ASEAN ramps up on technology
THE TOURISM industry of ASEAN is ramping up on technology, with the ASEAN eTravel Mart debuting yesterday, along with the announcement of an "electronic...
Wego gets cracking on Southeastasia.org
WEGO, which finalised and signed the contract yesterday with the ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) to operate Southeastasia.org, the website belonging to the regional private...
Where are the Expedias among traditional ASEAN agents?
OPPORTUNITIES abound for traditional travel agents in ASEAN to be the online leader in their respective markets, but they need to change their approach,...
Bali tourism irrepressible despite Japan crisis
THE BALI Hotels Association (BHA) is reporting an influx of new bookings that has somewhat offset cancellations at hotels that usually cater to Japanese...
Strategic Airlines’ Phuket route in full swing
AUSTRALIA-based Strategic Airlines has reported strong demand for its recently launched direct flights from Melbourne and Brisbane to Phuket (TTG Asia e-Daily, January 14).
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Air Bagan boosts Myanmar-Thailand links
AIR Bagan will launch on April 11 a twice-weekly direct regional service between Yangon and Phuket, the airline’s second route between Myanmar and Thailand.
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Fallout from Japan
THE TRADE in the region is bracing itself for a dramatic slash in Japanese clients this year, following the tragic earthquake and tsunami that...
Walk Japan puts tours on ice
WALK Japan, an agency that specialises in walking tours led by guides familiar with Japan's history, nature and current affairs, has halted all operations...
Jetstar starts new Singapore-Hangzhou link
JETSTAR launched its four-times-weekly service to Hangzhou yesterday, becoming the first carrier to offer direct flights between Singapore and the Chinese city south of...
STB says Japan disaster would have impact on city-state
WITH Japan being one of Singapore's top markets, the NTO said that recent events would have repercussions on the city-state, although “the real impact”...
