Crystal makes Covid-19 vaccine compulsory for all cruise guests
Crystal, which manages a range of luxury cruise lines, now requires all guests to be fully inoculated with a Covid-19 vaccine at least 14...
Former Indonesian tourism minister passes away
I Gede Ardika, who was Indonesia’s minister for culture and tourism from 2000 to 2004 has passed away on February 20, 2021, just five...
Mondrian arrives in Singapore, with plans for more worldwide
Accor will plant a Mondrian property in Singapore come early 2023, one of the first to open in the company's next-phase expansion plans for...
Sofitel goes to Cebu City
Accor is expanding its presence in the Philippines with the signing of Sofitel Cebu City, a 195-room luxury hotel which will debut in 2025.
Situated...
UNWTO unveils startup competition winners
Startups from around the world have been recognised for their contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism in the UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition.
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Qatar Airways brings touch-free entertainment onboard
Qatar Airways is set to become the first global airline to offer passengers completely touchless technology for its in-flight entertainment system across its Airbus...
Bali plans travel corridor for vaccinated travellers
Bali's vice governor has proposed for the central government to establish a free Covid-19 corridor, as well as prioritise vaccination for tourism frontliners, in...
Accor to open dual-branded hotel in Qatar
Accor has inked a partnership with Katara Hospitality to debut its Raffles and Fairmont brands in Qatar, in the form of a dual-branded property.
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CP Land, undeterred by Covid-19, plows on with growth plans
Bangkok-based CP Land, a property arm of CP Group, is set to build at least five hotels this year, despite travel demand generally remaining...
Hospitality veteran Iwan Sitompul passes away
Indonesian hospitality veteran, Iwan Sitompul, has passed away on February 13 in Bali, after a long struggle with an illness. He was 69. As...
















