Yearly Archives: 2015
Russian outbound to Asia holds despite rouble’s tumble
DESPITE the dramatic plunge of the Russian rouble in recent months, business travellers from the world’s largest nation are still travelling to Asia due...
Singapore among world’s most Muslim-friendly cities for tourists
The Sultan Mosque in Singapore's Kampong Glam during night time. Credit: 123rf
SINGAPORE has been ranked as one of the top three shopping destinations for...
Travel spend optimisation takes priority as global financial crisis looms
Credit: 123rf
TRAVEL managers are looking to optimise travel budgets instead of simply slashing them as a likely global financial crisis looms.
Amarnath Lal Das, general...
The Ryokan Collection widens portfolio, logs strong growth from SE Asia
Lounge area of Kifu no Sato ryokan. Credit: Kifu no Sato
TOKYO-BASED The Ryokan Collection group of Japanese inns has added several establishments to its...
Hilton Worldwide bolsters APAC leadership team with four new appointments
HILTON Worldwide has internally promoted and appointed four new people to its Asia-Pacific leadership team.
Ben George was promoted to senior vice president, sales and...
A market for same-day tours
WHO Sabah-based Borneo Trails Tours & Travel is a decade-old inbound tour company helmed by general manager KL Tan, who is also vice president...
Universal Studios goes local at annual horror event
Credit: Universal Studios Singapore
UNIVERSAL Studios Singapore (USS) will be presenting the fifth edition of its annual Halloween season scarefest, Halloween Horror Nights 5 (HHN5),...
[Sponsored Post] Record users of engagement platforms at IT&CMA, CTW Asia-Pacific
IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2015 has confirmed that the number of international destinations, Convention Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) and corporate companies choosing to leverage on...
Indian corporate incentives to Indonesia looking optimistic
THE Indian MICE market, particularly the corporate incentive segment, is looking bright for Indonesia, according to Visit Indonesia Tourism Officer (VITO) India.
“We have seen...
Beach resorts: sunny with a chance of more growth
South-east Asia’s tropical beaches sees no shortage of sunshine and visitors. TTG Asia takes a closer look at how four classic beach destinations in...
