India needs aviation policy that benefits airlines: IATA
IATA has called for the development of a comprehensive aviation policy aligned with the Indian government’s stated intention to make it easier to do...
PATA to hold sustainable tourism course in Bangkok
PATA is hosting a Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) training programme at the PATA Engagement Hub in Bangkok from September 15 to 17.
Tourism and...
AdventureSmith Explorations expands New Zealand cruise offerings
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US-BASED small-ship cruise expert AdventureSmith Explorations is introducing three new vessels and cruise itineraries in New Zealand.
Each of the three recently added...
ANA likely to make a comeback on Australian routes: trade sources
ALL Nippon Airways (ANA) is likely to resume services to Australia after a 16-year hiatus, according to trade sources, with the Japanese carrier expected...
Shopping spend overtakes accommodation in Malaysia’s 1Q tourist receipts
TOURIST expenditure on shopping came up tops in 1Q2015, according to first quarter receipts released by Tourism Malaysia today.
Tourist expenditure on shopping took the...
LuxuryVilla.com introduces villa rental services in Phuket
LUXURY vacation rental service LuxuryVilla.com is now offering villa rentals in Phuket, its first South-east Asian destination.
Each villa rental in Phuket features lush tropical...
Indonesia’s visa-free initiative faces teething issues at checkpoints
THE Indonesian government’s intention to open up the destination by giving 30 additional countries visa-free access have received international applause, but the trade finds...
Portofino Ocean’s Edge Resort set for launch in Boracay
PLATENO Hotels Group is planning to launch a new luxury resort, the Portofino Ocean’s Edge Resort, in Boracay, in June 2016.
Located on Isla de...
PATA Investment Forum to touch on tourism potential in India
THE PATA Investment Forum is set to take place in Bangalore, India on September 7, prior to the PATA Travel Mart 2015. This year’s...
Khiri Travel unveils new Mogok area trip
KHIRI Travel has put together a 4D3N itinerary to the Mogok gem area in northern Myanmar that sidesteps the well-trodden visit to a gem...
