New Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul to court female Japanese travellers
JAPAN’S Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co. will open its first overseas hotel in Seoul in September, primarily targeting female tourists from Japan.
The travel company, based in...
Amadeus beefs up IT portfolio with Itesso acquisition
IN AN effort to expand its hotel IT portfolio, Amadeus has acquired Dutch property management system provider Itesso.
Amadeus aims to bring together central reservation...
Myanmar-Thailand visa exemption a boon to both nations
IT WILL soon be easier for citizens of Myanmar and Thailand to travel between the two nations without having a visa for trips of...
Poomdecha Rattanyoo to helm Eastin Yama Hotel Phuket
Credit: Absolute Hotel Services
BANGKOK-BASED Absolute Hotel Services has announced the appointment of Poomdecha Rattanyoo as general manager of Eastin Yama Hotel Phuket.
A Thai national, Poomdecha...
European Tour Destinations listing puts Saujana Club on world golfing map
SAUJANA Golf & Country Club in Shah Alam, Malaysia, is now officially part of European Tour Destinations, a selection of prestigious golf venues listed...
Ctrip.com plants flag in SE Asia with new Singapore headquarters
CHINA’S largest OTA, Ctrip.com International, officially launched its brand in Singapore today, in a bid to penetrate into the South-east Asian market.
The new Singapore office, which...
NATAS throws carnival-like fair to lure new exhibitors amid competition
NATAS has unveiled its plan to continue adopting a programme-rich travel fair showcasing cultural performances from various exhibitors, in a move to maintain visitor...
Millennials drive surge in China’s outbound travel
THE NUMBER of outbound Chinese travellers is predicted to reach 174 million by 2019, with an expected expenditure of US$264 million, boosted by the...
Yogyakarta, Singapore top Lebaran destinations for Indonesians
MORE Indonesians are showing a keener interest in domestic trips during Lebaran 2015, with Yogyakarta taking over last year’s top destination Bandung for hotel...
New AirAsia flight links Kuala Lumpur, Maldives
AIRASIA will begin thrice-weekly direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to the Maldives from October 22, becoming the only airline to operate this route.
Malaysia Airlines,...
