One World upgrades MICE facilities
ONE World Hotel in Petaling Jaya has spent close to RM3.5 million (US$1.14 million) on upgrading the audiovisual equipment in its 2,000-pax capacity...
Shanghai to get another Marriott
THE SHANGHAI Marriott Hotel City Centre is scheduled to open in downtown Shanghai in September.
The five-star property will offer 664 rooms and 56...
MAS overhaul: travel trade reaction mixed
MALAYSIAN travel experts whom TTG Asia e-Daily spoke to offered differing opinions on Malaysia Airlines’ (MAS) strategy to rebuild its loss-making operations.
The flag...
Lotus Tours keen to tap Hong Kong through Mandarin Airlines partnership
HONG Kong outbound travel agency Lotus Tours has been appointed the exclusive representative in the territory for Taiwan-based Mandarin Airlines’ branded holiday package tours.
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Thailand has high hopes for MICE
THAILAND’s MICE industry believes that inbound business will continue to grow from strength to strength, provided the political situation in the country remains on...
Kandy hotels booked out for annual cultural festival
HOTELS in Kandy are overflowing with tourists during this year's Esala Perahera (Festival of the Tooth) which began on Thursday.
Held every July or...
China losing its pull factor
PROPERTY buyers are on the prowl for opportunities outside of China, swayed by factors such as a looming supply glut in the Chinese market...
Mayflower opens travel outlet targeting Japanese residents
MAYFLOWER Acme Tours last week launched a Japanese-themed travel kiosk and merchandise retail outlet at The Pavilion mall in Kuala Lumpur.
Mayflower is one...
US$12 million sought to promote Malaysian homestays
THE MALAYSIA Homestay Association is pressing the tourism ministry for an annual grant of RM10 million (US$3.28 million) over four years to promote and...
Thailand’s MICE industry fights to stay afloat
THE THAILAND Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is working on a three-stage strategy to battle the impact from the flood crisis, which is expected...
