Yearly Archives: 2018
Mekong programme selects 10 tourism startups for accelerator, market access support
The Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) – which features a startup accelerator and a separate market access programme – will support 10 innovative...
Exo Travel announces trio of appointments
Exo Travel has recently made three new appointments, naming Sara Salsini as Malaysia general manager, Harold de Martimprey as Cambodia general manager and Nichole...
WebBeds treats M’sian agents to official movie premiere
The WebBeds Asia Pacific team is taking its Malaysian travel agency partners to the movies, in partnership with Korean entertainment company CJ Entertainment and Malaysian film distributor ATriNaga.
New platform launched to sell Thailand tours and activities to Indian...
Thai Destination, which operates in the Indian outbound market, has launched ToastTicket.com to respond to India's move towards a cashless society and the global trend towards...
Radisson, Hainan Airlines launch loyalty programme partnership
Radisson Hotel Group and Hainan Airlines, both part of the HNA Group family of brands, are deepening their relationship with a new loyalty programme...
Jambuluwuk Oceano Seminyak Hotel Bali
Indonesian hotel chain Jambuluwuk Hotels and Resorts has rolled out its first outpost on the Island of the Gods. Mimi Hudoyo checks the homegrown brand out.
Finally, Thailand comes out of closet and rolls out carpet for...
Long perceived as a top destination for LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual plus) travellers in Asia, Thailand has quietly been pursuing this niche market...
Sabre makes Abdul Iyer regional director of SE Asia
Sabre Corporation has appointed Abdul Iyer as regional director, South-east Asia.
In his new role, Abdul will oversee business development activities, drive sales and support...
Marked increase in India’s visa fees could deter M’sians from visiting
India has hiked the tourist visa fees for Malaysians to RM462.60 (US$156.30) since July 1, leading some trade members to speculate that leisure outbound...
Latest airport closure becomes a litmus test for Bali’s crisis readiness
The Mount Agung eruption that caused the abrupt closure of Ngurah Rai International Airport last Friday was a litmus test for the Balinese travel...
