Yearly Archives: 2019
Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel
Hong Kong's Ocean Park finally welcomed its first hotel since opening more than four decades ago. Prudence Lui checks into this much-anticipated property with her teenage daughter, and finds a destination that enthrals all ages
Newly refurbished Seven Seas Mariner hits Asian waters
For the first time since her 20-day bow-to-stern upgrade in 2018, Seven Seas Mariner will be returning to Asia-Pacific waters, boasting new culinary experiences,...
Growing midscale appeal
An expanding middle-class and greater cost control in business travel are fuelling growth in India’s mid-market hotel segment
US grants Vietnam permission for direct flights
With the US set to permit direct flights from Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines has announced plans to launch four-times-weekly flights to Los Angeles.
The US embassy...
WTTC teams up with border management and tech association to promote...
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Border Management & Technologies Association (IBMATA) are joining hands to promote the use of...
Qantas conceptualises first class lounge in Singapore through VR
Qantas is putting virtual reality (VR) to work in the development of its new First Lounge at Singapore's Changi Airport, set to open end...
Aviation still vulnerable to cyber attacks despite greater IT spend: SITA
While the aviation sector has demonstrated awareness of the rising threats to security and data privacy, companies are still lacking in resources and capabilities...
Seeking out wellness in China
China is making great efforts to develop health and wellness tourism, leveraging its traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts specialities
Jokowi receives Father of National Tourism award
Indonesia president Joko Widodo has been honoured as Father of National Tourism by the Indonesia Hotel & Restaurant Association (IHRA).
The award was presented by...
India raises adventure tourism profile but perceived cultural destination image lingers
Recent efforts by India's Ministry of Tourism and state tourism boards to promote adventure tourism are expected to drive more international arrivals and promote...
