The head of the global airline body says the region falling behind the rest of the world on restarting international travel. Asia-Pacific countries are “playing catch-up” on restarting international travel and should ease remaining pandemic-related border restrictions without delay, the head of the global airline industry’s representative body said on […]
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Beam Mobility: Shining a Light on Micro-Mobility in Asia Pacific
Listen to this article Reading Time: 6 minutes Beam Mobility is no stranger to Asia Pacific markets but, in spite of its experience in the region, the company is striving to learn more about where it operates and how it affects cities and communities. The Singapore-based company is APAC’s largest […]
Holland America Line Adds New Itineraries in Australia, New Zealand and Asia
Holland America Line has opened bookings for new itineraries aboard Westerdam starting in fall 2022 in anticipation of ports in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia reopening to cruise ships. Departing September 25, 2022, through March 13, 2023, these new cruises will explore the enchanting culture, history and landscapes of […]
The pent-up travel party is just getting started in South-east Asia
AFTER two challenging years of start-stop Covid-19 restrictions, the travel industry is sputtering to life again as borders across Southeast Asia reopen in rapid succession in recent weeks. “I feel like screaming for joy at the top of my lungs to say that recovery has finally arrived in our region, […]
Springing forth | TTG Asia
Australia has been ramping up marketing campaigns to pave a strong road to international travel recovery. By Rachel AJ Lee The Australian Government is heavily investing in tourism, where on March 22, 2022, it announced a A$60 million (US$44.7 million) funding boost in tourism. Tourism Australia will also receive a […]
Strategic divergence: Australia’s Southeast Asia challenge
Australia’s relationships with countries in Southeast Asia are not bad. The prime minister or foreign minister could happily turn up in any regional country and receive a warm welcome. Last year, Australia signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – one of just two […]
Jetstar Asia Increases Frequencies And Resumes Surabaya Flight
By SF Staff Published 2 days ago As Indonesian border restrictions relax, Jetstar Asia resumes the Surabaya route and increases flight frequency to its most popular destinations. Photo: Bob Lee via Jetstar Jestar Asia services resumed from Singapore to Surabaya on April 25th, a route that is key for both […]
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern touches down in Singapore for first leg of Asia trip
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has landed in Singapore eager to tell the country that New Zealand is back open. Ardern flew to Singapore via Cairns in Australia on an Air Force Boeing traditionally used by prime ministers in her first international travel since the pandemic first hit New Zealand in […]