Tag: Covid-19 Recovery
The Philippines reopens to vaccinated tourists on February 10
From February 10, 2022, the Philippines will be allowing fully-vaccinated international tourists from a total of 157 visa-free countries, shared the Department of Tourism...
CLIA report underscores importance of cruise tourism
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released the 2022 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report, which highlights how the industry has continued to...
Supporting hands
Asia-Pacific’s tourism boards have been uplifting the local travel and tourism community throughout the travel crisis, from funding intensive marketing efforts on behalf of embattled tourism players, to training the private sector for a post-pandemic tourism future and providing mental wellness support for distressed tourism workers. By TTG Asia reporters
Collective approach
Intergovernmental collaboration on restoring travel freedom, consistency in border reopening strategy and science-based approach to safe travel measures can help speed Asia-Pacific towards air travel recovery, identifies Subhas Menon, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines
A few bright spots
Domestic demand remains Philippine tourism’s silver lining in the pandemic’s wake, which has given destinations plagued by overtourism time to recover and rethink their tourism policies.
CNY travel bookings lag, but last-minute surge possible
The recent lockdowns in China, imposed in response to Omicron outbreaks, have cast a long shadow over new year travel plans, according to new...
Asian hotels turn to domestic market for Chinese New Year season
The staycation market for the upcoming Chinese New Year holidays continues to dominate the vision of hoteliers in South-east Asia, where international arrivals have...
Thailand to restart quarantine waiver scheme next month
Thailand will resume its quarantine-free travel programme for vaccinated foreigners starting February 1, the country's Covid-19 taskforce said on Thursday (January 20).
The announcement comes...
Global tourism grows 4% in 2021 but remains far below pre-Covid...
While global tourism experienced a four per cent upturn in 2021 compared to 2020 (415 million versus 400 million), international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors)...
Industry players urge coordinated border controls
Tourism stakeholders reiterated the urgent need for a coordinated approach to cross-border travel in order to support a stable travel and tourism recovery.
Speaking at...
