PATA CEO Challenge 2015 hunts for the world’s hidden gems
EMERGING destinations around the world can snag themselves a free advertising campaign on TripAdvisor this year, if they win the PATA CEO Challenge 2015.
Announced...
Arrivals gain boost occupancy and spend for Samui hotels
DESPITE Thailand’s political turmoil in 2014, Samui saw an increase in number of visitors in 1H2015, leading to a boost in the resort island's...
Singapore Tourism Board partners digital players in China
TO BETTER connect with the growing wave of mobile-savvy FITs emerging from China, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has partnered four major Chinese digital...
Myanmar signs on US marketing agency to ramp up North American...
NORTH America is Myanmar's next big target and the Myanmar Tourism Federation (MTF) last Saturday inked a three-year contract with US-based marketing agency, Solimar...
Tourism the winner from 2 major sporting events hosted in Australia
THE AFC Asian Cup and ICC World Cricket Cup hosted in Australia in January and February to March respectively, provided a major boost to...
IATA lowers long-term passenger forecast
GLOBAL air travel demand is expected to soften as a result of negative developments in the world economy.
IATA is now forecasting demand to reach...
Industry calls on government to decide outcome of AirAsia-MAH feud
THE Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has called on the nation’s Transport Ministry to decree whether AirAsia must relocate its operations...
[Sponsored Post] TTG Events concluded second roadshow with JNTO
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) showcased its 2nd annual association roadshow in Singapore on 27 October, organised in partnership with TTG Events, organisers for...
Shangri-La launches hotel in Hefei
SHANGRI-LA Hotels and Resorts has opened the doors to its newest hotel in China – the Shangri-La Hotel, Hefei.
Situated between the Yangtze river and...
Minor Hotel Group plans Avani’s debut to UAE
Credit: Minor Hotel Group
MINOR Hotel Group (MHG) is partnering real-estate company Nakheel to co-invest and develop a 500-key Avani-branded Hotel in Dubai, marking...
