Air expands into scheduled services
Pelita Air, Indonesia’s state-owned chartered airline company, will begin scheduled operations on April 28 with a fleet of two Airbus A320s that were delivered...
Regal Hotels Group makes ESG move into metaverse
The Sandbox metaverse is set to see the rise of MetaGreen, an environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-themed estate developed by Regal Hotels Group to...
WTTC pushes for single health certificate in Asia
WTTC is in discussion with Asia-Pacific tourism ministers to establish a simple digital travel certificate within the region, similar to the EU Digital Covid...
