Asia

Indonesian yacht experience launched for private charters

Vela caters for up to 12 passengers on trips around archipelago’s remote islands

Bawah Reserve to reopen with new private island

Indonesian eco-resort will start welcoming guests again from September

Aqua Expeditions resumes Indonesia operations

The line has resumed operations across its entire fleet after Aqua Blu returned on 4 June, Aqua Mare on 3 June and Aqua Mekong on 23 September

Air Canada to launch London-Mumbai flights

Air Canada to fly to India’s commercial capital via Heathrow

EVA Air increases frequency as Thailand demand returns

EVA Air to add more Heathrow flights this summer

Kuoni adds new Indian Ocean resorts to 2023 collection

The new offering includes properties in the Maldives, Mauritius, the Seychelles and Sri Lanka

Qantas to restore Airbus A380s to ‘Kangaroo route’

The aircraft resume operations on the Australia-London via Singapore route for the first time since the start of the pandemic

Thailand eases Covid-19 travel restrictions

The country’s government has removed the need for foreign visitors to fill out a health declaration prior to arrival

Brits driving Asia-Pacific tourism growth

Pent-up demand has resulted in tourists to Thailand and Vietnam continuing to rise to record levels

Malaysia Airlines returning to Heathrow T4 next week

The carrier will switch from its current temporary base at Terminal 2 on 22 June

The Standard launches Secret Agent programme

The brand said the platform will feature exclusive rates, commissions, and industry insights for “the most engaged agents”

FCDO relaxes travel advice for Sri Lanka

The UK Foreign Office is no longer advising against all but essential travel to the country

Japan reopens borders to UK tourists

During the first phase of reopening, travellers from 98 countries, including the UK, will be allowed entry if they are on a fully guided package tour

Wizz Air boss under fire and Japan reopens to tourists

Wizz chief Jozsef Varadi slammed for suggesting staff shouldn’t use ‘fatigue’ as a reason now to fly, while Japan is finally welcoming visitors again – but with strict conditions

Six Senses to manage Vana wellness retreat in India

Luxury brand will welcome resort into its portfolio in the autumn

Walking Japan's Kumano Kodo trail

With clients seeking space and outdoors post-pandemic, Japan has been highlighting natural attractions including ancient walking route the Kumano Kodo

Wendy Wu Tours to restart small-group tours of Japan next month

Asia specialist will put on an 11-day Jewels of Japan departure from 26 July, and has added capacity to its autumn 2022 and spring 2023 departures

Tui cancels all remaining Sri Lanka holidays for the rest of June

TUI has cancelled more holidays to Sri Lanka up until the end of June following the change in FCDO advice last month

Summer of travel misery looms and agents inundated with calls

There are warnings in Wednesday’s national papers of more travel disruption this summer at the UK’s airports, while consumers are increasingly turning to agents for reassurance

Japan reopening to limited UK tourism from Friday

Japan to allow organised group visits from UK tourists

PM survives confidence vote and flight chaos continues

“Wounded” Johnson stays in office and more airline cancellations

Emerald Cruises unveils new 2023 itineraries and excursions

The additions come as the line reports increasing demand for sailings next year

8 art-inspired hotels and restaurants in Hong Kong

For exceptional arts and diverse experiences, be sure to put Hong Kong on your clients’ maps

TTG launches new 'Fairer Travel Week'

Taking place from 4 - 8 July, Fairer Travel Week, in association with the Spanish Tourist Office will feature Travel Pride, a Sustainability and Diversity Forum and an online supplier showcase event