Philippine tourism organisations combat pandemic anxiety with mental well-being safeguards
Safeguarding mental health has become a priority for Philippine travel and tourism stakeholders who are more susceptible to depression, stress, and anxiety brought about...
South Korean tech startup NUUA joins SIA’s NDC journey
Seoul-based travel tech startup NUUA has become the first South Korean specialist of its kind to be adopted by Singapore Airlines (SIA) as an...
Trade questions fate of luxury hotels coming into Phnom Penh
As Cambodia welcomes a swathe of luxury hotel brands to Phnom Penh, the trade is divided on whether the properties will help contribute to...
India’s cash crunch casts long shadow on outbound travel
India’s surprise demonetisation of its Rs500 (US$7.35) and Rs1,000 bills in November 2016 has rattled the travel trade, as inbound and outbound travellers grapple...
The Face Suites, Kuala Lumpur
A homely feel, roomy interiors and dazzling views of Kuala Lumpur's downtown are what it takes for this new serviced residence to put a...
Hong Kong eyes travel bubble with Phu Quoc Island
Hong Kong is exploring the possibility of establishing a travel bubble arrangement with the Vietnamese holiday island of Phu Quoc, as the city looks...
Singapore F1 races ahead despite Zika fears
Credit: 2015 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix
WHILE last year’s Singapore Grand Prix saw a blanket of haze overshadow the event, this year, gloom is...
China withdraws Covid-19 antigen test requirement for inbound travellers
China's foreign ministry said on August 28 that inbound travellers to the country will no longer need to perform a pre-departure antigen test for...
Thailand tightens restrictions in Bangkok and several provinces to curb Delta...
Thailand will reimpose a nightly curfew for Bangkok and nine other provinces for 14 days, starting midnight Monday (July 12), as the country battles...
Japan to enter state of emergency; earmarks US$990 billion stimulus
Japan is set to declare a month-long state of emergency as soon as Tuesday that will cover Tokyo, Osaka and five other prefectures, in...
