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Quarantine-free travel for vaccinated travellers to Singapore by September
Singapore is looking to allow quarantine-free travel for fully-vaccinated travellers starting September when 80% of the country’s population has been inoculated.
Bangkok Airways to resume first international flight on Samui – Singapore route from 1 Aug
Starting from 1 August 2021, Bangkok Airways will resume its first international service between Samui and Singapore to support Thailand's re-opening project and the Samui Plus Model project
Scoot to enhance personalised, multi-channel experiences amid travel restrictions
To further enhance the experience on their digital channels, Scoot deployed Insider's AI-powered platform to create personalised, multi-channel experiences for customers on its website.
Here’s how India’s beloved comic character Chhota Bheem is travelling to Singapore this time
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has joined hands with Voot Kids and Green Gold Animation to take Indian audiences on a virtual adventure in Singapore with the iconic Indian comic character,…
RevPAR rising! An APAC recovery update
Ian Chinn, regional director of sales for IDeaS Revenue Solutions talks about how travel and leisure segment continues to make up the majority share of occupancy and improving levels of…
Australia-Singapore travel bubble delayed
Australia’s travel bubble with Singapore has been delayed until the end of 2021, the Federal Tourism Minister confirmed on Sunday.
Singapore Airlines set for regional dominance as rivals pull back
Singapore Airlines has, with aid from the state investor, been in a position of dominance over its South-East Asian competitors as they decrease and restructure with USD16 billion (SGD 21.6…
Singapore’s bold innovative plan to live with COVID and reopen
A nation known well to Australians is pushing out the pandemic with controversy. No quarantine, testing and no daily data.
Singapore’s new normal: No quarantine and no massive contract tracing
Singapore is working on a roadmap to its “new normal” where COVID is treated just like any other flu.
Next bubble likely to be Singapore…
Scott Morrison met with Singapore's Lee Hsien Loong to discuss the travel bubble on his way to the G7 summit.
Proposed travel bubble will revive international student sector
A proposed travel bubble between Australia and Singapore will revive the international student industry.
Singapore Airlines posts its first loss in 48 years
The year that airline business was decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore Airlines, reported a record full-year net loss of SGD 4.27 billion (USD 3.21 billion).
FCM’s new head of marketing to boost momentum in Asia
Jones will be responsible for managing and overseeing marketing campaigns and initiatives to drive growth across the region including Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, mainland China for FCM…
Singapore – heading to another lockdown?
With the rise in new COVID-19 clusters in Singapore, the island nation might be heading back into another round of lockdown to control the spread of the virus.
Singapore Airlines boosts revenue with plane deal
Singapore has been keen to reopen its borders to help bolster an economy that fell into recession in 2020.
COVID-19 outbreak closes Changi Airport to public
Changi Airport in Singapore will cut public access to all its terminals and the Jewel shopping centre following an outbreak of COVID-19 cases there.
Revenue rebound, the Groups360 way: This platform is helping hotels on journey to post-pandemic recovery
Kemp Gallineau, president and CEO of Groups360, talks about why hoteliers need tools to simplify and automate their processes, now more than ever
International travel plans on the rise in Singapore
The number of Singaporeans planning to travel overseas has increased for the third month in a row, according to the latest data from Finder’s Travel Index
Change management 101: How to evolve commercial function of your hotel
Hotels should now start re-examining their business model and operations for evolution of its commercial functions
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble to take off in May
Authorities in Singapore and Hong Kong have agreed to try and launch a travel bubble on 26 May
Hong Kong to allow vaccinated travellers from Singapore as part of travel bubble
Hong Kong is planning to only allow those who’ve had Covid-19 shots to fly from the city to Singapore once both governments finalise a travel bubble
Singapore opens up international travel with digital apps
With these travel passes, results are more trusted, which allows nations like Singapore greater peace of mind that the health status a traveller claims, is genuine.
1 in 5 Singaporeans have short term travel plans
One in five (20%) Singaporean adults planning to make at least one trip in the next three months, according to Finder’s Travel Index
Travel searches to Singapore spike up after talks of travel bubbles
A significant spike in travel searches to Singapore originating from Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan has been recorded through the last two weeks of March 2021.
Singapore’s Changi Airport unveils Safe Travel Concierge
Changi Airport in Singapore has launched the Safe Travel Concierge (STC) for passengers to book on-arrival COVID19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test and check that they have completed all…
Singapore to allow visitors with Covid-19 digital travel pass from next month
Starting next month, Singapore will accept visitors who use a mobile travel pass containing digital certificates for Covid-19 tests and vaccines
Singapore Changi launches baggage disinfection service
Singapore Changi Airport has launched a new baggage disinfection service for customers arriving at Terminal 3.
