Downtown East Singapore to undergo US$160 million makeover
NTUC Club, the entertainment arm of the Singapore National Trades Union Congress, announced yesterday that it would pour some S$200 million (US$160 million) into...
No downturn in Asian bookings, spend
DESPITE the unfolding economic slowdown, Asian travellers remain bullish about their travel plans for this year, surpassing the global average in expected travel accommodation...
Firefly mounts extra flights to satiate Hari Raya travel fever
FIREFLY will ramp up its flight operations during the upcoming Hari Raya festive season in anticipation of heightened demand.
The carrier will operate five additional...
Borneo Highlands Resort targets corporate wellness segment
BORNEO Highlands Resort, a golfing haven located an hour’s drive southwest of Sarawak’s capital, Kuching, is widening its marketing efforts to tap government and...
Singapore-Batam ferry operators fined for anti-competitive behaviour
BATAM Fast Ferry and Penguin Ferry Services, previously the only operators of passenger ferry services between Singapore (HarbourFront) and Sekupang and Batam Centre, have...
Ascendas Hospitality Trust scales back Singapore IPO
ASCENDAS Hospitality Trust has reduced the size of its planned initial public offering (IPO) in Singapore.
According to a Reuters report, Ascendas delisted the Pullman...
Singapore Changi Airport charts expansion down the line
SINGAPORE’s Changi International Airport is planning to boost its current 1,350-ha size by almost 75 per cent in the future. The expansion is aimed...
Crowne Plaza opens first-ever Asian resort in Phuket
INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group has launched the Crowne Plaza Phuket Panwa Beach Resort, the company’s inaugural Crowne Plaza resort in Asia.
Located in Makham Bay in...
Thailand looks to count more on domestic tourism
THAILAND has introduced a new campaign to stimulate domestic tourism and mitigate fluctuations in international arrivals.
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) governor, Suraphon Svetasreni, said:...
Lampung to host Indonesian B2B travel mart for second year running
FOR the second consecutive year, Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) will be held in Bandar Lampung, the capital of Lampung province on the...
