Beijing develops MICE roadmap
MINDFUL of the need to diversify its tourism offerings in order to sustain long-term growth, Beijing has decided to ramp up efforts in developing...
China’s meetings industry moving beyond hardware
CHINA'S meetings industry is slowly acknowledging the importance of content management in business events, according to Martin Sirk, ICCA CEO.
“Five years ago, the focus...
Delhi Airport contemplates further fee hikes to stem losses
A DELAY in payment of airport charges by Kingfisher Airlines and Air India, coupled with accumulated losses and interest payments, may force Delhi International...
Accor introduces ‘combo’ concept in India
ACCOR unveiled its first combo property in India with the opening of Novotel Bengaluru Techpark and ibis Bengaluru Techpark. Both properties are co-located.
“The hotel...
Travelport rolls out traveller tracking tool in Asia-Pacific
TRAVELPORT has launched in Asia-Pacific Journey Reporter, a new web-based reporting solution that allows TMCs to keep tabs on travellers.
Operating in real time via...
Malaysia signs MoU with JATA to buck declining trend
TOURISM Malaysia and the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) have signed an MoU to attract one million Japanese tourists to Malaysia by 2014,...
Sentosa adds first-of-its-kind beachfront kids’ club
PORT of Lost Wonder (POLW) is Sentosa's latest attraction catering to a younger crowd, as Palawan Beach undergoes a rejuvenation that will transform the...
SilkAir to mount Hanoi flights
SILKAIR will introduce thrice-weekly services to Hanoi starting June 5, 2012.
Subject to government approval, the new flights will be operated using Airbus A319/320 aircraft.
Together...
New Lantau Island resort to open by year-end
HKR International’s Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong resort on Lantau Island is scheduled to open later this year.
Located 30 minutes from Hong Kong International...
Insight Vacations unveils inaugural Asian programme
INSIGHT Vacations, The Travel Corporation's premier brand, has introduced its first-ever Asian programme, featuring India.
The new programme features six itineraries, including two Insight Gold...
