Yearly Archives: 2019
ASEAN Tourism Forum kicks off
On Monday, the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2019 kicked off in Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Tourism leaders of the trade bloc's member states gathered at FLC...
Less growth, more equity
No stranger to this post, Thailand’s minister of tourism and sports Weerasak Kowsurat tells why the country’s tourism sector needs to stop its addiction to increasing visitor arrivals but instead place serious emphasis on achieving equity for all stakeholders
Customers await refund after OTA Zuji folds up
Zuji officially shut down on January 11 with HK$250,000 (US$32,000) owed to customers awaiting refunds, confirming rumours of trouble brewing at the online travel...
Rural tourism interest drives visitor traffic to secondary destinations in M’sia
A growing interest in immersive travel experiences has strengthened demand for eco and cultural activities in Malaysia’s rural and countryside areas, opening up opportunities...
China bookings for longhaul outpace APAC in 1Q2019
Forward bookings from China to Asia-Pacific destinations are down 2.6% for 1Q2019, while longhaul destinations are seeing significant growth, according to a Forwardkeys analysis.
Forwardkeys...
Quang Ninh tourism to grow beyond Halong Bay
The Vietnamese province of Quang Ninh – home to UNESCO-listed Halong Bay – is set to shine brighter as a tourist destination as it...
Digital booking platform being developed for FATA members
Members of the Federation of ASEAN Travel Associations (FATA) will soon gain access to a digital platform that comes complete with a booking function,...
Expedia’s De Schepper joins Amadeus as online travel EVP and APAC...
Mieke De Schepper has been appointed executive vice president for online travel and managing director for Asia-Pacific at Amadeus.
De Schepper joins Amadeus from Egencia,...
EU Holidays relocates to enhanced office in Suntec
Singapore travel agency EU Holidays is relocating its service centre from Chinatown Point to Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre this month, with enhancements...