Singapore Airlines pilots IATA’s travel pass app
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be the world’s first airline to pilot the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Travel Pass mobile application for digital health verification,…
India Tourism reconnects with key ASEAN markets
India Tourism Singapore is organising a series of webinars titled ‘India Tourism Reconnect’ in the ASEAN region to reconnect the Indian tourism industry with stakeholders in key markets and…
RedDoorz offers free temporary accommodations
RedDoorz has announced the launch of a new CSR campaign in collaboration with Singapore-based charity organisation Daughters Of Tomorrow (DOT).
GoLocal Tonight! Agoda’s new campaign for last-minute domestic travel adventures
Demand for last minute travel searches for same day and next day overnight hotel stays have increased compared to last year, according to global digital travel platform Agoda.com
Singapore Tourism Board bets big on MICE with virtual show in March
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is all set to organise a MICE virtual show on 3-4 March 2021.
Hey Explorer! Ascott offers guests heritage walking tour in Singapore
Some people say that Singapore is boring, Ascott wants to prove them wrong as it launched the ‘Hey Explorer, Make Memories with Ascott in Singapore’ offering heritage walking tour in the…
Singapore Airlines to begin Boeing 737-800 operations from March with Phuket route
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft on flights to Phuket from 4 March 2021, offering customers greater consistency in product and service across the SIA Group’s…
Singapore Airlines Asks Crew to Wear Tracking Devices on Layovers
Singapore Airlines crew members are forbidden to leave their hotel rooms on layovers.
Singapore Airlines Receives Highest Rating for Health and Safety
Singapore Airlines has received the highest rating in a global audit of airlines' health and safety standards amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the national carrier announced on Tuesday.
Bidding farewell! Princess Cruises announces Pacific Princess will leave fleet
Princess Cruises has announced the sale of Pacific Princess to an undisclosed buyer to accelerate the removal of less efficient ships from its fleet
Flights between Munich and Singapore resume
Singapore Airlines is once again operating three flights per week between Singapore and the Munich hub
Grab mulls IPO this year
Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant Grab is considering entering the United States stock market this year, according to Reuters citing sources familiar with the matter.
Singapore starts mandatory testing of travellers upon arrival for Covid-19
All travellers, including Singaporeans and permanent residents, will need to take a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival in Singapore
Singapore Airlines raises USD 500 million in US dollar bond debt debut
Singapore Airlines has raised USD 500 million in its first US dollar bond issue, which the company will use to buy new aircraft
What Matters 2021: Singaporeans most looking forward to travelling and spending time with loved ones
The ‘What Matters 2021’ survey for Agoda reveals top three travel priorities for people this year in 2021
Singapore could relax curbs for vaccinated travellers as World Economic Forum nears
Singapore has said it will consider relaxing travel restrictions for people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, including for those planning to visit the city-state for the World…
Shangri-La Group offers free Covid-19 medical coverage to Singapore-bound guests
International travellers considering upcoming visits to Singapore in 2021 can look forward to a more stress-free experience when they stay in any of the four Shangri-La hotels in Singapore.
Singapore-Vietnam green lane travel to be finalised by early next year
Singapore and Vietnam have agreed to expeditiously conclude ongoing discussions on a green lane agreement for essential business and official travel
Light at end of tunnel: Singapore to start Phase 3 of COVID-19 reopening on 28 December
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced today the long-awaited phase 3 of the country’s reopening will start on 28 December
How Changi Ready Taskforce is gearing up for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines
Changi Ready Taskforce, co-led by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Changi Airport Group (CAG), jointly announced that the Singapore air cargo hub is ready for the…
Preparing for 2021 with lessons from a year we’ll never forget
So let’s take what we learnt through the course of the pandemic and assess what lessons we can apply to our industry in the future
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble delayed to next year
The much-anticipated travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong to facilitate leisure travel will not be launched this year
Sentosa’s reservation-only beach entry during peak periods
The reservation-only entry into the beaches is aimed at giving guests peace of mind by facilitating safe management measures
Wild experiences with orangutans and pandas: Staycations with a twist in Singapore
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) has formed a partnership with Wildlife Reserves Singapore that covers community, curated staycation experiences and member appreciation
TravelRevive opens in Singapore and pilots hybrid event
TravelRevive has opened at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre.
