Australia’s tourism recovery gathers pace after double whammy
Australian tourism is gaining significant momentum for recovery, surviving two of its biggest challenges this year by resisting the tendency to "go dark" in...
Malaysia’s Firefly to launch jet flights in early 2021
Firefly Airlines will start jet operations from 1Q2021, as part of parent Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)'s revamped long-term business plan, with a focus on...
Hong Kong extends aviation sector relief until year-end
Hong Kong's Airport Authority (AA) will extend the relief package for the aviation industry for a further two months until year-end, in response to...
SIA rolls out new payment and lifestyle app
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched Kris+, an app that brings payment, lifestyle and rewards services together in one platform, as part of the company’s...
Singapore establishes bilateral air travel bubble with Hong Kong
Singapore and Hong Kong have reached an in-principle agreement to set up a two-way air travel bubble, which will allow for travel between the...
PATA endorses new chair, welcomes new board members
PATA has formally endorsed Soon-Hwa Wong, CEO of AsiaChina, as its new chair, replacing Chris Bottrill who had held the position since May 2018.
Bottrill...
Macau tourism shows signs of rebound during Golden Week
Tourist arrivals to Macau are gradually picking up pace, with the special administrative region welcoming 156,000 visitors over the National Day Golden Week holiday,...
Riu rolls out new website for agents
Riu Hotels & Resorts has launched its new website, Riu Pro, designed to equip travel agents with all the sales and information tools required...
Indonesia sees uptick in travel demand to Turkey and Dubai
A combination of pent-up wanderlust and lockdown fatigue is driving demand for international travel among Indonesian travellers, with a pick up in outbound tourism...
Malaysia budget hotels aim to boost occupancy through digitalisation
With the pandemic accelerating consumer demand for contactless payment solutions, budget hotels in Malaysia are looking to switch their operating models in order to...
