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A new business travel concept has landed at Connect@Changi

A new business travel concept has landed at [email protected]At this expo centre turned short-stay facility in Singapore, business travellers can meet without serving quarantines.

There's a future in selling cruise packages now

There's a future in selling cruise packages nowPre-selling the way to go for cruise agents in Malaysia, enticing customers and sub-agents with attractive 'compensation'...

Vaccines promising, but temper your enthusiasm

Vaccines promising, but temper your enthusiasmReality check: travel medical experts caution against taking data of vaccine manufacturers at face value.

New era of flying vaccines to the masses is coming

New era of flying vaccines to the masses is comingCovid vaccines are almost here. Are airlines ready to transport them?

No jab, no fly, no way, says IATA

No jab, no fly, no way, says IATAQantas’ vaccination passport won’t cure our cash crisis, says airline body.

Cruising is safe, say leading travel agents

Cruising is safe, say leading travel agentsHear why these agents are all excited about selling cruise again.

Travel stocks shoot up on Pfizer vaccine news

Travel stocks shoot up on Pfizer vaccine newsPublicly listed travel companies posted massive gains on their stock prices on Monday this week.

It's official: Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble to start on 22 Nov

It's official: Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble to start on 22 NovSTB and HKTB have swiftly teamed up to amp up promotion and offerings of both cities.

Research points to little risk of Covid spread on planes

Research points to little risk of Covid spread on planesUS Defence findings support aircraft manufacturer studies that cabin air filters limit the spread of viruses on planes.

WTTC's plan to save 100 million jobs in travel sector

WTTC's plan to save 100 million jobs in travel sectorThe meeting called for G-20 nations to strengthen collaboration with the private sector to reopen global travel.

How to manage business travel risk in the post-pandemic norm

How to manage business travel risk in the post-pandemic normRoad to recovery is long but robust and flexible policies will make the path less bumpy, says International SOS

Singapore throws extended support lifeline for battered tourism sector

Singapore throws extended support lifeline for battered tourism sector Singapore has unveiled further support for business sectors suffering the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, including...

Sailing into a cleaner, safer future

Sailing into a cleaner, safer futureCruise lines are taking steps to mitigate safety and hygiene concerns in the wake of the pandemic, and rebuild passenger...

Tourism sector sounds distress call for reopening clarity

Tourism sector sounds distress call for reopening claritySoutheast Asian governments need to make quick decisions on reopening its borders to international travel, or risk killing its...

Road to recovery: Why Thailand tourism is proceeding with caution

Road to recovery: Why Thailand tourism is proceeding with cautionTourism Authority of Thailand Governor Yuthasak Supasorn opens up about the country’s cautious approach to reopening travel.

A new business travel concept has landed at Connect@Changi

A new business travel concept has landed at [email protected]At this expo centre turned short-stay facility in Singapore, business travellers can meet without serving quarantines.

There's a future in selling cruise packages now

There's a future in selling cruise packages nowPre-selling the way to go for cruise agents in Malaysia, enticing customers and sub-agents with attractive 'compensation'...

Vaccines promising, but temper your enthusiasm

Vaccines promising, but temper your enthusiasmReality check: travel medical experts caution against taking data of vaccine manufacturers at face value.

New era of flying vaccines to the masses is coming

New era of flying vaccines to the masses is comingCovid vaccines are almost here. Are airlines ready to transport them?

No jab, no fly, no way, says IATA

No jab, no fly, no way, says IATAQantas’ vaccination passport won’t cure our cash crisis, says airline body.

Cruising is safe, say leading travel agents

Cruising is safe, say leading travel agentsHear why these agents are all excited about selling cruise again.

Travel stocks shoot up on Pfizer vaccine news

Travel stocks shoot up on Pfizer vaccine newsPublicly listed travel companies posted massive gains on their stock prices on Monday this week.

It's official: Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble to start on 22 Nov

It's official: Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble to start on 22 NovSTB and HKTB have swiftly teamed up to amp up promotion and offerings of both cities.

Research points to little risk of Covid spread on planes

Research points to little risk of Covid spread on planesUS Defence findings support aircraft manufacturer studies that cabin air filters limit the spread of viruses on planes.

WTTC's plan to save 100 million jobs in travel sector

WTTC's plan to save 100 million jobs in travel sectorThe meeting called for G-20 nations to strengthen collaboration with the private sector to reopen global travel.

