Trip.com grants discounts to vaccinated Filipinos
In support of the Philippine national vaccination programme, Trip.com is offering full vaccinated residents up to 30 per cent off hotel bookings from now until December...
Club Med eyes aggressive expansion in APAC
All-inclusive resort operator Club Med is gearing up for expansion in the Asia-Pacific region over the next five years, targeting greenfield opportunities in Thailand,...
UNWTO members plan coordinated restart of APAC tourism
Tourism leaders from across Asia-Pacific have met to plan the sector’s restart and recovery even as borders remain closed throughout the region.
The 33rd joint...
Bangkok to reopen to vaccinated tourists on October 15
Thailand has confirmed plans to reopen Bangkok to fully vaccinated international travellers without quarantine requirements, from October 15.
Tourism and sports minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn and...
AAPA commits to net zero emissions by 2050
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, surpassing the existing industry commitment to halve carbon...
Indian associations livid with defunct Jet Airways announcing resumption of operations
Major Indian travel trade associations have strongly expressed their disappointment at the announcement that defunct domestic airline, Jet Airways, plans to resume operations in...
IHG and APSN form jobs and training partnership
IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a partnership with Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN) to provide support, jobs and training for...
Changi first airport in APAC to complete ACI’s health audit programme
Singapore Changi has become the first airport in the Asia-Pacific region to successfully complete the Airport Health Measures Audit Program, Airports Council International (ACI)...
The Langham arrives in South-east Asia
Langham Hospitality Group has opened the doors to The Langham, Jakarta, marking a highly anticipated entry of the brand into South-east Asia.
The hotel is...
NCL puts two more ships back in the waters
Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Getaway have been deployed once again in the Mediterranean as Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) returns to cruising in a post-lockdown...
