The Travel Corporation sees surge in business from travel agencies
THE Travel Corporation, which owns brands such as Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Contiki and Uniworld, reports that its commission payments to travel agencies are up...
Thai protests to have little impact on tourism: industry
ANTI-GOVERNMENT protests in Bangkok are unlikely to have a significant effect on Thailand's tourism industry, according to travel specialists, however the risk of disruption...
Spanish hotel chain sashays into Asia
SPANISH hotel chain Riu Hotels & Resorts is diving into Asian waters with its first management agreement for a five-star hotel in Sri Lanka.
The...
Village Hotel Katong delivers an authentic Singapore experience
FAR East Hospitality's (FEH) Peranakan-themed Village Hotel Katong is ready to open its doors tomorrow, with a mission to deliver a taste of Singapore...
Bohol bounces back after earthquake
ROADS and attractions in the province of Bohol have reopened and a recovery plan for Cebu and Bohol is in the works, as the...
Kaohsiung forms MICE office
DETERMINED to have a cut of the lucrative MICE business, Taiwan's Kaohsiung City Government has this year established the Meeting & Event Promotion Office...
Four Points by Sheraton opens in Penang
STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts Worldwide today announced the launch of Four Points by Sheraton Penang after extensive renovations and rebranding of the beachfront property.
Offering...
Tauzia applies fixed rate system for Pop! Hotels
TAUZIA Hotel Management has dropped its dynamic pricing policy in favour of a fixed rate system for its budget chain Pop! Hotels.
Rates at Pop!...
Shanghai to raise MICE industry quality through ICCA Congress
THE tourism and business event sectors in Shanghai will benefit from the city's hosting of the 52nd ICCA Congress, said local tourism leaders at...
Insight Vacations introduces off-the-beaten-track Europe tours
INSIGHT Vacations has unveiled a range of new itineraries for 2014 focused on in-depth experiences to give travellers the opportunity to understand a different...
