Tag: Covid-19 Recovery
Thailand on track to reopen Krabi and Phang Nga to vaccinated...
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed plans to reopen Krabi and Phang Nga to fully vaccinated international tourists are set to start...
Vietjet reports higher year-on-year revenue
Vietnamese budget airline Vietjet has recorded higher year-on-year revenue, earning VND127 billion (US$5.5 million) in the first half of 2021, despite the pandemic.
According to...
ACI World updates airport operations business recovery guidance
Airports Council International (ACI) World has published updated guidance for airports to aid in their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
As the industry prepares to...
Qantas to require digital health pass for international flights
The Qantas Group will work with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to roll out a digital health pass when international flights resume.
The IATA...
Empty Malaysia hotels get second life as long-stay lodgings
A few months into the pandemic that ravaged Malaysia’s hospitality industry, a pair of co-living space owners operating in the city centre was approached...
UNWTO partners with Destination Capital to promote investments in sustainable hotels
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has signed an agreement with Bangkok-based real estate investment firm Destination Capital (DC) to promote investment in sustainable hotels...
Etihad rolls out IATA Travel Pass to seven cities
Etihad Airways has expanded the usage of IATA Travel Pass to include flights between Abu Dhabi and seven destinations across its network.
The seven destinations...
Mixed reactions to Singapore’s endemic Covid outlook
It may be months before the Singapore government defines the terms for the city-state’s pandemic exit strategy and reopening of borders, following its announcement on Monday to mark Covid-19 endemic once the population is sufficiently vaccinated, but the country’s travel and tourism industry players are happy to welcome progress.
Trade players call for greater clarity on Phu Quoc reopening guidelines
Vietnam’s tourism players are calling for clear guidelines to be announced as the country preens Phu Quoc for opening to vaccinated international travellers in...
Sleepless in Asia: Destination developments keep chugging on
Some of these developments will help to push traveller traffic away from the usual popular haunts – so important in a safe-distanced, post-pandemic world – and into areas that can stand to benefit from some tourist income.
