Multi-million dollar upgrade at Thanyapura Phuket to keep pole position in...
THANYAPURA Phuket is investing US$10 million to build new sports facilities as part of its drive to become the sports hub of Asia.
A new...
SilkAir operates 1st Singapore-Sihanoukville service
SIHANOUK International Airport welcomed its third international air service when the maiden SilkAir flight connecting Singapore and Sihanoukville in Cambodia touched down on June...
Toilet excellence awards to ensure Japan is flush of clean loos
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JAPAN is creating a series of awards to recognise excellence in public lavatories as the country ramps up its facilities for tourists to...
Vietjet launches Ho Chi Minh City-Seoul flight
BUDGET carrier Vietjet has introduced a new route linking Ho Chi Minh City and Seoul, which will take off on November 7.
With a frequency...
Is South Korea the next hot destination for cruises?
CRUISING is a fledgling tourism segment in South Korea but the outlook is optimistic with industry leaders and the government committed to developing the...
IHG all ready for China
INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group's (IHG) China Ready programme is in full swing as its various properties around the world lay out the welcome mat for...
Australian hotel rates its guests in reverse reviews
AN AUSTRALIAN hotel group has seen staff and guest engagement soaring in six weeks by simply turning the concept of online hotel reviews upside down.
Between April...
New direct Emirates flight connects Dubai and Bali
EMIRATES has launched a daily nonstop service from Dubai to Bali on June 3.
Barry Brown, Emirates’ divisional senior vice president, commercial operations east, said:...
Maldives splashes out for ambitious campaign
THE Maldives is gearing up for a new marketing campaign, Visit Maldives Year 2016, and will trot out 365 days of free holidays, festivals...
No cancellations for Sabah tours after earthquake: trade
TOURS around Sabah are going on as usual after the earthquake that hit Ranau in Sabahlast Friday morning.
At press time, the official death toll...
