Tag: Travel Safety
Tourism dulls in the face of conflict
A peaceful destination image is critical for tourism-dependent economies, and any political tensions, no matter the location of flashpoints, can hurt destination perception, says Thourn Sinan, chairman of PATA Cambodia Chapter
Bali tourism operators call for urgent maritime safety reforms
A series of recent maritime accidents around Bali has raised concern among tourism operators, who are urging improvements in vessel safety standards, port supervision,...
Spate of suspicious objects defused in southern Thailand, tourism holds steady
Phuket was placed on alert early last Tuesday after two men from Pattani were arrested in Phang Nga while travelling to the island with...
Kashmir attack raises concerns over travel demand to neighbouring regions
Indian tour operators are raising concerns that the recent terrorist attack near Pahalgam in Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 28 tourists, could...
Paragon shooting incident during Golden Week stirs heightened safety fears among...
In a disheartening twist, a 14-year-old shooter wielding a modified blank gun unleashed terror in Bangkok's iconic Siam Paragon mall on Tuesday. Two innocent...
TTG Conversations: Five Questions with Chetan Kapoor, Safe Travel Barometer
Greater understanding of the Covid-19 virus has allowed more airlines to establish sensible safe travel standards today, through partnerships with healthcare specialists, immigration authorities...
Singapore Changi rolls out baggage disinfection service
Singapore Changi Airport has unveiled a new baggage disinfection service for passengers arriving at Terminal 3, in its latest move to enhance the safety...
Singapore Changi named world’s safest airport
Singapore Changi has topped Safe Travel Barometer's list of the world's safest airports, which assessed more than 200 airports on their implementation of Covid-19...
Global destinations get WTTC safety nod
Major destinations around the world have been awarded the world’s first global safety and hygiene stamp, launched recently by the WTTC.
The endorsements hail from...
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...
