Tag: Covid-19 Impact
Sri Lanka locks down airports for 10 days
All international airports in Sri Lanka will prohibit passengers from disembarking between May 21 and 31 in the country's latest move to curb a...
Staycations still on in Singapore but with restrictions
Hotels in Singapore are still maintaining their staycation offers even as the city state prepares to enter a stricter enforcement of movement restrictions from...
Singapore tightens safety measures amid spike in Covid-19 cases
Capacity at attractions, malls and large standalone stores will be reduced for up to two weeks this month as Singapore tackles a growing number...
Bangkok hotels turned into “hospitels” amid virus spike
A crop of hotels in Bangkok have been converted into "hospitels" – makeshift hospitals to accommodate Covid-19 patients – following the recent surge in...
Harsh cancellations hit Thai hotels ahead of Songkran
Thailand's latest wave of fresh Covid-19 infections has resulted in massive cancellations for hotels in major Thai cities ahead of the Songkran festival, with...
Changi Airport rolls out portal for inbound passengers
Singapore's Changi Airport Group (CAG) has launched a free online service named Safe Travel Concierge (STC) for travellers planning to fly into Singapore during...
Tokyo 2020 may be closed to overseas spectators
There may not be any overseas spectators at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games when the high-profile sporting event takes place this year in...
From drive-through laundry service to selling antiques – here’s what Malaysian...
Hoteliers in Malaysia have been quick to adapt and innovate in order to survive since the ongoing movement control order (MCO) was reimplemented, prohibiting...
What could have Chinese New Year travel looked like?
New outbreaks in China are keeping many families at home for the Chinese New Year holidays, dampening hopes of a travel rebound. To understand how the traditional peak travel season might have looked if not for the new threats, ForwardKeys and Dragon Trail Interactive team up to examine flight booking trends and travel marketing campaigns in the vast country.
Olympic hopes dim for Tokyo
Prospects for Tokyo 2020 look increasingly bleak amid speculation on the feasibility of the Games and declining public support as Japan grapples with a...