Tag: Novel Coronavirus Impact
On the horizon
Dream Cruises and Royal Caribbean International are blazing a trail in
safe cruising resumption in Asia, and more cruise lines are joining in, to the benefit
of cruise fans. S Puvaneswary lists out upcoming cruise options.
Philippine hotels run out of rooms to convert into Covid-19 facilities
As Covid-19 infections continue to surge in metro Manila and nearby provinces, more hotels are needed to be converted into temporary treatment facilities, but...
Singaporeans’ travel optimism returns as vaccines fuel hope
New research by Booking.com reveals growing optimism among Singaporean travellers about returning to travel, in the wake of vaccine rollouts and ongoing discussions on potential air...
World’s first fully vaccinated flight takes off from Qatar
Qatar Airways operated the world’s first fully Covid-19 vaccinated flight on Tuesday (April 6), carrying only vaccinated crew and passengers on board, with passengers...
Singapore to roll out fresh tourism picks this year and next
At least three new tourism products will hit the market this year and the next, as Singapore continues to push out fresh attractions in...
Thailand takes steps to fully reopen to international tourists
Following Thailand's move to reduce the mandatory quarantine period for foreign travellers since April 1, things in the kingdom are moving along, including the...
Sri Lanka eases quarantine rules for vaccinated tourists
Sri Lanka is relaxing quarantine rules for inoculated tourists arriving into the country, in a move which tourism operators hope will provide a much-needed...
Cebu Pacific deploys strategies to future-proof business
While the Covid-19 pandemic has posed the greatest challenge to the world's airlines, Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has taken steps to beef up its...
Thailand seeks travel bubble with Singapore
Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports is exploring plans to open up a travel bubble with Singapore.
Tourism and sports minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn was quoted...
Bali trailing other Indonesian markets in hotel performance recovery
As Indonesia moves through the early part of 2021, the impact from lost international demand on hotel occupancy levels is most obvious in Bali,...
