International SOS: More firms fulfilling employee risk obligations
AN INCREASING number of companies across Asia-Pacific, particularly in China, India, Malaysia and Vietnam, are becoming more aware of their legal obligations to look...
Japan launches Chinese offensive
A NEW multiple-entry visa is growing the burgeoning China outbound market for Japan, especially Okinawa.
Since July 1, multiple-entry visas are issued to well-to-do...
Tourism Queensland crowns million-dollar incentives winner
INDONESIAN automotive components manufacturer ADR Group has emerged as the winner of Tourism Queensland’s Million Dollar Memo, walking away with A$1 million (US$990,000) worth...
Chan’s World Holidays to make retail debut
CHAN Brothers Travel will be launching its first self-owned retail outlet, featuring its new Chan’s World Holidays brand targeting younger FITs and English-speaking groups...
Myanmar sees strong forward bookings for peak season
HOTELS in Myanmar are recording strong forward bookings from all markets for the upcoming high season from October 2011 to March 2012.
Chatrium Hotel...
Bangkok to host F1 race?
THE THAILAND Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is pressing ahead with plans to host a Formula One race in Bangkok.
This is part of...
Strategic Airlines rebranded as Air Australia
BRISBANE-based Strategic Airlines will be rebranded as Air Australia from October 31.
The airline will continue to operate the twice-weekly Melbourne-Phuket and Brisbane-Phuket routes,...
Malaysian team heads to South China to promote Penang
A FIFTY-pax trade delegation from Malaysia, led by Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng, has been in Guangzhou since Wednesday to promote the island...
Ascott expands China footprint
ASCOTT has clinched contracts to manage two properties in Chengdu and Beijing.
The 181-unit Ascott Financial City Chengdu, the first Ascott-branded serviced residence in...
Record sales at NATAS fair, but fewer attendees
FEARS that the ongoing global economic uncertainty would dampen sales at the recent NATAS travel fair have proven unwarranted.
According to a NATAS spokesperson,...
