Yearly Archives: 2015
TCEB stages roadshow in Japan, spices up campaign with TAT support
THAILAND Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) will introduce its new brand campaign Thailand CONNECT the World to the Japan market through an upcoming roadshow...
Tigerair to inaugurate direct Singapore-Ipoh service
BUDGET carrier Tigerair yesterday announced it will launch a four-times-weekly direct service from Singapore to Ipoh, Malaysia's fourth-largest city.
The new service will be operated...
Four Seasons debuts in Seoul in 2H2015
FOUR Seasons Hotels and Resorts will open its first property in Seoul later this year aiming to tap the popularity of the South Korean...
Bali a magnet for Indian weddings
BELLS are ringing in Bali owing to the rise of Indian weddings held there despite the lack of direct flights between the two countries,...
CAG, STB join hands for 2-year promotions
CHANGI Airport Group (CAG) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have agreed to invest S$35 million (US$25.6 million) to "shape and enhance long-term global perceptions...
Kobe Bussan diversifies into hospitality with New York property
JAPANESE supermarket operator Kobe Bussan will branch out into the international hotel sector by opening a Japanese-style property in New York City in 2017.
The...
Thai trade fears impact of ICAO audit failure, calls for action
THAI aviation is facing a crisis after the UN's industry watchdog raised "significant safety concerns" about the sector, spurring Japan and South Korea to...
Rejuvenated Nihiwatu reopens, introduces new GM
AFTER completing a facelift, Resort Nihiwatu on Sumba Island, Eastern Indonesia began welcoming guests again on March 15.
The resort will introduce a new Nihi...
Best Western debuts in Yangon’s Chinatown
BEST Western International today announced the launch of the Best Western Chinatown Hotel in Yangon.
The hotel’s 91 deluxe rooms all feature flat-screen TVs with...
Malaysians still depend on travel agencies for bookings: GfK
TRAVEL agencies remain the most popular touchpoint for Malaysian travellers when planning their vacations both online and off, according to GfK's Consumer Travel Tracker research.
The research...
