Yearly Archives: 2018
Phuket’s Trisara resort dangles free third night
Phuket luxury resort Trisara is offering guests a complimentary third night for every two consecutive nights' stay.
Other benefits included in this Stay 3 Pay...
Soon-to-open Waldorf Astoria Bangkok names GM
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, which will soon open in 3Q, has appointed Simeon Olle as general manger.
Prior to joining Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, Olle served as...
Window of opportunity opens for Malaysia
In Malaysia, the interim period between the zero-rating of Goods & Services Tax and the implementation of a new Sales & Service Tax is presenting tremendous lures for travellers seeking a good deal. But the critical test for Malaysia as a destination choice begins after the three months.
Airbnb China appoints entrepreneur as president
Effective September, Chinese entrepreneur and founder of CityHunter Tao Peng will become president of Airbnb China.
In the past six and a half years, Tao...
Travellers continue visiting Philippines despite Boracay’s closure
The impact of Boracay’s temporary closure is not as widespread as anticipated, with foreign arrivals to the Philippines still increasing and filling up other...
Chinese travellers show bigger appetite for food tourism in SE Asia
Gastronomy has been identified as a key focus for the Tourism of Thailand (TAT) as part of its Open to the New Shades campaign,...
Amadeus achieves dual NDC level 3 certification
Amadeus has received IATA's level three New Distribution Capability (NDC) certification as an aggregator, adding to its existing level three NDC certification as an...
HATA opens new slots for Dubai convention and post-tour package
The Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents (HATA) is adding a new package for its Annual Overseas Convention after "overwhelming response" that saw the...
Battle of Imphal Tours expands WWII tours into Myanmar
Specialist WWII battlefield tour operator Battle of Imphal Tours has expanded its tour options beyond Imphal, where it is based, and Kohima in North-east...
Phuket Hotels Association partners US Embassy to eliminate single-use plastics
The Phuket Hotels Association (PHA) has joined forces with the US Embassy Science Fellowship Program to tackle the critical issue of waste management in...
