Monthly Archives: May 2019
China relaxes travel advisory on bomb-hit Sri Lanka
China has relaxed its travel advisory on Sri Lanka, the first origin country to do so after the Easter Sunday bombings that left more...
Travel trends and why they matter to agents
Sundar Narasimhan, senior vice president of Sabre's labs and product strategy, breaks down technology transformations that will affect travel agencies' traditional way of doing business.
Beijing eager to woo more foreign tourists
Beijing is aiming to further grow its inbound arrival numbers by dangling perks such as a seven-day transit visa-free policy, sales tax rebates and...
New investors pump US$4.5 million into Luxstay
Vietnam-based tech startup Luxstay has completed its bridge round of funding with the participation of two new investors from South Korea – GS Home...
Hai Au Aviation’s daily Danang-Hue flights take off
Vietnam-headquartered Hai Au Aviation has inaugurated its latest route between Danang and Hue.
The new, daily, 40-minute flight between Danang International Airport and Phu Bai...
New Mövenpick resort flexes wellness power with BDMS partnership
Globally, wellness has emerged as one of the most popular ways to spruce up hospitality offerings, but the new Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok...
Plaza Premium wants 40 new openings in China by 2024
Plaza Premium Group is targeting more than 40 new openings in China by 2024, looking to partnerships to navigate the cultural and regulatory challenges...
Navigation app finds its way in travel industry
When Yakov Slushtz lost his way during a hike with his wife, he also discovered the idea for WishTrip, a navigation app powered by...
Uber rolls out submarine rides in Great Barrier Reef
Tourism Events Queensland is partnering Uber to launch scUber, the world's first rideshare submarine experience, in the Great Barrier Reef.
scUber will also support the...
Study finds HZMB brings in higher-spending tourists to Macau
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) has been bringing high-spending visitors to Macau, according to a recent study by Hong Kong-based marketing research firm CSG...
