Tag: Covid-19 Recovery
Philippines lays groundwork for the return of South Koreans
South Koreans, the perennial biggest inbound market of the Philippines, are interested to travel again to the destination, as gleaned from results of a...
UN report underscores tourism’s key role in global economic recovery
Tourism's critical role as a source of employment and economic development will determine growth for the global economy, notes the 2022 edition of the...
Profiling the traveller of 2022
More than ever, people are desperate for a cabin fever remedy, and once they are out on a trip, they intend to stay out longer, meet new people, experience new destinations, and support communities they visit.
Vietjet to restart flights between Vietnam and Thailand
Vietjet will resume services between Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City and Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok starting January 21, as the airline works to...
The art of reimagination and reinvention
The pandemic travel freeze has sparked off a wave of innovation in Singapore’s tourism landscape as tour operators and hotels rush to pivot their offerings to lure local patrons, boosting the country’s destination attractiveness in the long run.
Liz Ortiguera
With the pandemic putting up a persistent fight, PATA plows on with its multi-layered support system for travel and tourism members, and now focuses on strategic initiatives that will bring the industry towards a sustainable future, shares the organisation’s CEO.
Groundhog Day: Omicron brings back recovery woes
Living with Covid should not be an endless chain of disruption, confusion, complexity and hopelessness, as some of the Omicron measures taken by anxious governments have made people feel.
Omicron’s rapid rise hurts travel bookings in India
A worrying rise in Omicron cases and the subsequent restrictions imposed by the central and state governments have dealt a fresh blow to Indian...
Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi eyes well-heeled travellers after revamp
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi has used the pandemic downtime last year to enhance its offerings in hopes of drawing well-heeled family holidaymakers and increasing their...
Malaysian agents dangle new tourism draws as CNY nears
With inbound travel to Malaysia still largely restricted, tour and travel suppliers in the country are continuing their innovation streak by developing new products...