FATA on recruitment drive for larger global presence
THE Federation of ASEAN Travel Associations (FATA) wants to expand its membership base to cover Asia-Pacific in order to play a more effective role on...
Challenges ahead as Myanmar breaks own tourism record
ASIAN travellers and FITs have led Myanmar to set a new record for arrivals, but trade players are worried that the country's infrastructure is...
Cambodia and Vietnam record stellar growth from Russia
SOUTH-EAST Asia is recording significant growth in Russian arrivals, who are spilling over beyond Thailand and into neighbouring countries.
“Russia is now one of the...
Sarawak to fly the ATF flag next year
SARAWAK will get the chance to showcase its ecotourism offerings next year when the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) heads there for the first time.
Bearing...
ASEAN takes second online stab with new travel site
THE highest powers in ASEAN's tourism bodies will debut a new website today to promote intra-ASEAN travel and tour packages, which some say overlaps...
ASEANTA builds up role in region
ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) is determined to play a larger role within the regional tourism landscape, a goal it is working towards by seeking...
Major hotel chains venture into up-and-coming Assam
INTERNATIONAL hotel brands will make their mark in India's north-eastern state of Assam within the next two years.
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Carlson Rezidor Hotel...
Malaysia tops list of Muslim-friendly destinations
IN A STUDY conducted by a local Muslim travel specialist, Malaysia emerged as the best destination for Muslim travellers, based on criteria such as...
Ritz-Carlton brings brand to Tianjin
THE RITZ-Carlton will launch a new hotel in Tianjin, one of the five national central cities as designated by the Chinese government, in mid-2013.
Located...
AirAsia Group debuts Singapore-Semarang, KL-Jeddah flights
AIRASIA and AirAsia X have introduced two routes – from Singapore to Semarang, Indonesia and Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia respectively – the...
