Tag: Novel Coronavirus Impact
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...
Bohol fires up marketing blitz to lure domestic tourists
Bohol, which edged its way to the Philippines’ top three leisure destinations since reopening in mid-December, has launched a massive tourism campaign on Wednesday...
Maldives eyes tourism growth with packed 2021 events calendar
The Maldives, unfazed by the Covid-19 pandemic that has wreaked havoc on the travel industry, is planning to promote the destination aggressively at overseas...
More Indonesia hotels up for sale as pandemic retains grip
The ongoing pandemic has forced the closure of several small-scale hotels in Indonesia, and it might not be long before the bigger ones follow,...
Thais keen to reopen borders
The majority of Thais are ready to welcome foreign tourists back to the country, but not without a 14-day quarantine requirement.
According to a survey...
Malaysia trade rails against health minister’s plan to extend travel ban
A recent mulling by Malaysia's health minister to extend the ban on interstate and inter-district travel beyond the end date of the movement control...
Capturing local hearts
With Singaporeans urged to play tourists on home ground, businesses are reinventing their content to excite local hearts. Pamela Chow finds out more.
Vaccine rollout renews optimism for travel
Following the global travel freeze brought on by the pandemic, people are yearning to travel again to reconnect with loved ones and to make...
From drive-through laundry service to selling antiques – here’s what Malaysian...
Hoteliers in Malaysia have been quick to adapt and innovate in order to survive since the ongoing movement control order (MCO) was reimplemented, prohibiting...
