Tag: Novel Coronavirus Impact
Local Thais back TAT’s Covid-19 relief efforts
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a series of initiatives amid the pandemic to lift morale and buoy businesses – but they...
South Korea’s culture facilities reopen with caution
As the South Korean government relaxes its social distancing rules and implements the “everyday life quarantine” scheme, national cultural facilities across the country have...
Hammered PAL finds its size a disadvantage
The Philippines’ biggest carrier is fighting for survival as the Covid-19 pandemic leaves it with significant overheads, including costly maintenance for its fleet of...
Qatar Museums hosts virtual visits
Qatar Museums (QM) has rolled out several digital resources to allow virtual access to its collections and institutions, while its individual museums remain closed...
Marriott bakes up a storm to feed hungry Thais
Marriott International and the Marriott Thailand Business Council have joined forces with Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS) to bake and deliver large batches of...
Keeping it clean, not sterile
Strict health and hygiene measures will not spell the end of quality guest service and interaction, Thomas Meier, senior vice president, hotel operations, Asia of Minor Hotels, tells Karen Yue
APAC sees highest travel intent in February 2021: Sojern
Sojern has launched a new interactive dashboard providing real-time Covid-19 travel insights that will empower travel marketers to forecast travel demand and make informed...
Fears linger as Bohol looks to reopen borders
Having remained Covid-19-free thus far due to its stringent lockdown measures, Bohol is cautious about reopening and will have to ensure proper health and...
CLIA sails into online training to clean cruising’s reputation
CLIA has launched an online course for travel agents to sharpen their industry knowledge and help them combat common misperceptions around cruising by keeping...
Khiri Reach out to SE Asia’s marginalised
Khiri Reach, the charitable arm of Khiri Travel, has been supporting vulnerable communities across South-east Asia whose income has been hurt by the downturn...
