Taiwan keen to grow traffic from India, Russia
TAIWAN is looking at how it can better tap the region's mega markets of India and Russia, which have shown promise in arrivals growth...
Fuel price cut brings respite to bleeding Indian airlines
INDIAN state-run oil marketing companies announced a 7.3 per cent cut in prices of aviation turbine fuel last week, offering relief to the country's...
Keyless hotel stays a reality at 10 Starwood properties
STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts this week launched SPG Keyless, an initiative that transforms the guest's smartphone into a room key and enables guests to...
Second Sheraton to land in Sri Lanka
STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Browns Hotels and Resorts to manage the latter's new resort on the southern Sri Lankan...
Regent sets comeback date for Jakarta
JAKARTA is Regent Hotels and Resorts' latest signing, in a deal that will see the luxury hotel group manage KG Global's property and the...
Kazakhstan gears up for Expo 2017 with visa-free entries
KAZAKHSTAN is throwing its arms open to tourists in the run-up to Expo 2017 through the relaxation of visa policy and development of tourist-friendly...
Airports prioritise tech investments to cater to the connected traveller
AIRPORTS globally will focus on improving passenger processes over the next three years, with 80 per cent planning new self-service and mobile projects, according...
More exhibitors, B2B opportunities at ITF 2014
DUBBED Taiwan’s biggest travel fair, the 22nd Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF) organised by the Taiwan Visitors Association kicks off tomorrow with refreshed content...
Adventure tourism on the rise internationally
ADVENTURE tourism is one of the fastest-growing travel segments in the world, hitting a global value of US$263 billion in 2013. This represents a...
Oakwood launches HK office for stronger APAC presence
OAKWOOD Worldwide has expanded its Asia-Pacific operations with the opening of an office in Hong Kong in response to the rising demand for serviced...
