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As Bali prepares to welcome its reopening to international tourists on September 11, the provincial government is formulating...
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To keep New Zealand fresh and top of mind at a time when international travel is not possible, Tourism New Zealand has launched...
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) said that cruise demand is strong, particularly for 2021, despite significantly reduced...
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Releasing half-year 2020 results, Accor Hotels says 60% of all bookings being made in Europe are for stays within five days.
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Macau Ready: How Domestic Travel Will Pave The Way for Tourism’s Return
International travel may be restricted for now, but Macau’s travel players have been working in close collaboration to showcase its rich and diverse offerings, turning to creative strategies to ensure that the destination remains top of mind for travellers when they are ready to visit again.
Tourism sector sounds distress call for reopening clarity
Southeast Asian governments need to make quick decisions on reopening its borders to international travel, or risk killing its high season and an even wider swath of the tourism sector as the Covid-19 crisis drags on.
Now boarding: flights to nowhere for travel-hungry customers
According to Kayak, 87 countries are completely closed to arrivals by non-residents and another 112 countries are restricting arrivals, for example based on the traveller’s point of origin or by requiring a quarantine.
Hong Kong third wave piles more pressure on struggling tourism
Just as Hong Kong was emerging into a new normal, the so-called third wave of infections has brought a new blow for the local economy and business activity as infections surged to over 100 daily since July 22.
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Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Yuthasak Supasorn opens up about the country’s cautious approach to reopening travel.
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Macau Ready: How Domestic Travel Will Pave The Way for Tourism’s Return
International travel may be restricted for now, but Macau’s travel players have been working in close collaboration to showcase...
Being one of a few destinations to record lower pandemic figures globally, Macau is taking next steps to welcome the world back once the time is right, starting with domestic tourism.
Next in Travel: Macau's Comeback Plan
The travel industry may have come to a standstill due to the coronavirus, but destinations with firmer control over the...
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Reporting 45 cases and zero deaths as of mid-May, Macau is one of a few destinations to list such low figures, attributed to...
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Can Bali find a tourism future in digital nomads?
As Bali prepares to welcome its reopening to international tourists on September 11, the provincial government is formulating...
Look but don’t touch in the new era for airports
Adopt the brace position, the airport experience - from arrival to departure - is about to enter a new era.
How Singapore hotels are reopening with creative staycation offerings
Hotels in Singapore are going all out to attract locals looking for a staycation by offering novel add-on experiences that go...
The Maldives is reopening on July 15. Are tourists coming?
Overseas arrivals are expected to be a slow trickle only when the Maldives reopens its borders to international tourists...
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Norwegian Cruise Line CEO says cruise demand holding up despite crisis
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) said that cruise demand is strong, particularly for 2021, despite significantly reduced...
Covid cases on ships show complexity of industry restart
The global cruise industry took one step forward and two steps back in its quest to resume sailings after the pandemic grounded...
Jalesh Cruises offers Covid-19 testing as India allows sailings from October
Jalesh Cruises will restart sailing on Karnika from 6 November 2020, following the Indian government's announcement to permit...
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Message from New Zealand to world: We’re always ready for you
To keep New Zealand fresh and top of mind at a time when international travel is not possible, Tourism New Zealand has launched...
Macau Ready: How Domestic Travel Will Pave The Way for Tourism’s Return
International travel may be restricted for now, but Macau’s travel players have been working in close collaboration to showcase...
Virus jitters threatens Australia's fragile domestic tourism rebound
When the state government of Western Australia partnered with Virgin Australia to offer heavily discounted airfares to the...
Hong Kong third wave piles more pressure on struggling tourism
Just as Hong Kong was emerging into a new normal, the so-called third wave of infections has brought a new blow for the local...
Road to recovery: Why Thailand tourism is proceeding with caution
Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Yuthasak Supasorn opens up about the country’s cautious approach to reopening travel.
