Philippine operators recovering from Chinese tour cancellations
Boracay
GROUP bookings from China are beginning to return to the Philippines after inbound operators and hotels – especially in Boracay, Cebu and Bohol –...
Indonesia sets sights on Malaysian travellers
The Indonesian booth at MATTA Fair 2016 held in Kuala Lumpur
INDONESIA’s Ministry of Tourism has set a target for two million arrivals this year...
Thailand’s biggest water park to open near Pattaya
THAILAND’s newest and biggest water park will open its doors to the public tomorrow.
The over 16 hectare RamaYana Water Park is located 25 minutes...
[Sponsored Post] Oakwood returns to CTW Asia-Pacific as gold sponsor
OAKWOOD Worldwide returns as a Gold Sponsor for the 3rd consecutive year at Corporate Travel World (CTW) Asia-Pacific 2016. Its collaboration with TTG Events...
Thailand sets record straight for mourning period
Thai people attending the funeral
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has made clear the appropriate measures needed to be taken during the period of...
Industry affirms support for ICC Sydney
ICC Sydney director of events, Malu Barrios, announcing ICC Sydney as the 2017 MEA National Conference destination. Credit: Oneill Photographics
THE International Convention Centre Sydney...
Sabre completes Trust Group acquisition
SABRE has completed its acquisition of global central reservation, revenue management and hotel marketing provider Trust Group including Trust International, InnLink and Nexus.
The successful...
Egencia restructures, forms globally aligned company
Christophe Peymirat
Expedia’s corporate travel outfit Egencia has reorganised internally to break down divisions by geographic region, forming two global organisations in its wake.
Instead of...
Putting an end to ‘endo’ labour
Philippines authorities are clamping down on the contractualisation of labour practices, putting some tourism and hospitality companies in a bind
The Philippine government’s aggressive drive...
PATA to launch new youth membership category in 2017
Mario Hardy
PATA may be a grand 65 years old this year, but the association is eager to put youth at the core of its...