Longhaul markets lead tourism recovery for the Philippines
Having reopened to international tourists over two months ago, the Philippines is discovering that fewer travel restrictions in the west are helping to bring...
Emirates ramps up global operations
In a bid to rebuild its global network to meet growing travel demand, Emirates will restart operations to Bali, London Stansted, Rio de Janeiro...
Waldorf Astoria to debut in Sydney come 2025
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts will plant its first Australian flag in Sydney early in 2025, following a signing last week for the Waldorf...
Qantas, Jetstar expand Sydney gateway with new direct services from Asia
Qantas and Jetstar will grow their international network out of Sydney, with new direct routes to India and South Korea taking off this year,...
Ras Al Khaimah steps up India courtship, predicts strong rebound
The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah expects to Indian arrivals to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, as healthy demand makes a comeback as...
Shangri-La gets bigger in the business of fun on Sentosa
The Shangri-La Group will develop its first standalone lifestyle and entertainment precinct, Palawan Sands, on Sentosa Island in Singapore. Slated to open in 2023,...
Indonesia scraps on-arrival PCR tests, expands visa-free facility
Fully vaccinated international travellers to Indonesia no longer need to complete a PCR test on arrival from April 6, while visa-free entry has been...
Michelin Guide adds Dubai to listings
Dubai is the latest culinary destination to join the Michelin Guide, which will see the country’s diverse culinary offerings judged and showcased by the...
TTG Conversations: Five Questions with Garth Simmons, Accor
Staff and partners were top of mind as Accor adjusted its hotel operations across Asia to deal with the various challenges that came with...
Curfews, protests disrupt Sri Lanka’s tourism recovery
Peaceful protests that turned violent last week in Sri Lanka and a resulting 36-hour islandwide curfew over the weekend have put local tourism players...
