Myanmar’s rising tourist numbers fuelled by backpackers
FOLLOWING record-breaking numbers in 2014, Myanmar’s tourist arrivals were slightly up in the first five months of 2015, propelled by growing numbers of independent...
Silversea Cruises to inspire travel with new ship Silver Muse
CRUISE operator Silversea Cruises has unveiled its new flagship, the Silver Muse, which will begin sailing the seas in April 2017.
Built by Italian shipbuilding...
China eases entry criteria for Taiwanese travellers
TAIWANESE travellers can now visit China without having to apply for visa after China lifted the requirement yesterday.
However Taiwanese visitors will still, as before,...
Epic infrastructure developments underway for Indonesia
INDONESIA needs an additional 120,000 hotel rooms, 1,000 travel companies and 1,000 recreational parks of international standard by 2019 to provide investors with the...
Alison Taylor now leads Starwood’s sales strategy
STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts Worldwide today announced that Alison Taylor has started her new role as senior vice president of Starwood's Sales Organization.
She will...
Trade criticises Thailand’s new regulations for tour guides
TOURISM businesses in Thailand are opposing new regulations for tour guides and groups that they say will increase business costs and red tape at...
First-time GM at Patina rolls up sleeves for 3Q opening
The Patina, Capitol Singapore's general manager, Tracy Lowe
PATINA Hotels & Resorts puts its faith on a first-time general manager to bring to life its...
Plaza Premium Lounge lands at Singapore Changi Airport
Honeycomb seating at Plaza Premium Lounge, Singapore Changi Airport. Credit: Plaza Premium Lounge
PLAZA Premium Lounge has arrived in Singapore with the launch of...
Malaysia starts shuttle train service between Singapore and JB
TODAY Malaysian rail operator Keretapi Tanah Melayu kicked off a new shuttle rail service to link southernmost state Johor Bahru and neighbouring Singapore.
According to...
Tourism the winner from 2 major sporting events hosted in Australia
THE AFC Asian Cup and ICC World Cricket Cup hosted in Australia in January and February to March respectively, provided a major boost to...
