Japan silver hair market is gold for cruising industry
INDUSTRY experts speaking at last week's Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific have touted Japan as a huge potential source market given that the country's senior market...
India opens tourist e-visa door to 43 countries
TRAVELLERS from 43 countries will now be able to apply online for visas to India through a dedicated portal unveiled by the government today.
Indianvisaonline.gov.in accepts...
Tryp by Wyndham to debut in the Philippines
MICROTEL Inns & Suites Philippines will bring Tryp by Wyndham to the country next year, with plans for up to nine more properties under...
Meritus’ new Bali hotel to open in 2016
MERITUS Hotels & Resorts has planted its flag in Bali with the recent signing to manage a new-build resort in Seminyak.
Owned by Bali Seminyak...
Express Holidays HK refreshes offerings in pursuit of young travellers
CHINA Travel Services (CTS) Hong Kong has revamped subsidiary Express Holidays with a new logo and versatile FIT packages in September to woo younger...
Myanmar seeks UNESCO inclusion for Bagan
THE famed temples of Bagan could become Myanmar's second UNESCO World Heritage site if the Ministry of Culture's efforts pay off.
Ministry sources told TTG...
MAI, Garuda Indonesia ink codeshare agreement
MYANMAR Airways International (MAI) has signed a codeshare agreement with Garuda Indonesia, allowing the carriers to provide convenient connections through international gateways Singapore and...
Brisbane hotel occupancies hit 93% during G20 Summit
BRISBANE'S hospitality sector enjoyed a windfall this month as the G20 Summit swept into town, sending hotel occupancies and rates shooting through the roof.
According...
IATA pledges to leave no passenger behind
TO GUARANTEE passengers stranded by airline bankruptcy a safe return, IATA has formalised the long-standing custom of airlines offering cheap fares.
Under the new agreement,...
Mobile the way to go for travel sellers
THE e- and m-commerce markets in Singapore have been expanding explosively in the last few years but a fair number of travel businesses remain...
