Asia/Singapore Thursday, 5th February 2026

India’s delay of international flight resumption amid Omicron casts uncertainty over...

The Indian government announced on Wednesday (December 1) its decision to postpone the resumption of scheduled international flights due to the emergence of the...

Indian hoteliers brace for Omicron impact on bookings as international, state...

Changes to India's border regulations arising from Omicron fears are worrying hoteliers, who have only recently begun to see a pick up in business. While...

India tightens border rules for some countries over Omicron concerns

India has reimposed Covid-19 restrictions for international travellers arriving from "at-risk" nations including Singapore from Wednesday (December 1), due to concerns over the Omicron...

Singapore tightens border measures

Travellers entering Singapore will face stricter rules from 23.59 on December 2 as the city-state attempts to buffer against the spread of the new...

Australia halts border reopening over Omicron fears

Australia has halted border reopening plans to students and skilled workers, sparked by concerns over the new Omicron variant. Initially slated to reopen on December...

New Trip.com, WTTC study identifies shifts in travel preferences

Trip.com Group and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have published a new report that has found pandemic-induced changes to traveller preferences in...

New Covid variant spooks Indonesia into tightening travel restrictions

The quarantine period for travellers arriving into Indonesia has been raised from three days to seven as a new Omicron Covid-19 variant surfaces. Taking effect...

Sri Lanka gears up to launch global tourism campaign

The Sri Lankan government is preparing to launch a tourism promotion campaign in key source markets in coming weeks ahead of the forthcoming winter...

SIA, Scoot resume flights to India

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its low-cost arm Scoot will restart flights between Singapore and India, under a vaccinated travel lane scheme (VTL) marking the...

Booking.com highlights sustainable stays

Booking.com is making it easier for travellers to search for sustainable accommodation with the launch of its Travel Sustainable badge, which recognises any kind of...