Podcast: Singapore Airlines Puts the Shine Back on the Big Apple
Featuring: David Bowden.. Singapore Airlines (SIA) returned to New York in early November, when it launched non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport…
COVID-19 surge delays Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble for two weeks
A travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore, originally slated to begin on 22 November, has now been postponed amid a spike in infections in Hong Kong
Far East Hospitality excites with expansion plans in APAC
Far East Hospitality has announced that it will forge ahead with its local and regional expansion plans with three properties – Oasia Resort Sentosa, Far East Village Hotel Yokohama, and…
How Singapore has rolled out innovative COVID-19 insurance coverage for travellers
Travellers arriving in Singapore would be able to purchase COVID-19 insurance cover up to SGD 30,000 (USD 22325.55) during their stay in the country
Singapore Tourism and Trip.com forge three-year deal
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Trip.com Group signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to jointly market Singapore as the destination of choice for travellers, and to enhance…
Discova unveils destination guides for travel partners
Discova’s 2020-2021 guides aim to provide partners with the destination information they need to make well-informed decisions for their customers and offer trips and experiences
Singapore teams up with Niantic to promote tourism offerings through Pokémon GO
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has teamed up with American AR technology company, Niantic, to showcase tourism offerings and encourage precinct exploration with the popular smartphone game,…
Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble now a reality from 22 November with 200 travellers each way per day
The air travel bubble will start on 22 November, with one flight a day into each city with 200 passengers each way
93% fliers from APAC not expecting to return to previous travel post COVID-19
The ‘Passenger Confidence Tracker’ reveals Flying habits are set to change drastically for the long-term, with nine in ten airline passengers (93%) from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region…
SG restarts with this collection of unique art, culture and heritage staycation experiences
Trafalgar’s Near Not Far Series is designed to provide travel-lovers around the world the opportunity to enjoy deeper, richer experiences in their home country.
Grab, Marriott join forces to bring premium hospitality experience
Grab and Marriott International have announced a wide-ranging strategic partnership that will see both companies integrating their offerings.
No quarantine needed: Singapore to allow tourists from China, Australia
Starting 6 November, Singapore will allow all travellers from China and state of Victoria, Australia without the need for quarantine as long as they negative from COVID-19 upon arrival.
Halloween 2020: 5 haunted places in Southeast Asia
Asia is the origin of some of the most terrifying horror films. It is also the home of some of the most haunted places where paranormal activity was documented.
Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop flights to New York JFK in November
Starting November 9, Singapore Airlines will return to New York when it launches non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Park Hotel Kyoto to open doors in December
Set to open in December 2020, Park Hotel Kyoto is ideally located near the world-famous Nijō Castle, and gastronomic centres Nishiki Market and Pontocho.
New milestone: Singapore and Hong Kong set up air bubble to allow leisure travel without quarantine
As Singapore looks to resume travel operations and reopen borders, it has now announced a first two-way air travel bubble with Hong Kong, paving the way for leisure and other forms of travel…
ITB Asia 2020 shows how resilient travel industry can be
TD caught up with Katrina Leung, managing director, Messe Berlin (Singapore) about ITB Asia going virtual this year.
Singapore, Indonesia to establish green lane in late October
Starting 26 October, applications for the reciprocal green lane (RGL) for essential business and official travel between Singapore and Indonesia will open.
Steering cruise recovery: Singapore to host cruises to nowhere from November
Singapore is now launching cruises to nowhere from November as the travel hub tries to kickstart a tourism industry battered by the coronavirus pandemic
After MICE, Singapore works on safe and gradual resumption of cruising
Cruise lines homeported in Singapore will be able to unfurl their sails starting November as the country works toward the safe resumption of the sector.
TravelRevive: Paving the future of MICE in Singapore
TravelRevive will be the first pilot tradeshow to trial the newly developed prototype for safe business events, safe itineraries and digital enablers in Singapore.
‘Discover Your Singapore Airlines’: How to experience world’s best airline without flying
Singapore Airlines (SIA) today launched the Discover Your Singapore Airlines suite of experiences, which comprises three exciting and all-new initiatives that have been specially curated for…
Singapore adds Australia, Vietnam green lanes
Starting October 8, Singapore will lift border restrictions with Vietnam and Australia, excluding Victoria state.
STB launches WhatsApp channel for Indian travel trade
Singapore Tourism Board India office has embarked upon a communication initiative by launching a WhatsApp business account to continue strengthening their engagement with the travel trade…
Visa and STB ink three-year deal to boost local tourism and lifestyle SMEs
Visa has signed three-year MoU with the Singapore Tourism Board to address the needs of Singapore’s tourism and lifestyle small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) impacted by COVID-19
Alibaba to inject USD3 billion in Grab – reports
eCommerce giant Alibaba will reportedly invest USD3 billion in Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant Grab.
