India’s proposed tax on outbound tour packages sparks outcry
Indian travel agents are unnerved by a possible five per cent tax collection at source (TCS) imposed on travellers purchasing outbound tour packages, saying...
Penang trade to debate controversial tourism master plan at WiT Indie...
The Penang Tourism Master Plan (PTMP), which has drawn the industry into a protracted and controversial debate over what is required to boost the...
Macau worst hit by Covid-19 among APAC hotels: STR
Hotels across the Asia-Pacific region have taken a severe dip in occupancy amid the Covid-19 outbreak, with Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan the most...
Qantas’ centenary exhibition poised to take off
As part of its centenary celebrations, Qantas will be holding a fully immersive exhibition showcasing its past, present and future, which will tour four...
Qatar Airways, American Airlines ink codeshare deal
Qatar Airways has signed a strategic partnership deal and revived its codeshare agreement with American Airlines (AA) in a move that will increase commercial...
Air NZ unveils lie-flat beds in economy class
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) has introduced a new lie-flat prototype sleep product, dubbed Economy Skynest, which features six full-length lie-flat sleeping pods in...
Singapore bars visitors from South Korea’s Cheongdo, Daegu
Travellers from Cheongdo county and Daegu city in South Korea will not be allowed to set foot in Singapore, a decision the city-state has...
Singapore Rockfest powers through with improved safety, tourist promotions
The onslaught of the Covid-19 virus has forced many organisers in Singapore to postpone or cancel highly anticipated events, but rock festival Singapore Rockfest...
New hospitality conference picks Macau for 2020 debut
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) have decided to launch HITEC Asia this December in Macau.
HITEC Asia joins...
Backyard Travel’s new tour spotlights “hidden” gems of Northern Malaysia
Backyard Travel, an online boutique tour operator specialising in insider tours throughout Asia, has launched a new tour package offering an adventure into the...
