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
U.S. airlines ask Biden to Lift International Travel Ban
WASHINGTON – U.S. airlines and more than two dozen other industry groups on Monday urged the Biden administration to form a plan by May to lift international travel restrictions, including digital vaccine passport standards, after cross-border travel was devastated in … Continue reading U.S. airlines ask Biden to Lift International Travel Ban
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
VIETNAM COOKING CHALLENGE ON INSTAGRAM
HANOI – Home cooks and fans of Vietnamese cuisine all over the world are invited to show their skills in the first-ever online cooking challenge organised by the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). Hosted on Instagram and running … Continue reading VIETNAM COOKING CHALLENGE ON INSTAGRAM
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
GBTA: Solution to Safely Resume Business Travel
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association, reported on the findings from its 17th poll looking at the impact of the pandemic on the business travel industry. Two-thirds of GBTA members and stakeholders … Continue reading GBTA: Solution to Safely Resume Business Travel
EU: Discussions about vaccination certificate
BRUSSELS – The European Union’s executive body has proposed issuing certificates that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer, as long as travelers have been vaccinated, tested negative for Covid-19 or recovered from … Continue reading EU: Discussions about vaccination certificate
Blacklisted Chinese firms plan lawsuits
BEIJING – Chinese companies targeted by a sweeping investment ban imposed by former President Donald Trump are considering suing the U.S. government after a federal judge suspended a similar blacklisting for Beijing-based smartphone maker Xiaomi. Lawyers familiar with the matter … Continue reading Blacklisted Chinese firms plan lawsuits
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
IATA Travel Pass Successfully Trialed
GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveler using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials. “The successful implementation of IATA Travel Pass in this trial … Continue reading IATA Travel Pass Successfully Trialed