Yearly Archives: 2018
Giving Pattaya a second chance
Pattaya’s historical baggage should not be a life sentence. The much-maligned city has shown determination in wanting to rise from the shadows of its unsavoury past...
Virtuoso CEO: What makes travel agents priceless?
Virtuoso, a global network of travel designers, has existed for more than 30 years – way before the Internet forced travel agents to stop acting as order takers and start being real advisors. Founder Matthew Upchurch never stops exhorting that message to agents. The CEO of Virtuoso talks about how to get more Asian travel experts into its fold.
New tourism minister from Sabah stokes industry’s hopes for revamp
Mohamaddin Ketapi from Sabah has been named Malaysia's new minister of tourism, arts and culture – replacing Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz – renewing optimism...
Peter Feran to lead new Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc
Peter Feran has been appointed general manager of Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc, slated to open this month as the brand's first property in...
Seletar Airport’s new passenger terminal to open by end-2018
Seletar Airport’s new S$80 million (US$57 million) passenger terminal is set to be operational by end-2018.
Managed by Changi Airport Group, the new terminal building...
SITA invites airline industry stakeholders to join blockchain project
Aviation technology provider SITA has launched a industry research project to explore the potential of blockchain.
Barbara Dalibard, CEO, SITA, said: “Blockchain holds many promises...
Singapore Zoo opens illuminated night-time walks
From this month until December, the Singapore Zoo will come alive at dusk with its latest nocturnal attraction – the Rainforest Lumina – a...
Westin to make South Australia debut in Adelaide
Marriott International has partnered the Greaton Group to introduce the Westin Hotels & Resorts brand to South Australia in 2022.
The Westin Adelaide is set...
As longhaul arrivals into Europe rebound, traditional destinations make comeback
Total international arrivals into Europe grew by 6.1% in 1Q2018, led by 12.5% growth seen from longhaul markets, according to the Air Travellers' Traffic...
Seoul gets new VR theme park
South Korean telecommunications company KT Corp and GS Retail have jointly launched their second virtual reality (VR) theme park VRIGHT, near the main gate...
