Chinese MICE agents maintain positive outlook
OUTBOUND Chinese MICE agents at AIME have dismissed reports of China’s slowing economic growth and are projecting good business this year, with increased frequency...
Hong Kong retains positive tourism outlook
DESPITE the grim economic outlook in certain source markets, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is targeting 44.2 million visitors this year, a 5.5...
Starwood to open Luxury Collection hotel in Shanghai
TWELVE at Hengshan, branded under the Luxury Collection by Starwood Hotels and Resorts banner, will open in August in the heart of Shanghai’s former...
Best Western grows footprint in Bangkok, Manila
BEST Western International is continuing its rapid expansion in South-east Asia with the addition of two new properties in Thailand and the Philippines.
The Best...
AirAsia introduces Kuala Lumpur-Semarang flights
AIRASIA has launched daily services between Kuala Lumpur and Semarang, the capital of Central Java, bringing 160 passengers on its maiden flight on February...
Resorts World Sentosa to unveil newest luxury stay options
RESORTS World Sentosa (RWS) will open the doors to two new luxury properties on February 16—the 172-key Equarius Hotel and 22 exclusive Beach Villas.
Targeted...
Jetstar Japan reveals destinations, brings forward launch date
JETSTAR Japan expects to take to the skies ahead of schedule on July 3, 2012, with operations to five Japanese destinations.
Tokyo (Narita) – the...
Macau launches incentive travel stimulation initiative
THE MACAU Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has launched an Incentive Travel Stimulation Program, an extension of its Strategic MICE Market Stimulation Program introduced in...
A year of firsts for SATTE
SATTE 2012 will be the first time that new owners UBM Asia will be organising the annual B2B travel trade show, after having bought...
Travel consultant wins Royal Pacific Hotel stay in Hong Kong
TTG ASIA’s ongoing Facebook competition has found its January 2012 winner in Sidney Chua, a travel consultant with Mines Global Holidays in Malaysia.
Chua won...
