Tag: Covid-19
Domestic tourism in Japan shows signs of rebound
Japan is starting to see a rebound in domestic tourism following the government's lifting of restrictions on inter-prefectural travel on June 19.
JR East has...
WTTC unveils protocols for attractions, car hire and short-term rentals
WTTC has launched its third phase of safety protocols to aid the reopening of global attractions, car hire companies and short-term rentals, in a...
G Adventures launches funds to support guides
G Adventures has created three different funds to support its ecosystem of local tour guides, Inca Trail workers and local community projects that typically...
How travel brands can foster resilience through subscriptions
Travel brands that leverage loyalty through subscriptions are building on solid foundations and are much better placed to survive downturns, say experts on the...
Malaysia eases restrictions on medical, education tourism
Malaysia will partially reopen its borders to allow medical tourists to enter the country, while permitting its citizens to leave the country for medical,...
A long engagement
Although Covid-19 has derailed wedding and honeymoon bookings in recent months, industry experts
remain cautiously optimistic that couples will return this year.
Hong Kong’s new campaign aims to spur local tourism
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has launched the Holiday at Home campaign, with the aim of encouraging residents to discover hidden gems in their...
Thailand throws US$718m into domestic tourism push
The Thai government has approved a 22.4 billion baht (US$718 million) domestic tourism stimulus, as part of efforts to soften the impact of the...
Macau rolls out subsidised tours for locals
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has launched a subsidy scheme for Macau residents joining tours run by local travel agencies in hopes of...
Downtime reflections
The pandemic has presented hoteliers a valuable opportunity to re-evaluate their sales and marketing efforts and strengthen their online presence, opines Sojern’s APAC general manager, Lina Ang
















