Yearly Archives: 2018
Smoking, littering ban on Thailand’s tourist beaches kicks in
Thailand yesterday began its smoking and littering ban on 24 popular tourist beaches across 15 provinces to promote a clean and safe environment.
The smoking...
John Blanco picked to helm Capella Bangkok
John Blanco has been appointed general manager of the 101-room Capella Bangkok, which is expected to open in 4Q2018 along the rejuvenated Chao Phraya...
Etihad revises baggage policy
Etihad Airways' baggage fees are now calculated based on weight for all markets except the US and Canada, where passengers are still charged based...
New hotels: Muji Hotel Shenzhen, Six Senses Fiji and more
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week
Chiang Mai comes of age
The possibility of Chiang Mai becoming a gateway for longhaul travellers is welcome news. By S Puvaneswary
Demystifying Muslim millennials
The Muslim millennial isn’t unlike other millennials, it appears, and the global travel trade is taking heed. By S Puvaneswary
Agents await official word on Anantara Si Kao which faces the...
The Minor Group says it is still business as usual at its Anantara Si Kao Resort which has reportedly been ordered by the Thai...
India hops on adventure tourism thrill ride
A long neglected segment in India, adventure tourism is finally being given new focus with the country's Ministry of Tourism declaring 2018 the Year...
Singapore’s Orient Palace wants transit visitors to pass through
As Singapore's key tourism muscles cast sights on growing the transfer visitor segment, a new rest stop option for connecting passengers has emerged in...
JTB veteran assumes helm at Tour East Singapore
Ow Yong Kit Fun has been named managing director and general manager of Tour East Singapore, effective today.
She joins the DMC with more than...
