TTG Conversations: Five Questions with Chetan Kapoor, Safe Travel Barometer
Greater understanding of the Covid-19 virus has allowed more airlines to establish sensible safe travel standards today, through partnerships with healthcare specialists, immigration authorities...
New job creations, inaugural travel mart help Hong Kong’s tourism trade...
Following the end of the government's employment support scheme for the tourism industry last November, industry players have rallied together to create short-term job...
UK strain contributes to Thailand’s third wave, dulls Songkran hopes
Thailand’s hotel and retail shares have plunged in the wake of a third Covid wave caused by the fast-spreading UK strain of the virus,...
Indonesia tightens security at tourist spots in wake of terror attacks
Indonesia will persist in its efforts to prepare for the reopening of Bali, Batam and Bintan to international travellers, despite the recent terrorist attacks...
Continued travel restrictions in Malaysia hinder tourism recovery
Tour businesses in Malaysia are reaping little benefits from the resumption of interstate travel, limited to states that are under the recovery movement control...
Spike in travel intent to Singapore on back of travel bubble...
A significant surge in search activity for travel to Singapore originating from markets in and out of Asia-Pacific has emerged following discussions around bilateral...
Philippine hotels run out of rooms to convert into Covid-19 facilities
As Covid-19 infections continue to surge in metro Manila and nearby provinces, more hotels are needed to be converted into temporary treatment facilities, but...
Hyatt embarks on expansion spree in India
Hyatt Hotels Corporation plans to grow its brand footprint in India by more than 70 per cent by 2023, with six new hotels set...
World’s first fully vaccinated flight takes off from Qatar
Qatar Airways operated the world’s first fully Covid-19 vaccinated flight on Tuesday (April 6), carrying only vaccinated crew and passengers on board, with passengers...
Singapore to roll out fresh tourism picks this year and next
At least three new tourism products will hit the market this year and the next, as Singapore continues to push out fresh attractions in...
