Qatar Airways refunds US$1.2b
Qatar Airways has paid out over US$1.2 billion in refunds to almost 600,000 passengers since March, after the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted their travel plans.
This...
Malaysia bans long-term pass holders from three countries
In a move to tighten border controls, Malaysia will ban long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines from entering the country starting...
Macau rolls out e-learning programme for Indian agents
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in India has kicked off the Macao Specialist Program for travel agents, allowing the destination bureau to maintain...
Sri Lanka finds a new travel bubble target in India
A travel bubble arrangement being worked out between Sri Lankan and Indian authorities could soon pave the way for a steady flow of Indian...
TTG Conversations: Five Questions with Bill Bensley, BENSLEY
The global travel freeze has put tremendous pressure on environmental and wildlife conservation efforts, as funding from supporting tourism businesses has diminished while economic...
Tourism Malaysia unveils interactive e-brochures as part of digital push
Tourism Malaysia has rolled out five new interactive brochures and travel guides, in a rebranding of the agency's digital travel brochures.
Dubbed Interactive Digital Brochures,...
Absolute Hotel Services expands U brand to Karjat
Absolute Hotel Services has signed a management agreement with Rivergate Resort India to open the first U Hotels & Resorts in Karjat, Maharashtra.
Targeted to...
New WTTC, UNEP report urges tourism stakeholders to rethink single-use plastics
In a bid to put the travel and tourism sector on a path towards sustainable recovery, the WTTC and the United Nations Environment Programme...
Maldives reopens for Indian tourists from July 15
The Maldives will reopen its borders to travellers from South Asian countries including India from July 15.
International passengers will be required to present a...
Industry veteran appointed new Tourism Malaysia chief
Tourism Malaysia has appointed Zainuddin Abdul Wahab as the new director-general, effective September 13. He replaces Zulkifly Md Said who has retired.
Zainuddin was previously...
