Asia

Thailand to ease Covid testing rules next month

From 1 March, visitors will be able to take an antigen test instead of a PCR on day five

Singapore ‘streamlines’ Covid entry rules for VTL flights

Testing rules will be relaxed for passengers on designated quarantine-free flights

Japan begins cautious reopening of borders

Japan takes first steps towards admitting tourists again

Vietnam reopening to vaccinated tourists from next month

Tour operator sources and the state-run Vietnam News Agency have said the country will reopen three months earlier than originally planned

'We're ready to walk the long and difficult path ahead of us'

If Covid brings us back full circle to a more considered way of travel, perhaps we can take solace in the hardships we have all had to endure,’ writes TransIndus boss Amrit Singh for TTG

India to drop quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated UK arrivals

From 14 February, those with proof of vaccination will also not be required to provide evidence of a negative PCR test

Finnair unveils its first premium economy cabin

Finnair introduces premium economy and a redesigned business class seat

Disney sees ship and theme park income bounce back in Q1

Disney buoyed by bigger attendance and more spending at theme parks and on cruise ships

Tui chief predicts Greece 'sell-out' and Easter capacity crunch

Group chief executive Fritz Joussen said Greece was selling very well, due mainly to repeat bookings.

Former British Airways boss 'to run Air India' after privatisation

Alex Cruz tipped for top job at Air India following privatisation

Next stage of Mercury Holidays' growth 'can come through trade'

Boss Tom Bugeja catches up with TTG’s Tom Parry to discuss the operator’s aim to extend its trade presence and drive forward its modernisation aims

Limitless Travel reveals new cruises and destinations for 2022

New trips include a South African safari, the Caribbean, Thailand, Portugal and Italy

Party Hard co-founder launches tours 'for introverted travellers'

Former TTG 30 under 30 member Barry Moore started the self-guided tours firm to cater for solo travellers

Philippines to reopen to international tourists in February

Destination will lift restrictions on vaccinated travellers from visa-free countries

Race to reopen: Asia's pursuit of a tourism rebound

The emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 saw caution prevail; so what prospects are there this year of UK holidaymakers getting back to Asia’s tropical paradises?

The House Collective joins The Set Collection

A group of four leading hotels in Asia has joined The Set Collection, doubling the size of its new portfolio

Cathay Pacific previews improved 2021 financials

Cathay Pacific expects 2021 losses to be substantially down on 2020

Crystal Cruises parent directors resign en masse

Almost the entire board of Crystal Cruises parent Genting resign as liquidators appointed

Half-term travel rules boost and PM facing 'reckoning'

Families set to benefit from Covid travel rule change, while Boris Johnson faces a crucial week in his premiership

Thailand to ease entry requirements from next month

Thailand to reinstate Test & Go from February

Wendy Wu boss: 'Nobody realised how bad it would get'

Glen Mintrim takes TTG through the Asia specialist’s Covid journey, from a zero departure forecast to the firm’s lucrative virtual ‘Party Revolution’

Kimpton launches first hotel in south-east Asia

IHG’s boutique luxury hotel brand has opened a beach resort in Koh Samui

Wendy Wu Tours launches £1,000 trade incentive and revamped rewards scheme

Asia specialist to offer agents the chance to win marketing spend, and also unveils VIP Covid concierge service

The seminar on February 1 will examine public appetite for travel following the easing of testing restrictions – and how confident industry bosses are now feeling about the year ahead.