Phuket could get its own light rail system
AS ONE option to ease traffic congestion on the popular tourist destination of Phuket, the island's authorities are planning a light rail system.
According to...
Myanmar enjoys upswing in golf tourism
MORE golfers are teeing off on Myanmar's greens as the country continues to report strong growth in tourism.
“Since the country began opening up, we have...
OAG gains inside track in flight status market with FlightView acquisition
IN A move to bolsters its position in the real-time flight status information market, OAG has acquired Boston-based solutions provider FlightView.
Mark Clarkson, business development...
Israel rolls out training programme for Indian travel consultants
SEEKING to heighten awareness of Israel's offerings as a travel destination for Indians, the Middle Eastern nation earlier this month launched an online training...
JAL, ANA trim ticket surcharges as fuel prices dip
FALLING aviation fuel prices have prompted Japan's two main airlines to revise their fuel surcharges, a move that could boost inbound traffic at a...
Carnival Vista to boast Imax theatre, open-air cycling
THE party continues at sea for Carnival Cruises in spring 2016 when it will debut Carnival Vista, hailed as its "most innovative" ship ever.
Carnival’s...
Pyongyang keeps tourists and Ebola at bay
KORYO Tours, specialising in small group tours to North Korea, is hopeful that the government in Pyongyang will soon lift a blanket ban on...
ANA announces daily Kuala Lumpur flights
ALL Nippon Airways (ANA) is introducing a new daily Kuala Lumpur flight this September.
The new service is meant to allow travellers departing Kuala Lumpur...
Iskandar unveils new mixed development project
ANOTHER mixed development project will rise in Johor's Iskandar region, a joint project between Chinese state-owned Greenland Group and Iskandar Waterfront City.
The RM3 billion...
SEA’s 1st luxury travel show brings bling to Philippines
THE Asia Premium Travel Mart will fill a gap in the Asia-Pacific luxury travel sector when it debuts as South-east Asia's first tradeshow dedicated...
