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Asia/Singapore Tuesday, 28th April 2026

S’pore, M’sia defer High Speed Rail project

Singapore has agreed to Malaysia’s request for a seven-month extension to the High Speed Rail (HSR) project suspension, till year-end. The construction of the HSR...

Philippine tourism’s halt stands as virus count continues to soar

Already 2.5 months in hiatus, Philippine tourism is still barred from reopening, although metro Manila and nearby destinations have shifted from extreme to a...

Thailand eyes lifting of lockdown by July 1

As Thailand enters the third phase of its lockdown on June 1, moderate-risk businesses including boxing stadia, massage parlours, spas and convention venues have...

Dubai hotel world’s first to get Bureau Veritas’ safeguard stamp

Jumeirah Al Naseem, a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has become the world's first hotel to be certified with a Safeguard Label...

Australia set for staycation boom as lockdowns ease

Hotels in Australia are finally welcoming guests back as state governments begin easing lockdown restrictions from Covid-19 to permit intrastate travel. Hoteliers are also...

YouTrip, Withlocals take S’poreans virtual travelling

YouTrip,​ Singapore's first multi-currency mobile wallet, has partnered Dutch travel marketplace Withlocals​ to bring virtual travel to Singaporeans through an array of curated experiences...

Maldives outlines guidelines for reopening of resorts

Maldivian authorities have bowed to requests from the tourism and travel industry to refrain from imposing new fees on tourist arrivals when the country...

Luxury Gold launches Ruby Level masterclass for travel advisors

The Travel Corporation's (TTC) luxury guided vacation brand, Luxury Gold, has released its Ruby Level as part of its eLearning Masterclass programme, in a...

Pandemic poised to heighten demands of luxury travellers

The demands and standards of the luxury market segment are already stringent, but this will likely intensify when travel begins to open up around...

Global tourism’s comeback entail digitalisation, safety protocols: UNWTO

To help the tourism sector emerge stronger from Covid-19, UNWTO has released a set of guidelines that highlight the need for safe, seamless travel...