Tag: Novel Coronavirus Impact
International tourism projected to rebound in 3Q2021: UNWTO
Persistent travel restrictions due to the pandemic continue to hit global tourism hard, with international arrivals plunging by 70 per cent in the first...
Future of travel lies in the virtual space
Virtual reality has been hailed as a saviour for the travel and tourism industry during this time of pandemic, allowing destinations to continue engaging...
Hawaii plans to reopen to Japanese tourists by year-end
Hawaii is set to loosen entry restrictions for Japanese visitors in the hope that Japan, a critical inbound market, can support the island chain’s...
Destination Gold Coast unveils biggest-ever marketing push
The largest-ever tourism push to promote the Gold Coast urges Aussies to Come Back and Play, as part of Destination Gold Coast’s (DGC) latest...
Insider tours, US$74 deals part of Sentosa’s new campaign to lure...
The Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has launched a campaign to encourage locals to Make Time for a Holiday, with over 50 diverse new offerings...
TTG Conversation: Five questions with Ong Wee Min, Marina Bay Sands
The pandemic has made it more urgent for event venues to evolve their existence, by playing a direct role in supporting the transaction of...
Harness fintech, location-based marketing to spur recovery, say travel experts
Tourism suppliers should employ a strong focus on promoting domestic and near-domestic travel instead of plotting their longhaul strategies during this period, urged speakers...
Singapore to provide AR training, data transformation benchmarks for tourism players
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will roll out three programmes by end-2020 to give local tourism businesses a boost in their data transformation journeys,...
APAC at forefront of tourism recovery
As countries cautiously restart their tourism engines and airplanes return to the skies, Asia-Pacific is set to be the first region in the world...
HKTB aims to spur local spending with free tours
Residents in Hong Kong are eligible to join a free local tour by spending at least HK$800 (US$103) at brick-and-mortar retail and dining outlets...
