Yearly Archives: 2014
Myanmar seeks UNESCO inclusion for Bagan
THE famed temples of Bagan could become Myanmar's second UNESCO World Heritage site if the Ministry of Culture's efforts pay off.
Ministry sources told TTG...
MAI, Garuda Indonesia ink codeshare agreement
MYANMAR Airways International (MAI) has signed a codeshare agreement with Garuda Indonesia, allowing the carriers to provide convenient connections through international gateways Singapore and...
Brisbane hotel occupancies hit 93% during G20 Summit
BRISBANE'S hospitality sector enjoyed a windfall this month as the G20 Summit swept into town, sending hotel occupancies and rates shooting through the roof.
According...
IATA pledges to leave no passenger behind
TO GUARANTEE passengers stranded by airline bankruptcy a safe return, IATA has formalised the long-standing custom of airlines offering cheap fares.
Under the new agreement,...
Mobile the way to go for travel sellers
THE e- and m-commerce markets in Singapore have been expanding explosively in the last few years but a fair number of travel businesses remain...
Major outbound agencies go head-to-head against NATAS travel fair
TWO weeks after news surfaced of Singapore's major outbound travel agencies opting out of next year's NATAS Travel Fair, it was announced today they...
Spain baits Asia’s shopaholics in new campaign
SPANISH national tourism board Turespaña is running travel trade workshops in Shanghai and Beijing this week as a prelude to a new campaign for...
Naumi Hospitality ventures beyond Singapore
SINGAPORE-based Naumi Hospitality has purchased the Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland Airport, marking the first time the Naumi brand travels overseas.
The 2ha, 193-room property in...
Local company brings one more ballooning option to Bagan
GOLDEN Eagle Ballooning took to the skies over Bagan last weekend with the official launch of its hot air balloon operations.
A subsidiary of Yangon-based...
AirAsia ASEAN Pass the ticket to more longhaul budget, regional travel
MALAYSIAN tour operators both inbound and outbound are strategising how to make the most of AirAsia's ASEAN Pass announced last week, saying the credit-based...
