Ibis plants flagship in Hong Kong
THE launch of Ibis Hong Kong Central and Sheung Wan in Hong Kong on Wednesday sets a standard for the economy brand’s new direction...
The Sanchaya to debut as luxury resort on Bintan
A NEW luxury beachfront resort, The Sanchaya, is poised to open its doors on the northern shore of Indonesia’s Bintan Island in the first...
Malaysia Airlines hikes India services
MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) has ramped up its services to India from September 1 (TTG Asia e-Daily, July 9, 2012), adding four daily flights from...
Singapore’s Sports Hub to have strong event calendar and hospitality suites
A NEW level of corporate hospitality was unveiled yesterday with the launch of 62 executive suites as part of the new Singapore Sports Hub...
Astoria Group plans expansions in Boracay, Bohol, Palawan
PHILIPPINE hotel chain The Astoria Group is embarking on a resorts expansion and renovation plan in four of the country's key tourist areas over...
Demands of Chinese travellers evolve
PRODUCT diversification and customisation were the buzzwords at the inaugural Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macau this week, as industry experts urged delegates to...
AirAsia’s Nanning flights open door to more Chinese incentives
AIRASIA will commence thrice-weekly services between Kuala Lumpur and Nanning from December 11, becoming the sole airline to provide direct links between the two...
Hyatt commences refurbishment of first hotel in Cambodia
HYATT Hotel Corporation has announced a partnership with a Cambodian association as part of its corporate social responsibility programme as it gears up for...
India and Pakistan tourist flows to benefit from new visa pact
INDIA and Pakistan have inked a landmark pact liberalising the visa regime between the two countries. A new group tourist visa has been introduced,...
Branded budget hotels gain popularity among Indonesians
THE branded economy hotel sector, which is already thriving in Indonesia, is now attracting more middle and high-income travellers.
Speaking at the 4th annual Economy...
