UNWTO kicks off second Awake Tourism Challenge
UNWTO has flagged off the second edition of its Awake Tourism Challenge, calling on innovators who can help with tourism recovery and contribute to...
Hong Kong eases barriers to non-residents
Foreigners who are non-residents of Hong Kong will finally be allowed to enter the special administrative region of China from next month.
They will be...
Singapore drops pre-departure tests for fully-vaccinated entrants
Travellers fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will no longer need to take any Covid-19 tests to enter Singapore from April 26, as the country lowers...
India sees renewed zest for domestic business travel
Domestic business travel across India is fast gaining pace, driven by IT, FMCG and banking companies.
The strong uptick in corporate movements has enable Thomas...
Thailand scraps on-arrival PCR tests, lowers Covid insurance coverage
Thailand is further lowering entry barriers for international travellers, with on-arrival PCR tests being scrapped and minimum Covid insurance coverage being cut from US$20,000...
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...
