Banyan Thailand has announced the launch of an unmissable offer for seasoned players and golfing noobs dubbed “We Love Hua Hin”, joining forces with local partners and stakeholders to offer member benefits and promotions, under the Banyan Privilege Club. “We Love Hua Hin” promotes holidays at the Banyan Village in Hua Hin, 2.5 hours drive from […]
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Cathay Pacific has confirmed that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 8,500 employees and shutdown Cathay Dragon as part of a major restructure. Major elements of the restructuring include axing approximately 8,500 positions across the entire group, which accounts for around 24% of its established headcount. Through a recruitment freeze and natural attrition, the […]
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For long-term residents who have been locked out of the country by Covid-19 restrictions, the South African government has a new solution. It is now offering them a new type of visa. Authorities say there are a number of regular visitors, mainly from European countries, who usually visit the country for long periods of time […]
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Devastated by the pandemic, Spain’s all-important tourism sector is expected to incur losses of more than EUR 100 billion (USD 120 billion) this year, an industry body warned. If the dire prediction proves correct, it would take the sector’s annual income back to the level it was in 1995, the Exceltur tourism association said. “We […]
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After remaining in lockdown for nearly seven months, it’s time to rejoice as Hawaii has finally reopened borders for oversea tourists. On the first day of the reopening, the US state recorded footfall of over 8000 tourists. The latest Hawaii guidelines say tourists can travel to Hawaiian Islands without going under a mandatory 14-day quarantine […]
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Radisson Hotel Group has launched a new soft brand, Radisson Individuals. The company has designed it as a conversion brand, offering independent hotels and local, regional chains the opportunity to be part of the global Radisson Hotel Group platform. Federico González, chief executive of Radisson Hotel Group, said: “The launch of Radisson Individuals marks another […]
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The end of 2020 is on the horizon but there’s time to celebrate the end of a truly unusual year with plenty of pampering with family and friends this winter on a luxury yacht charter in the Caribbean. Celebrate Thanksgiving on a pink sand beach in Barbuda, do some duty-free last-minute shopping in the US […]
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Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today: “As the resurgence of COVID-19 activity continues in Canada, we are tracking a range of epidemiological indicators to monitor where the disease is most active, where it is spreading and how it is impacting the health of Canadians and public health, laboratory and healthcare capacity. The following is […]
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Japan is under immense pressure figuring out how to carry out the rescheduled Olympics next year. Japan was at the final stages of its preparation for the Games early this year when the health crisis happened that restricted people from travelling and gathering in groups. During my travel to Japan late last year, I visited […]
Travel Guide
The Isan Project’s incredibly beautiful music video honours a hero of Tham Luang cave rescue
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L to R: Sobchai (Ford) Kraiyoonsen, TAT’s Tanes Petsuwan; Senator Weerasak Kowsurat, Vernon Unsworth Will Robinson, TAT’s Nithee Seepraet, Woranan Ratrawiphakkun and Sammy Carolus GM of the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit The story of how 12 boys, members of the Wild Boar football team and their coach, were saved in the caves of Northern Thailand […]