US welcomes more Chinese
MAINLAND Chinese arrivals to the US have grown steadily, with New York, Florida and Las Vegas hailed as popular destinations, according to Haybina Hao,...
Shanghai shows classic side
THE SHANGHAI Municipal Tourism Administration (SMTA) has rolled out its own tourism theme, Classical Shanghai, along with complementary products to strengthen the city’s appeal.
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PATA’s eye on China
MAINLAND China will get much of PATA’s attention in its tourism development plans, which include making the country a top focus of discussion in...
So Sofitel Singapore owner eyes legacy, not money
SOFITEL Luxury Hotels ends its nine-year search for a hotel in Singapore with a deal worthy of popping a Cristal back at the corporate...
Eight Bangkok events postponed
BANGKOK, which has been warned to prepare for floodwaters travelling from the suburban areas into the inner city, is seeing a postponement of events...
Don Muang operations suspended
Update (18.05, GMT+8): Airports of Thailand has confirmed Don Muang Airport’s closure from 7pm today. Nok Air has re-confirmed it will halt flight operations...
Goa Tourism reaches Down Under
GOA TOURISM is attempting to tap the outbound leisure market from Australia and New Zealand, having recently concluded a promotional tour of Sydney and...
Maldives to benefit from new environmental science branch
THE MALDIVES, which aims to be carbon neutral by 2020, could significantly benefit from the Integrated Resource Model, a new branch of environmental science...
Air Bagan, Asian Wings code share
MYANMAR's domestic carriers, Air Bagan and Asian Wings, have inked a codeshare agreement for 13 selected destinations in the country.
Starting October 15, passengers...
Macau picked for India agents’ convention
THE TRAVEL Agents Federation of India (TAFI) will hold its annual convention in Macau from November 22-25.
The event will take place at the...
