Tag: Novel Coronavirus Impact
Social distancing, in-flight cleanliness top concerns in pandemic-era air travel
Tech-approved cabin cleanliness, in-flight social distancing and personal protection equipment (PPE) emerge as top concerns and priorities among air passengers in the wake of...
Airport security to intensify, may impact speed to travel recovery
As governments begin to lift barriers to cross-border movement during the pandemic, attention to immigration clearance procedures at airports comes to the fore.
Philippine tourism’s halt stands as virus count continues to soar
Already 2.5 months in hiatus, Philippine tourism is still barred from reopening, although metro Manila and nearby destinations have shifted from extreme to a...
Thailand eyes lifting of lockdown by July 1
As Thailand enters the third phase of its lockdown on June 1, moderate-risk businesses including boxing stadia, massage parlours, spas and convention venues have...
Dubai hotel world’s first to get Bureau Veritas’ safeguard stamp
Jumeirah Al Naseem, a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has become the world's first hotel to be certified with a Safeguard Label...
Australia set for staycation boom as lockdowns ease
Hotels in Australia are finally welcoming guests back as state governments begin easing lockdown restrictions from Covid-19 to permit intrastate travel. Hoteliers are also...
YouTrip, Withlocals take S’poreans virtual travelling
YouTrip, Singapore's first multi-currency mobile wallet, has partnered Dutch travel marketplace Withlocals to bring virtual travel to Singaporeans through an array of curated experiences...
Maldives outlines guidelines for reopening of resorts
Maldivian authorities have bowed to requests from the tourism and travel industry to refrain from imposing new fees on tourist arrivals when the country...
Uptick in travel searches in S’pore and Thailand: Expedia
Aspiring Singapore and Thai travellers are showing renewed optimism for travel, with a spike in searches for domestic and regional trips, according to recent...
Pandemic poised to heighten demands of luxury travellers
The demands and standards of the luxury market segment are already stringent, but this will likely intensify when travel begins to open up around...
