Air Mandalay shakes off suspension, announces charter services
FOLLOWING last year's suspension over its ageing fleet, Air Mandalay said at the Myanmar Civil Aviation Development Conference that it would be relaunching as...
North Korea attempts tourism revival with international fair
IN A rare move to jumpstart its tourism industry, North Korea is hosting an international tourism fair in May.
According to Yonhap News, Chinese media...
Chiang Mai hotel coming to U
ABSOLUTE Hotel Services Group has announced that the second U Hotel & Resorts property, U Nimman Chiang Mai, will open in late 2016.
Situated on...
Paris launches SE Asian charm offensive to win over Philippines, Vietnam
WITH an eye on the small but high-potential market of South-east Asia, Paris is expanding its promotions beyond traditional markets into the Philippines and Vietnam...
Hot air ballooning comes to Mrauk U, Ngapali Beach in Myanmar
ORIENTAL Ballooning Company is expanding into two new destinations this year, Mrauk U and Ngapali Beach, as business continues to be brisk with the...
New consultancy calls for more people power in hospitality industry
UNICORN Hospitality, a consultancy promising a 'better, smarter and more people-centric' approach to hospitality, has been launched in Bangkok.
The brainchild of Yann Gouriou, the...
South Korean airlines decry Asiana’s 2nd budget carrier
PLANS for Asiana Airlines' new LCC is facing fierce opposition from other operators, who argue that the airline already has regional airline Air Busan...
Singapore tourism sector pays tribute to Lee Kuan Yew
Credit: The Straits Times
AS SINGAPORE mourns the passing of its first and longest-serving prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, the travel industry is likewise marking...
Indonesia’s grand 30-country visa waiver a castle in the air?
TOURISM minister Arief Yahaya's declaration that Indonesia will grant 30 more countries visa-free access was met with cheers internationally but local travel companies were...
Universal Studios Japan looks to Okinawa for expansion
UNIVERSAL Studios Japan (USJ) is planning to open a sister park in Okinawa, in what is likely to be the first of more theme...