Singapore Tourism and Klook ink USD 1.4 million deal to promote domestic tourism and local business
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Klook have teamed up to launch a SGD 2 million (USD 1.46 million) domestic marketing partnership to drive the rediscovery of Singapore’s tourism and…
Japan, Singapore to open ‘green lane’ for business travel
Starting 18 September, Japan and Singapore will open ‘green lane’ for business and official travel.
Mastercard and STB create tools to reimagine tourism in digital-first age
Mastercard and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced a partnership, with STB being the first national tourism organisation to join Mastercard’s City Possible programme
Reinventing travel in the new normal: ITB Asia announces theme for virtual event in October
The virtual event next month will see travel industry professionals around the world connect to share ideas and plans that will shape the next decade of travel in a post-pandemic world
Singapore to start approving pilot MICE events with 250 people from 1 October
STB will start accepting applications for organisers to pilot MICE events of up to 250 attendees in line with the safe and gradual resumption of economic activities in Singapore
Health and safety top concerns for Asia Pacific business travellers in post-COVID era
New research commissioned by SAP Concur in May-June 2020 provides important insights that are shaping a new normal for business travel
Marina Bay Sands unveils industry’s first hybrid event broadcast studio
Marina Bay Sands has launched a state-of-the-art hybrid event broadcast studio at Sands Expo and Convention Centre in a first for the industry, as the award-winning venue paves the way to…
Rediscover the Foodie in You! Singapore Food Festival 2020 gets virtual this August
Themed ‘Rediscover the Foodie in You’, SFF 2020 will see more than 25 F&B partners coming onboard to serve up gastronomic experiences for festivalgoers to enjoy at home
Lending a helping hand! Singapore Airlines supports World Food Programme for global COVID-19 response
Singapore Airlines and the Temasek Foundation are partnering with the World Food Programme to support the global COVID-19 response
Cvent Engagement Hub – The all-in-one virtual event solution for the post-COVID time is here
Cvent has unveiled its all-new virtual event solution, the Cvent Engagement Hub
Jetstar Asia boosts services to key Southeast Asia ports
From today, Jetstar Asia will increase the number of services it operates to key Southeast Asian ports with the aim to create essential travel links and assist with freight in the region
How homegrown brands Banyan Tree and Singapore Airlines’ flagship retailer band together
Banyan Tree Group has announced a brand partnership with KrisShop, Singapore Airlines' (SIA) flagship retailer
10 best cities for freelancers
SmallBusinessPrices.co.uk reveals the world’s best cities to take your remote working job as well as the best cities for freelancers amidst the coronavirus.
Vistara receives first A321neo with lie-flat beds on narrow body jet, first in South Asia
Vistara has received first Airbus A321neo, thus strengthening its commitment to expanding international operations
Post-pandemic travel: STB to help restart Singapore meetings
As economic activities in Singapore resume, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will support the safe restart of business-to-business events in the coming months. STB announced this week…
Miles of Good! Singapore Airlines’ new campaign thanks essential workers
Singapore Airlines launches new campaign to thank workers who have helped serve public during COVID-19 pandemic
ITB Asia 2020 goes virtual
Messe Berlin (Singapore) has announced that ITB Asia, MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia will go virtual from 21 – 23 October 2020. Originally scheduled on the same dates, the annual…
STB brings on community initiative to spark travel interest across Southeast Asia
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has unveiled #TravelThrowback, a community effort aimed at uniting passionate travellers to promote the beauty of Southeast Asia. While travel…
FraserCares: Frasers Hospitality reopens properties worldwide with new commitment
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, is reopening its worldwide property portfolio with ‘FraserCares’ driving robust new measures dedicated to ensuring the health,…
App-free contactless check-in is the ‘new normal’
As the world adapts to a new normal brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the local hospitality industry prepares to resume business operations, Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The…
Rosewood Hotels unveils resilient global recovery programme
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, the ultra-luxury hospitality company that manages 28 properties worldwide, has announced new plans and strategies as part of the brand’s continued path to…
Reimagining hospitality experience! Oakwood unveils global ‘Clean360’ programme
Oakwood, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mapletree Investments (Mapletree), announced the launch of Oakwood Clean360, a global programme that details the brand’s commitment to meeting the…
How Oakwood’s worldwide campaign aims to provide meals for the less privileged
Oakwood, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mapletree Investments, has launched ‘Give With Oakwood’ this week, a global campaign designed to spread kindness and compassion to vulnerable…
New British airline with Singapore connection
June 2020 would seem to be a strange time to introduce a brand-new UK-based airline but with strong connections with Asia. THG Air is different Business Travel News London reports.
