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Yearly Archives: 2016

Photo of the Day: JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong turns 27

JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong turned 27 on February 27, 2016 and the occasion was celebrated with the hotel's Quarter Century Club members –...

Don Mueang fully reopens upgraded Terminal 2

THAILAND’s Don Mueang International Airport will officially reopen its upgraded Terminal 2 tomorrow, allowing the airport to accommodate 30 million passengers a year, 11.5...

Kazakhstan sets its sights on Singapore

A Kazakh yurt. THE nation of Kazakhstan, which made its debut at the NATAS Travel Fair 2016 last week, is targeting well-travelled Singaporeans to boost...

Malaysia mulls easing India, Sri Lanka visa restrictions

MALAYSIAN tourism authorities, overwhelmed by protests from Indians and Sri Lankans over a restrictive visa entry process, say they are seriously considering relaxing the...

Asiatravel.com aims to make virtual travel fairs a reality

Seow (left) and Boh. “Virtual reality and augmented reality are two aspects that will penetrate the travel space next,” said Seow. SINGAPORE-based Asiatravel.com aims to make virtual travel...

Iran to get first international five-star hotel

WITH international sanctions against Iran lifted, the country is set to receive its first five-star foreign-run hotel, the Gran Meliá Ghoo, a resort property...

ICCA, MCI launch global destination sustainability index

ASSOCIATION, event and communication management company MCI has partnered ICCA Scandinavian Chapter to launch the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index. The index, which is the...

Alila Seminyak, Bali

  Location Simply fantastic, minutes’ walk to Seminyak’s chic boutiques and restaurants and boasts a long beachfront. Ambience I arrive in extremely heavy rain. Yet, curtains...

Photo of the Day: Anantara turns 15

Anantara team members with over 15 years of service celebrating the hotel chain's 15th anniversary with Dillip Rajakarier, CEO, Minor Hotel Group and William...

China gets 13 new Finnish visa centres

FINLAND hopes to ease access for mainland Chinese travellers with the setting up of 13 new visa centres across the country. By spring 2016, new...