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What's bugging travellers now?
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 02/08/2023
» 'Covid, Schmovid," people seem to be saying these days. Travellers insouciantly scamper from board meetings to trade shows to weddings to party the nights away. It is good to see cities stirring and travel bustle returning.
Revolutionising retail: KE Group and Ally Reit join forces to launch Ally Sky rewards
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/06/2023
» KE Group has partnered with Ally Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) to revolutionise the retail sector with the introduction of the Ally Sky Rewards application. This loyalty programme will cater to shoppers in 11 shopping malls within Ally REIT's portfolio, making it Thailand's first loyalty programme that covers all shops across different mall brands.
Long Covid costs Australia millions of working days
AFP, Published on 26/08/2022
» SYDNEY: Long Covid has already cost the Australian economy three million working days this year, according to a government analysis seen by AFP Friday, significantly worsening the country's acute labour shortages.
Cruise Industry Keeps Calm and Sails On
Business, Laura Forman, Published on 23/12/2021
» If you wondered who would possibly board a cruise ship again after Covid-19 hit, Carnival Corp. had some news for you Monday: 1.2 million guests have been aboard its ships since it resumed cruise operations in September of last year. And its forecast shows it intends to welcome millions more in the not-too-distant future.
Asean matters to America
Asia focus, W Audi Pattarapatumthong, Published on 30/08/2021
» The pandemic has been causing many parts of the world to drift away from each other amid distancing and lockdowns, but the US-Asean relationship is bucking the trend.
Covid and China crackdown sap regional confidence
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/08/2021
» Recap: Emerging market shares slid 0.8% yesterday as worries about a widening regulatory crackdown in China and surges in Covid-19 cases sapped investor confidence. But European stocks hit new highs and were on track for their fourth consecutive week of gains on the prospect of more forecast-beating corporate earnings and a steady recovery from the pandemic-induced downturn.
Push to promote Phuket after murder
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/08/2021
» A heavy tourism marketing drive will be launched overseas to spread the message of Phuket being safe after the murder of a Swiss woman and as the US placed Thailand on the list of countries with a Covid-19 alert, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
CDC scuppers Q3 tourism hopes
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 11/08/2021
» The latest travel warning from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) against travel to Thailand has exacerbated the tourism outlook for the third quarter, with all hopes now resting on the high season.
Judge Sides With Norwegian Cruise Line in Suit Over Vaccination Proof in Florida
Business, Dave Sebastian, Published on 10/08/2021
» A federal judge has for now sided with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. in its bid to invalidate Florida's rule that bars businesses from requiring proof of Covid-19 vaccination from their customers.
Walmart, Disney announce new Covid-19 steps amid Delta surge
AFP, Published on 31/07/2021
» NEW YORK: Walmart announced Friday it is again requiring some American employees to wear face masks, while Disney mandated non-union US employees get vaccinated.