Yearly Archives: 2018
Tourism a bright spot for Indonesia, touts WTTC chief
Travel and tourism’s total contribution to Indonesia's GDP is expected grow 6.2 per cent annually, higher than the global average of four per cent,...
DoT looks to lesser-known attractions to jazz up Manila packages
The Philippine trade is anticipating that the Department of Tourism’s (DoT) move to spotlight metro Manila’s lesser-known attractions will add zing to the capital's...
InterContinental Phnom Penh no more, rebrands into The Great Duke
The InterContinental Phnom Penh has been rebranded into The Great Duke Phnom Penh since February 1, becoming the first managed asset under the newly...
New Asia parks chief for Walt Disney Co
Michael Colglazier will take charge of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ Asia Pacific Operation as president and managing director from March 5.
In his new...
Mövenpick expands into Asia’s secondary destinations
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled grand expansion plans for Asia.
Having made its debut in the Thai city of Chiang Mai in November, the...
Old Hong Kong springs back to life in exhibition
Hong Kong's creative hub, PMQ, is inviting visitors to step back into the old days of Hong Kong with through exhibits including illustrations, real-life...
Shangri-La hotels in Beijing’s China World Trade Center launch joint deal
Four Shangri-La hotels in the China World Trade Center Complex are offering stay packages with perks that can be enjoyed across all four properties...
Bangkok bets on future as a world-class megacity
With the rapid expansion of metro lines, mega projects breaking ground and a slew of high-profile hotels in the development pipeline for Bangkok, expectations...
Singapore trade sees silver lining in agency closures
Despite the slew of agency closures in Singapore – with Citi Travels & Tours being the latest to shutter its door earlier this month...
SIA flip-flops on another controversial policy change
After facing consumer backlash, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has reversed the decision to automatically charge passengers for travel insurance through an opt-out rather than opt-in...
