Taipei is the latest to receive the Safe Travels Stamp, an affirmation which allows travellers to recognise governments and companies around the world which have adopted the SafeTravels health and hygiene global standardised protocols by the World Travel and Tourism Council.

Stephen Alden has joined Accor as chief executive officer for the Raffles and Orient Express, reporting to the group's chairman and CEO, Sébastien Bazin.

UFI will be taking this year's UFI Asia-Pacific Conference completely online, happening 20 May, with an expected attendance of more than 300 delegates

To celebrate the 40th anniversary since Kobe established itself as a MICE city with the launch of the Kobe Convention Center in 1981, the Kobe Convention Bureau (KCB) has unveiled a new brand message: 'Kobe for Change Makers'.

CWT has appointed Michelle McKinney Frymire as CEO, who began her role on 1 May. Incumbent Kurt Ekert will be stepping down and remain as a senior advisor to the company.

After multiple delays, the long-awaited Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble is due to lift off on 26 May 2021 following “the gradual stabilisation of Hong Kong's epidemic situation since mid-February and satisfactory epidemic control in Singapore all along”, said a Hong Kong government statement.

Far East Hospitality is stepping up its regional expansion with the signing of a strategic alliance agreement with Indonesia's boutique hospitality and lifestyle name, Artotel Group.

Indonesia's tourism and creative economy minister Sandiaga Uno is assuring the sector that the Bali-Batam-Bintan travel bubble is “still on schedule” to open in June-July.

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit, one of the most influential events in the travel and tourism calendar, took place this week (25-27 April) in Cancun, marking the council's first face-to-face meet since the pandemic hit.

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has announced details for its 2022 show and confirmed the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) as official partner for its signature Knowledge Program.

The aviation industry wants governments to move from a zero risk approach to managing the risks of Covid-19 to enable travel to reopen.

The Shenyang New World Expo faced not one, but three Covid-related closures in January, April and December 2020, before finally opening and holding five major shows in March.

It appears the Hong Kong-Singapore bubble launch pegged for May has popped, after fresh reports said the two destinations have once again called off plans confirming dates for travel restart.

Joanna Flint has joined Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group as chief commercial officer, taking over the responsibilities of chief marketing officer, Jill Kluge who will retire this September and continue with as brand advisor.