Regional News

Alessandra Priante (UNWTO): "If the tourism leaders and governments are really ready to restart, we are ready to push"

Wed, 06/09/2021 - 09:32

Alessandra Priante, Director - Regional Department for Europe at World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) talks about the restart of the tourism industry and the future after the coronavirus pandemic.

TAT announces a roadmap to reopen Thailand to vaccinated tourists

Mon, 04/05/2021 - 11:16

Organizations

Three-stage reopening plans lead to no quarantine requirements for foreign tourist arrivals in five pilot destinations from October, with Phuket being the first to lift quarantine from July onwards.

Cirium: North America poised to overhaul Asia Pacific for daily passenger jet flights

Fri, 02/05/2021 - 08:57

Aviation

As the first region to feel the full impact of the initial COVID-19 wave, Asia Pacific flight levels fell below North America in early February 2020 but a faster recovery rate saw their positions reversed again by mid April as the Chinese domestic market powered ahead to record year-over-year growth by early-October.

Autograph Collection Hotels debuts in Singapore with the opening of Duxton Reserve Singapore

Fri, 02/05/2021 - 08:49

Hotels & Lodging

Duxton Reserve Singapore, Autograph Collection is situated in the island’s city centre of Tanjong Pagar, and the heart of Chinatown where business, socializing, dining and nightlife take centre stage.

Alessandra Priante (UNWTO): "If the tourism leaders and governments are really ready to restart, we are ready to push"

Alessandra Priante, Director - Regional Department for Europe at World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) talks about the restart of the tourism industry and the future after the coronavirus pandemic.

Interviews Wed, 06/09/2021 - 09:32
TAT announces a roadmap to reopen Thailand to vaccinated tourists

Three-stage reopening plans lead to no quarantine requirements for foreign tourist arrivals in five pilot destinations from October, with Phuket being the first to lift quarantine from July onwards.

Organizations Mon, 04/05/2021 - 11:16
Cirium: North America poised to overhaul Asia Pacific for daily passenger jet flights

As the first region to feel the full impact of the initial COVID-19 wave, Asia Pacific flight levels fell below North America in early February 2020 but a faster recovery rate saw their positions reversed again by mid April as the Chinese domestic market powered ahead to record year-over-year growth by early-October.

Aviation Fri, 02/05/2021 - 08:57
Autograph Collection Hotels debuts in Singapore with the opening of Duxton Reserve Singapore

Duxton Reserve Singapore, Autograph Collection is situated in the island’s city centre of Tanjong Pagar, and the heart of Chinatown where business, socializing, dining and nightlife take centre stage.

Hotels & Lodging Fri, 02/05/2021 - 08:49
Gladstone welcomes a Mantra hotel

Mantra Gladstone is ideally located just minutes from the CBD and adjoins the Yaralla Sports Club.

Hotels & Lodging Fri, 02/05/2021 - 08:46
Predictions for 2021: the "who", "what", "where", "when", "how" and "why"; of travel a year on since the pandemic shocked the world

PRCO's Asia pitch - trends, observations and prediction on travel: Despite the circumstances, 2020 proved to be a remarkably positive year in terms of holiday bookings for UHNWI, particularly in destinations that are accessible by private jet and with private villas.

Statistics & Trends Fri, 02/05/2021 - 08:22
W Hotels opens the doors to W Melbourne, unveiling its second hotel in Australia

Set to add a playful, bold beat to Melbourne's buzzing cultural, fashion and foodie scene.

Hotels & Lodging Fri, 02/05/2021 - 08:13
Ten years later: How Japan's Miyagi Prefecture rebuilt itself after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami

When the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011 devastated the small town of Kesennuma, large sections of the city were destroyed. To help the city recover, tradesmen and specialists from all over Japan were called to help bring commerce back to the area.

Other Organizations Fri, 02/05/2021 - 08:00
The MIST program evolves from “Mekong Innovative startups in Tourism” to “Mekong Innovations in Sustainable Tourism”

MIST program aims to expedite tourism industry growth, create an ecosystem that inspires innovation, and promote sustainability in tourism.

Sustainable Tourism Thu, 02/04/2021 - 09:06
TFWA Asia Pacific Hainan Special Edition moves to June

The decision was taken by the TFWA Board to allow maximum opportunity for delegates in Asia and beyond to participate in an event which has generated considerable interest from brands, retailers and other industry stakeholders.

Fairs & Exhibitions Thu, 02/04/2021 - 09:04