Aceh has its work cut out
ACEH has the potential to become a bigger tourism destination but must first improve service levels and accessibility, said tourism stakeholders attending Indonesia Tourism...
Myanmar’s new bank to give tourism SMEs a leg up
THE Myanmar Tourism Federation (MTF) is establishing Tourism Bank Public Company to provide small- and medium-size businesses with financial assistance to operate in the...
Jokowi announces Indonesia’s first Ministry of Tourism
TOURISM has been designated as a stand-alone ministry in the Working Cabinet line-up of Indonesia's new president, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), heralding a shift in...
Asia to Africa forays into Latin America, Antarctica
BESPOKE luxury tour operator Asia to Africa Safaris has broadened its offerings to include expeditions to Latin America and Antarctica, and is reflecting this...
Social media usage across APAC far from uniform
USE of social media platforms in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) is as diverse as the peoples that populate the region, found the second Social Media...
Emperor Cruises to launch in Nha Trang, Vietnam
LUXURY Travel and cruise company Huong Hai Ha Long launched Emperor Cruises last month, which will start first cruises in Nha Trang by mid-2015.
Emperor...
TIME opens in an ambitious Aceh
INDONESIAN province Aceh is showcasing its appeal at this year's Tourism Indonesia Mart and Expo (TIME) 2014, promising that sharia law will not been...
Wyndham focuses on India’s mid-market with 10 new hotels
WYNDHAM Hotel Group is honing in on the midscale segment in India, with 10 more hotels to open by mid-2017.
The new properties will be...
AirAsia announces Naypyidaw flights
AIRASIA has announced it would be pioneering the Kuala Lumpur-Naypyidaw route ahead of the 25th ASEAN Summit next month.
Beginning November 10, the LCC will...
Malaysia welcomes 2015 with new tourism campaign
WITH the end of Visit Malaysia Year 2014 in sight, Malaysia has prepared a new tourism campaign, Malaysia Year of Festivals 2015 (MyFest 2015).
“Themed...
