ATF 2015 secures sponsors, sees ‘overwhelming’ demand for hosted buyers programme
PREPARATIONS for the 34th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) next year in Naypyidaw, Myanmar are progressing well, with some 1,500 participants from 59 countries, 350...
China slaps new travel advisory on the Philippines while South Koreans...
SAFETY and security concerns in the Philippines are warding off travellers from China and South Korea, two of the destination’s biggest tourism source markets.
Chinese...
China’s fifth Modena property opens in Wuhan
SERVICED apartment and hotel residence specialist, Frasers Hospitality, has planted its fifth Modena flag in China in the technology and education hub of Wuhan.
The...
Jetstar, Emirates passengers to benefit from more codeshare services
SEVEN months after announcing a codeshare partnership on 25 routes, Jetstar Group and Emirates have come together again to offer five additional codeshare services...
First Dusit property launches in the US
DUSIT International has opened its inaugural hotel in the US – dusitD2 Constance Pasadena – in the central business district of Pasadena, California.
"We are...
Karnataka mulls relaxing coastal tourism restrictions
THE government of India's southern state, Karnataka, is looking to loosen Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) regulations to promote the construction of beach resorts at...
Indian hoteliers desire big year for tourism in 2015
INDIAN hoteliers have proposed to the central government to declare 2015 as Visit India Year, in view of the much-anticipated Electronic Travel Authorization scheme...
Marina Bay Sands poised to host the Queen
THE tribute show and concert Queen – It’s A Kinda Magic will perform at the MasterCard Theatres, Marina Bay Sands (MBS) in Singapore for...
Shah Alam’s i-City adds new attractions
DUBBED as the City of Digital Lights, i-City’s 10ha theme park in Shah Alam, Selangor, has this month added three new attractions targeted at...
Controversial region in south Philippines opens up for tourism
THE Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has begun seeking partnerships with the Philippine travel trade for halal and pilgrimage tourism, offering new programmes...
