International hotel chains keen to establish roots in Sri Lanka
AN INCREASING number of international hotel chains are eyeing Sri Lanka, now that it appears to be on the road to recovery following the...
Singapore’s Bonvo clinches conference deal with Fleming Gulf
SINGAPORE-based Bonvo Travel has partnered with B2B conference organiser Fleming Gulf to manage eight conferences in the region.
As the official travel partner for...
Carbon-saving scheme irks airline industry
TICKET prices of flights to and from Europe are likely to go up next January, when the aviation sector will be included under the...
Dusit dives into the Maldives
THAI hotel chain Dusit International has bought a partially-completed five-star resort in the Maldives.
The property, located on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, is...
Medan to get its own CVB
THE TOURISM and meetings industry in Medan, North Sumatra is planning to form the Medan Convention Bureau to boost the domestic and regional MICE...
Japan makes concerted effort at tourism recovery
A MULTI-agency effort is underway in Japan to re-instill confidence in the country as a holiday destination. The initiative will initially target travel industry...
SIA and Virgin enter alliance
SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) and Virgin Australia today agreed to establish a long-term partnership that will provide the platform for both carriers to coordinate schedules,...
AHS absolutely keen on China
BANGKOK-based Absolute Hotel Services (AHS), which established operations in the Middle East last month, is now looking to expand in China. AHS started its...
Hyderabad’s Thai visa facility to boost travel to Thailand
VISA application agency VFS Global's Thai visa-processing office, which opened in Hyderabad yesterday, is expected to boost outbound travel to Thailand.
Travel Express managing...
Centara announces Bali move
CENTARA Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract that will see the opening of its first property in Bali.
The Centara Grand Nusa...
