Tag: Health and Safety
IATA Travel Pass Key in final development phase
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass, a digital health passport that will support the safe reopening of borders, is now in the...
Big push for micro-tourism
The rise of micro-tourism as Japan’s domestic travel market springs back to post-pandemic life, aided by a national campaign, has birthed new opportunities for luxury hoteliers in Japan, who are tapping that demand with safety promises, curated activities and creative pivots. By Kathryn Wortley
Indonesian trade players seek end to capacity restrictions
Indonesian travel associations are pushing for a revocation of the government's Large-Scale Social Restriction (PSBB), saying that enforcement is weak among the public and...
AirAsia goes live with new contactless clearance procedure
AirAsia has partnered with digital transformation company GrayMatter to launch Scan2Fly, a cloud-hosted technology that determines a passenger’s eligibility to fly before they arrive...
Technology key to boosting Singapore travellers’ confidence
As more countries reopen their borders for tourism, technology plays a crucial role in driving recovery, by addressing travellers' concerns around mixing with crowds,...
Getting back on track
The pandemic has brought about a renewed focus on wellness, alongside newfound demands for secluded, sanitised stays. Anne Somanas delves into how Thai luxury hoteliers are realigning their strategies to suit the future
First person: Cruising in a Covid era
Genting Cruise Lines restarts sailings from Singapore with megaship World Dream, as part of a pilot scheme with stringent safety protocols. Cheryl Ong joins the second Super Seacation sailing to get a taste of a socially distanced voyage
First look: Dream Cruises unveils Covid-19 assessment room
Dream Cruises will resume cruising service in Singapore from Friday (November 6) with its megaship, World Dream. Ahead of the first of its Super...
Safety, value-for-money top priorities for SE Asian Muslim travellers
Muslim travellers in South-east Asia prize safety and value-for-money above the availability of halal food and Muslim-friendly amenities when it comes to key factors...
Luxurious trip within APAC tops Singaporeans’ travel wishlist
While international leisure travel remains on pause, this has not stopped Singaporeans from dreaming about their next overseas holiday, with destinations such as Hong...
