AAPA urges less taxes, more unity
THE Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has stepped up calls on Asian governments to scrap "ill-conceived regulations and taxes" that hinder the growth...
Cebu Pacific-Philippine Airlines rivalry to bring down prices
COMPETITION is heating up between legacy carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and budget airline Cebu Pacific (CEB), as the latter has filed applications to fly...
MBS bags three-year agreement for ITB Asia
MARINA Bay Sands (MBS) has sealed a three-year partnership with Messe Berlin, organiser of the ITB Asia, and will host the annual B2B tradeshow...
Region cheers Japan’s visa policy liberalisation
TOURISM stakeholders in South-east Asia were given a reason to smile this week as Japan announced it would be loosening visa requirements for inbound...
Infrastructure constraints could clip wings of Asian airline industry: AAPA
ASIA'S booming airline industry has led to high growth expectations among the region's carriers but the failure of infrastructure development to keep pace could...
Echo Entertainment proposes integrated resort for Sydney
THE owners and operators of Sydney's The Star casino have submitted a US$1 billion proposal to link Pyrmont, Darling Harbour and Barangaroo as part...
Japan a hot draw for Thai, Malaysian incentives
Japan's recent visa waiver for Thai and Malaysian nationals has raised the country's allure as an incentive destination, according to planners in Thailand and...
New DMO aims to plant central Vietnam on tourism map
HOTELIERS, resort and golf course owners, and travel operators have come together to establish the Central Coast Vietnam Destination Marketing Organisation (DMO), in a...
Huma Island resort soft launches in Palawan
HUMA Island resort forged ahead with the launch of soft operations in northern Palawan today, having "amicably" terminated its management agreement with Movenpick Hotels...
Penang sets up MICE bureau
PENANG has unveiled the formation of its first-ever CVB, as part of the city's ongoing efforts to position itself as a MICE destination in...
