Yearly Archives: 2018
Hotelbeds acquires HolidayTaxis as it pushes deeper into ancillary space
Hotelbeds is making a bigger push into the rapidly expanding ancillary distribution space with its acquisition of HolidayTaxis Group, a UK-based provider of transfer...
New Vietnamese airline set for launch in weeks
A new Vietnamese airline, Bamboo Airways, is expected to launch its first flights within weeks.
According to a Reuters report, the Vietnamese government on Monday...
KKday gets capital injection from Line, Alibaba
Taiwanese tours and activities e-commerce platform KKday has announced an undisclosed investment from its series B+ funding co-led by Line Ventures and the Alibaba...
Baltics rising for Chinese in EU-China Tourism Year
Europe continues to be firm favourite among Chinese outbound travellers, but it's niche destinations such as the Baltic states which are seeing high pace...
Switzerland Tourism rides train of opportunity in India
Switzerland Tourism recently concluded its annual roadshow across the four Indian cities of Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata and Delhi to showcase the country's diverse offerings.
Key...
In for a wild ride
In an era of ubiquitous entertainment at our finger tips, how are theme parks around Asia 
attracting millennials and post-millenials? TTG Asia reporters find out
Luxury travel sector rebounds in post-quake Hokkaido
Hokkaido was struck by two earthquakes in recent months, but tourism business has been quick to rebound particularly in the high-end sector, according to...
Space the next frontier for ultra-luxury travel
Imagine travelling from New York to Shanghai in 40 minutes or from Hong Kong to Singapore in 22 minutes. This may be possible within...
IATA touts greater benefits for agents in digital ID card push
IATA is stepping up its global outreach efforts for its new digital identification cards for travel agents, encouraging industry professionals to get on board...
Greater technology integration needed for seamless travel
WTTC is highlighting the urgent need for more efficient processing of airport passengers using technology such as biometrics, but in Asia, trust and security...
