Bali a magnet for Indian weddings
BELLS are ringing in Bali owing to the rise of Indian weddings held there despite the lack of direct flights between the two countries,...
CAG, STB join hands for 2-year promotions
CHANGI Airport Group (CAG) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have agreed to invest S$35 million (US$25.6 million) to "shape and enhance long-term global perceptions...
Kobe Bussan diversifies into hospitality with New York property
JAPANESE supermarket operator Kobe Bussan will branch out into the international hotel sector by opening a Japanese-style property in New York City in 2017.
The...
Thai trade fears impact of ICAO audit failure, calls for action
THAI aviation is facing a crisis after the UN's industry watchdog raised "significant safety concerns" about the sector, spurring Japan and South Korea to...
Best Western debuts in Yangon’s Chinatown
BEST Western International today announced the launch of the Best Western Chinatown Hotel in Yangon.
The hotel’s 91 deluxe rooms all feature flat-screen TVs with...
Malaysians still depend on travel agencies for bookings: GfK
TRAVEL agencies remain the most popular touchpoint for Malaysian travellers when planning their vacations both online and off, according to GfK's Consumer Travel Tracker research.
The research...
OYO Rooms secures funding for ambitious portfolio expansion
GURGAON-BASED budget accommodation provider OYO Rooms has raised about US$24 million through financial institutions for expanding its network to 1,000 hotels in 25 cities...
Goa spotlights hinterland destinations to prevent beach overdevelopment
MOST popular for its beaches, Goa is mulling policies to promote travel to hinterland destinations and and prevent overdevelopment on its shores.
The Department of...
Brunei opens maritime museum in the capital
BRUNEI Tourism has announced the official launch of the Maritime Museum in Bandar Seri Begawan on March 23.
A project under the 10th National Development...
ANA launches Premium Economy on Asia flights
ANA today announced it has introduced new travel classes from Singapore, Bangkok and Jakarta to Tokyo in a bid to attract the routes' high...
