Yearly Archives: 2019
New digital platform in the works for MATTA members to sell...
The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) has recently signed a joint venture agreement with travel and tourism technology solutions provider, Grabini...
Ritz-Carlton to open in One Bangkok mega development
After Koh Samui and Krabi, Bangkok will be the third destination in Thailand to boost a Ritz-Carlton hotel, the first in the capital.
Opening in...
China May Day holiday extension fuels demand for non-Asia destinations
Destinations farther afield are enjoying greater popularity among Chinese travellers for the May Day holiday this year, revealed Hotelbeds.
According to booking data from the...
Forum to examine ‘realities’ of Thai tourism as sector comes of...
A forum will be organised at the Arnoma Grand Bangkok on June 14, 2019, to reflect on how Thai travel & tourism reached the...
Genting Cruise Lines launches Make-A-Wish campaign in Asia
Genting Cruise Lines has announced the launch of the year-long Make-A-Wish @ Sea fund-raising campaign across its Dream Cruises and Star Cruises fleet in...
TTG Asia breaks for Labour Day
TTG Asia will be taking a break on Wednesday, May 1 for the Labour Day holiday. We will continue to bring you the most...
Major UN conference postponed as countries heighten travel warnings for Sri...
Organisers have postponed the world’s largest wildlife conference – Sri Lanka’s biggest ever – in the aftermath of Easter Sunday bombings which killed 253...
Ctrip to own half of MakeMyTrip
With the signing of a new deal, Naspers will exchange its entire shareholding in MakeMyTrip for newly issued shares of Ctrip, while Ctrip will...
Grand Palace area to close for royal coronation in Thailand
DMCs in Asia have announced temporary changes to itineraries in view of next weekend's official coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, the first in nearly...
TAT partners Indian online tours platform to promote ‘offbeat’ experiences
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has partnered Thrillophilia, an Indian platform that lists over 10,000 activities and experiences.
With an estimated 50 million Indian...
