Indian travellers are having fun in the Philippines
PROMOTION efforts in the India market are paying off for the Philippines, which recorded a 15 per cent increase in Indian arrivals between January...
Indonesia raises price floor for air tickets
THE Ministry of Transportation has set the minimum price for airfares by Indonesian airlines at 40 per cent the cost of the highest priced...
Travelport gains majority stake in Germany’s travel-IT
TRAVELPORT today announced its acquisition of a majority stake in German tour operator distribution company travel-IT, significantly increasing the company's presence and reach in...
Visitor arrivals to Myanmar soar over 3 million in 2014
THE stellar growth trajectory in international arrivals to Myanmar continued into 2014, with the country attracting over three million foreign visitors last year to...
Rouble trouble to slash Russian arrivals to Thailand by up to...
RUSSIAN arrivals to Thailand could plummet by up to 65 per cent this year as a result of Russia's political and economic crisis compounded...
National Geographic brings sustainability into hospitality venture
THE National Geographic Society this week rolled out a collection of boutique hotels and luxe accommodations with a strong focus on sustainability and local...
Hunt for QZ8501 black box follows identified tail component
INDONESIA'S National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) yesterday confirmed that a search-and-rescue (SAR) team has identified the tail of AirAsia's QZ8501 aircraft, kickstarting attempts to...
Japan eases visa rules for Chinese big spenders
WITH Chinese tourists spending the most of all international visitors, Japan has created a new five-year visa for high-income Chinese tourists and relaxed existing...
Thailand welcomes 4th Holiday Inn Express hotel
INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group (IHG) raised the curtains yesterday on the 161-room Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Sukhumvit 11, its fourth Holiday Inn Express hotel to...
Hong Kong’s hotel industry loses Hari Harilela
VETERAN hotelier and philanthropist Hari Harilela passed away at age 92 on December 29, 2014 at his home in Hong Kong, survived by his...
