Tag: Disaster Recovery
Govt handouts, slashed hotel rates to jumpstart Thai domestic tourism
Despite spending power curtailed by lockdowns and weak market confidence, Thai domestic travellers have shown a clear propensity for prepaid hotel bookings, nearby holidays...
Hoteliers split on Sri Lanka’s strict protocols for tourists
Sri Lanka's decision to impose stringent Covid-19 testing protocols when it reopens its doors to foreign tourists on August 1 has divided local tourism...
Climbing out of turbulence
Krishnan Menon, Wunderman Thompson's chief client officer, Asia Pacific, shares how Covid-19 can present growth opportunities for the aviation sector, urging airlines to evolve business models, revamp their fleet, and adopt hybrid models to build towards a more resilient tomorrow.
New website aims to promote Covid-19 efforts in SE Asia
South-east Asian countries have agreed to publicise Covid-19-related updates, as well as promote the region's tourism offerings, on a shared platform.
All updates on travel,...
Malaysia allows flights, public transport to run at full capacity
All forms of public transport, including flights, e-hailing, and express bus services, are now allowed to operate at full capacity, announced the Malaysian government...
Taiwan’s domestic tourism gets US$130m boost
Taiwan has rolled out a NT$3.9 billion (US$130 million) stimulus package to bolster domestic tourism, which includes travel subsidies for citizens, as Covid-19 restrictions...
Travel bubbles part of Myanmar tourism’s recovery plan
Myanmar has mapped out a three-phase plan to reinvigorate its tourism industry, including fiscal aid for businesses, implementation of health and safety protocols, and...
China’s tourists warming up to foreign travel again
Destinations across the globe are pinning hopes on China leading travel recovery, as a recent survey reveals 45 per cent are willing to travel...
Accor expects to reopen 70% of its properties by July
As destinations across the world ease travel curbs, Accor predicts that more than 70 per cent of its global network will reopen by the...
Indian hoteliers plan domestic revival as government eases lockdown
Hoteliers in India are looking to the local travel market for a business revival as the government lifts restrictions on hotel operations in safe...