Avis Safety Pledge rolled out for safe and clean transport solution
Avis Singapore is now implementing a new ‘Avis Safety Pledge’ while Budget Singapore is initiating its ‘Budget Worry-Free Promise’ to reassure customers of the highest standards of…
Keep calm and read on! Singapore Airlines unveils e-library for all passengers
To refine the travel experience based on the advice of medical experts, regulators and partners, as well as feedback from its customers, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has introduced a range…
Anand Stanley appointed president of Airbus Asia-Pacific
Airbus has named Anand Stanley as president of Airbus Asia-Pacific, effective from 1 July 2020. Based in Singapore, Stanley will lead the strategy and future positioning of Airbus and…
From Mother Earth to your plate! Look how one hotel brand is nurturing the people and our planet
The Residence by Cenizaro, part of Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts, commemorates World Environment Day on 5 June by demonstrating its commitment to conservation, beginning with the…
Singapore Tourism partners with Zomato to bring virtual weekend festival experience
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is among the first national tourism organisations (NTOs) to stage an elaborate consumer engagement event in India, digitally, in partnership with…
How one travel tech startup will help prepare businesses for the “new normal”
Singapore-based travel tech start-up, iko.travel, is providing a solution to the industry during some of its darkest days in generations by offering its technology and booking platform at no…
Where’s the party tonight! Singapore Tourism Board and Zouk reinvent digital experience
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has teamed up with Asia’s iconic nightclub Zouk Singapore to organise Zouk Phuturescapes – a series of virtual parties for audiences around the world –…
Changi Airport further consolidates terminal operations
Following the suspension of operations in Terminal 2 (T2), Changi Airport’s terminal operations will be consolidated further to optimise resources in tandem with the sharp decline in…
Seasoned hotelier Hans Jenni to step down as president of GHM
Seasoned hotelier Hans Jenni, president of General Hotels Management (GHM) has announced his retirement from the company he founded and built together with hotel legend and Aman Resorts…
Message from Me! Millennium Hotels honours employees and mothers from around the world
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) will be launching 'Message from Me'. It is a social media campaign that will run from 8-25 May to honour mothers and…
Grab Philippines expands services with GrabMart
GrabMart is the company’s newest on-demand grocery service which allows users to shop thru the app and have them delivered on their doorstep.
Radwanski to steer Silversea Cruises’ operations in APAC
Silversea Cruises has announced the appointment of Adam Radwanski to the position of managing director in Asia Pacific, effective from 1 June 2020. He brings a wealth of experience from…
Labour of love! Seamstresses at Fairmont and Swissôtel in Singapore put hands and hearts to work
Responding to CYC’s rally for community support, Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford joined hands with Singapore’s most established tailor brand to sew free masks for migrant…
Aviation leaders to discuss challenges facing industry over online broadcast event
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has joined forces with APEX, international airline association dedicated to advancing passenger experience, to…
Ascott expands lodging support to provide safe homes
CapitaLand’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is leveraging its lodging expertise and resources to provide a safe haven for its guests worldwide, while…
Expedia unveils Singapore Healthcare Heroes Programme
To show appreciation for Singapore healthcare professionals playing an invaluable role in the fight against COVID-19, Expedia Group brands Hotels.com and Expedia are teaming up with…
Singapore waives airport levy
Singapore is waiving an airport development levy on passengers who begin their trips at Changi Airport or connect with flights through the airport. Singapore’s Ministry of Transport…
Singapore Changi Airport to suspend operations at Terminal 2
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has announced the consolidation of terminal operations at Singapore Changi Airport. From 1 May 2020 onwards, operations at Terminal 2 (T2) will be suspended…
Enter Red Heroes: RedDoorz partners with governments across Southeast Asia for health workers
RedDoorz, Southeast Asia’s largest and fastest-growing online hotel management and booking platform, announced the launch of ‘Red Heroes’, a new regional initiative that will provide…
SIA secures rescue funding to overcome Covid-19 downturn
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will offer all shareholders SGD 5.3 billion (USD 3.71 billion) in new equity and up to a further SGD 9.7 billion (USD 6.79 billion) through ten-year mandatory…
Singapore Tourism Board rolls out new SG Clean scheme
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has rolled out the SG Clean quality mark to the tourism and lifestyle sectors as it seeks to rebuild trust in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. Among…
Singapore Airlines makes significant capacity cuts and grounds aircraft
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be cutting 96% of the capacity that had been originally scheduled up to end-April, given the further tightening of border controls around the world over the…
ADARA launches customer identity guide for travel marketers adjusting to end of cookies era
ADARA, the world’s travel data co-op and leading provider of traveller intelligence, released important thought leadership about the increasingly critical role of consumer identities for…
Genting Cruise Lines invites guests to new ‘assurance and booking’ option
Genting Cruise Lines announced its ‘Cruise As You Wish’ assurance via its flexible and convenient booking options for Dream Cruises and Star Cruises to assist guests in their decisions…
