Tag: Covid-19 Impact
Philippine Airlines files for bankruptcy
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US to pursue a lender-backed restructuring plan aimed at helping the country's national...
India’s extension of international flight ban upsets trade
Indian tourism stakeholders expressed disappointment at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)'s extension of the ban on international commercial passenger flights to and...
Qantas Group outlines international restart plan
The Qantas Group has unveiled more details on preparations for restarting its international flights by the end of this year, with plans linked to...
Challenges on the horizon
Automation, efficiency, and simplicity will define a decade of air travel, and the air transport industry must act now to avoid a congestion crisis, warns Sumesh Patel, president APAC, SITA.
Tour operators appeal to Indonesian president for financial aid
The Indonesian Inbound Operators Association (IINTOA) has sent a letter to president Joko Widodo seeking financial relief for its members, after repeated cries for...
Booking.com spotlights inspiring travel stories to reignite wanderlust
In a bid to spark travel inspiration, Booking.com has launched the Booking Explorers campaign, unveiling a series of powerful stories by leading personalities in Asia-Pacific.
The campaign...
Covid-19 slashes Indonesia’s tourism budget by 41%
Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (MoTCE) will be putting destination marketing campaigns on hold after its annual budget was slashed by 41.3...
Qantas unveils vaccine incentive campaign
The Qantas Group has launched a reward campaign dangling free flights, accommodation and fuel to Australians who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, in a...
Gold Coast tourism lures locals with digital campaign
Destination Gold Coast has rolled out a new digital campaign to showcase the Gold Coast attractions, tours and experiences to Brisbanites, targeting commuters in...
Government’s quarantine U-turn leaves Hong Kong hotels reeling
Abrupt changes in quarantine rules for entry into Hong Kong has thwarted travel plans and created chaos for designated quarantine hotels (DQHs).
Citing concerns about...
