Thailand: Chinese tourists complain about visa fees
BANGKOK – On February 14, the Thai cabinet approved the collection of an entry free on foreign visitors, effective starting on June 1. Those coming by air will need to pay 300 baht ($8) for each trip and those entering … Continue reading Thailand: Chinese tourists complain about visa fees
Hopes Rise for Vaccinated Travelers in Europe
GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the relaxation of COVID-19 border measures for vaccinated passengers, and the broader use of affordable antigen testing adopted by Spain and France this week. This is tempered by ongoing disappointment at … Continue reading Hopes Rise for Vaccinated Travelers in Europe
Vietnam investing billions to develop Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc – Vietnamese developers are spending billions of dollars to develop Phu Quoc, and island historically known for its fish sauce, into a major tourist resort to rival the likes of Bali and Phuket. The island real estate market … Continue reading Vietnam investing billions to develop Phu Quoc Island
BER: Passenger volume remains low in April
BERLIN – Passenger volume at Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport (BER) remained at a very low level in April. Approximately 265,000 passengers took off and landed at BER last month. That is around 44,000 more than in the previous month … Continue reading BER: Passenger volume remains low in April
IATA: Negative Passenger Demand Trend Continues
GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger traffic fell in February 2021, both compared to pre-COVID levels (February 2019) and compared to the immediate month prior (January 2020). Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results … Continue reading IATA: Negative Passenger Demand Trend Continues
Virtual ASEAN TRAVEL FEST from May 4-5
SINGAPORE – Travel suppliers in the South-east Asia region can now register their interest to participate in The Great 2021 ASEAN Travel Fest, a year-long B2B and B2C virtual travel festival designed to help regional hospitality suppliers source new business … Continue reading Virtual ASEAN TRAVEL FEST from May 4-5
IATA: Willie Walsh is the new Director General
GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Willie Walsh has officially taken on the role of Director General of the organization. He succeeds Alexandre de Juniac. “I am passionate about our industry and about the critical work … Continue reading IATA: Willie Walsh is the new Director General
ITB China to host offline industry gathering in June
BERLIN/SHANGHAI– The organizers of ITB China have announced to host an offline industry gathering at the end of June in place of the ITB China Special Edition trade event originally scheduled in Beijing from 7- 8 May. The industry gathering … Continue reading ITB China to host offline industry gathering in June
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
GMH Plans New Chedi Luxury Resort in Doha
SINGAPORE — GHM has announced plans to open a new luxury resort, composed of 59 rooms and suites as well as 32 chalets and villas at Katara Cultural Village in Qatar’s capital city, Doha. Developed by the Qatari real estate … Continue reading GMH Plans New Chedi Luxury Resort in Doha