Expedia muscles up with Orbitz acquisition
EXPEDIA yesterday announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Orbitz Worldwide, a move that will bring well-known online travel retailers such as...
Bintan Resorts intensifies promotions in India
BINTAN Resorts is stepping up efforts in India this year, having kicked off a two-city roadshow in Mumbai and New Delhi on February 10...
5 global trends that will benefit Asia-Pacific’s tourism in 2015
FORGET the tumultous 2014, Asia-Pacific can look forward to a good 2015 with socioeconomic forces working in tourism's favour. EyeforTravel identified five distinct forces that...
25% of Singapore travellers regret not buying travel insurance for holidays
A QUARTER of all Singapore travellers who did not buy travel insurance have regretted their decision, according to a study detailing the top travel...
‘Bank on fuel efficiency, not fluctuating oil prices’
EVEN as global oil prices continue plummeting to a historic low, airlines are unlikely to benefit immediately due to fuel hedging, which is practised...
Ecotourism project helps Bohol recover from 2013 earthquake
THE EcoTourism Bohol Programme scheduled for launch later this month is one of the major initiatives to repackage the province as a prime eco-cultural...
Incheon Airport plans IR modelled after Singapore’s RWS
INCHEON International Airport Corp is in discussions to build an integrated resort (IR) comprising a casino, shopping mall and hotel, benchmarked after Singapore's Resort...
Myanmar opens up Mogok town further for tourism
MYANMAR'S long-secluded town of Mogok, renowned for ruby mines and gem markets, is emerging as a popular tourist destination as the process of gaining...
New ibis Styles launched in Jakarta’s Mangga Dua Square mall
ACCOR has launched the 211-room ibis Styles Jakarta Mangga Dua Square in northern Jakarta, located within Mangga Dua Square mall, next to Novotel Jakarta...
HKTB paints bleak picture of 2015 tourism performance
ALTHOUGH 2014 visitor arrivals hit a record 60 million with 12 per cent growth, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is not optimistic about...
