TTGmice clinches its 4th PATA Gold for travel journalism
TTG Asia Media continues to convert glittering journalistic prose to gold as it celebrates its 40th year in the travel and tourism industry, winning...
Rainy season’s first typhoon cancels flights, claims 20
TYPHOON Rammasun sped through Manila for three hours yesterday, stripping the capital city of power and tragically taking 20 lives, while shutting down flight...
YTL unveils Kasara luxe brand for Asia
YTL Hotels has announced the first property under its new brand that promises luxurious yet authentic experiences: Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse in Hokkaido.
Kasara will...
Industry veterans launch boutique DMC in Thailand
TWO industry veterans have combined forces to launch boutique DMC Stream Events Asia in Thailand, placing an emphasis on "personal touch" and "relationship management".
Established...
Etihad shortens New Delhi-San Francisco service
ETIHAD Airways will launch a daily service between New Delhi and San Francisco via Abu Dhabi, shortening what has traditionally been a two-stop itinerary...
Malaysia to levy entry permit charges on Singapore vehicles
SINGAPORE-registered vehicles entering Malaysia will be expected to pay for a vehicle entry permit (VEP) in the near future.
Malaysia’s prime minister Najib Abdul Razak...
Sabah strengthens security after latest kidnapping
MALAYSIAN authorities are once again beefing up security along the east coast of Sabah, especially in Lahad Datu, Kunak, Semporna and Sandakan, following a...
The Sound of Music plays to Singapore audience
RENOWNED musical, The Sound of Music, officially premiered yesterday in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands' MasterCard Theatres, tugging at heartstrings with its familiar tunes...
Holiday Inn Express Brisbane marks IHG’s return to the city
INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group (IHG) has inked a franchise agreement with Pro Invest to manage the first Holiday Inn Express in Brisbane.
The 226-key Holiday Inn...
Second Sage Hotel secured in Perth
SILVERNEEDLE Hospitality has clinched a second property for its new upscale Sage brand. Located in Perth, Western Australia, the hotel will open in March...
