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Singapore announces first two-way air travel bubble with Hong Kong

Singapore announces first two-way air travel bubble with Hong Kong

As Singapore looks to resume travel operations and reopen borders, it has now announced a first two-way air travel bubble with Hong Kong, paving the way for leisure and other forms of travel between both places. On the back of this announcement, people will now be able to travel between the two locations without the […]

Deal spotlight: Stuck for something to do this weekend? Check this out

Deal spotlight: Stuck for something to do this weekend? Check this out

Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11 today unveils ‘Stay & Savour’ campaign offering guests the ultimate gourmet getaway while staycationing at the most happening street in Bangkok. Price starting from THB 1,999++, guests can enjoy one night stay with breakfast and the finest seafood dinner buffet at Crave restaurant on the 8th floor every Friday to […]

5 things you can do in Kyushu, Japan this winter

5 things you can do in Kyushu, Japan this winter

Kyushu is the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands and enjoys long days year-round. The peninsula, along with the smaller surrounding islands is known for its lively and welcoming atmosphere. Kyushu is well-known for its onsen culture however, there is much more to the area than its relaxing hot springs. Visitors can enjoy a day […]

‘Contactless’ is what influencers are talking about in hospitality

‘Contactless’ is what influencers are talking about in hospitality

Contactless technology solutions are gaining traction in the hospitality industry, as they reduce the potential risk of contracting COVID-19 through physical touchpoints. Against this backdrop, ‘contactless’ has emerged as the top conversation theme among influencer discussions in the hospitality industry on Twitter during April-September 2020, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Prashant Saxena, […]

Malaysia Airlines potential blow on its restructuring plan

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines is prepared to shut down if ongoing talks with leasing companies about a restructuring plan fail, The Edge Malaysia cited the national carrier’s chief executive officer as saying. There are creditors that have already agreed to support the company’s plan, some are against it and others are still undecided, airline CEO Izham Ismail […]

Centara Hotels to debut COSI brand with COSI Krabi Ao Nang Beach

Centara Hotels to debut COSI brand with COSI Krabi Ao Nang Beach

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is set to debut its COSI brand in southwest Thailand with the opening of COSI Krabi Ao Nang Beach on 23 October 2020. Styled as ‘lifestyle hotel for the freedom loving traveller’, the hotel will follow in the trendsetting footsteps of its sister hotels in Koh Samui […]

PATA has announced new PATA executive board to lead tourism sector

PATA has announced new PATA executive board to lead tourism sector

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the ratification of the new PATA executive board. Soon-Hwa Wong has been formally endorsed as the chair of the association’s executive board and replaces Dr. Chris Bottrill who was elected chair in May 2018 and remains a member of the executive board as immediate past chair. Soon-Hwa […]

Panama welcomes first international tourists since March

Panama welcomes first international tourists since March

Panama has now officially opened its borders and is welcoming international travellers back to the country’s main airport, Tocumen International Airport. To keep locals and travellers safe, the tourism board has worked closely with the ministry of health to implement new health and safety guidelines as it opens borders. The restart of flight operations is […]

Uganda is all ready to welcome international tourists

Uganda is all ready to welcome international tourists

With all the gorgeous national parks in the African country being reopened to visitors now, Uganda is all ready to welcome international tourists. For the ones who plan to visit the country, here is a checklist. An international traveller will require a negative COVID-19 PCR test report (taken within 72 hours of entering the country). […]

UNWTO will work with Expedia to drive tourism’s recovery

UNWTO will work with Expedia to drive tourism’s recovery

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) will work alongside the Expedia Group to strengthen ties between the public and private sectors and drive tourism’s recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see them collaborate on a range of topics, with the common goal […]

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