Yearly Archives: 2015
Kazakhstan adds more countries in visa-free programme extension
ASTANA is extending its pilot programme offering visa-free entry for 10 countries in a bid to grow inbound tourism and reduce tourism trade deficit.
Piloted...
Browns Group expands out of Sri Lanka with 2 Maldives properties
SRI Lanka's Browns Group is developing two properties in the Maldives, including the transformation of the iconic Nasundhara Palace, one of the oldest hotels...
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel has new GM
JACQUES Clarijs has been picked to lead Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel as general manager.
A Capetonian by birth, Clarijs has been working in hotels all...
Lifestyle and design: Aren’t they the same?
Where do you draw the line between a ‘lifestyle hotel’ and a ‘design hotel’? How can design hotels stay edgy as new brands keep...
Kuala Lumpur as haven for foodies
Kuala Lumpur is striving to become the region’s gastronomic hub, calling enthusiasts’ attention to its first food festival and F&B standards rating system, among...
Hutchison parts ways with Priceline
FORMER Hutchison-Priceline Travel has come into its own and is now called Hutchison Travel.
Parent company CK Hutchison Holdings repurchased the equity interest from US-based...
Khao Yai upscaled
Nature is no longer Khao Yai’s only draw as high-end accommodation and other offerings keep being added to the national park.
High-end hotel openings and...
Paradise Cruises gives fleet a luxury facelift
Source: Paradise Cruises
HALONG Bay cruise operator Paradise Cruises is renovating its fleet to refresh its look and feel.
Renovation of its four Paradise Luxury boats...
Bigger tourism budget to fuel Indonesia’s drive for promotion, promotion, promotion
INDONESIAN president Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has promised to quadruple the tourism war chest for next year, with funds likely to go towards expanded international...
Another 30 countries to be given visa-free entry to Indonesia next...
INDONESIA is planning to grant 30 more countries visa-free facilities next year in a bid to grow arrivals, the country announced in less than...
