Yearly Archives: 2014
Ascendas acquires second Japan property for US$87m
SINGAPORE-BASED Ascendas Hospitality Trust (A-HTRUST) has purchased the Namba Washington Hotel Plaza in Osaka for 8.9 billion yen (US$87 million).
The flagship property of domestic...
TAT sweetens invite to film-makers with new incentives
THE Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is coming up with a slew of new initiatives, including streamlining the permits acquisition process and holding roadshows,...
Malindo Air flight turned around after engine fire
MALAYSIA-BASED Malindo Air was made to turn back yesterday while plying a domestic route due to an engine fire.
According to news agency AP, the...
Centara enters Laos with Vientiane hotel
CENTARA Hotels & Resorts will make its maiden foray into Laos with the opening of Centara Grand Hotel Vientiane in 2017.
Located in the downtown...
Silversea flags off expedition ship for Asia-Pac
SILVERSEA welcomed yesterday its first year-round ship based in Asia-Pacific, the 120-pax expedition-focused Silver Discoverer, which offers 10- to 18-day voyages to remote destinations...
Ritz-Carlton marks Australian return with Perth hotel
RITZ-CARLTON Hotel Company will regain its foothold in the Australian market with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth hotel in 2018.
The luxury hotel operator...
India mulls use of satellite phones for adventure tourism
THE Indian government may give the go-ahead to adventure tour operators for the use of satellite phones, with a final decision expected in the...
Myanmar aims for new heights in aviation sector
MYANMAR'S Ministry of Transport has revealed grand plans to overhaul the aviation landscape and transform Myanmar into an Asian aviation hub.
Speaking at the Myanmar...
Campaign for child-safe tourism kicks off in Cambodia
A NEW campaign was launched in Cambodia today to prevent child sexual exploitation in tourism and spread awareness of what tourists can do to...
Okinawa, Changi Airport to forge direct flight connections
SINGAPORE Changi Airport and the Okinawan prefectural government are keen to start direct flights between both destinations, a link that will promote Singapore as...
