Indonesia switches focus due to US, Europe economic woes
INDONESIA’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has decided to focus on coaxing growth out of ASEAN, Asia, Australia, Russia and the Middle East...
US$44 billion infrastructure boost for Indonesia
THE INDONESIA government is setting aside 400 trillion rupiah (US$44 billion) in funds for infrastructure development, as part of a plan to improve connectivity...
IAPCO, TCEB to provide training for regional congress organisers
THE THAILAND Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO) are joining hands to provide professional development training for...
Mandarin Orchard, Dynasty Travel emerge productivity champs
MANDARIN Orchard Singapore, Dynasty Travel and Vital Shared Services have emerged as the winners of PATA Singapore Chapter’s second Our Productivity Story competition.
The...
VisitBritain consolidates China efforts
VISITBRITAIN’s marketing efforts in Hong Kong have been incorporated into the NTO’s greater China operations, as part of a restructuring that saw its long-serving...
Sri Lanka to get a Sheraton
THE SRI Lanka government has approved a proposal by India’s ITC Hotels, a franchise of US-based Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, to set up a...
Exotissimo launches MICE brochure
EXOTISSIMO Travel has published a 48-page guide detailing its MICE services in the region.
Measuring 20 x 20cm, the brochure reveals the array of...
Expedia extends travel expert affiliate programme to Malaysia
EXPEDIA has launched its Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) in Malaysia, and is offering a 300 ringgit (US$96) bonus on top of commissions for...
VisitBritain leads largest-ever trade mission to China
A VISITBRITAIN entourage consisting of 32 UK-based organisations and 75 travel experts embarked last week on a series of B2B appointments in Beijing, Shanghai...
Qantas steadfast on Asian carrier intentions
QANTAS CEO Alan Joyce has sought to address the uncertainty surrounding the carrier’s efforts to set up a full service Asian airline (TTG Asia...
