Yearly Archives: 2014

INTERNATIONAL arrivals in Europe has increased compared to the previous year, helped by the growth in longhaul markets, according to the Air Travellers' Traffic...

SINGAPORE, Malaysia, Australia and Hong Kong have very high smartphone and mobile internet penetration, according to the JAPAC Traveller Report 2014 released by location...

THE Asia Pacific Network on Accessible Tourism (APNAT) will soon see the establishment of country chapters, which would help champion barrier-free travel for all...

THE travel trade is optimistic that ailing national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will turn around under the leadership of the newly appointed CEO-designate for...

VIETJET has announced plans to launch flights connecting Russia's Vladivostok with Vietnam's Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Danang, Hue and Phu Quoc. Inaugural flights...

INSIGHT Vacations has appointed Signature Tours by Creative Travel the general sales agent for its Europe and US escorted tours. Signature Tours, established in 2009,...

HOTEL companies are taking a bolder approach in applying new technologies to enhance the guest experience but the industry needs to also stay true...

THE UK, Australia and Canada have issued travel advisories this week to caution citizens visiting Sri Lanka of potential election violence at the upcoming...

THE first DoubleTree by Hilton property in Melbourne was launched recently in the heart of the city, opposite the iconic Flinders Street Station. Previously known...

THE Virgin Group has ventured into the cruise line business, announcing yesterday the formation of Virgin Cruises with two new purpose-built ships. The company, led...