Sabre appoints Otto Gergye to lead airline operations in North Asia
Sabre Corporation, the software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, announced Otto Gergye as vice president and regional general manager of North Asia in…
ZUZU Hospitality strengthens position in Southeast Asia with regional expansion and new hires
ZUZU Hospitality, a Singapore-based hospitality tech startup which provides revenue management and distribution solutions to independent hotels, announced that they are moving forward…
Changi Airport’s passenger traffic slips in February
Singapore Changi Airport’s latest data shows passenger movement dropped by 25% during the first half of February. Despite the first signs of the Covid-19 showing up in late January, the…
Singapore supports tourism with more funding
Singapore Tourism Board and leading trade associations have launched a raft of support measures for the tourism industry to mitigate the economic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak. Earlier…
No deal: Gojek squashes rumours of merger with Grab
It would have been the deal of the century if it happened, much bigger when Grab acquired Uber’s business in Southeast Asia in 2018, but Indonesia’s unicorn Gojek was quick to deny rumours…
Deutsche Messe inks pact with STB to set up new regional headquarters
Deutsche Messe, one of the world’s leading exhibition organisers, and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish its first Southeast Asian…
IBTM Asia Pacific launch postponed until 2021
Reed Travel Exhibitions has postponed the inaugural edition of IBTM Asia Pacific. The event will now launch in Singapore on 13-14 April next year. The decision was taken following the…
FCM appoints new director of account management
FCM Travel Solutions, one of the world’s largest travel management companies, has announced the appointment of Joanne Taylor as director of account management in Asia. Based at the…
Travel agents to benefit as Singapore Airlines brings KrisConnect to India
As part of Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) efforts to deliver an enriched experience to customers, a wider range of fares and personalised content will be provided to its travel trade partners…
Banyan Tree signs first property in Bahamas
Island Developers and Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts have announced a partnership to introduce the first Banyan Tree first property in the Bahamas. Located just 48 nautical miles and a…
Singapore Airlines announces senior management reshuffle
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced several senior management appointments, all effective from 1 April 2020. Mak Swee Wah, executive vice president of commercial, will assume the post…
Why tourism providers are still working on travel personalisation
It should come as no surprise that even as we enter the new decade, industries such as retail and travel are seeing continued investments in digital platforms and solutions aimed at…
Airbus to showcase latest products at Singapore Airshow
Airbus will participate at the upcoming Singapore Airshow, showcasing its latest products, services and innovations in the commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter segments.…
STB waives licence fees for hotels and travel agents
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has introduced measures to help tourism businesses combat the impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV). STB said it would waive licence fees for hotels,…
Grab acquires Bento Invest to grow financial services
Southeast Asian tech giant Grab has announced its acquisition of robo-advisory startup Bento Invest in order to expand its financial services.
ANA and SIA join hands
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline and Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a joint venture framework agreement that would deepen the partnership between the two Star Alliance…
Singapore ranked global leader in mobile payment usage among Chinese tourists
Nielsen and Alipay have jointly released a new report on the latest trends in Chinese outbound tourism and the consumption habits of Chinese travellers for the third consecutive year.…
NokScoot soars to new heights for punctuality
NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, achieved its best-ever annual on-time performance (OTP) since the start of operation with an…
Accor announces new partnership with Grab to Live Limitless
Accor has announced a new strategic partnership between its new lifestyle loyalty programme, ALL- Accor Live Limitless and South East Asia’s super app, Grab. The deal brings together two…
Upping the travel insurance game in Singapore
Etiqa Insurance has been named as the NATAS official travel insurance partner by the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) from 2020 to 2022. With a vision to be the…
SIA to introduce Airbus A350-900 on Ahmedabad route
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announce the introduction of its Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft on the Ahmedabad to Singapore route. It will be the first international airline to…
Cebu Pacific kicks off new year with weekend seat sale
Start the new year right by jetting off to Clark, an underrated destination in the Philippines with Cebu Pacific’s first seat sale of the year. From 10 January 2020 till 14 January 2020,…
India remains strong source market for Singapore
With more than one million Indian tourists into Singapore for the fifth consecutive year, India continues to be one of the key source markets for its tourism sector. The Singapore…
Changi passenger traffic up 5.7%
Singapore Changi Airport handled 5.72 million passenger movements in November 2019, an increase of 5.7% compared to the same period last year. Aircraft movements dipped 1% to 32,600…
Vietjet hat trick: Airlines adds three new services
Vietjet has announced the launch of three new services connecting Da Nang with Taipei, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The inaugural flights’ ceremonies were held on location, within the…
Let’s go around Singapore Lah!
