Finland seeking agency partners for new initiative
VISIT Finland aims to build “solid” tour operator and travel agency partnerships in Asia to develop Finland as a stopover destination for Asian passengers...
Aerotel by Plaza Premium Group debuts in Singapore
INDEPENDENT airport lounge operator Plaza Premium Group, which has been widening its portfolio into airport-related services, now boasts a new feather to its cap...
Overheard…Banyan Tree to launch new hotel brand
BANYAN Tree Hotels & Resorts is unveiling a new brand, alas it is keeping it under wraps until an official launch tomorrow. But from...
Huge windfalls expected for region as Indonesia lifts cabotage
INDONESIA’S lifting of cabotage of the sea last month is expected to open up the country’s cruise market and pedal up South-east Asia’s ambition...
Peak India incentive season ablaze due to haze
MALAYSIAN agencies handling MICE groups from India are being affected by the haze in the current peak season and fear that arrivals in the...
Youths increasingly relying on travel consultants
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CONTRARY to conventional assumptions that travel consultants are losing ground, especially among young adults in an era where entire trips can be booked...
Mount Kinabalu’s new trail a boost for adventure operators
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ADVENTURE and inbound operators are rejoicing that from December 1 climbers can trek again to the summit of Mount Kinabalu using a...
Sabre targets North Asia with four new languages for TripCase
TECHNOLOGY provider Sabre will be launching its mobile travel management solution, TripCase, in four Asian languages – simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese.
The...
Genting Hong Kong acquires Singapore’s Zouk nightclub
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GENTING Hong Kong is reaching out to a wilder clientele with its acquisition of iconic Singapore club brand, Zouk.
Launched in Singapore in March...
Ani Villas to debut ultra-luxury resorts in Asia
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ANI Villas is set to debut in Asia with the launch of a 10-bedroom property in Koh Yao Noi, Thailand and a...
