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2015 Articles Archive

2015 Articles Archive

Crystal Cruises identity will not be compromised by Genting takeover

THERE will be no change in existing management and business direction at Crystal Cruises despite the acquisition by Genting Hong Kong announced last month. Edie...

Myanmar’s rising tourist numbers fuelled by backpackers

FOLLOWING record-breaking numbers in 2014, Myanmar’s tourist arrivals were slightly up in the first five months of 2015, propelled by growing numbers of independent...

Overheard: Asean’s last frontier outbound market to bloom?

Travellers in the departure room of Yangon International Airport WE have it on good authority that Myanmar's Ministry of Hotels and Tourism is stepping up...

Myanmar expects more visitors with stabilising prices

FOLLOWING dramatic price increases in Myanmar's tourism industry in recent years, industry players say rates are stabilising in line with growing supply and as...

New Zealand plans bigger budget for life after The Hobbit

PROMOTION works in Asia by Tourism New Zealand in a post-Tolkien franchises world will continue in earnest, with a budget that is 10 per...

BeMyGuest opens marketplace for agents

TOURS and activities provider BeMyGuest has lived an online booking platform catered to travel agents. Named Agents Marketplace, it offers registered users industry rates for...

Indonesia partners European tour operators to lure visitors

INDONESIA'S Ministry of Tourism is investing 15 billion rupiah (US$1.2 million) this year in joint tourism promotions with 21 European tour wholesalers to boost...

[SPONSORED POST] Meet with 500 quality delegates at ATF 2016

WITH the initial rounds of stringent validations concluded, eligible buyers for ATF 2016 have started receiving hosting invitations since July 15. More invitations will...

Trade criticises Thailand’s new regulations for tour guides

TOURISM businesses in Thailand are opposing new regulations for tour guides and groups that they say will increase business costs and red tape at...

Travel trade decries biometric data collection for UK

INDIAN tour operators have expressed concern over the government's decision to make biometric data collection for UK tourists beginning March 14, saying it will...

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