Indian outbound agents in dire straits as local infections soar
With over four million Covid-19 cases, India is now the second nation worst hit by the pandemic, rendering its residents among the least welcomed...
Undersea-themed resort planned for Palawan riles masses, developer responds
Coral World Park concept art
Plans to develop the Nickelodeon Resort and Attraction in Coron, Palawan was met with strong opposition from the travel trade,...
Easier entry for visitors to Malaysia
Malaysia has relaxed her entry procedures for boosted travellers and will soon do away with temperature checks when entering premises as the country prepares...
AirAsia plumps up 2024 seat inventory in support of Malaysia’s visa-free...
In response to the Malaysian government’s move to offer 30-day visa-free entry for travellers from China and India starting December 1, 2023, AirAsia will...
Host community sentiments: the new tourism X-factor
As the most prominent face of a destination, local population attitudes can shape visitor experience and satisfaction, as well as provide signals of continued...
Expedia expects commissions to come down
Expedia Group CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expects commissions to come down as the OTA looks to pass on lower fixed costs achieved through growth not...
TUI Group opens first SE Asia office in Malaysia
Germany-based tour operating giant TUI Group will soon begin operations in Malaysia, its first South-east Asian office.
Marking the milestone, Malaysia's Ministry of Tourism, Arts...
Zen Rooms secures US$15mn funding from South Korea’s Yanolja
South Korean accommodation platform Yanolja has invested US$15 million for a "significant" stake in Zen Rooms, with the right to acquire the South-east Asian...
Indonesian hotels roll out discounts to woo travellers
From throwing in free nights, to dangling discounts and pay-now-stay-later deals, hotels in Indonesia are sparing no effort to drive up demand and clinch...
Indonesian trade players seek end to capacity restrictions
Indonesian travel associations are pushing for a revocation of the government's Large-Scale Social Restriction (PSBB), saying that enforcement is weak among the public and...
