Booking.com, CHOOOSE join forces to promote mindful travel
Booking.com and CHOOOSE have partnered as part of their shared vision to increase traveller awareness about the carbon implications of their trips and enable...
Penang plays up rural draws to charm visitors
As Penang Global Tourism scales up destination marketing to spur travellers into action, it has chosen to spotlight lesser-known but accessible areas that are...
WTTC, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to drive transition to net positive hospitality
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (SHA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing both organisations to closer...
Travelport beefs up product range
New supplier connections between Travelport and companies like Booking.com and Hertz, are bringing additional content to travel retailers on Travelport+. Accessible now are more...
AIME returns in 2023; celebrates 30th anniversary
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) will be returning to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from February 13-15, 2023.
AIME will...
TTG Asia’s responsible tourism development feature bags an award
A feature on Asian destinations that are committed to rebuilding tourism more responsibly and sustainably post-lockdown has won the PATA Gold Awards 2022 for...
Vietjet adds Ahmedabad services to network
Vietjet has launched two new routes connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with India's Ahmedabad. The carrier will operate four weekly return flights...
South Korea to remove PCR testing requirement from Oct 1
With effect from October 1, inbound travellers to South Korea will no longer be required to take an on-arrival PCR test.
Currently, incoming visitors need...
Young, hip and very clean
At 60 years old, Contiki continues to be the trendiest tour company for young ones, with fingers on top spots and experiences. Now, it boasts 100 per cent carbon neutral trips. Adam Armstrong, global CEO, Contiki, takes Karen Yue through the company’s progress.
South Korea ends outdoor mask mandate
With new Covid-19 infections falling to an all-time low over the last two months, the South Korean government has fully lifted outdoor mask mandates...
