Vietnam’s third New World hotel to open in Phu Quoc
New World Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Sun Group to rebrand and manage a new all-villa resort on Vietnam’s southern Phu...
APAC NTOs most online ready to tap halal travel market
When it comes to the availability of Muslim-friendly online travel resources provided by NTOs globally, those in Asia-Pacific continue to set a shining example,...
Prioritising green recovery could accelerate aviation rebound
With rising concerns over climate change and increasing commitment from travel companies to become carbon neutral in the future, it is vital that airlines...
Singapore tourism stakeholders unite to reimagine travel
Tourism leaders and stakeholders in Singapore have jumped on board a national initiative to reimagine tourism offerings for both domestic and foreign tourists, in...
Khao Lak finds favour with Thai tourists in a pandemic
While the country’s doors remain firmly shut to international tourists, Thailand’s domestic travel wanderlust has turned Khao Lak into an Instagram hero.
According to research...
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...
