IATA plots agency-friendly initiatives
IATA is piloting a debit card-based system that allows agencies to continue issuing tickets even after they have maximised the bank guarantee. It is...
Why you need to pay attention to heritage tourism
Credit: MyTravelResearch.com
HERITAGE and culture is everywhere but travel marketing firm MyTravelResearch.com is throwing the spotlight on importance of developing heritage products that will net...
Nepal rocked by second quake in weeks
A SECOND earthquake shook quake-devastated Nepal yesterday, killing at least 48 and injuring over 1,100 people, according to Nepalese authorities.
News agency AFP reported that...
NITAS rises again with new direction and sharper focus
AFTER years in the doldrums, the Network of Independent Travel and Allied Services Philippines (NITAS) has re-emerged with a new direction to foster a...
Hotels in Indonesia urged to learn from Bangkok and hold rates...
INDONESIA would do well to mimic Bangkok's experience in maintaining hotel rates at a reasonable level for a quicker recovery in the face of...
Singapore to welcome ibis Styles this year-end
ACCOR will launch a new lifestyle brand in Singapore with the opening of ibis Styles Singapore on MacPherson in 4Q2015.
The hotel will share an...
Promising Indian arrival numbers for Malaysia this summer
INDIAN arrivals to Malaysia for this summer season have improved from last year despite the appreciation of the US dollar against the Indian rupee,...
Hotels turn to leisure tourists as Indonesia’s government meetings business shrinks
INDONESIAN hoteliers are putting on their thinking caps to find ways to keep business afloat amid a challenging year that has seen the continuous...
A third of Asia wants to go to Europe this summer
MORE than a quarter of Asian travellers have their hearts set on summering in Europe this year, an option made even more attractive of...
Regulatory setback delays AirAsia’s second attempt in Japan
AIRASIA Group has been forced to delay its return to Japan's skies as the transport ministry in Tokyo is being "meticulous" on the airline's...
