Yearly Archives: 2014
Beijing throws the spotlight on bespoke tours
BEIJING is promoting customised tours around the Chinese capital to attract international tourism industry players, based on its observations of market trends.
Using the China...
Asiatravel rolls out mobile travel agency on wheels
Interior view of Asiatravel's Roadundee - Credit: Asiatravel
IN A bid to capture a "harder-to-reach" audience, Asiatravel will be launching a travel agency on wheels called...
Warman’s war chest
Who can best cater to the new generation with a lifestyle brand? Leave it to a luxury hotel company, says Robert Warman, the new...
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes new luxe hotel
THE Reverie Saigon is set to debut in Ho Chi Minh City come December 15, adding another luxury property to the city’s expanding hospitality...
Greece tops Singapore’s travel wishlist, Egypt welcomes Insight Vacations back
SINGAPOREAN travellers cannot resist the charms of Europe and less traditional destinations on the continent are gaining popularity for travel in 2015, according to...
India prepares VoA for US visitors
THE Ministry of Home Affairs is arranging to offer US tourists visas on arrival (VoA) and an official announcement is likely to be made...
UK plans refund for 25,000 Chinese tourists
THE UK is introducing new measures to promote tourism from China in the next 12 months, including new visa measures and a promotion campaign.
According...
Illusions makes foray into Asia real with Bangkok office
TRAVEL technology provider Illusions is making its move on Asia next month when it opens its first regional office in the “travel hub” of...
Strong demand brings BA back to Kuala Lumpur
BRITISH Airways (BA) will resume direct daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to London from May 27, 2015, after suspending services to Kuala Lumpur in...
Silversea unveils 2016 itineraries
SILVERSEA has made available for reservation new voyage options for 2016, covering 385 destinations on 177 voyages.
Among 19 new ports are Summerside, Prince Edward...
