Philippines eyes Phuket’s Sandbox model for tourism reopening
As it gears up for the reopening of international borders, the Philippines is looking at the possibility of replicating Phuket’s Sandbox model, while at...
Langkawi’s reopening draws nature, upmarket travellers
Langkawi tourism and hospitality operators are observing good demand for five-star and boutique hotels as well as more high-end tours and activities, since the...
YouTrip sets up innovation lab in Singapore, looks to double local...
YouTrip, Singapore's first multi-currency mobile wallet, will be establishing an innovation lab in the country to fast-track its technology capabilities and product development to...
IHG embraces flexible working to tackle hospitality labour shortage
IHG Hotels & Resorts has introduced a suite of new benefits including flexible work arrangements to its employees in Australia, as it looks to...
Hyatt brings Park Hyatt brand to Changsha
Hyatt has collaborated with The Wharf (Holdings) to open a new Park Hyatt hotel in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, marking the luxury...
Australia looks to reopen its international border by Christmas
Australia's tourism minister said that the federal government plans to reopen its international border by Christmas "at the latest".
Under the national reopening plan, Australians...
Malaysia trade urges cautious approach to reopening of Genting, Melaka, Tioman...
The Malaysian government’s planned October 1 reopening of Melaka, Genting Highlands and Tioman Island to fully vaccinated domestic tourists has been met with cautious...
Stakeholders laud Cambodia’s ASQ hotel scheme
The launch of Cambodia’s alternative state quarantine (ASQ) hotel scheme is a welcome move following a raft of complaints over varying standards of quarantine...
PPHG furthers global expansion with 13 properties planned by 2024
Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) plans to launch 13 new properties across 10 key gateway cities including London, Hanoi and Phnom Penh by 2024.
The...
Princess Cruises extends cruise pause in Australia
Princess Cruises has extended its pause in operations for cruises departing from Australia and New Zealand until January 27, 2022.
Resultantly, the company has cancelled...
