JTB invests in Indonesia, aims for 150% growth in sales
HAVING identified Indonesia as its second most important source market in Asia, JTB Global DMC Network is stepping up its in-market promotions to raise...
New Zealand’s first pod hotel opens in November
Operator Jucy will open New Zealand’s first pod accommodation on November 1, located a few minutes’ drive from the international airport in the country’s...
Sunway Pyramid Hotel reopens after US$29 million renovation
Sunway Hotels & Resorts will reopen its 4.5-star Sunway Pyramid Hotel on November 3 after a RM125 million (US$29.6 million) renovation.
Formerly known as the...
US biggest winner of Muslim traveller spend
The US is the biggest beneficiary of global Muslim tourism spend, according to an economic impact report by Salam Standard.
The Economic Impact of Muslim...
Seaplane tour operator opens in Hiroshima
Setouchi Seaplanes has launched Japan’s first commercial seaplane operation in 50 years, to areas around the Seto Inland Sea, the body of water between...
Indian agents launch online platform to combat OTAs
The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) is planning to launch an online platform to compete head on with OTAs.
The platform, expected to go...
Thai agents shift focus as Chinese arrivals dwindle
Thailand’s Chinese arrivals in October is expected to drop at least 40 per cent year-on-year and the negative sentiment is expected to drag till...
The F1 party queen
Sonia Irvine, founder of Amber Lounge, takes Raini Hamdi backstage into a testosterone-charged world and gives insights into what it takes to throw the...
Leaving rouble trouble behind
As the rouble stabilises, Russian holidaymakers are starting to return to Asian shores again, reigniting industry expectations for the comeback of a significant source...
Dawn of a new standard
ASEAN has been long been plagued by non-conformity of standards in many areas, so will the MRA-TP set a new benchmark for standardisation of...