Booking platform Traveloka has partnered with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to encourage tourists to discover more of Singapore’s hidden gems, popular attractions and unique experiences.…
Towards seamless payments: FXChange and Wirecard join hands
Wirecard, the provider of digital financial technology and FXChange, self-service currency exchange network in Singapore, are collaborating to provide outbound and inbound travellers in…
Singapore to lead mobility revolution
Singapore is leading the mobility revolution globally as it takes the cake in the first Urban Mobility Readiness Index: How Cities Rank on Mobility Ecosystem Development by Oliver Wyman…
E-scooter start-up Neuron Mobility raises USD 18.5 million in Series A
Singapore-based e-scooter start-up Neuron Mobility has closed an USD 18.5 million in Series A funding round aiming to expand in international markets.
Grab debuts numberless payments GrabPay card
Ride hailing giant Grab has announced the launch of digital and physical numberless payments card GrabPay Card in partnership with Mastercard.
9 kid-friendly tourist attractions in Asia
When parents touch down in a new country (after hearing 'are we there yet?' for hours on end), they need to have a plan.
Hotels G spreads the holiday cheer this festive season
Whether you're into the magic of White Christmas or looking for powder-soft sands — from Singapore to Yangon, to Pattaya and Bangkok — Hotels G, managed by GCP Hospitality, is the ideal…
A different kind of mobility start-up receives USD 10.1 million to grow operations
Singapore-based smart mobility start-up Ministry of Movement has received a USD 10.1 million from its Series A funding round to grow and expand overseas.
“It’s like coming back to a newly renovated home for me”: Rachel Ng comes home to Grand Park City Hall
Rachel Ng is the new executive assistant manager of Grand Park City Hall. Rachel will be working closely with general manager, John Kockan, to oversee the hotel’s overall performance,…
AirAsia boosts capacity between KL and SG
AirAsia has announced it will boost the number of seats available between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur with the introduction of twice-daily flights, on 10 November 2019, powered by the…
Now, Grab a ride across Southeast Asia through Booking.com app
Booking.com has launched its on-demand ride-hailing service in partnership with Grab, giving the online travel agency (OTA) app users access to the largest fleet of drivers across eight…
Jewel Changi Airport celebrates six months of operations
Jewel Changi Airport has completed six months of operations with an official opening by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on 18 October. The airport continues to welcome as many…
Hot hotel openings: The Fullerton arrives in Sydney and more
On this Friday’s hotel openings round-up, Singapore’s The Fullerton Hotels arrives in Sydney, The Standard opens in the Maldives and more.
2019 Global Wellness Summit boosts entrepreneurs
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the USD 4.5 trillion global wellness economy, celebrated the winner of its Shark Tank of Wellness…
Singapore Airlines launches ‘inflight skills’ initiative
Ahead of the October half-term, Singapore Airlines is launching ‘inflight skills’ initiative to keep the whole family entertained during a long-haul flight. Customers will be able to…
Here’s why you shouldn’t miss ITB Asia 2019
ITB Asia 2019, the biggest gathering of travel trade professionals, is back in Singapore for its twelfth year. The event will take place in Marina Bay Sands on 16-18 October.
