Booming mid-scale sector softens room rates in Singapore
THE continuous roll-out of mid-scale hotels is predicted to bring Singapore's pricey average room rate (ARR) down, according to local travel consultants.
Mid-scale hotels that...
No fatalities in Merpati Nusantara Airlines accident
INDONESIA'S Merpati Nusantara Airlines flight crash-landed at El Tari Airport, East Nusa Tenggara yesterday but all 46 passengers survived.
Flight MZ6517, which was operated by...
Mixed response to eco, adventure focus at TTM+
TOURISM Authority of Thailand's (TAT) renewed efforts to promote the kingdom as an eco and adventure destination at Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) this...
Yangon airport pumps up capacity
YANGON International Airport is gearing up for projected 20 per cent annual growth ahead of the 27th SEA Games in December with its new...
Firefly launches Pekanbaru service, ups Hari Raya frequencies
FIREFLY is expanding its route network with a Johor Bahru-Pekanbaru service and padding up its flight schedule with extra frequencies for the Hari Raya...
AirAsia X plans fleet expansion through IPO
AIRASIA X plans to raise up to RM859.3 million (US$274.9 million) through an IPO exercise to fund its fleet expansion plans and repay bank...
Ardent response for travel consultant accreditation scheme
SOME 97 travel consultants in Singapore have been recognised for their expertise under the NATAS (National Association of Travel Agents Singapore) Accreditation Scheme since...
Myanmar brandishes new tourism master plan
THE Myanmar government last week unveiled a new tourism master plan for the country on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Naypyidaw,...
Chengdu to offer 72-hour visa-free transits
VISITORS from some 45 countries will be able to make 72-hour visa-free transits in Chengdu, as long as they have a third country visa...
Peter Gautschi dies in car crash in Myanmar
HOTELIER and philantropist Peter Gautschi has passed away, the industry still in shock over his sudden, tragic death on June 6 in a car...
