Yearly Archives: 2015
Shanghai Wusongkou cruise terminal embarks on 2nd phase of development
SHANGHAI Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal received a record number of cruises and visitors in 2014, a testament to the successful transformation of the production...
Terengganu wants ‘decently’ dressed visitors
TERENGGANU will soon release guidelines to all Malaysian travel consultants and tourism offices in neighbouring countries, including Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand, on the dress...
Costa kicks off maiden world voyage from Shanghai
COSTA Cruises launched its around-the-world voyage from Asia with Costa Atlantica on March 1, departing from Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal at its homeport in...
Bravofly Rumbo claims full ownership of lastminute.com
SWISS-BASED OTA Bravofly Rumbo Group (BRG) yesterday completed its acquisition of Sabre Corporation's lastminute.com, following its binding offer for the business last December and fulfillment of...
More stringent visa policy not deterring Australia-Vietnam joint cave promotion
IN AN unusual move, regions in Australia and Vietnam have formed a joint promotional venture to attract more tourists to their caves, the same...
Lufthansa to begin flights to Maldives in the winter season
LUFTHANSA is looking to operate twice-weekly Frankfurt-Malé flights, via Airbus A340 aircraft with three-class configuration, from winter this year.
The new service will add to...
Best Western steps up expansion with more regional offices
BEST Western International yesterday announced the expansion of its regional operations offices in Thailand and Turkey.
The brand already has strategic alliances with partners in...
Grand Hyatt Taipei rolls out Tempting Taiwan
THE Grand Hyatt Taipei has designed a new stay package named Tempting Taiwan centred around outdoor enthusiasts, design aficionados and value-minded travellers.
The three-night package...
Rex Loh named area DOSM for IHG Singapore
INTERCONTINENTAL Singapore has promoted Rex Loh to area director of sales & marketing for IHG Singapore, effective March 1, 2015.
In this new role, Loh...
Visa system, heritage sites take centre stage in India’s tourism budget
THE Union Budget 2015-2016 unveiled two days ago, lauded as a sensible, pro-business one by economists, has drew a mixed response from the Indian...