Accor to open 13 ibis budget hotels in Singapore
Accor will unveil 13 new ibis budget hotels in Singapore after having inked a deal with Global Premium Hotels. The hotels, rebranded from existing Fragrance hotels, will be progressively…
“Partnering with RedDoorz is a win-win”: Singaporean HMC to open 11 hotels in 2020
RedDoorz has announced it is well on its way to becoming top dog in Singapore with the announcement that it will be the second biggest hotel management company (HMC) in SG by the end of…
Traveloka invites travellers to Xperience Indonesia at Changi airport
Traveloka, the digital travel and lifestyle platform in Southeast Asia, through its business unit, Traveloka Xperience, has partnered with the Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia, Embassy…
New study tracks Muslim women travel
Mastercard and CrescentRating will release a new report Mastercard-CrescentRating Muslim Women in Travel Report during the Halal in Travel-Asia Summit on 17 October. The report takes an…
Co-living hotel to open in Singapore
Katrina Group has announced the launch of the first affordable line of co-living hotels in Singapore. Introduced through its hospitality arm, ST Hospitality Group, the Chinatown…
The rise of the Asian passport
Asia’s dominance appears to be unfaltering in the passport power stakes as Singapore and Japan share the top spots. Entering into the final quarter of 2019, Japan and Singapore continue…
NokScoot boosts 777 fleet
NokScoot, a joint venture between Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, took delivery of its sixth and seventh Boeing 777-200. The fleet expansion of the Bangkok-based…
Changi traffic increases in August
Singapore Changi Airport handled 5.9 million passenger movements in August 2019, a 3.8% year-on-year increase. Aircraft movements fell 1.6% to 32,400 landings and takeoffs while…
Global Wellness Summit announces agenda
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the gathering of international leaders in the USD 4.2 trillion global wellness economy, released the full agenda for the 13th annual GWS at Grand Hyatt…
Unexpected journeys with SIA and STB
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will take Singapore to the world stage with the launch of a light-hearted film series, titled ‘Unexpected Journeys’. The series…
Scoot removes payment processing fees globally
Aligning with its vision since inception of making travel attainable for all, from today Scoot has announced the removal of payment processing fees globally for all bookings made on its…
Sabre reveals new APAC address
Travel tech firm Sabre has today unveiled its new APAC headquarters in Singapore. This strategic move demonstrates Sabre’s commitment to delivering innovative technology solutions that will…
Singapore to demolish iconic Sentosa Merlion
The tallest Merlion statue in Singapore will make way for a themed linkway between the north and south shores of Sentosa, as part of plans to give the resort island and its adjacent…
Singapore Airlines hosts world’s first in-flight live television broadcast
Singapore Airlines has partnered with Sky Sports for the world’s first live broadcast from a commercial Airbus A380 flight. The first-of-its-kind event saw Sky Sports presenter Craig…
The Hotels Network bullish on customer growth with APAC expansion
Pioneers in the field of predictive personalisation, The Hotels Network (THN) is doubling down to expand its already strong presence in Asia Pacific (APAC). THN’s rapidly growing…
Singapore Tourism Board gets two area directors in India
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have announced the appointment of two new area directors in India and South Asia. They will oversee the board’s destination promotion and marketing…
Signature ramen now on Singapore Airlines’ platter
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the unveiling of a six-month collaboration with Ramen Keisuke to serve its authentic Japanese ramen creations on selected SIA flights from 1…
Wego to promote Singapore in Middle East
Online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Wego, has partnered with Singapore Tourism Board (STB) Middle East, to drive more travellers from the Gulf…
India as a cruise source market has grown by double digits
In 2018, India was Singapore’s top overseas source market for the cruise traveller segment. 160,000 Indian cruise holidaymakers (a 27 % increase over 2017) travelled out of Singapore’s…
STB unveils global INSPIRE to enrich MICE experience
Singapore Tourism Board has unveiled In Singapore Incentives & Rewards (INSPIRE), an incentive programme to attract potential visitors from the global Meetings, Incentives,…
SOTC to drive Singapore travel from India
SOTC and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have collaborated to bring the magic of Singapore to the malls of India. Launching a unique series of 3-D art installations in three cities –…
Scoot to operate from terminal 1 at Changi Airport
Scoot will be operating from Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 (T1) from 22 October 2019. Currently operating from Terminal 2 (T2), the move seeks to facilitate Scoot’s growth in the…
Gastronomical wellbeing in the air
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Singapore-based wellness brand COMO Shambhala have co-created specially curated wellness dishes on selected flights. The wellness cuisine, to be available…
Raffles Hotel Singapore reinvigorates literary heritage
Raffles Hotel Singapore has announced its plans to continue its legendary literary tradition that began as far back as 1887, when renowned writers and novelists such as the likes of…
Hong Kong turmoil benefits Singapore MICE, hotels
The political unrest in Hong Kong proves to be beneficial for Singapore’s MICE and hospitality industries.
Singapore Airlines heads to Seattle
Singapore Airlines (SIA) continues its expansion of non-stop services to the US with the departure of flight SQ28 from Singapore to Seattle this morning.
The flight departed Changi…
NokScoot to launch direct flights to Hokkaido
NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, announced the launch of non-stop services to Sapporo’s new Chitose Airport. Four weekly flights…
“Positioned to grow”: Qantas new SVP of Asia talks market share, cabin upgrades and the Qantas Channel
Back at the end of June, Qantas unveiled John Simeone as its new senior vice president for Asia and Papua New Guinea, based in Singapore. To find out more about the new role, I snatched a…
Hong Kong occupancy rates dip 4%
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region reported mostly negative results across the three key performance metrics during July 2019, according to data from STR. The average occupancy across the…
Grab, WhiteCoat team up for digital healthcare delivery in Singapore
Singapore’s digital healthcare provider WhiteCoat has partnered with Grab to enhance its medication delivery services via GrabExpress, the on-demand, door-to-door courier and parcel delivery…