South Korea tops Chinese travel radar during Covid times
South Korea is the most popular Asian destination among Chinese travellers ahead of the Maldives and Sri Lanka, according to...
New outbreak brings Danang tourism to a sudden halt
Flights, bus and train services to and from Danang have been suspended after Vietnam confirmed its first community infections...
Can Bali find a tourism future in digital nomads?
As Bali prepares to welcome its reopening to international tourists on September 11, the provincial government is formulating...
Indians, Thais most confident about resuming travel: survey
Amid a challenging international travel climate, Asians are showing a greater confidence to travel in the “new normal”, with...
Small Singapore goes big on domestic tourism with US$33m marketing push
As a small 700km2 country with a five-million-plus population that is known for being avid world travellers, it’s no easy feat...
Macau cheers imminent return of visitors as border restrictions ease
Restrictions on arrivals between the mainland Chinese province of Guangdong province and Macau have been lifted as of July 15,...
After Bali, Riau Islands next on Indonesia’s reopening trail
Following Bali's announcement to welcome foreign tourists from September 11, tourism stakeholders on Riau Islands are keenly...
Message from New Zealand to world: We’re always ready for you
To keep New Zealand fresh and top of mind at a time when international travel is not possible, Tourism New Zealand has launched...
Macau Ready: How Domestic Travel Will Pave The Way for Tourism’s Return
International travel may be restricted for now, but Macau’s travel players have been working in close collaboration to showcase...
Virus jitters threatens Australia's fragile domestic tourism rebound
When the state government of Western Australia partnered with Virgin Australia to offer heavily discounted airfares to the...
Hong Kong third wave piles more pressure on struggling tourism
Just as Hong Kong was emerging into a new normal, the so-called third wave of infections has brought a new blow for the local...
Road to recovery: Why Thailand tourism is proceeding with caution
Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Yuthasak Supasorn opens up about the country’s cautious approach to reopening travel.
South Korea tops Chinese travel radar during Covid times
South Korea is the most popular Asian destination among Chinese travellers ahead of the Maldives and Sri Lanka, according to...
New outbreak brings Danang tourism to a sudden halt
Flights, bus and train services to and from Danang have been suspended after Vietnam confirmed its first community infections...
Can Bali find a tourism future in digital nomads?
As Bali prepares to welcome its reopening to international tourists on September 11, the provincial government is formulating...
Indians, Thais most confident about resuming travel: survey
Amid a challenging international travel climate, Asians are showing a greater confidence to travel in the “new normal”, with...
Small Singapore goes big on domestic tourism with US$33m marketing push
As a small 700km2 country with a five-million-plus population that is known for being avid world travellers, it’s no easy feat...
Macau cheers imminent return of visitors as border restrictions ease
Restrictions on arrivals between the mainland Chinese province of Guangdong province and Macau have been lifted as of July 15,...
After Bali, Riau Islands next on Indonesia’s reopening trail
Following Bali's announcement to welcome foreign tourists from September 11, tourism stakeholders on Riau Islands are keenly...
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Super-short booking window emerge as Accor launches US$237m savings plan
Releasing half-year 2020 results, Accor Hotels says 60% of all bookings being made in Europe are for stays within five days.
