Yearly Archives: 2015
6 distinct traveller groups to emerge by 2030: Amadeus report
AS TRAVELLERS become increasingly empowered with the proliferation of technology and social media, six groups of travellers with distinct motivations and personalities will emerge...
Qantas to resume Perth-Singapore route
QANTAS will recommence flights between Perth and Singapore in June 26 following a 13-month hiatus from the route.
The airline will operate five return services...
Nagoya to welcome Legoland in 2017
GROUND has been broken in the city of Nagoya for Legoland Japan, the eighth in the world when it opens in 2Q2017.
The design of...
Thailand’s Tiger Temple to close due to animal welfare concerns
THE Thai government has ordered the famous Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi to evacuate and relocate its 146 tigers and birds, citing animal welfare and...
Malaysian hotels, restaurants allowed continuance of service charge
THE Malaysian government has finally decided to allow hotels and restaurants to impose a service charge, provided they have a collective agreement or contract...
The Patina, Capitol Singapore to recruit talent as ‘ambassadors’
THE Patina, Capitol Singapore that is opening in 3Q2015, is on the hunt for talented individuals to join its team as “ambassadors” delivering bespoke...
Best Western arrives in Kagoshima
BEST Western International has opened its first property in the Japanese city of Kagoshima.
THE new 199-room Best Western Rembrandt Hotel Kagoshima Resort, located in...
Malaysia visitors get information, discounts through special new booklet
A TRAVEL guide cum discount booklet known as Super Pass was launched yesterday to promote Malaysia as a tourist destination.
The booklet highlights Kuala Lumpur’s...
George Wee promoted to regional vice president of FRHI Hotels &...
FRHI Hotels & Resorts has announced George Wee's appointment to regional vice president, on top of his role as general manager for Fairmont Peace...
Shangri-La inaugurates MICE fair in the Philippines
SHANGRI-LA Hotels and Resorts in the Philippines will host its first MICE fair next week, enticing corporate decision makers and meeting organisers with special...
