Monthly Archives: June 2018
Marriott unveils vision for Sheraton transformation
Marriott International has announced its vision for a transformed Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, with 25 per cent of Sheraton hotels worldwide having committed to...
Smarter regulations, global standards and infrastructure needed, IATA tells government
IATA has called for governments to facilitate the growth of global connectivity by avoiding creeping re-regulation, maintaining the integrity of global standards and addressing...
Overnight stays banned on Thailand’s Similan Island from October
Tourists will no longer be allowed to stay overnight on Similan Island in Thailand's Phang Nga province, a move made to protect the marine...
Skål congress meets in Macau with spotlight on gastronomy tourism
The Skål International Macau Club will host the 47th Skål Asia Area Congress under the theme of "gastronomy tourism" in Macau from June 21...
Whale-watching from above in Sri Lanka
What better way to watch the blue whales than from a low-flying, small aircraft off Sri Lanka’s picturesque southern coast? During a 45-minute flight from Koggala Airport off the coastal town of Galle, Feizal Samath was treated to an unforgettable experience of watching the majestic sea giants in ultimate comfort.
Alain Chisari joins Lufthansa Group as VP sales in APAC
Lufthansa Group Airlines has appointed Alain Chisari as vice president sales in Asia-Pacific, with effect from September 2018.
Based in Singapore, he will be managing...
Exit interview with Lionel Yeo: How Singapore picks a tourism chief,...
A rotating CEO of Singapore Tourism Board (STB) works for the industry but it should not be too short nor too long, according to...
Havens in the city
Despite their city settings, urban resorts offer both an escape from, and a connection to, the surroundings. Agents share what makes a great urban resort and their top picks
New homesharing rules to ease Japan’s room crunch, but concerns linger
Japan’s travel industry is optimistic that new rules on accommodation offered by owners of private property will ease room shortage in some of the...
Elephants will no longer be taken for a ride at Chiang...
Chiang Mai's Happy Elephant Care Valley has entered an MoU with animal welfare charity World Animal Protection to end all physical interaction between tourists...