How to manage business travel risk in the post-pandemic norm

How to manage business travel risk in the post-pandemic normRoad to recovery is long but robust and flexible policies will make the path less bumpy, says International SOS

Singapore throws extended support lifeline for battered tourism sector

Singapore throws extended support lifeline for battered tourism sector Singapore has unveiled further support for business sectors suffering the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, including...

Sailing into a cleaner, safer future

Sailing into a cleaner, safer futureCruise lines are taking steps to mitigate safety and hygiene concerns in the wake of the pandemic, and rebuild passenger...

Tourism sector sounds distress call for reopening clarity

Tourism sector sounds distress call for reopening claritySoutheast Asian governments need to make quick decisions on reopening its borders to international travel, or risk killing its...

Road to recovery: Why Thailand tourism is proceeding with caution

Road to recovery: Why Thailand tourism is proceeding with cautionTourism Authority of Thailand Governor Yuthasak Supasorn opens up about the country’s cautious approach to reopening travel.

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Dull festive mood dampens travel in SE Asia

Dull festive mood dampens travel in SE Asia

Don’t be in a rush: Travel corridors are a two-way street

Don’t be in a rush: Travel corridors are a two-way street

How Covid-19 has changed the world of travel insurance

How Covid-19 has changed the world of travel insurance

IATA backs rapid antigen tests for air travel return

IATA backs rapid antigen tests for air travel return

Hong Kong's travel bubble efforts get in fast lane

Hong Kong's travel bubble efforts get in fast lane

New round of relief package on the way for Malaysia tourism

New round of relief package on the way for Malaysia tourism

Taiwan-Palau travel bubble poised for 1 April launch

Taiwan-Palau travel bubble poised for 1 April launch

Where in the world is opening for travel?

Where in the world is opening for travel?

China now has its own vaccine passport

China now has its own vaccine passport

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Why the A380 is the pandemic's biggest victimCapacity of the Airbus double decker is down 97%.

Forget overseas holidays during Covid? Not for these travellers

Forget overseas holidays during Covid? Not for these travellersSurprising places that some Hong Kongers are jetting off to amid a pandemic, while demand for outbound travel from end 2021...

Britons can't wait to chase the summer sun

Britons can't wait to chase the summer sunUK travellers rush to book overseas holidays after lockdown exit plans announced for the country.

Learn to live with the virus, says Tourism Australia

Learn to live with the virus, says Tourism AustraliaIndustry heads say travellers are now more worried about being stranded by snap border closures than they are about contracting...

First villa and golf quarantine tourists arrive in Thailand

First villa and golf quarantine tourists arrive in ThailandUnder these pilot programmes, the pre-approved foreign visitors can move around and enjoy the amenities within the resort.

Israel Greece Cyprus

Travel without restrictions? Look to Greece, Cyprus and IsraelNew deal allows vaccinated Greece, Cyprus and Israel citizens to travel freely between the three countries.

Singapore extends wage subsidy for tourism, aviation sectors in 2021 budget

Singapore extends wage subsidy for tourism, aviation sectors in 2021 budgetAviation, aerospace and tourism companies will get a six-month extension of the Jobs Support Scheme to help retain workers in...

AAPA throws weight behind digital travel passes

AAPA throws weight behind digital travel passesBecause a harmonised rollout of measures would allow governments to open borders without the need for quarantine.

Ovolo Southside Rhapsody Suite

Ovolo Hotels and partners spread the loveHomecoming project brings hope to stranded Hong Kong residents with a token fee of HK$1.

Millennials and Gen Z desperate to travel

Millennials and Gen Z desperate to travel58% will pay for quarantine and 71% willing to vaccinate just to use their passports again.

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Caribbean islands open for travel: Entry rules and protocols

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Vancouver Airport creates technology testbed for new revenue streams

United Airlines upgrades health pass features of its app

United Airlines upgrades health pass features of its app

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LIVE BLOG: Coronavirus and the travel industry - impact and recovery

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Updated: The Tahitian islands are reopening to U.S. travelers, with new rules

Updated: The Tahitian islands are reopening to U.S. travelers, with new rules

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Plans a July Return to Cruising from the U.S.

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Plans a July Return to Cruising from the U.S.

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