Myanmar outgrows its infrastructure
MYANMAR’s tourism stakeholders have expressed concern over the lack of hotel and transport capacity in the country, even as the government has revealed it...
Central Java to get inaugural Crowne Plaza
INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group (IHG) will launch the first-ever Crowne Plaza hotel in Central Java on January 22.
Owned by the Golden Flower Group and managed...
Taiwan, Hong Kong expand bilateral air capacity
TAIWAN and Hong Kong signed a civil aviation agreement in December, which will allow both sides to boost the number of regular scheduled flights...
Amway India charges up Melbourne
THE VICTORIAN state capital, which is gearing up to host Amway India this December (TTG Asia e-Daily, March 10, 2011), is hungry for more...
More airline pull-outs could hurt the Philippines
THE LOCAL travel trade is hoping that the Philippine lawmakers will approve the abolishment of an airline tax, which has been roundly criticised for...
ASEAN eTravel Mart expands
THIS YEAR's ASEAN eTravel Mart, an annual event organised by the Bangkok-based Tourism Technology Association (TTA) with support from ASEANTA, is set to be...
ASEAN readies umbrella brand
THE PROMOTION of ASEAN under the Southeast Asia: Feel the Warmth branding is finally set to hit the ground running, after being plagued by...
What keep airline CEOs awake at night
GOVERNMENT regulations on airport security, emissions and taxes are a key issue negatively impacting global airlines’ revenues over the next 18 months, according to...
Ticket prices to rise in Europe, LH warns
THE Lufthansa Group expects to incur additional expenses of 130 million euros (US$166 million) this year from having to buy emission rights. It will...
Philippines finally unveils new brand
THE PHILIPPINE Department of Tourism (DOT) has revealed a new international tourism brand for the country, incorporating a revamped slogan, It's more fun in...
