Tag: Novel Coronavirus Impact
Maldives reopens to all tourists
Maldives reopened its borders to global tourists on Wednesday, welcoming its first international visitors in more than three months, comprising a group of 103...
Bali’s tourism recovery hits roadblocks
Bali is no stranger to adversity, having bounced back from bombings and natural disasters. But while coronavirus hasn't stripped the Indonesian island of its lustre among international travellers, it is bracing for a long road to recovery from the rampaging crisis, according to experts.
TAT ropes in Agoda to promote domestic tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has partnered Agoda to leverage the latter's technology and marketing expertise to streamline the booking and payment process for...
Singapore travel agency rolls out virtual tours with a twist
With border restrictions keeping foreign tourists at bay, Singapore operator Monster Day Tours is aiming to keep tour guiding alive by launching a double...
Delivering Group rolls out strategic recovery suite for hospitality organisations
Delivering Group, which provides strategic consulting services to the hospitality and tourism industries around the world, has launched a suite of customised services that...
Consortium launched to push coordination for cross-border travel in APAC
A host of online travel companies, including Agoda, Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia Group, have come together to form the Asia Travel Technology Industry Association...
PATA’s revamped Crisis Resource Center goes live
PATA, with the support of the Asian Development Bank, has launched the expanded PATA Crisis Resource Center (CRC) to aid in the recovery of...
Malaysia tour operators strive to capture domestic market
With borders still shut to international travellers, tourism players in Malaysia have had to shift their focus to the domestic market – and that...
Sri Lanka suspends international airport’s reopening
The reopening of Sri Lanka's Colombo International Airport has been delayed indefinitely, after repatriation flights were suspended due to a spike in Covid-19 infections...
Expedia offers free training for travel workers
Expedia Group has launched a free education programme designed to help displaced or furloughed travel workers expand their skill sets, develop professional networks and...