2013 Articles Archive

MERLIN Entertainments, the British company responsible for the world-famous Madame Tussauds wax museums, has the Singapore attractions market in its cross hairs. According to Singapore’s...

HOTELIER and philantropist Peter Gautschi has passed away, the industry still in shock over his sudden, tragic death on June 6 in a car...

ASIAROOMS.COM'S survey on online accommodation bookings has found that travellers prefer to pay for their rooms upon checkout rather than at the point of...

SINGAPOREAN and Malaysian travellers select their destinations based on local food experiences, according to travel site Wego's recent snap poll. For almost 60 per cent...

CENTARA Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract with Sweet Water Point Company to operate Centara Grand Modus Resort & Spa Pattaya, due...

CEBU Pacific (CEB) has announced it will commence a new thrice-weekly direct service linking Manila and Phuket on August 16. Phuket-bound flights depart at 20.00...

HOTEL 1929 has been sold for S$35 million (US$27.5 million) but will continue to be operated by the same entity, controlled by Loh Lik...

SAMSUNG Group affiliate and hospitality company The Shilla has unveiled the Shilla Stay Dongtan, the first property under its new Shilla Stay brand. Shilla Stay...

TOURISM is at a standstill in Cebu, Bohol, Boracay and other areas as super typhoon Haiyan made landfall in Visayas this morning, whipping a...

POLAND Tourism is developing an online specialist programme for Indian travel consultants, set to launch in March 2014. “The online specialist programme will educate Indian...