Yearly Archives: 2015
Greater local involvement needed for Myanmar’s tourism stakeholders
STRONGER coordination between stakeholders and increased local participation in tourism-related decisions are key focus points if Myanmar’s tourism industry is to grow sustainably.
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InterContinental HK rolls out new deal, As Seen in the Movies
FANS of Hong Kong cinema can now relive their favourite film moments with InterContinental Hong Kong’s As Seen in the Movies package stay in...
Visa glitch put dent in Malaysia’s Chinese visitor numbers
THE social visit pass, extended to Chinese tourists to Malaysia, has hit a bump in implementation since its October 1 launch date, with travel...
Restructuring of Air France to take off despite violent protests
Credit: Air France
AIR France-KLM’s board of directors today confirmed it is going ahead with its long-discussed restructuring plans for Air France, amid dissident responses...
Media to speak up on media-handling
WITH the next headline-grabbing disaster just around the corner, can you handle the media and the buyers?
As the industry gets hit by one crisis...
Stronger joint marketing push for Greater Mekong Subregion
A NEW marketing strategy has been introduced by the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) – which includes Cambodia, Laos, China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam –...
Soneva invites travel consultants to live like a millionaire in new...
Credit: Soneva Resorts and Residences
LUXURY resort operator Soneva Resorts and Residences has launched its first Live like a Millionaire competition with a prize offering...
Indonesia’s Toraja wakes up from hibernation
Peace has descended and Toraja is luring tourists back with agro-tourism and cultural experiences.
Toraja in South Sulawesi is striving to put itself back on...
Glitz, glitter and family fun in Macau
The city wants to shed its gaming skin and position itself more as a leisure destination for families
Macau is currently undergoing a rejuvenation drive,...
China’s largest hotel group formed with Jin Jiang-Plateno merger
PLATENO Group and Jin Jiang International have officially merged to become China’s largest hotel group.
The partnership was made official following a signing ceremony in...
