India’s extension of international flight ban upsets trade
Indian tourism stakeholders expressed disappointment at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)'s extension of the ban on international commercial passenger flights to and...
Six Senses takes the hassle out of travel
Six Senses guests now enjoy the option of travelling light by sending their bags ahead of time to any of the brand’s properties worldwide,...
Booking.com spotlights inspiring travel stories to reignite wanderlust
In a bid to spark travel inspiration, Booking.com has launched the Booking Explorers campaign, unveiling a series of powerful stories by leading personalities in Asia-Pacific.
The campaign...
Sri Lanka placed on lockdown as Covid-19 cases spike
Sri Lanka has imposed a 10-day lockdown allowing only essential services to operate as authorities battle to contain a wave of Delta variant cases.
During...
PATA unveils 8-point tourism recovery plan
To support Asia-Pacific's tourism industry in rebounding from the Covid-19 crisis, PATA has announced its 8-Point Industry Recovery Plan to address both the immediate...
Singapore Food Festival returns in hybrid format
Into its 28th edition, the Singapore Food Festival (SFF) will take place in a hybrid format for the first time over three weekends from...
Vietnam’s first Bill Bensley art gallery arrives at InterContinental Danang Sun...
An exclusive new art gallery featuring a collection of original artworks by prolific architect and interior designer Bill Bensley stands ready to open at...
Hilton India celebrates sustainable food with Wakao Foods tie-up
Hilton India, in partnership with Wakao Foods, has put up a sustainable food showcase in the form of a food festival dubbed The Wakao...
India’s hotel industry on the mend
After a rapid decline due to a second Covid-19 wave, India’s hotel industry has seen a continued increase in occupancy due to the progressive...
Sandbox scheme nets Phuket US$24.8m in revenue within first month
In the first month of the Phuket Sandbox programme which launched on July 1, more than 14,000 foreign tourists visited Phuket, generating 829 million...
