Yearly Archives: 2018
Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo
The chain’s second property in Sri Lanka pushes the luxury envelope in Colombo, offering a home-away-from-home comfort matched with five-star service and facilities for Feizal Samath.
A forgotten island
Is there a place for the Sentosa Harbourfront precinct in Singapore’s new tourism identity?
Let’s walk to a different beat
Hong Kong is seeing a budding walking tour market in recent years, with a new crop of operators eager to show visitors the unique colours of the city’s distinct neighbourhoods.
A tale of two Asian luxury markets
Alison Gilmore, director, ILTM Portfolio, discusses carving out the former ILTM Asia into two events, ILTM Asia-Pacific (incorporating ILTM Japan) and ILTM China
TAT marks 58th anniversary with traditional ceremonies
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) celebrated the 58th anniversary of its founding with traditional Thai ceremonies on Monday.
End of SkySea shows Chinese prefer global cruise brands
The first Chinese cruise company targeting the mid- to high-end mainland China market will be gone by the end of this year, proving a...
Japan walking tours step up in popularity
An alternative form of land tours – self-guided walking tours – is stepping into the spotlight among travellers in Japan.
Japan tourism representatives at the...
A destination that will stand the test of time
Turkey has survived the rise and fall of some of civilisation's greatest empires, and it will also survive the contemporary threats of terrorism and political upheaval. With its many mystical wonders, architectural marvels and unique blend of East-meets-West culture, it's no wonder why this storied destination has Rosa Ocampo enchanted.
Visit Miri campaign gets lift from Wings Air’s Pontianak flights
Indonesian LCC Wings Air launched twice-daily flights between Pontianak and Miri on March 15, a timely addition amid the Visit Miri 2018 campaign.
With the...
Blacklane rides now earn you KrisFlyer miles
Blacklane, which provides affordable chauffeur services, is now a partner of Singapore Airlines Group's frequent flyer programme.
















