Silver Shadow charts SG-HK sailings
SILVERSEA Cruises will launch two 11-day cruises from Singapore to Hong Kong aboard Silver Shadow in 1H2014, calling on popular South-east Asian destinations in Vietnam...
M&C buys Novotel New York Times Square
MILLENNIUM & Copthorne (M&C) Hotels yesterday announced that it will acquire the Novotel New York Times Square for US$273.6 million, marking the company’s fourth...
India tours South-east Asia with cultural showcase
INDIA'S Ministry of Culture is holding a string of festivals in South-east Asia to give potential travellers a taste of Indian culture and whet...
Nepal will raise fees for tourists in March
Namobuddha Temple, Nepal -- Credit: 123rf
NEPAL is doubling its tourism service fee for all non-Nepalese nationals departing any international airport in the country beginning...
Hilton announces first Conrad for India in Pune
HILTON Worldwide has signed an agreement with K Raheja Group's Palm Grove Beach Hotels to manage India’s first Conrad hotel when it opens in...
THAI adjusts summer flights
THAI Airways International (THAI) has announced flight frequencies for the upcoming summer season and said the adjustments are unrelated to the political situation in...
Thomas Cook India absorbs resort company in US$140m deal
THOMAS Cook India has acquired India's Sterling Holiday Resorts in a US$140 million cash and share-swap deal expected to be concluded by 4Q2014.
The deal...
Ferringhi’s contaminated water fails to faze travellers
TRAVELLERS have opted to stay put along Penang's most popular beach despite news last week of contaminated headwater in Sungai Batu Ferringhi river.
According to...
Mega development announced for Malacca
Gateway Beacon Tower, Melaka Gateway -- Credit: Melaka Gateway
AN AMBITIOUS master plan has been unveiled for an iconic waterfront development in what is said...
Laos smashes 2013 arrivals target
FOREIGN tourist arrivals to Laos in 2013 hit an all-time high of 3.8 million as the country enjoyed a boom in tourism.
According to the...
