IHG to get Even in the US
INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group (IHG) has launched Even, a new mainstream hotel brand targeted at the health- and wellness-oriented traveller.
To be introduced in the US...
Indonesia looks to boost domestic tourism
INDONESIA’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is planning to organise a travel fair targeted at local youth, and will also attempt to persuade...
Come & Go Vietnam taps luxury influx
ONE of Vietnam’s leading inbound tour operators, Come & Go Vietnam, has launched its inaugural luxury itinerary to cater to growing demand in the...
Singapore’s budget terminal to make way for Terminal 4
SINGAPORE Changi Airport’s budget terminal will be closed on September 25 and flattened to make way for a new Terminal 4.
Construction on the new...
Japan still hot for key international markets
JAPAN’s international arrivals have recovered to near pre-disaster levels, with inbound numbers from the three key markets of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong showing...
Philippines plugs Palawan as its new darling
THE PROVINCE of Palawan in the Philippines has been on the receiving end of heightened international attention ever since once of its main attractions,...
Sri Lanka banks on cricket to compensate for low season dip
SRI LANKA is planning to make up for this year’s low season shortfall by drawing foreign fans to watch live matches at a major...
Accor tweaks Grand Mercure to focus on China
ACCOR has revamped its Grand Mercure brand in China, offering products and services tailored for local clientele, in a move aimed at taking advantage...
Sofitel opens second So in Bangkok
SOFITEL Luxury Hotels has officially opened the Sofitel So Bangkok, the second global address for the design-focused brand after Sofitel So Mauritius.
“With the opening...
MAS bleeds cash as operational costs surge
MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) reported a loss of RM1.28 billion (US$427 million) for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, bringing the group's net financial...
