Yearly Archives: 2018
UNWTO partners VC firm to support travel innovation and entrepreneurship
Vynn Capital, a South-east Asia-based early-stage venture capital firm, and UNWTO have entered into a partnership to facilitate entrepreneurship and innovation in the region's...
Archipelago ventures into budget accommodation with Nomad Hostel
Archipelago International has unveiled its first wholly budget brand, Nomad Hostel, which made its debut in Jakarta last week.
Nevis Catapult: NZ’s latest thrill ride launches into action
Behold the Nevis Catapult, a world-first experience for thrill seekers launched by bungy pioneer AJ Hackett Bungy.
The Catapult exposes adrenaline junkies to 3G of...
Keeping the amusement
Asia’s integrated resorts are not just casinos with auxiliary facilities attached, but destinations offering seamless leisure and entertainment attractions. Here’s a look at how they continually reinvent the wheel to stay ahead of the curve
Norwegian Joy’s China exit a boon for Royal Caribbean, Dream Cruises
Royal Caribbean International and Dream Cruises are two cruise lines that stand to benefit from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)’s decision to pull out Norwegian...
Destination Asia appeals for donations to help Lombok quake victims
Destination Asia is collecting funds to set up emergency stations for those affected by the earthquake that struck Lombok on August 5.
The death toll...
Lounge for fly-cruise travellers in the works at Changi Airport
Singapore’s Changi Airport will soon introduce a lounge dedicated to fly-cruise, fly-coach and fly-ferry passengers.
To be located in the upcoming Jewel lifestyle hub, the...
Airbnb hits wall with Great Wall of China sleepover contest
Home rental giant Airbnb has scrapped a contest for travellers to spend a night in an ancient watch tower on the Great Wall of...
The Travel Corp joins PATA’s BUFFET line to curb tourism food...
The Travel Corporation (TTC) is now a sponsor of PATA's BUFFET (Building an Understanding for Food Excess in Tourism) campaign, launched in January to...
New hotels: Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Shin-Osaka, Dash Resort, and more
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week.
