Monthly Archives: July 2014
Perth smashes own conference revenue record in 2013/14
FINANCIAL year 2013/14 has been good for the Western Australian city of Perth, which broke its own target and record for revenue generated through...
First regional travel bloggers conference to be held in Colombo
ASIA'S first-ever international travel bloggers conference (TBC) will be held in Colombo this year, jointly hosted by John Keells Group's Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts...
First Courtyard in South China looks to Pearl River Delta for...
THE new Courtyard by Marriott Boluo in Huizhou, China, will look to Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong as its main markets for business event...
Pullman Kuala Lumpur keen on international MICE
PULLMAN Kuala Lumpur Bangsar will continue leveraging its strength as a business hotel to increase its market share of international MICE business.
MICE now makes...
TTG Asia is looking for the most innovative travel company
IT'S time to flex those innovative muscles for the world to see as part of the TTG Asia 40tude Innovator Award, where participants can...
Stricter checks on electronic gadgets for US-bound flights
TRAVELLERS flying into the US via the Middle East or Europe should make sure their smartphones or electronic devices have enough battery power to...
Kazakhastan pilots visa-free programme for 10 countries
KAZAKHSTAN is granting the citizens of 10 countries visa-free entry for the period between July 15, 2014 and July 15, 2015.
Citizens of the US,...
AirAsia plane skids off runway in Brunei
AN AIRASIA flight carrying 102 passengers shot off the runway while making a landing in the Brunei capital yesterday but all on board were...
Expedia buys Wotif for stronger Asian foothold
EXPEDIA has acquired online travel company Wotif Group for A$703 million (US$659.8 million) to bolster its supply of Asian inventory.
Wotif’s portfolio comprises mainly air...
Marco Polo Hotels unveils new luxury brand
TAKING the name of legendary explorer Marco Polo's father for its new brand, Marco Polo Hotels has introduced the luxury Niccolo by Marco Polo...
