Reviving Chinese market softens blow of demand slowdown for Philippines
The Philippine trade is sanguine that the recovering inbound China tourist numbers will compensate for the slowdown in other key markets such as South...
AirAsia X flies into deeper loss in 3Q but higher passenger...
AirAsia X in its latest 3Q2019 financial results report revealed that the carrier suffered a deeper net loss of RM230 million (US$55 million), up...
Varying Covid-19 restrictions nationwide hamper Indonesia’s tourism recovery
The Indonesian government's ever-changing pandemic rules, coupled with restrictions of varying levels nationwide, have stirred up confusion among industry players, and sparked concerns that...
High-end China travellers discover the allure of glamping
High-end Chinese travellers, willing to fork out US$500 and up a night per person, are swapping luxury resorts for glamping holidays in tents that...
F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023 turnout surpasses expectations
The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023 has recorded 264,108 attendees over the three-day race, busting its initial expectations of 250,000 spectators.
This...
DoubleTree by Hilton deepens roots in SE Asia
Hilton is set to open 15 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in South-east Asia over the coming years across key and emerging destinations.
“Following the reopening...
Philippine tourism leaders take cautious approach to reopening
As the Philippines reopens her borders tomorrow to fully-vaccinated tourists from non-visa required countries, tourism leaders expect arrivals to be gradual and anticipate hitches...
SIA, Scoot to use sustainable aviation fuel from 3Q2022
As part of Singapore's decarbonisation efforts, all Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot flights out of Changi Airport will be powered by blended sustainable aviation...
JTB, HIS restart organised tours to Hawaii for Golden Week
Japan’s largest travel agency will resume overseas organised tours this month after a two-year suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
JTB Corporation will begin its...
Japan to ease border restrictions further from June 10
Following on from a trial reopening in May to permit small group tours from four countries, Japan is now set to allow entry of...
