Pet hamsters are ok: Hong Kong lifts COVID-19 small animal ban

Hong Kong health officials banned imported hamsters and other small mammals of foreign origin in January of 2022

Pet hamsters are ok: Hong Kong lifts COVID-19 small animal ban

Hong Kong aborts amber travel code

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) welcomed the government’s announcement of removing the amber code for inbound visitors. Hong Kong aborts amber travel code

Business travel, tourism, and MICE at PATA & GBTA APAC event

Organized by PATA in partnership with Global Business Travel Association, the event examined themes spanning corporate, leisure, and MICE. Business travel, tourism, and MICE at PATA & GBTA APAC event

IMEX introduces new 2023 Talking Point ahead of IMEX Frankfurt

At the end of each year, the IMEX Group traditionally announces a Talking Point for the coming year ahead. IMEX introduces new 2023 Talking Point ahead of IMEX Frankfurt

Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center important announcement

HKCEC is ready to welcome back international events and visitors with lifting of restrictions for inbound visitors. Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center important announcement

Bali governor: Extramarital sex ban will not affect foreign tourists

Foreign visitors planning to spend their holidays in Indonesia should not be concerned about being affected by a new law. Bali governor: Extramarital sex ban will not affect foreign tourists

Australia’s current international travel landscape is on the come-up

After two years of ducking in and out of lockdowns and battling tight restrictions and closed travel borders, Australians have proved that they have well and truly been bitten by the travel bug in 2022. Inspiring Vacations dissects the findings of rece...

Sophisticated celebrations with Centara Reserve

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, invites guests to celebrates holiday season amidst sophisticated tropical splendour at the first resort in Centara’s curated luxury collection of refined hotels, Centara Reserve Samui. It...

Heathrow prepares for Christmas getaway

5.6 million people travelled through Heathrow in November, down from 5.9 million in October. Over 55 million people have travelled through Heathrow already this year, which is nearly 70% of 2019 levels.  We expect December will be busy and are looking ...

Business events return to Hong Kong in 2023 with four trade shows

HKTB aims to spur the recovery of the MICE industry in Hong Kong and consolidate Hong Kong's position as a preferred MICE destination. Business events return to Hong Kong in 2023 with four trade shows

Saudia Arabia hotel growth on the upswing

Diriyah Gate Development Authority is signing on 16 new global hotel brands and is testament to the pace of development. Saudia Arabia hotel growth on the upswing

MV Rhapsody of the Seas and MV Silver Moon make calls to Dominica

The MV Rhapsody of the Seas of Royal Caribbean Cruises and the MV Silver Moon of Silver Sea Cruises, will make their inaugural calls to Dominica on December 2nd, 2022. To date, four (4) ships have made their inaugural call to the island. MV Evrima bein...

Hilton signs Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe 

Today, Hilton, announced the signing of a brand and management agreement with EKN Development Group to welcome the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to Nevada’s Crystal Bay and Incline Village community with the all-season Waldorf Astor...

Seychelles drops the last of the COVID-19 travel measures

Entry in Seychelles resumes to pre-COVID protocols from December 1, 2022, as the last COVID-19 travel requirements are removed. Seychelles drops the last of the COVID-19 travel measures

Six trends predicted to shape travel ecosystem in 2023

As consumers become more time-poor, they not only want to have everything in their hand, nut a one-stop-shop for all travel needs too. Six trends predicted to shape travel ecosystem in 2023