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The Straits Times reports that the proposed, postponed, and postponed-again travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong has finally been canceled permanently, after nearly a year of failed starts.

With mass vaccination being the cornerstone of public health and economic recovery in Malaysia, Agoda has launched its Vaxxed To Go campaign to support Malaysia’s nationwide immunisation drive. [...]

The Straits Times reports that the proposed, postponed, and postponed-again travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong has finally been canceled permanently, after nearly a year of failed starts.

CNBC reports that Hyatt group has acquired Apple Leisure Group from KKR and KSL Capital Partners, a move which officially moves its revenue projection from leisure above 50%.

Hotel Business reports on highlights from IGH’s Q2 earnings call, including improvement in demand, with gains focused in Greater China plus improvement in the Americas.

TTG Asia reports that the Phuket Sandbox program now has official data from the Thailand Tourism Authority for July: more than 14,000 foreign tourists generating 829 million baht (US$24.8 [...]

TTG Asia reports that The Qantas Group is working with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to roll out a digital health pass for use with international flights.

Marketwatch reports that 2nd quarter numbers are looking very good for two major US-based accommodation chains.

TTG Asia reports that research firm Forward Keys shared top learnings for the travel industry as it continues to adjust to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and looks towards the future of [...]

The Malay Mail reports that The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will propose to reactivate tourism activities in four tiers.