Stricter overland travel rules not expected to hurt Thailand
THAILAND'S new visa regulations aimed at curbing border runs are unlikely to significantly affect tourist arrivals and multi-country tours incorporating the kingdom, said travel...
Ritz-Carlton to open iconic Mumbai property
THE Ritz-Carlton has partnered with Oberoi Realty to open an iconic property in Worli, a thriving business district in central Mumbai in 1Q2017.
Made of...
Malaysia Airlines bleeds heavily in first quarter
NATIONAL carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has reported a net loss of RM443 million (US$137 million) for the three months ending March 31, almost double...
Carlos Wong named DOSM at Dorsett Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
DORSETT Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong announces the appointment of Carlos Wong as the new director of sales & marketing.
In his new role, he will...
Sheraton on the Park Sydney put up for sale
STARWOOD Hotels and Resorts is looking for a buyer for the five-star Sheraton on the Park Sydney, which would continue to be managed by...
Pan Pac secures agreement for Parkroyal Langkawi
PAN Pacific Hotels Group has bagged an agreement for its fourth hotel in Malaysia – the Parkroyal Langkawi Resort.
The hotel operator inked an agreement...
Four Points by Sheraton debuts in Indonesia with Makassar hotel
SULAWESI will receive its first Starwood Hotels and Resorts hotel with the scheduled opening of Four Points by Sheraton Makassar by May 2015. It...
Tech, aviation companies commit to greater safety post-MH370
MALAYSIA Airlines MH370's disappearance has helped to drive higher safety standards on the air and ground, with AirAsia Group to launch a passport screening...
Abu Dhabi NTO woos China, Hong Kong with roadshow
ABU DHABI Tourism and Culture Authority is holding a five-city roadshow in Greater China this week to tap the buoyant Chinese market.
Abu Dhabi saw...
Inaugural OIC forum on Muslim tourism to kick off in June
INDONESIA will host the first international forum on Muslim tourism among the members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on June 1-2 in...
