Five ASEAN nations band together to launch united marketing strategy
MYANMAR, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos have teamed up to jointly market themselves as “Five Countries, One Destination”, said Nyan Tun, vice president of...
MH370 search: recovery of plane debris renews quest for answers
A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 with the registration 9M-MRG takes off from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany. Credit: 123rf
JUST as most have given up...
A D Travel license suspended due to financial faults
THE SINGAPORE Tourism Board (STB) has suspended A D Travel Pte Ltd from conducting travel agent activities with effect from July 30, 2015 until...
Offbeat destinations make debut at NATAS travel fair
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NATAS Holidays 2015 opened its doors to over 86 exhibitors this morning, featuring exotic and culturally rich destinations like Bhutan,...
Travel and tourism report warns of impending risks to the industry
A PUBLICATION on the current state of affairs of the travel and tourism industry, titled Prepare, Prevent, Pre-empt, has been launched.
Written by Imtiaz Muqbil,...
The Straits Hotels & Suites opens for business in Malacca
THE STRAITS Hotels & Suites has opened last month in Malacca. Located at Melaka Raya, it is within walking distance to Melaka Parade shopping...
Luxury hotel group offers package for the ultra-affluent in Vietnam
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VIETNAM’S biggest names in hospitality have banded together to offer a luxurious holiday package for those seeking an upscale...
Inbound travel to Singapore expected to spike due to major events:...
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TRAVEL interest to Singapore is predicted to hike in Q3 due to SG50 celebrations in August and the Formula 1 Singapore Grand...
Costa Cruises to field world’s biggest ships by 2020
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COSTA Cruises has announced an order to Meyer Turku Shipyard to build two new cruise ships that will boast the largest guest...
Hylandia hotel takes root in Yunnan’s Shangri-La City
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HYLANDIA, a 166-room hotel owned and operated by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, will be opening on August 3 in Shangri-La City, located in...
