WTTC issues guidelines for safe travels
WTTC has laid out its new guidelines to ensure safe and seamless travel, including rapid testing and tracing, opening travel corridors, and implementing a...
Qantas cuts 6,000 jobs to weather Covid-19 crisis
Qantas will ground 100 aircraft for up to a year, cut 6,000 jobs, and seek to raise A$1.9 billion (US$1.3 billion) in fresh equity,...
Phuket takes first step towards tourism recovery with new campaign
The Phuket Hotels Association (PHA) and global hospitality branding agency Quo have joined forces to launch a large-scale destination relaunch marketing campaign aimed at...
Cathay Pacific lands US$3.5 billion bailout
The Hong Kong government has thrown a HK$27.3 billion (US$3.5 billion) lifeline to the city's flag carrier Cathay Pacific, as part of a HK$39...
Domestic tourism in Japan shows signs of rebound
Japan is starting to see a rebound in domestic tourism following the government's lifting of restrictions on inter-prefectural travel on June 19.
JR East has...
Indonesian OTAs launch new Covid-19 testing service, safety label
As attractions across Indonesia prepare to welcome back domestic tourists, two local OTAs are looking to restore traveller confidence and stimulate demand by easing...
Malaysian inbound players make moves to woo China tourists back
Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) is working on several initiatives, including a live broadcasting event next month, to regain Chinese tourists' interest to travel...
Banyan Tree to open organic farm in Thailand
Banyan Tree Group has formed a joint venture with Thai growers The Boutique Farmers to develop ORI9IN, the first gourmet organic farm and restaurant...
Resort buyouts win over ultra-lux travellers looking to travel again
As 'safecations' slowly take root as the newest travel trend, more luxury hotels and private island resorts are taking seclusion to a whole new lavish level, offering property buyouts for the ultimate private experience.
The Lux Collective expands Yunnan portfolio
Luxury hospitality management group, The Lux Collective, has signed four retreats along Yunnan's legendary trade route, Tea Horse Road, with Lijiang Yulong Tourism Corporation.
The...
