Best Western takes on Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
BEST Western International is reaching into key growth markets of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with a slew of hotels announced for these destinations.
The company...
NT eyes Singapore, Malaysia markets with increased air links
A view of Uluru, Northern Territory -- Credit: Tourism Northern Territory
INCREASED airline activity to Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) has benefited leisure traffic into the area and...
Egypt upbeat on 2014 tourism outlook
EGYPT'S new constitution and forthcoming elections will improve political stability and support a recovery in the country's travel trade, said tourism minister Hisham Zazou,...
New flights a win for Malaysia-India traffic
INDIAN buyers are cheering Malindo Air's new daily services from Kuala Lumpur to New Delhi and Mumbai, which will help them offer more competitive...
Sri Lanka presents new tourism promotion campaign
SRI Lankan authorities will launch a new tourism promotion campaign next month with a little help from TUI.
“We are hoping to start a new...
Budget Air Pegasus takes wing in March
BENGALURU-BASED Air Pegasus will begin flights in March as the latest LCC to ply Indian skies.
The carrier will fly 25 routes daily to domestic...
Group visas ease travel to South Korea
TOUR operators and incentive organisers from Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines can now apply for group visas for their travellers who are visiting South...
Vietnam hots up for Muslim travellers
VIETNAMESE inbound tour operators have identified Muslim tourism as an emerging niche segment, especially with the rising spending power of Muslim travellers in South-east...
OTAs gain from Bali’s rate war
View of Uluwatu, Bali -- Credit: Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
BALI'S hefty room supply is altering the way hotels regard their relationship with OTAs, with...
Smooth sailing for Brunei’s cruise tourism
BRUNEI has recorded a 40 per cent increase in cruise throughput in 2013 over the previous year, translating into 45,560 foreign arrivals from 24...








