Brunei opens maritime museum in the capital
BRUNEI Tourism has announced the official launch of the Maritime Museum in Bandar Seri Begawan on March 23.
A project under the 10th National Development...
Asian Development Bank backs tourism infrastructure upgrade in Laos
LAOS will embark on a series of infrastructure upgrades in four provinces along the Greater Mekong Subregion corridors, backed by the Asian Development Bank...
Singapore opens auto immigration gates for Australians
The immigration checkpoint at Changi Airport. Credit: 123rf
AUSTRALIANS flying into Singapore Changi Airport can now enrol in the enhanced-Immigration Automated Clearance System (eIACS), allowing...
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...
Newsmaker: De Souza propels Wyndham’s growth in Asia
FORMER Best Western International (BWI) head honcho in the region, Glenn de Souza, has set up his own hotel management company and wants “the...
Pakir Singh passes away
THE father of Singapore's hospitality training and a strong proponent of ASEAN regional tourism cooperation, Pakir Singh, passed away yesterday morning after battling Parkinson's...
New prices for Hong Kong Disneyland admission tickets
HONG KONG Disneyland Resort has adjusted its general admission ticket prices and will dish out special trade offers until January 10, 2016.
A one-day ticket...
On the radar: Encounters of the wild kind at Night Safari
Night Safari’s latest experiential meetings offering caters to those who enjoy the company of nature and nocturnal wildlife while dining in air-conditioned comfort
Why
In a...
Indian Railways gets budget boost to connect tourism dots
THE INDIAN Railway Budget 2015-16 will see a slew of initiatives intended to boost tourism, including 52 per cent more funds for Indian Railways...
India broadens e-Tourist Visa scheme to more countries, airports
FOLLOWING the recent inclusion of China, India will be extending its e-Tourist Visa (ETV) initiative to 36 more countries, bringing the total number of countries...
