Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan, the Philippines
HONG KONG – Hong Kong will suspend flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines from April 20 for two weeks after the N501Y mutant COVID-19 strain was detected in the Asian financial hub for the first time, authorities said in … Continue reading Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan, the Philippines
AGODA: Asia must prepare for quarantine options
BANGKOK – Confidence in the vaccine rollouts, discussions around COVID-19 passports and alternative state quarantine announcements have triggered an increase in international travel searches, according to digital travel platform Agoda.com. Agoda’s search data highlights green shoots of recovery and a … Continue reading AGODA: Asia must prepare for quarantine options
Meliá Koh Samui: A Resort within a Resort
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – The first Meliá property to open in Thailand has launched a “resort within a resort” called The Level, that sets apart 55 luxurious rooms and suites as well as a private lounge and a raft of … Continue reading Meliá Koh Samui: A Resort within a Resort
Thailand: Virtual Songkran Fest live from Chiang Mai
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New York Office is organising an online “Spring into Songkran Splendours” celebration to welcome in the traditional Thai New Year 2021. The virtual event is scheduled for Tuesday, 8, April, from 20.00-21.00 Hrs. … Continue reading Thailand: Virtual Songkran Fest live from Chiang Mai
STAR ALLIANCE: CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN SINGAPORE
FRANKFURT – Star Alliance will establish a management office in the city state of Singapore later this year. This was a decision taken by its Chief Executive Board, comprising the Chief Executive Officers of its 26 member airlines, who considered … Continue reading STAR ALLIANCE: CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN SINGAPORE
Virtual PATA Annual Summit 2021 on April 27-29
BANGKOK –The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today announced that the PATA Annual Summit (PAS) 2021 will take place online from April 27-29. The three-day virtual event, organised with the support of Platinum Sponsor, the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development … Continue reading Virtual PATA Annual Summit 2021 on April 27-29
Thailand: Making Quarantine Part of the Holiday
Thailand is heavily dependant on tourism and the last year has taken a strong financial toll. Like most of the countries in Southeast Asia, every person who enters Thailand needs to spend two weeks in quarantine. Reducing somebody’s travel time by … Continue reading Thailand: Making Quarantine Part of the Holiday
Quad leaders define the Indo-Pacific century
TOKYO – “Namaste. Good morning. Konnichiwa. And from Australia, g’day.” So spoke Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison from Sydney, a short while after midnight Saturday, as he joined via videoconference the first-ever leaders’ meeting of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. “It’s … Continue reading Quad leaders define the Indo-Pacific century
Meliá Koh Samui Helping To Feed Elephants
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – The first Meliá resort to open in Thailand has provided land for a community farm to help feed elephants rescued from exploitation activities. Located 200 metres from Meliá Koh Samui on the north-eastern tip of Koh Samui island, the 250 … Continue reading Meliá Koh Samui Helping To Feed Elephants
Cambodia’s Covid cluster cases hit 425
PHNOM PENH _ The Ministry of Health on March 5 confirmed 23 new cases of Covid-19 linked to the February 20 community transmission, bringing the total to 425 in just two weeks. The 25 include 10 Cambodians, 11 Chinese nationals … Continue reading Cambodia’s Covid cluster cases hit 425