Pandemic reshuffles Russians’ favourite destinations
Russia outbound volume remains in the millions during the pandemic
Sri Lanka's ease of entry has earned her much love from Russia
Thailand's...
India’s tourism players hold breath for make-or-break 2022/23 budget
Tax reforms and an improved climate for hotel investments are among the items on the wish list of India's tourism and hospitality players, who...
Indonesia reopens Riau islands for Singapore travellers
Indonesia has launched a Safe Travel Bubble Arrangement between Singapore and two Riau islands – Batam and Bintan – on January 24 in a...
Easier entry for visitors to Malaysia
Malaysia has relaxed her entry procedures for boosted travellers and will soon do away with temperature checks when entering premises as the country prepares...
Air India’s Amex card-only payment baffles Hong Kong agents
Hong Kong’s Society of IATA Passenger Agents (SIPA) is seeking “formal notice” and clarification from Air India following a call from the airlines on...
Philippines lays groundwork for Covid, typhoon recovery
The Philippines is stepping into 2022 with abundant hope for global travel resumption, despite ongoing Omicron variant challenges and damages by super typhoon Rai...
Japan Fair 2022 goes virtual to engage Singaporeans digitally
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Singapore office will launch its first-ever virtual event, Japan Fair 2022.
Previously known as Japan Travel Fair, the event was...
ASEAN tourism unveils new logo and tagline
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has revealed its new logo and tagline "A Destination For Every Dream", which aims to capture the...
Western Australia delays border reopening indefinitely
Western Australian premier Mark McGowan has extended his state's hard border closure beyond February due to Omicron concerns.
McGowan, however, did not set a new...
Asian hotels turn to domestic market for Chinese New Year season
The staycation market for the upcoming Chinese New Year holidays continues to dominate the vision of hoteliers in South-east Asia, where international arrivals have...
