Yearly Archives: 2015

PASSENGERS travelling from Beijing to Mumbai can now avoid transfer flights following the introduction of Air China’s new service, set to commence on October...

THE industry has given a mixed welcome to plans by the Thai government to bring in national standards for tour guides and operators. Draft legislation...

TTG Events, organisers of the IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific event, have confirmed that the event will run as planned from September 29 to October...

THE Union of International Associations (UIA) will still hold its Associations Round Table Asia-Pacific 2015 in the Thai capital despite the recent bombing incident. This...

Credit: 123rf IN AN effort to improve the skillset of Singapore’s tour guides and to better recognise their contributions to the industry, the Singapore Tourism...

Credit: Sheraton Grand Beijing STARWOOD Hotels and Resorts Worldwide has unveiled Sheraton Grand, a new premium tier for Starwood’s existing Sheraton brand hotels. The company is...

Much is being said and written about “sustainable travel” and “responsible tourism”. The focus has been mostly on the role of travel companies in...

MELBOURNE Airport has appointed Lyell Strambi as managing director and CEO of Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC), which owns and operates Melbourne and Launceston...

SEDONA Hotels and Suites has named Mok Kok Meng as general manager at Sedona Hotel Yangon. Prior to his appointment, Mok worked under the Accor...

Credit: Wyndham Hotel Group WYNDHAM Hotel Group is set to expand its presence in South Korea by more than 200 per cent over the...