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Rosewood is coming to Shanghai – in 2028
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Expedia launches online learning platform for displaced travel executives
New platform Good to Go to aid travel businesses in recovery
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CWT launches data resources to aid revival of corporate travel
Association of Corporate Travel Executives shutters amid Covid-19
FCM ramps up duty of care with launch of Traveller Hub
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Norwegian Cruise Line CEO says cruise demand holding up despite crisis
Covid cases on ships show complexity of industry restart
Jalesh Cruises offers Covid-19 testing as India allows sailings from October
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Thailand to trial ‘travel bubbles’ allowing foreign arrivals
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Hotel fees waiver, domestic travel surge bring respite to Penang trade
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VistaJet's ultra-luxe tours on private jets take off
Aman Resorts launches Janu, a new brand
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PATA calls off annual summit
ICCA chief calls for united response to meetings industry challenges
AIME thanks ‘community spirit’ for 2020 success
Responsible Tourism
Making a good PHIST of sustainable tourism
WTTC puts its stamp on new ‘Safe Travels’ protocols
UNWTO challenges innovators and entrepreneurs to find solutions for a crisis
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Ascott breathes new lyf into more Asia Pacific cities
Ascott sells serviced residences in Guangzhou, Paris
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Formula One: Some race ahead while others kill the engine
Tokyo resets the clock for 2020 Olympics
Japan makes difficult call to postpone Olympics to 2021
Tour Operators
Absolute Asia Travel pivots market focus from longhaul to SE Asia
Thailand DMCs unite around enhanced hygiene standards
Travel Corporation appoints well-being directors for guided holidays
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Dubai reopens doors to foreign tourists from 7 July
APAC, Middle Eastern airlines ahead in adopting Covid-19 safety protocols
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Domestic travel not a solution for Australia's tourism woes
Australia likely to remain closed until 2021
Survive, revive and thrive: A mantra for the tourism industry
Brunei
Brunei launches month-long festival to entice tourists
Cambodia
Once sleepy Sihanoukville is still a good bet for growth
Siem Reap wants its tourists back
Will a big wheel be a big deal for Angkor Wat?
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Online global forum calls for end to quarantines, seeks coordinated restart to travel
Hilton seals deal to roll out Home2 Suites brand in China
New campaign gets Macau's trade and residents ready for local tours
Europe
Europe reopens borders to select countries in July
Switzerland keeps 'Clean & Safe' with new sanitisation label
Splyt nabs US$19.5M Series B funding to develop super app
India
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Are you ready? Mumbai goes 24x7
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Indonesia
Indonesia puts trust at centre of tourism recovery campaign
ASEAN agrees to speak with one voice on Covid-19
Lion back in the air after passengers flout coronavirus rules
Japan
Japan takes gradual steps towards reopening borders
Japan’s Go to Travel campaign will target domestic tourists
The screaming has to stop at Japanese theme parks
Malaysia
Singapore, Malaysia set up 'green lane' for cross-border travel
Penang puts up concerted efforts to revive tourism
Resorts World Genting reopens for business as Malaysia lockdown eases
Myanmar
Myanmar’s 1-2-3 steps to recovery
Myanmar welcomes six more countries with visa on arrival
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Philippines
Philippines to allow hotels to resume operations at 50% capacity
Manila embarks on plans to turn Quezon Memorial Circle into tourism magnet
Philippines makes a deep impression for dive tourism
Singapore
Singapore, Malaysia set up 'green lane' for cross-border travel
MCAC Virtual: M&C Asia’s signature event goes digital
Hotel restaurants gear up for business again as Singapore enters Phase 2 reopening
Taiwan
Dream Cruises starts sailing again, beginning with Taiwan
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Take time to smell the ‘tung’ blossoms in Taiwan
Rest of the World
Accor brings new Mercure hotel to Seoul’s Hongdae
Intra-region travel the way forward for ASEAN tourism
Maldives eyes July reopening for visitors
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Making travel accessible to all: It’s good business sense
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TWA Correction
On 7 January 2019, Travel Weekly Asia published an article on the demise of the Bestjet Travel OTA in Australia. The story included unsubstantiated allegations by the previous owner (Ms Rachel James) including statements that prior to the business sale Bestjet had been profitable and followed stringent operational, financial and industry protocols and that the new owners, McVicker International and/or Robert McVicker were guilty of poor management and the failure of the business in just 39 days.
Travel Weekly Asia now accepts that the article was unjustified and reflected poorly on McVicker International and Robert McVicker. Travel Weekly Asia further accepts that all of the allegations made against McVicker International and Robert McVicker were unsubstantiated and apologises unreservedly for publishing those allegations.
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