Rumours fly about Thomas Cook’s imminent return
China’s Fosun Tourism Group, which bought the Thomas Cook's trademark following its collapse last year, is planning to relaunch the famous British brand as...
Xinjiang gets the nod for regional tourism
Non-local tourists are welcomed again in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, after authorities eased tourism restrictions on September 5.
According to a news report by...
Local infections, fear hamper Japan’s domestic travel progress
Japan's Go To Travel domestic travel stimulus, which partially covers residents' transport and accommodation expenses, has met with mixed reception and lukewarm uptake in...
Vietjet diversifies into ground-handling
Vietnamese private airline, Vietjet, has started its ground-handling operations at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport today, becoming the first private carrier to establish its...
Maldives imposes Covid-19 clearance ahead of tourist arrival
A spike in tourists testing positive for Covid-19 at resorts across the Maldives has spooked authorities into imposing a pre-arrival health clearance for all...
TTG Conversations: Five questions with Gregg Wafelbakker, Tourism New Zealand
Destination communications and market presence must not fade out even when tourism is restricted, opine Gregg Wafelbakker, general manager Asia with Tourism New Zealand.
In...
TAT targets Chinese expats in Thailand to boost domestic tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with Alipay and Fliggy, has launched a campaign to encourage Chinese expats living in Thailand to...
WTTC outlines safety guidelines for adventure travel
WTTC has released a set of health guidelines to support the safe resumption of adventure tourism, which it foresees will climb in popularity as...
Accor’s Mantra brand races into Tabcorp Park
Accor has inked a franchise agreement deal with Tabcorp Park, a horse racing venue in Melbourne, to rebrand the on-site hotel to Mantra Melbourne...
Jakarta to get first Hotel Indigo
IHG is expanding its footprint in Indonesia with the signing of its first Hotel Indigo in Jakarta, slated for a 2022 opening.
Partnering IHG in...
