Tag: Novel Coronavirus Impact
Aussie youth leads growing demand for responsible travel
People are more mindful than ever about travelling consciously following the Covid-19 pandemic, with younger travellers leading the charge in Australia, revealed a recent...
An intelligent approach
As ForwardKeys crosses its 11th year in the business of intelligence, co-founder and CEO Olivier Jager recounts how data application in the travel and tourism industry has evolved and how the research process has to roll with the pandemic's lightning-swift punches.
More of Tokyo to love
Tokyo’s tourism players are responding to a growing desire for outdoor and wellness experiences by crafting programmes that spotlight off-the-beaten track locations and activities. Kathryn Wortley finds out more.
Travellers are going luxe for 2021
After a year of being homebound, travellers are looking to level up their travel plans in 2021 by splurging on luxury accommodation and destinations,...
Meliá Koh Samui steps up to feed elephants
Thai-based beachfront resort Meliá Koh Samui has provided land for a community farm to help feed elephants rescued from exploitation activities.
Located 200m from Meliá...
Qatar Airways brings touch-free entertainment onboard
Qatar Airways is set to become the first global airline to offer passengers completely touchless technology for its in-flight entertainment system across its Airbus...
Bali plans travel corridor for vaccinated travellers
Bali's vice governor has proposed for the central government to establish a free Covid-19 corridor, as well as prioritise vaccination for tourism frontliners, in...
CP Land, undeterred by Covid-19, plows on with growth plans
Bangkok-based CP Land, a property arm of CP Group, is set to build at least five hotels this year, despite travel demand generally remaining...
Unlimited travel pass mooted to boost Thai domestic tourism
Thailand's government is considering offering a subsidy for an unlimited travel pass for advanced air ticket purchases in order to boost domestic tourism and...
Extension of travel ban in Malaysia kills hope of tourism revival
Malaysia has extended the movement control order (MCO) for states with a high number of Covid-19 cases, namely, Selangor, Johor and Penang, as well...