Long-weekend travel falls out of favour, while tourism villages gain popularity...
A national vaccine rollout has boosted Indonesians' confidence to travel domestically in the second half of the year, but the majority will shun long-weekend...
Thailand extends lockdown, expands enhanced restrictions to more provinces
Thailand will extend lockdown restrictions in Bangkok and 12 other dark-red zone provinces for another two weeks starting Tuesday (August 3), with 16 more...
Manila to return to rigid lockdown as the Philippines struggles to...
In yet another setback for the Philippines' tourism industry, the government has announced that metro Manila will be placed under the most restrictive enhanced...
Qantas to require digital health pass for international flights
The Qantas Group will work with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to roll out a digital health pass when international flights resume.
The IATA...
Zipair to launch Tokyo-Singapore service
Japan Airlines' low-cost carrier, Zipair Tokyo, will be expanding its international network with the launch of a weekly service between Tokyo and Singapore on...
Kota Kinabalu-themed “flight to nowhere” takes off from South Korea
A total of 96 travellers boarded a Kota Kinabalu-themed "flight to nowhere" flying out of Incheon International Airport on July 25.
Operated by South Korean...
Air New Zealand serves up new inflight snacks
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) has introduced its new snack offerings onboard its domestic flights, following six-week-long trials ran across 100 flights and involving...
WTTC report highlights tourism’s vital role in fighting human trafficking
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a new report which signals how the global travel and tourism sector can help eradicate...
UNWTO partners with Destination Capital to promote investments in sustainable hotels
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has signed an agreement with Bangkok-based real estate investment firm Destination Capital (DC) to promote investment in sustainable hotels...
Marriott enhances human trafficking awareness training
Marriott International will launch an updated version of its human trafficking awareness training, in line with its goal to train all its on-property associates...
