Yearly Archives: 2016

UWS' opening in 1991 UNDERWATER World Singapore (UWS) will cease operations on June 26, 2016 after 25 years in operation, announced operator Haw Par Corporation...

X2 (Crossto) Cruises boat HOSPITALITY brand X2 has expanded into the cruising space with X2 Cruises, a luxury cruise offering on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. Its...

THE Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) will be developing a site in San Vicente, Palawan...

Hong Kong International Airport HONG Kong International Airport will implement the controversial airport construction fee from August 1 despite earlier objection from the trade. Airlines will...

Tourists continue visiting Koh Tao  GOVERNMENT promises to help restore Koh Tao’s image as a safe destination have amounted to little following the high-profile backpacker...

The newest luxury resort in Sri Lanka opened its doors on June 1 to much fanfare, signalling exciting times ahead for the country's burgeoning hospitality sector in the post-war era.

(From left) Mancy Thadani, regional manager, ‎Sabre Travel Network India; KV Abdul Nazar, chairman & managing director of Akbar Travels of India; Jeet Sawhney,...

CHINESE travellers have shown a 130 per cent increase in interest in Japan, far outpacing the the average year-on-year growth in global traveller interest...

Popovich: NDC is now mainstream IATA has launched the New Distribution Capability (NDC) Certification Registry, which lists companies that have implemented NDC standards, allowing them...

THE Star Alliance is investing into an airline IT hub for baggage technology, set to be operational by end-2016. CEOs of the Alliance’s member airlines...