Goa looks to incentivise charter tour operators
HAVING taken a hit from Russia's rouble crisis, Goa is planning an incentive scheme for charter tour operators to attract more international tourists.
Goa has...
Langkawi to become AirAsia’s next international hub
AIRASIA has named Langkawi as the airline's next international base, a move that will likely see tourist traffic to the Malaysian island take off.
Announced...
Travel companies gear up for Apple Watch launch
EXPECTING the Apple Watch to bring about the next wave of disruption in travel, major tourism and hospitality companies are preparing for the wearable's...
Best Western moves to a new Vib
IN ANTICIPATION of the changing preferences of a new generation of travellers, Best Western International (BWI) yesterday introduced its new chic boutique hotel concept,...
New Thai association to chase the big fat Indian wedding market
A VISION to represent and provide one voice for the emerging Indian wedding market in Thailand is what prompted a group of industry suppliers...
Marco Polo’s first Niccolo to come up in Chengdu
NICCOLO Chengdu is opening its doors on April 15, the first Niccolo by Marco Polo hotel and China's maiden Ultratravel Collection property.
Located within the...
Philippines paves the way with disabled-friendly tours
A LOCAL DMC has launched tour packages tailored to the needs of persons with disability (PWD), a first in the Philippines.
This comes after Blue...
Scoot increases flight frequency to Bangkok
AS OF July 8 this year, Scoot will fly 10 times a week to Bangkok's Don Mueang airport.
Three extra flights will depart from Singapore...
Selangor rolls out tour packages for Visit Selangor Year
TOURISM Selangor this month unveiled a series of tour packages showcasing the Malaysian state's heritage and culture, sports, and ecotourism aspects, and is inviting...
No takers for Kansai airport
THE Japanese government has extended the deadline for the sale of Kansai International Airport until July after no companies or consortiums agreed to meet...
