Hoteliers predict upturn as Thailand recovers from doldrums
A TUMULTUOUS 2014 tempered the 2015 outlook of Thailand’s hospitality sector but industry players are hopeful for a “stable” year ahead, although performance this...
Potential tripartite partnership could give new direction for ATF 2016
COME 2016, an association, an event organiser and the host committee of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) are expected join hands to leverage their...
U Pattaya readies for opening next month
THAILAND-based Absolute Hotel Services will soon expand its boutique U Hotels & Resorts brand to Pattaya with the launch of U Pattaya on February...
AirAsia drops fuel surcharge for all flights
IN line with declining global oil prices, AirAsia will abolish fuel surcharge effective January 26, 2015 across all of its airlines, including its low-cost...
Mandalay gets boost from hotel zone project
ENCOURAGED by the increasing tourist arrivals, Myanmar Tourism Development Company (MTDC) will start developing a new hotel zone project on 808ha of land in...
Lower ringgit mitigates GST impacts on Malaysian tour prices
MALAYSIAN tour operators are unfazed by the expected rise in package prices arising from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) - set to be...
PATA pushes for capacity building to enhance AEC integration
PATA has held bilateral meetings with regional NTOs to discuss hosting the PATA ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Tourism Capacity Building Programme in each ASEAN...
HK Express’ new flight links Danang with Hong Kong
SOUTH-CENTRAL Vietnam will now be connected to Hong Kong as HK Express becomes the first Hong Kong-based LCC to serve the Danang route.
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ATF Travex 2015 hits a record 527 booths
ATF 2015 has attracted some 1,000 Travex delegates from the 10 ASEAN member countries, occupying 527 booths and 300 buyers, said Jason Ng, executive...
Destination Asia and Pacific World ‘swop’ US reps
DESTINATION Asia has picked up World Marketing Group (WMG) to represent it in North America after rival Pacific World dropped its 32-year relationship with...
