Qantas to cut carbon emissions
Qantas Airways has vowed to cut its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, amid growing eco-consciousness among travellers and increasing scrutiny of airline...
Singapore to introduce fingerprints and facial immigration clearance by 2025
Come 2025, travellers visiting Singapore will have to clear security at automated border checkpoints with their fingerprints, and facial and iris scans, according to...
Medan bombing prompts tightened security, but North Sumatra travel unaffected
A suicide bombing on Wednesday morning at the Medan police headquarters killed the perpetrator and injured six people including a civilian and police officers,...
US luggage tracking service takes off in Asia market
New York-based luggage protection company, Blue Ribbon Bags (BRB), is stepping up on efforts to grow its presence in Asia, particularly in the South-east...
Agoda launches enhanced API service for B2B2C partners
Agoda has released a suite of enhanced products and technology to help businesses looking to capitalise on the growing travel sector.
The company's enhanced API...
Swiss-Belhotel unveils major Vietnam expansion plans
Swiss-Belhotel International will be expanding its portfolio in Vietnam with a series of new hotels, resorts and residences in destinations all across the country.
Currently,...
FAA downgrades Malaysia air safety rating
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded Malaysia’s air safety rating, citing that Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) no longer meets international...
Vietnam plants first overseas tourism office in London
Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) has selected London as the location for its first overseas representative office in a move to bring the country’s...
New inbound flights raise prospects for Myanmar tourism
Tourism players are hopeful that a string of new flights will boost inbound tourism to Myanmar.
In recent months, a number of airlines have started...
Oyo enters Thailand as part of SE Asia expansion plans
Oyo Hotels and Homes has officially made its foray into Thailand, with the opening of 8,000 rooms in 250 hotels across 13 cities, including...
