Japan’s Gifu prefecture promotes self-drive tourism
THE GOVERNMENT of Gifu prefecture in Japan has unveiled two new expressway toll passes targeted at foreign self-drive tourists.
Introduced in partnership with the Toyota...
Banyan Tree plants first flag in India
BANYAN Tree Hotels & Resorts is scheduled to open its inaugural resort in India, Banyan Tree Kerala on December 1, 2012.
Located in Nedithuruthu, midway...
Japan remains high on Singaporean agenda
SINGAPOREANS are still keen on travelling to Japan, even though fewer are actually making their way there due to fears over radiation fallout.
Speaking to...
Philippines zeros in on Singapore outbound
THE PHILIPPINES Department of Tourism (DoT) is targeting a 15-per cent growth in Singapore arrivals this year, as it continues to roll out its...
Australian events tradeshow shelved due to financial crisis
EXHIBITION and Trade Fairs (ETF), an exhibition organiser based in Australia, has been forced to postpone the 2012 edition of their special events tradeshow,...
Malaysia-Philippines air links to get a boost
AIR connectivity between Malaysia and the Philippines is set to increase from next month, following a meeting between Malaysia’s tourism minister Ng Yen Yen...
Indonesian airspace to welcome new full-service player
INDONESIA’s Pacific Royale Airways is set to launch next month as a full-service carrier operating on domestic as well as international routes, a segment...
Manila integrated resort caught in Wynn-Okada crossfire
THE ONGOING tussle between Universal Entertainment Corporation chairman Kazuo Okada and Wynn Resorts co-founder, chairman & CEO Steve Wynn has cast a cloud of...
Shangri-La, ONYX target Sri Lanka for growth
UPCOMING hotel developments in Sri Lanka by Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts and ONYX Hospitality Group will add a bevy of international branded offerings to...
Singapore outbound expects double-digit sales growth this year
OUTBOUND travel companies interviewed at today's NATAS consumer fair were optimistic about business growth this year, expressing hopes in mid- and longhaul travel in...
