In response to recent positive progress in the Hong Kong government’s discussions with other destinations on forming travel bubbles, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is gradually resuming promotions in the local and source markets, reviving tourism through a combination of short-term and long-term strategies. Locally, the HKTB is restarting promotions with the ‘Holiday at […]
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International passengers arriving at Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) can undergo COVID-19 test at the airport itself now. Delhi airport recently got the first-of-its-kind COVID testing facility which has the capacity to test up to 2500 samples a day, whereas results will also be delivered within four-six hours. Although it is not mandatory for international […]
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International tourist arrivals plunged 93% in June when compared to 2019, with the latest data from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) showing the severe impact COVID-19 has had on the sector. According to the new issue of the World Tourism Barometer from the UN specialised agency, international tourist arrivals dropped by 65% during the […]
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Jurgen Ortelee Jurgen Ortelee, principal director of sales in Asia Pacific in IDeaS talks about the importance of loyalty in the hotel sector in the changing times and how it can act as a key differentiator in a fiercely competitive, digitally focused booking environment. In a time when attracting demand is a sizable challenge for […]
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Thomas Cook has been relaunched today as an online-only travel business following the acquisition of one of the best-known names in travel by international leisure company Fosun Tourism Group. The new ‘Covid-ready’ travel company will initially sell holidays to destinations on the government’s safe travel corridor list. Licensed by the CAA and Atol-protected, the new […]
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Krešimir Kučko will step down from his role as the chief executive officer of Gulf Air by the end of the month. Commenting on this development, chairman of Gulf Air’s board of directors Zayed R. Alzayani said: “We extend our sincere thanks to Krešimir Kučko for his dedication, contributions and services during his tenure with […]
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With small-ship expedition cruising showing impressive recovery, Anthony Gallagher caught up with Conrad Combrink, senior vice president of tour operating in expedition and destination management in Silversea. TD: How long have you been with Silversea, and how did your role evolve? CC: I joined Silversea in 2007 with one objective to focus purely on building […]
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TUI UK has committed to the CMA that customers awaiting their refunds for holidays that were cancelled due to coronavirus will receive them by the end of the month. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been investigating TUI UK after receiving thousands of complaints from people that they were not receiving refunds for their […]
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Meet Thailand’s top 100 luxury sellers at the first ever ‘Distinctly Thai Luxury & Romance Mart’
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Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its Distinctly Thai campaign to promote Thailand’s luxury hotels and experiences. With the luxury market set to lead the return to long haul travel, TAT has created an exclusive Distinctly Thai virtual event to invite luxury buyers to boost their destination knowledge and network with existing and new […]
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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has approved the setting up of a regional office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to support the growth of Middle East’s tourism sector as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said the UNWTO’s Executive Council members have approved the move to establish the office during the Executive […]