Yearly Archives: 2019
STB partners Trip.com to market the Lion City
Trip.com, an independent OTA part of the Ctrip Group, has committed to deepening the collaboration on the marketing of Singapore as a tourism destination...
Malaysia’s passenger service charge reduction draws opposing views
The Malaysian government will reduce the passenger service charge (PSC) for international flights from RM73 (US$17) to RM50 at all airports in Malaysia, except...
Thailand postpones levy on foreign visitors
Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) has announced its decision to postpone plans to collect a tourism levy from foreign visitors, The Bangkok...
Bangkok to get its first Aman
Luxury resort brand Aman has signed a long-term partnership with Nai Lert Group to develop a hotel and branded residences in Bangkok, Aman's second...
How tourism can lend a hand in preserving intangible cultural heritage
Kevin Phun, practitioner and lecturer in sustainable tourism, explains how changing the way we travel can play a part in preserving the intangible cultural heritage of places.
China’s adventure travel market brims with untapped potential: study
China is an untapped market ripe for picking when it comes to adventure travel, with accommodation spend in adventure travel totalling US$$8.2 billion per...
Oakwood Premier Melbourne to rise in 1Q2022
Oakwood has made its foray into Australia's luxury hotel and serviced apartments segment with the signing of Oakwood Premier Melbourne.
Scheduled to open in 1Q2022...
Contiki rolls out conscious travel experiences in Europe
A Cascais street art tour hosted by local residents in Lisbon, a Refugee Voices tour led by a Syrian refugee in Berlin, a walking...
New GM heads up Okura Prestige Bangkok
The Okura Prestige Bangkok has appointed Dutch native Niek Hammer as its new general manager.
Hammer began his career at Hotel The Grand, a Westin...
Tiket.com launches new millennial-centric features in quest to become a travel superapp
Indonesia-based OTA Tiket.com has unveiled its ambitions to become a superapp in the travel industry, as the company keeps its sights trained on the millennial market.
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