Strategic plan for sustainable tourism in Bali a call to action
A ROAD map for Bali's sustainable tourism development was launched during the recent Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Development Conference, calling for the radical restructuring of...
Asia-Pacific cruising needs to shape up or ship out
ASIA-PACIFIC cruise industry leaders have called for greater stakeholder integration and coordination so as to maximise gains from the rapid growth of cruise tourism...
Lack of facilities, political backing retard Asia-Pacific cruise growth
THE lack of significant infrastructural improvements and government support (TTG Asia e-Daily, September 17, 2012) in Asia-Pacific are some of the more pressing issues...
Thai AirAsia ramps up Myanmar connections
THAI AirAsia is planning to mount regular flights from Bangkok to Nay Pyi Taw and Bagan before the start of the 2013 South-east Asian...
India eases foreign investment restrictions on local carriers
THE Indian government has decided to allow up to 49 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) by international airlines in Indian carriers.
Foreign airlines were...
Centara to make Mauritius debut
CENTARA Hotels & Resorts will embark on its maiden foray into Mauritius when the Centara Poste Lafayette Resort & Spa soft opens this December.
“This...
Pan Pacific Orchard undergoes US$8 million facelift
PAN Pacific Orchard has unveiled refreshed guest rooms, restaurants and facilities following a S$10 million (US$8.2 million) refurbishment programme completed this month.
The revamped hardware...
Philippines appoints COO for Tourism Promotions Board, boosts marketing budget
INCUMBENT assistant secretary for Tourism Planning & Promotions and acting OIC of the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), Domingo Ramon 'Chicoy' Enerio III, has...
Indonesia heightens efforts in sustainable tourism development
SEEKING an approach to sustainable tourism development that takes into account the welfare of indigenous communities, Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and...
Bangkok sings to its first Tune, Phuket next on radar
THAILAND’S capital saw the opening of its first Tune Hotel yesterday, marking the third outpost in the country for the budget hospitality brand after...
