Contactless payment to ease commute on Taiwan’s airport metro
Taoyuan Metro company will launch contactless payment via bank cards starting January 16, 2020 to serve passengers travelling to and from the capital city...
Thailand projects US$105 billion tourism revenue in 2020
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expecting 3.18 trillion baht (US$105 billion) in overall tourism revenue for Thailand in 2020, or a four...
MATTA takes action against MATA for trademark infringement
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pursuing legal action against the newly-established Malaysia Association Tour Agency (MATA) to stop the...
Marriott grows luxury portfolio
More than 30 luxury properties are expected to enter Marriott International's portfolio of luxury brands this year, adding to the hotel company's existing count...
Archipelago signs trio of hotels across Indonesia
Archipelago International has signed three new hotel deals just before the end of 2019.
Debuting in 2021 is the 226-key Harper Hotel Mandalika Kuta Lombok,...
Japan’s return to whaling could hurt growing whale-watching business: tour operators
Japan’s thriving whale watching industry faces upset following the country’s resumption of commercial whaling after a 31-year ban, according to tour group operators.
Tokyo withdrew...
Blockchain gains ground in travel and tourism industry
Blockchain is disrupting the travel ecosystem and helping to streamline processes and solve major pain points in an often fragmented industry.
Pilot initiatives such as...
New pavilion at FHA-HoReCa to highlight tech innovations in hospitality
This year's FHA-HoReCa, a specialist industry show for hotel, restaurant and cafe suppliers, will debut the Hospitality 4.0 pavilion, a platform for solution providers...
Hyatt to open over 20 luxury properties by 2020
Hyatt Hotels is expanding its luxury portfolio, with more than 20 new hotels and resorts expected to open worldwide by end 2020.
The Park Hyatt,...
PATA Travel Mart to spice travel up in Sichuan in 2020
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has revealed next year's PATA Travel Mart will be held in Leshan, Sichuan, China from September 3-6.
“We are...
