Yearly Archives: 2015
New convention centre shifts Shanghai’s MICE epicentre towards Hongqiao
THE National Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai (NECC), which commenced trial operation last October and completed its second-phase construction officially this January, has ramped...
Brand USA kicks off training programme for Malaysian trade
THE US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Brand USA today launched the Visit USA Malaysia programme to provide the Malaysian trade and travellers support and...
Changi Airport retains title as world’s best airport
THE 2015 World Airport Awards, based on 13 million customer nominations across air travellers of 112 nationalities and including 550 airports worldwide, has for...
Korean Air doubles Seoul-Nha Trang flights
KOREAN Air yesterday announced plans to double the frequency of its Seoul (Incheon)-Nha Trang service to four-times weekly from April 29.
This route – to...
Macau adds four more walking tour routes
FOLLOWING last year's launch of four Step Out, Experience Macau's Communities walking tour routes, the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) will roll out four...
Maldives steps up promotions ahead of ITB Berlin 2016
THE Maldives is investing US$4.5 million this year in promotions, including roadshows and participation at 19 overseas trade fairs.
The country is targetting 1.9 million...
Outrigger looks beyond Hawaii’s shores for expansion
OUTRIGGER Resorts is set to expand its global portfolio by focusing on ownership opportunities on beachfront locations.
Bitsy Kelley, vice president, corporate communications, Outrigger Enterprises...
Wanted: buyers with passion
It’s business as usual with Kuoni even as the group is seeking buyers for its outbound units. Asian DMCs hope new opportunities will result...
The 5 elephants in India’s tourism closet
India needs to address five barriers to boost its international visitor arrivals, says Carolyn Childs, co-founder, MyTravelResearch.com
PROMOTING India is as much about clearing barriers...
Loving Europe all over again
For Asia to grab the opportunity to expand its share of the European market in 2016, real marketing dollars must be put back into...
