Tag: Covid-19
ACI Asia-Pacific urges replacement of quarantines to ensure airports’ survival
The Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific is pressing governments to replace quarantine requirements with testing and contact tracing protocols to ensure the sector’s survival...
Most travellers ready to go if consistent safety measures are in...
An independent research released by Travelport on August 25 has found that the majority of travellers will consider booking domestic and international trips, but...
Trade’s petition against Bali’s closure till 2021 draws thousands of signatures
An effort by Indonesian travel companies is underway to try to gather 5,000 signatures for a petition calling on president Joko Widodo to allow...
Travel giant duo align to revive SE Asia’s travel scene
Following its tie-up with China's Trip.com Group, AirAsia.com has partnered with Agoda to offer travellers access to a wider multi-product selection, providing greater choice...
Qantas International CEO departs airline
Qantas International CEO, Tino La Spina, will leave the group as the airline braces for what is likely to be an extended grounding of...
Singapore partially eases travel restrictions for general travel
General travel, including leisure, to New Zealand and Brunei, will soon be allowed for Singaporeans, as the city-state's multi-ministerial Covid-19 task force relaxes border...
Time to rethink elephant tourism
With global tourism remaining at a standstill, now's an opportune time for tour operators who play an important role in shaping the future and...
WTTC tracks travel demand
WTTC has launched an in-depth data dashboard highlighting the recovery of travel demand across flights and hotels, as well as revealing the shifting intentions...
Qatar Airways reinstates more flights
Qatar Airways continues to rebuild its network ravaged by the pandemic, now operating more than 550 weekly flights to over 85 destinations.
The airline has...
Near-term outlook for APAC hotels remains dim
Battered by the coronavirus pandemic, hotels across Asia-Pacific continued to perform poorly in Q2, with a gradual U-shaped recovery likely, according to Colliers International's...
