Tiger sinks teeth into Jogjakarta, Bandung
THE number of flights between Singapore and Indonesia is going up yet again, with Tiger Airways being the latest to announce the launch of...
Middle East governments invest in tourism
INBOUND tourism in the Middle East is on an upward trajectory, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) Economic Impact 2013, which...
Charity half marathon to kick off in Luang Prabang
A NEW charity half marathon is set to debut in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Luang Prabang this October, with proceeds pledged to...
Cipaganti goes from cars to hotels
THREE-star hotel Cipaganti Legian Hotel will open its doors to guests this June in Bali.
The 121-room hotel is located on Jalan Bunut Sari, Legian...
Tanjong Jara Resort baits incentive crowd
YTL Hotels' Tanjong Jara Resort on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia is banking on its unique Malay cultural offerings to draw high-end incentives.
The...
Indonesian government may reduce support for mice mart
FACED with greater competition for marketing funds, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy will re-evaluate the effectiveness of the Indonesia Corporate Meetings &...
Hilton drops Maldives resort
HILTON Worldwide has ceased managing Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi, having terminated its management agreement with owner Sun Travels & Tours on May 3.
According to...
Philippines posts strong Q1 arrivals
THE Department of Tourism (DoT) says it is on track to meet its 5.5 million arrivals target for 2013 based on the 1.3 million...
Tune plays to weddings with first Indian property
BUDGET brand Tune Hotels has entered India with the opening of Tune Hotel Ahmedabad this month, tweaking its product to suit the market such...
Trade’s competitive edge blunted by outdated payment methods
RESEARCH has found that the travel industry has yet to fully embrace newer payment systems, which has made travel consultants, wholesalers and tour operators...
