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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 this month, but local hoteliers are cautiously optimistic that the destination’s tourism recovery will gain momentum when more air connections resume and travel restrictions ease from source markets.
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One of Accor's most iconic luxury brands finally landed in Indonesia's most famous tourist island when Raffles Bali soft-opened over the weekend on 4 July.
Surge in travel deals to encourage domestic tourism in Malaysia
A slew of travel promotions targeting local travellers has hit the market in Malaysia, as attractions and destinations across the country seek to stimulate greater domestic travel demand with more Covid-19 restrictions now lifted.
Dream Cruises starts sailing again, beginning with Taiwan
Genting Cruise Lines has announced the restart of cruise operations for Dream Cruises, with Explorer Dream operating two- and three-night Taiwan Island-Hopping itineraries beginning from 26 July 2020.
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Overseas arrivals are expected to be a slow trickle only when the Maldives reopens its borders to international tourists...
Bali will welcome international tourists from September 11
Bali has announced plans to welcome international tourists again come September 11, as the Indonesian resort island gradually...
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...
UK no-quarantine list stirs up interest – and confusion – over travel to Asia
The United Kingdom has on Friday announced a list of 59 overseas countries for which a 14-day quarantine will not be required...
Surge in travel deals to encourage domestic tourism in Malaysia
A slew of travel promotions targeting local travellers has hit the market in Malaysia, as attractions and destinations across...
Indonesia puts trust at centre of tourism recovery campaign
The safe and steady recovery of the tourism sector is now the topmost priority for Indonesia's Tourism and Creative Economy...
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Cross-border travel between Singapore and Malaysia for essential business and official purposes will soon be permitted.
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Tourism businesses in Singapore will be permitted to resume operations in stages from 1 July, beginning with 13 attractions,...
Europe reopens borders to select countries in July
The European Union has announced a list of countries that are permitted entry when the bloc's international borders are...
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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...
Bali will welcome international tourists from September 11
Bali has announced plans to welcome international tourists again come September 11, as the Indonesian resort island gradually...
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...
UK no-quarantine list stirs up interest – and confusion – over travel to Asia
The United Kingdom has on Friday announced a list of 59 overseas countries for which a 14-day quarantine will not be required...
Surge in travel deals to encourage domestic tourism in Malaysia
A slew of travel promotions targeting local travellers has hit the market in Malaysia, as attractions and destinations across...
Indonesia puts trust at centre of tourism recovery campaign
The safe and steady recovery of the tourism sector is now the topmost priority for Indonesia's Tourism and Creative Economy...
Thailand cautiously reopens doors to some foreigners
As Thailand began its fifth phase of relaxing Covid-19 restrictions, it is gradually removing restrictions imposed on...
Singapore, Malaysia set up 'green lane' for cross-border travel
Cross-border travel between Singapore and Malaysia for essential business and official purposes will soon be permitted.
Green light given for Singapore's attractions and tours to start reopening in July
Tourism businesses in Singapore will be permitted to resume operations in stages from 1 July, beginning with 13 attractions,...
Europe reopens borders to select countries in July
The European Union has announced a list of countries that are permitted entry when the bloc's international borders are...
Phuket Imagine campaign to revive tourism-hit sector
Phuket Hotels Association is joining hands with Bangkok-based global hospitality branding agency QUO to roll out an...
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Accor's new Raffles Bali opens amid pandemic
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Safety and sanitisation are the top considerations for travellers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the a...
Covid-19 will change travel as we know it, or does it?
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In what it calls is an industry-first initiative, The Travel Corporation (TTC) has announced the appointment of dedicated...
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Qatar Airways resumes more global services, steps up onboard safety measures
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Lufthansa offers Covid-19 testing for passengers to bypass quarantines
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Global tourism coalition formed to aid destination recovery
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Association of Corporate Travel Executives shutters amid Covid-19
FCM ramps up duty of care with launch of Traveller Hub
Travelport sells corporate travel tech Locomote back to founders
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EU issues guidance on restarting cruises
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Festivals
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ASEAN agrees to speak with one voice on Covid-19
WTO research: Nearly three-quarters global destinations remain closed
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Avis, Budget Singapore launch new safety initiatives
Uber shifts gears into car rentals
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Malaysia hotels come clean with new hygiene label
Kew Green Hotels' first foray into Southeast Asia begins with Bangkok
Pan Pacific Hotel Group presses ahead with expansion
Luxury Travel
Aman Resorts launches Janu, a new brand
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It’s wheels up for Luxury Escapes in Singapore
MICE
PATA calls off annual summit
ICCA chief calls for united response to meetings industry challenges
AIME thanks ‘community spirit’ for 2020 success
Responsible Tourism
WTTC puts its stamp on new ‘Safe Travels’ protocols
UNWTO challenges innovators and entrepreneurs to find solutions for a crisis
A day in the forest with gentle giants
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Ascott signs record 25 deals in first five months despite crisis
Oakwood moves down a different track
Serviced residences see uptick in bookings
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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
Travel Corporation appoints well-being directors for guided holidays
Fear and anticipation await the end of hibernation
Travel Corporation outlines the new normal for tour guests
Travel Technology
Tiqets offers commission-free booking engine for attractions
Lotte picks Sabre Hospitality Solutions as distribution provider
Super app strategy could help crisis-hit travel in recovery
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Dubai reopens doors to foreign tourists from 7 July
APAC, Middle Eastern airlines ahead in adopting Covid-19 safety protocols
Etihad’s Wellness Ambassadors bring reassurance to the skies
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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
Why there are U-boats in Mumbai bay
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
Up, up and away in Myanmar with new balloon ride
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
Taiwan has you covered with new travel hotspot app
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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Personalised travel delivered quickly and easily are key for today’s corporate travellers, according to Amadeus’s latest...
Making travel accessible to all: It’s good business sense
An Amadeus study has acknowledged that the travel industry has taken important steps towards improving the offer to those with...
Sojern: Family travel on the rise
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Business travellers seek personalisation, quick and easy
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Making travel accessible to all: It’s good business sense
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Sojern: Family travel on the rise
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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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