Tag: Covid-19 Recovery
Pandemic economic impact hits Phuket’s hotel pipeline
Thailand’s battered hotel sector is showing increased signs of fatigue as the global pandemic enters its third year, with more than 73 per cent...
Thailand scraps PCR tests to boost tourism
Thailand plans to scrap the mandatory on-arrival Covid-19 PCR test for foreign visitors starting from May, as the country steps up efforts to lure...
Hong Kong’s reopening brings hope but not immediate business recovery
Hong Kong's decision yesterday to pry open her borders from April 1 is met with relief from the destination's travel and tourism players, but most...
Post-lockdown arrivals to the Philippines soar past 100,000
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has reported more than 100,000 foreign tourist arrivals since the country reopened on February 10, with the US...
AirAsia Thailand to resume 18 international routes next month
AirAsia Thailand will recommence international flights from Don Mueang, Phuket and Hat Yai airports, servicing 18 routes to seven countries in Asia.
A total of...
Gold Coast steps up domestic courtship with million-dollar campaign
Destination Gold Coast has launched a month-long campaign, titled Press Play, to lure Australians travellers and make up for two years of domestic travel...
A confidence challenge
Post-lockdown travel requires greater planning ahead but stakeholders are confident that good destination marketing and eased restrictions will help to build back travel confidence. By Rachel AJ Lee
Mounting a curated comeback
Special interest tourism has been given a renewed focus by the Indonesian government, as mass tourism gives way to personalised and immersive travel experiences.
Sailing into recovery
While international cruises has yet to resume in Asia, recent positive developments coupled with cruising’s buoyant growth in the region pre-pandemic point towards a bright future for cruising, says Kelly Craighead, global president and CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
Ready and raring to go
The pandemic downtime has done New Zealand’s tourism industry good, with refreshed offerings factoring in sustainability emerging as the country stands ready for the return of foreign tourists.
