Dream Cruises assesses agents for premium shore excursions
One of Genting Dream's 35 restaurant and bar concepts
EVERYTHING must be ‘premium’ on Asia’s first luxury cruise line, Dream Cruises, which is evaluating ground...
New awards lend power to homestay experiences
THE inaugural ASEAN Homestay Standards Award to be presented this Friday will honour 40 quality homestay operators from South-east Asia who will be able...
Massive expansion enroute for Boracay Airport
Boracay Airport can only handle low-capacity aircrafts at present
INCREASED capacity, better accessibility and reduced airfares to some of the world’s most popular beaches are...
Photo of the Day: Hyatt Regency to debut in Cambodia
Peter Leang, senior executive vice president, Chip Mong Group and David Udell, group president – Asia Pacific, Hyatt Hotels during the management signing ceremony...
At your e-service
A number of virtual concierge solutions have recently hit the market, offering hoteliers a range of customer-service apps that integrate with their existing property...
Indian outbound to fall as rupee weakens
AGENTS in India are cautious about outbound travel demand as the national currency depreciated to 68 rupees against the US dollar from 61 rupees...
Bill to pave way for integrated resorts in Japan
JAPAN’s indefinite plan to open casinos has come under the spotlight again after a group of politicians from across party boundaries unveiled a bill...
Eight LCCs form Value Alliance – but where are Jetstar and...
EIGHT budget carriers yesterday formed the world’s largest and first ever pan-regional LCC alliance.
The Value Alliance’s founding airlines are Cebu Pacific (including subsidiary Cebgo),...
Climate change needs urgent action from Asian tourism sector
Mekong River, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
DESPITE such buzzwords as sustainable travel and ecotourism being bandied about at this year’s Mekong Tourism Forum, the travel sector...
Sunnier days ahead in Asia for Melia’s Sol portfolio
The Sol Beach House Benoa Bali
MELIA Hotels International is placing greater emphasis on its Sol Hotels & Resorts collection in Asia, with four to five...
