HK holds large-scale marketing event to restore Philippine arrivals
THE Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) embarked on a mega-marketing activity for the Philippine trade earlier this month new tours and trade promotions in...
International hotels to revive Luang Prabang’s cultural capital
RISING demand from new source markets and the entry of more international branded hotels could help the former royal capital of Laos deliver on...
Millennials – challenges or catalysts?
THE growth of Millennial travel has changed the face of travel in Indonesia in the last two years, presenting both a hurdle and a...
Shangri-La says bye to Traders and hello to Jen
HONG KONG'S Shangri-La International Hotel Management has commenced the gradual but total phase-out of its 25-year-old Traders Hotel brand, replacing it with the four-star...
Hyatt Regency makes its mark in Eastern China
SUZHOU, known as the 'Venice of China' for its ancient waterways, is now home to a new Hyatt Regency hotel.
Located in the Suzhou Industrial...
Sofitel to open in Sydney’s new MICE precinct
ACCOR has signed an agreement to manage the new Sydney International Convention Centre (ICC) hotel on Darling Harbour, which will complete construction in 2Q2017.
Sofitel...
Chinese skiing holidays on the ascent
OUTBOUND Chinese travellers are splurging on skiing holiday overseas, driven by the higher prices at home.
According to a report on outbound ski travel, entrance...
Trade welcomes Dubai’s new multiple-entry visas
THE UAE'S amended visa rules have allowed travellers from India, Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States, South Africa, and Brazil to obtain multiple-entry cruise...
3,240 charters between Russia and Thailand to boost winter travel
THE Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Moscow Office and 13 major tour operators in Russia are rolling out promotions and new charter flights next...
Airbus moots helicopter tourism idea for Myanmar
HELICOPTERS could be a new option for tourists travelling in Myanmar if Airbus proceeds with plans to roll out helicopter rental services.
Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff, vice...
