Domestic air links in Surabaya pave the way for more tourism
THE growing number of air connections in Surabaya, originally intended to improve travel for locals, is expected to open up new destinations such as...
Germany touts tradition, culture in new Indian campaign
THE German National Tourist Office (GNTO) is aiming to strengthen the country’s image as a traditional and cultural destination through its new campaign, Germany...
Tribute Portfolio to leverage popularity of independent hotels
STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is recruiting Asian hotels into Tribute Portfolio, its latest collection of independent hotels meant to cater to changing customer...
Dusit International launches Middle East sales office
THAI hospitality company Dusit International is reaching into the Middle East with a new regional sales office in Riyadh.
Through its newly minted presence there,...
Overwhelming show of support for quake-stricken Nepal at ATM 2015
BUYERS attending this year's Arabian Travel Market (ATM) came out to show some love to Nepal, which was hit by a devastating earthquake last...
Philippines continues to court Singapore travellers
ALTHOUGH the Philippines has seen a steady increase in Singaporean arrivals in recent years, the perennial issues of accessibility and better marketing and packaging...
Trail access banned at Hakone as meterologists warn of volcanic eruption
SCIENTISTS in Japan have sounded the alarm bell for a possible volcanic eruption in the hot spring resort destination of Hakone and has prohibited...
Like bees to nectar are Singaporeans to Wi-Fi
HOTELS looking to attract more Singapore guests can bait them with free Wi-Fi, found by Hotels.com to be the top hotel amenity whether for...
Premier Inn enters Phuket in continued expansion across Asia
PREMIER Inn has secured its first hotel in the popular beach destination of Phuket as the UK's largest budget hotel chain further grows its...
Mandalay welcomes first Best Western property
BEST Western International has reached further into Myanmar with the opening of its first hotel in Mandalay, taking over the management of the existing...
