IHG sets foot in Halong Bay come 2023
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is set to debut the InterContinental brand in Halong Bay, Vietnam, with the signing of two new properties.
InterContinental Halong Bay...
PHIST 2020 to spotlight sustainability agenda amid pandemic
This year's edition of PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), Asia’s largest sustainable travel and hospitality event, which will take on a virtual...
China outbound tourism projected for 2021 recovery
Many Chinese travel agencies expect a gradual recovery of China outbound tourism in six to 12 months, according to a recent report by ITB...
Emirates rolls out bespoke portal for travel trade partners
Emirates has launched a new online platform that will allow its travel trade partners around the world to have easy access to the airline's...
TTG Asia breaks for Hari Raya Haji
TTG Asia e-Daily will be taking a break on Friday, July 31, for the Hari Raya Haji public holiday.
News will resume on Monday, August...
Indonesia’s travel trade underwhelmed by government aid
Hotel and F&B operators in Indonesia are underwhelmed by the government's partial waiver of tax obligations, calling for more financial relief and incentives to...
Singapore Food Festival 2020 serves up virtual offerings
The annual Singapore Food Festival (SFF) will go virtual for the first time this year, and its offerings extend beyond just online cooking classes.
Taking...
Tourism sector urged to keep plastic pollution in check
The pandemic has sparked a surge in plastic waste, as usage of disposables like face masks and sanitiser bottles continues to rise, with some...
Covid-19 sparks trend for micro-tourism in Japan
As more people look to greater personalisation and less crowded, off-the-beaten-track destinations for their next socially distanced getaway, the Covid-19 pandemic is fuelling the...
Malaysia eyes green zone regions for travel bubble plan
Malaysia is exploring the possibility of setting up travel bubbles with green status destinations, as opposed to countries, in efforts to spur economic growth...
