Chiang Mai MICE venue to open by mid-2012
CHIANG MAI’S long-deferred convention and exhibition centre (TTG Asia e-Daily, April 11) will finally open its doors in July next year, according to Thailand’s...
Holiday Inn Express and Hotel Indigo to make SEA debuts
INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group (IHG) will launch in Bangkok its economy Holiday Inn Express and boutique Hotel Indigo brands by end 2011 and in 2013,...
Kolkata bursts onto scene
THE BUSTLING metropolis in eastern India is set to benefit from a whole host of access developments coming its way – from the imminent...
Layana Resort to retain original flavour
MBK HOSPITALITY Management (MBKHM) is not planning to expand or revamp the five-star Layana Resort and Spa on Koh Lanta, Krabi, which it acquired...
Garuda Citilink bulks up with A320s
GARUDA Indonesia has placed a firmed order for 25 Airbus A320 aircraft for its low-cost subsidiary Citilink, with an option to purchase a further...
Amanresorts unveils 24th resort in Turkey
AMANRESORTS will launch its 24th property, Amanruya, on the Bodrum Peninsula overlooking the Aegean Sea, in August.
Amanruya will offer 36 pool terrace cottages...
Royal Brunei scales down operations
ROYAL Brunei Airlines intends to suspend services to five destinations - Kuching, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland and Ho Chi Minh City - as part of...
Inbound operators in Australia say visas still an issue
WHILE Asia continues to be a big source market for international arrivals to Queensland, attracting visitors from countries whose citizens require visas remains a...
Marco Polo sets sight on South-east Asia
MARCO Polo Hotels is determined to return to South-east Asia, particularly Singapore, with president Steve Kleinschmidt saying the group was now proactively seeking management...
Thailand’s Sunshine proves popular
THE TOURISM Authority of Thailand (TAT)'s promotional video, Hearing the Sunshine, has attracted more than 300,000 views on various social media channels since its...
