Japan sharpens marketing edge with new entity
A NEWLY created marketing body has been set up to bring Japan's national tourism agencies together in order for the country to meet its...
Outrigger acquires resort in the Maldives
HAWAII-BASED Outrigger Enterprises Group has bought over the Konotta Island Resort in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in the Maldives.
The transaction, which was brokered by JLL’s...
Regent Bali rebrands under Fairmont flag
FAIRMONT Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage an all-suite beachfront resort in Bali, which will shed its current name as the Regent...
Best Western adds midscale property in Luzon
OPENING in the second quarter of 2015 on Luzon Island, Best Western Bendix Hotel is Best Western International's latest property to join its Philippine...
Thailand gets second Ozo hotel in Pattaya
THE BOUTIQUE Group of Companies has developed an Ozo hotel in the seaside town of Pattaya, now open to guests.
Ozo Pattaya is located within...
Beijing throws the spotlight on bespoke tours
BEIJING is promoting customised tours around the Chinese capital to attract international tourism industry players, based on its observations of market trends.
Using the China...
Asiatravel rolls out mobile travel agency on wheels
Interior view of Asiatravel's Roadundee - Credit: Asiatravel
IN A bid to capture a "harder-to-reach" audience, Asiatravel will be launching a travel agency on wheels called...
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes new luxe hotel
THE Reverie Saigon is set to debut in Ho Chi Minh City come December 15, adding another luxury property to the city’s expanding hospitality...
Greece tops Singapore’s travel wishlist, Egypt welcomes Insight Vacations back
SINGAPOREAN travellers cannot resist the charms of Europe and less traditional destinations on the continent are gaining popularity for travel in 2015, according to...
India prepares VoA for US visitors
THE Ministry of Home Affairs is arranging to offer US tourists visas on arrival (VoA) and an official announcement is likely to be made...
