Absolute Hotel Services adds U Resort in Hua Hin
ABSOLUTE Hotel Services is expanding its porfolio with U Avela Hua Hin, scheduled to open in early 2014.
Featuring a private beachfront location, U Avela...
Marriott launches The Imperial Mansion apartments in Beijing
MARRIOTT International has opened The Imperial Mansion, Beijing - Marriott Executive Apartments, the group’s fifth extended-stay property in China.
Simon Cooper, president & managing director,...
US outbound strikes back
THE US outbound engine is revving up once again, after having suffered heavy blows in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, with several...
Indonesia invests in promotions on alternative destinations beyond Bali
INDONESIA has embarked on an ambitious initiative that will see the country concentrate on 16 core markets, 16 tourism destinations and products, and seven...
Asia tops Filipino travellers’ destination wish list
ASIAN destinations continue to command high interest among Philippine tourists, with Hong Kong and Singapore at the top of the list.
“The mainstream destinations are...
NZ unveils halal guidebook
TOURISM New Zealand and Christchurch International Airport have jointly launched a first-ever culinary tourism guidebook targeted at Muslim travellers from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and...
USA launches new campaign to beef up inbound numbers
BRAND USA, an organisation responsible for promoting international travel to the US, has launched a new campaign – Discover Like Never Before – to...
Langham looks to plant a flag in Singapore
SERIOUS talks are underway between Langham Hospitality Group and a developer to bring a Langham property to Singapore.
Speaking to TTG Asia e-Daily this morning,...
Indians lose fascination for Malaysia on high airfares, few attractions
HIGH airfares, limited seat capacity on flights linking the major cities of New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai to Kuala Lumpur during the peak summer...
Russia, China markets shine for Phuket
CHINA and Russia are emerging as source markets for Phuket, which has seen growth in the number of visitors from these countries.
Phuket is now...
