Yearly Archives: 2018
Visitor arrivals into Okinawa hit record high with connectivity boost
The proliferation of LCCs and increased frequency of air and sea routes are driving rapid growth in Okinawa, Japan’s southern-most archipelago.
Direct flights are in...
From tourist to food tour boss
Whether it’s offering durians or ‘chopeing’ seats in hawker centres, Wok ‘n’ Stroll’s founder and CEO Karni Tomer, a finalist in Best Customer Service for Tourist Guiding in Singapore Tourism Awards 2018, tells Pamela Chow how she leaves a lasting impression on clients
What makes the successful debut for ILTM Asia Pacific? Watch here
Hailed to live up to the success of ILTM Cannes, ILTM Asia Pacific came through and proved a hit with luxury buyers and sellers...
Tour East Group’s new website goes live
Tour East has launched a new website, which will serve as a knowledge and information centre for its B2B travel industry partners.
Speaking on the...
Livn rolls out content self-service tool for suppliers
Tours and activities aggregator Livn has launched Content Manager, a self-service tool for suppliers to control the presentation of their products on the global...
Aviation roundup: China Airlines, Scoot and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and aviation-related news.
Why speed matters for online bookings
Limelight Networks’ senior director Steve Miller Jones examines why it’s vital that travel brands deliver a flawless online experience in today’s speed-driven Internet environment.
Thailand, the mainstream destination with niche ambitions
Thailand may well be on its way to another record year in tourism, welcoming 13.7 million visitor arrivals in the first four months of...
When old is gold
Discover how tradition and culture help to form the tourism fabric in fast-developing Yogyakarta.
Sheraton Imperial KL intensifies courtship of healthcare travellers
Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel has become the first hotel in Malaysia to be certified a "Medi-Secure-Safe Hotel" by medical tourism resource Ticadoc, part...
















