Myanmar gets its first contactless travel prepaid card
MASTERCARD in collaboration with Co-operative Bank (CB Bank) have launched a contactless travel prepaid card for Myanmar’s citizens, the first of its kind in...
Tourism contributes US$7.2 trillion to global economy in 2015
ACCORDING to the annual Economic Impact Report 2016 by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the tourism sector added 7.2 million jobs to...
Indonesia grants Australians visa-free access
INDONESIA has finally decided to grant Australia’s travellers visa-free facilities despite the unlikelihood Indonesian passport holders will get the same treatment from the Australian...
World tourism bodies stand in solidarity with Belgium
Exterior of Brussels Airport after the bombing. Credit: @News_Executive
TOURISM organisations worldwide have swiftly shown their support for those affected by the bombings in Brussels...
Ascott partners with Tujia for new brand
Unit at Tujia Somerset West Coast Haikou
THE Ascott has unveiled the Tujia Somerset brand of serviced residences, the result of a joint venture with Tujia.com,...
Malaysia’s second Hotel Jen to open in Kuala Lumpur
SHANGRI-LA International in partnership with Malaysia’s Concorde Arch will be developing the first Hotel Jen in Kuala Lumpur, the second property under the brand...
Ferrari races into China with branded theme park
The Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
ICONIC Italian automotive company Ferrari has announced plans to build a branded theme park in China.
According to a statement released...
Norwegian Cruise embarks on Asian expansion plan
NORWEGIAN Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) is expanding quickly into Asia with the opening of its Singapore and Tokyo offices this month to support the...
Marwood alive unless Anbang counter proposes
The Sheraton Adana Hotel, part of Starwood's portfolio
STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has tentatively ended the tussle between Marriott International and a consortium led...
A sporting chance in Hong Kong
Mega sports events are opening up possibilities for Hong Kong’s tourism, but tour operators have yet to grab a handle on this niche market,...
