Thailand brews T-culture in China
THAI pop culture (T-culture) could well be the next wave to sweep across Asia, said Suraphon Svetasreni, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand...
Flores works to promote destinations beyond Komodo
PRODUCT development is underway in the eastern part of Flores, with special attention given to the Maumere-Larantuka-Solor Island route.
A collaboration between the Swiss Secretariat...
Asia’s tourism players demand better ecotourism practices
WHILE balancing economic development and environmental sustainability continues to be a challenge, tourism players should chart the way forward for ecotourism in South-east Asia,...
Dusit seals JV for China
DUSIT International has sealed its joint venture agreement for China (TTG Asia e-Daily, January 15, 2013), clinching the deal with real estate and hotel...
New flights a win for Indonesia
DRIVEN by recent additions in flight capacity, Indonesia is witnessing a boost in inbound arrivals from Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Vietnam Airlines began four...
Silver market shines on in gloomy economic times
ECONOMIC uncertainty in Europe has inflicted nary a dent in the silver market, with longhaul agents reporting growth and expecting further increases this year.
Comprising...
Australia, Japan to lead hotel investments for 2013
TRANSACTION volumes for hotel investments in the Asia-Pacific region are likely to reach US$3.5 billion this year, with Australia and Japan to get a...
PATA to stress ‘visitor economy’ in 2013
PATA will be aggressively making the case for the visitor economy throughout 2013, which is defined as all economic activities in a destination that...
Japan airlines ramp up domestic network for summer 2013
JETSTAR Japan and All Nippon Airways (ANA) are expanding the country's network of domestic flights with the introduction of routes for the upcoming summer...
Costlier Borobudur tickets earn ASITA’s ire
MEMBERS of the Association of the Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) Jogjakarta chapter are irked by higher ticket prices for Borobudur Temple and...
