Local Thais back TAT’s Covid-19 relief efforts
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a series of initiatives amid the pandemic to lift morale and buoy businesses – but they...
South Korea’s culture facilities reopen with caution
As the South Korean government relaxes its social distancing rules and implements the “everyday life quarantine” scheme, national cultural facilities across the country have...
Hammered PAL finds its size a disadvantage
The Philippines’ biggest carrier is fighting for survival as the Covid-19 pandemic leaves it with significant overheads, including costly maintenance for its fleet of...
Qatar Museums hosts virtual visits
Qatar Museums (QM) has rolled out several digital resources to allow virtual access to its collections and institutions, while its individual museums remain closed...
IHG partners Ctrip to open flagship store
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its inaugural flagship store on Chinese OTA platform Ctrip, part of Trip.com Group.
The IHG Flagship Store will allow Ctrip members...
New training push for Viking Expeditions
Viking Cruises has launched a series of trade training emails for agents to learn about Viking Expeditions, the cruise line's new expedition voyages which...
Fears linger as Bohol looks to reopen borders
Having remained Covid-19-free thus far due to its stringent lockdown measures, Bohol is cautious about reopening and will have to ensure proper health and...
CLIA sails into online training to clean cruising’s reputation
CLIA has launched an online course for travel agents to sharpen their industry knowledge and help them combat common misperceptions around cruising by keeping...
Khiri Reach out to SE Asia’s marginalised
Khiri Reach, the charitable arm of Khiri Travel, has been supporting vulnerable communities across South-east Asia whose income has been hurt by the downturn...
JNTO Singapore calls for entries of creative Japan itineraries
Japan National Tourism Organization has initiated The Dream Japan Journey contest exclusively for Singapore travel agents to craft creative and original Japan itineraries, in...
