Training and funding opportunities for Myanmar trade to promote innovation
WITH an aim to help Myanmar's tourism service providers create new and innovative products in order to compete with other destinations, the UK-funded Business...
Malaysia eyes South Asian destinations other than India
MALAYSIA is stepping up promotional activities in other South Asian markets beyond India to increase tourist arrivals from the region.
As per the latest statistics...
Stringent airport slot rules might turn Qatar services away from Japan
QATAR Airways is reportedly considering halting its daily services from Doha to three airports in Japan in a dispute over the timing of its...
Hopes high on Philippines’ second connection to Europe
CEBU Pacific has been given the go-ahead to serve its first longhaul destination, Rome, and the travel trade hopes its transition from a budget...
Shangri-La opens doors to new hotel in China’s Nanchang
CHINA'S north-eastern city of Nanchang yesterday welcomed the launch of a new Shangri-La property.
Located on the west bank of the Ganjiang River in Honggutan,...
Wyndham property to greet guests in Yangon by 2017
WYNDHAM Worldwide Hotel Group has officially entered Myanmar following the inking of an MoU early this month with Asia Myanmar Shining Star Company, a...
Leverage technology for better product quality
WHILE technological developments enable travel companies to better connect with both the consumer and trade, ensuring product quality will be key to any platform's...
Aim for sustainability, not numbers: Myanmar trade
MYANMAR'S Ministry of Hotels and Tourism is targeting 2015 arrivals to surpass last year's over three million visitors, but the trade is urging for a...
TAAI’s Preferred Partner Programme broadens benefits for members
THE Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) will launch a Preferred Partner Programme (PPP) at its annual convention scheduled for March 26 to 28...
Collaborate, not compete, with tech-savvy disrupters of travel
NEW B2C digital platforms are disrupting the travel industry to the detriment of some traditional companies, however, there is still plenty of room for...
