Editor’s Picks from TTG Asia, March 4, 2016
The latest issue of TTG Asia has many features and insights you won’t want to miss. Here are three picks from the print for...
Switzerland opens nine more visa application centres in China
Siro Barino, managing director, Swiss Deluxe Hotels
SWISS exhibitors at ILTM Asia are flaunting a circular that gives them a further boost in the China...
Swiss boosts seat capacity on Singapore-Zurich route
Swiss' Boeing 777-300ER
SWISS International Air Lines will be deploying the 340-seater Boeing 777-300ER – the company’s flagship aircraft – on the Singapore-Zurich route.
This is an...
E-licence for tourism industry kicks off in Myanmar
MYANMAR'S Ministry of Hotels and Tourism has, from July 1, launched an online registration portal (http://elicence.tourism.gov.mm) to facilitate permit applications and renewals for the...
Hoshino Resorts makes first foray outside Japan
Luxury hotel operator Hoshino Resorts is opening its first property outside of Japan with the opening of the Hoshinoya Bali in January 20, 2017.
It...
Personal touch of agents irreplaceable in digital world
Lisa Fitzell
Travel agents that are able to cater to the ever-evolving needs of their customers and offer specialised, integrated online and offline services, will...
Park Hotel Group to make South Korea debut in Seoul
PARK Hotel Group will mark its entry into South Korea with the debut of Park Hotel Yeongdeungpo in Seoul next year.
At a press conference...
Talking robots that aid travellers deployed at Haneda airport
HUMANOID robots with speech capabilities have been deployed at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport to act as mobile information providers.
Built by Hitachi, the EMIEW3 robots...
Iran concluded its first tourism conference
The Shah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran
IRAN successfully concluded its inaugural International Travel and Hospitality Conference, which took place from February 20 to 22, the...
Security issues put corporates off sharing economy suppliers
Screenshot of Airbnb's website
EVEN as sharing economy accommodation suppliers continue to thrive, corporate travel managers attending CTW China 2016 say they are still reluctant...
