Yearly Archives: 2018
ASEANTA plays problem-solver to industry concerns
A stronger system to qualify ATF buyers and a membership expansion are among some proposed initiatives that have emerged from the ASEAN Tourism Association...
Record 62.2 million passengers for Changi in 2017
In 2017, Singapore Changi Airport handled a record 62.2 million passenger movements, up six per cent year-on-year, with landings and take-offs growing 3.5 per...
Curtains to rise on new Mekong film festival
The Mekong Mini Movie Festival will make its debut at TRAVEX this Friday as a year-long event to celebrate the myriad faces and experiences...
India lends ASEAN a helping hand in hospitality, tourism training
India is offering her extensive network of hospitality and tourism training to South-east Asian nations, in an effort to help the region’s tourism workers...
Airbnb allows users to pay less upfront for bookings
Airbnb is introducing Pay Less Up Front, which allows guests to pay only for part of the trip at the time of booking –...
Aviation roundup: Philippine Airlines, Thai AirAsia X and more
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes and other airline updates.
Khiri connects travellers with Myanmar personalities, experts
Khiri Travel has created a new tour component which brings travellers into contact with some of the key eyewitnesses to Myanmar's turbulent history –...
Triponyu.com steps beyond peer-to-peer boundaries
Indonesian peer-to-peer marketplace Triponyu.com, which connects savvy independent travellers with local hosts of travel experiences in the country, is now looking to expand its market...
ASEAN travel associations work towards a closer partnership
The ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) Board has made an unusual move of bringing together several travel industry associations at ATF 2018 to facilitate a...
Singapore Sevens to hit town as family-friendly event
The HSBC World Singapore Rugby Sevens is pushing beyond its sporting roots to become a family-friendly festival that hopes to pull in travellers from...
