Malaysia allows hotels to go on, with limited operations
Hotels and accommodations in Malaysia have been included in the list of essential services under the nationwide movement control order which kicked in yesterday...
Hat Yai seeks new markets as Malaysian arrivals tumble
Street near Hatyai Plaza market
The Thai border city of Hat Yai, which depends on Malaysia as key tourism feeder market, has been hard hit...
Robert Guy receives cruise industry accolade
ROBERT Guy, managing director Singapore and Malaysia at Destination Asia, has been awarded the Rama Rebbapragada Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Cruise Industry...
Aviation roundup: Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways and more
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes and aviation updates.
Bintan Resorts intensifies engagement with Singapore trade partners
With the Singapore-Riau Safe Travel Bubble now underway and travel enquiries for destination Bintan spiking, Bintan Resorts has brought its travel trade partners in...
Hilton rebrands, enhances loyalty programme
As part of a streamlining strategy, Hilton has rebranded its loyalty programme to introduce several industry-first benefits, alongside a refreshing of its corporate identity.
The...
Okura Nikko to make Nagoya debut in 2019
Okura Nikko Hotel Management announced it will open its first property located in Nagoya come 2019, after recently signing a contract with Enuwan to...
Grand Hyatt slated as part of Jeju IR
The 1,600-room Grand Hyatt Jeju – Hyatt's sixth property in South Korea and set to be the world’s second largest under the brand –...
Shinta Mani Hotel’s first international property to open in Nepal
Shinta Mani Hotels and Kathmandu-based Sherpa Hospitality Group have partnered to launch the 29-suite Shinta Mani Mustang – A Bensley Collection luxury lodge, the...
April’s fools: Odd encounters from Asia’s travel agents
On this annual day where tomfoolery runs rampant, we gathered some of the silliest and downright hilarious stories from our travel trade friends to...