Long-term optimism, creative pivots buoy hotels
Despite the global pandemic, international hotel groups are reporting robust pipelines and new signings, while coming up with creative ways to bolster revenue sources,...
Singapore pilots hybrid event with TravelRevive
Singapore is pressing forward with a prototype for hybrid events that can accommodate up to 250 pax in person, including overseas visitors, made possible...
Sri Lanka trade opposes move to amend Tourism Act
The Sri Lanka government's plans to amend the Tourism Act of 2005 which governs tourism in the country by amalgamating four state institutions involved...
Malaysian healthcare providers take consultations online to reverse medical tourism slump
Malaysia’s medical travel sector is turning to tele-consultation and digital services to provide continuity in foreign patient care as travel restrictions suppress medical tourist...
IATA to bid goodbye to DG Alexandre de Juniac
International Air Transport Association's (IATA) director general and CEO, Alexandre de Juniac, will step down from his role effective March 31, 2021.
In line to...
Macau rolls out e-learning programme for Indian agents
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in India has kicked off the Macao Specialist Program for travel agents, allowing the destination bureau to maintain...
TTG is getting a new home
TTG Asia Media is relocating its Singapore head office, effective November 30, 2020.
It will now be located at The Alpha, 10 Science Park Road,...
The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood debuts with three properties
Oakwood has launched The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood with a landmark signing that brings three properties into the new brand portfolio.
The new brand, which...
SIA gets fresh financing
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has successfully raised S$500 million (US$372.4 million) via a private placement of new 10-year bonds, which will be used for general...
Tourism vouchers rolled out in Indonesia to encourage local spending
Eager to revive Indonesia's ailing tourism industry, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has rolled out an incentive programme dubbed Big Promo to...
