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Yearly Archives: 2018

Malaysian industry veteran Lim Ba Bin passes away

Lim Ba Bin, a respected veteran of Malaysia's tourism industry, passed away peacefully on December 10. He was 79 years old. Lim joined Mayflower Acme...

Vietnam gets US$45m loan to develop secondary destinations

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$45 million loan to help Vietnam transform secondary towns into more economically inclusive, competitive tourism destinations. The...

Brilliant innovations

With a craft beer airline, air taxis and floating hotel pods emerging in the marketplace, needless to say, the spirit of innovation is flourishing in travel this year. TTG Asia reporters bring you some of their favourites

Best Western sets up dedicated portal for developers and owners

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has launched a brand-new website dedicated to providing essential information for hotel developers and owners. The new website, www.bestwesternasiadevelopers.com, offers information...

Cox & Kings serves up Tour to Feast culinary experiences in...

Tour to Feast, spearheaded by Cox & Kings, has been launched to introduce travellers to journeys across India's most popular culinary destinations, with a...

dusitD2 Ao Nang, Krabi rolls out opening deal

The soon-to-open dusitD2 Ao Nang, Krabi has launched a special opening offer starting from 2,220++ baht (US$68++) per night. Available for booking from now until...

Neto rejoins Fusion as GM for Phu Quoc resort

Peter Neto has rejoined Fusion as the general manager of Fusion Resort Phu Quoc, having headed another property under the Vietnamese hospitality group earlier. In...

New GM joins Encore Melaka

Encore Melaka, the new live art performing theatre at integrated mixed development Impression City by Yong Tai, has appointed TP Long as general manager. In...

US investment firms to take Travelport private in US$4.4b acquisition

Travelport will be acquired by affiliates of Siris Capital Group and Evergreen Coast Capital in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$4.4 billion, expected...

Multiple difficulties rain down on Sri Lanka tourism amid political instability

As recent political events in Sri Lanka bring about uncertainties in the tourism sector, the destination is facing further difficulties such as a drop...