Hotelbeds to grow SE Asia portfolio with RedDoorz deal
Hotelbeds has signed a preferred partnership with RedDoorz that will give the bedbank's clients access to a range of preferential rates and offers at...
International travel largely on hold despite uptick in May: UNWTO
The pandemic's effect on tourism continues into its second year, with international tourist arrivals between January and May falling 85 per cent below 2019...
Indonesia travel veteran Ben Sukma passes on
The Indonesia travel trade is grieving the passing of Ben Sukma, owner of tour agency Sukmawisata Medan and a prominent industry figure who had...
Thailand suspends domestic flights in Covid-risk areas
Airlines in Thailand have halted domestic flights through end of this month, as authorities further tighten travel restrictions in response to several consecutive days...
Malaysian tourism players extend helping hand to needy amid pandemic
Despite the trying times the prevailing Covid-19 situation has afflicted on tourism businesses in Malaysia, industry stakeholders have stepped up to lend a helping...
Outrigger acquires trio of Thailand resorts
Outrigger Hospitality Group has completed its purchase of the Manathai Hotels and Resorts brand, inclusive of three beach resorts in southern Thailand.
The former Manathai...
Preferred Hotel Group refreshes loyalty programme
Preferred Hotel Group has unveiled a series of enhancements to its I Prefer Hotel Rewards loyalty programme, including all-new membership tiers, expanded earning and...
Singapore bans dine-in, caps social group sizes to two from July...
Dining-in at F&B establishments will be suspended and group sizes for social gatherings will be reduced from five to two, as Singapore returns to...
New AI-powered app aims to create Smoove Xperience for travellers
Singapore-headquartered travel tech company Smoove Xperience has launched a new eponymous AI-powered app that aims to provide a seamless travel experience through curated guides...
Sri Lanka exempts fully vaccinated travellers from quarantine as vaccination drive...
Sri Lanka is now allowing fully vaccinated international travellers to enter the country without undergoing quarantine, as the country looks to restart its tourism...
