Singapore tourism receipts sees 12% hike in 1H2016
Tourists at Universal Studios Singapore
Tourist spending in Singapore for the first half of 2016 rose 12 per cent year-on-year to S$11.6 billion (US$8.3 billion) while...
US a winner as Taiwanese travellers shun Europe
Departure lobby of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Terminal 2
Taiwanese are travelling less to Europe this year due to the region’s many high profile terror...
Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka
The newest luxury resort in Sri Lanka opened its doors on June 1 to much fanfare, signalling exciting times ahead for the country's burgeoning hospitality sector in the post-war era.
Formation of mega OTA in India a concern for agents
Offline travel agents are having mixed reactions in the wake of the recent merger by Indian OTA giants MakeMyTrip and Goibibo.
The merger has resulted...
Events: Luang Prabang Film Festival
Luang Prabang Film Festival. Courtesy: Luang Prabang Film Festival
This year’s edition will feature films such as A Yellow Bird (Singapore), Banana Pancakes and the...
Zenith ramps up portfolio with two new properties in Malaysia
Grand Zenith Putrajaya
ZENITH Hotels & Resorts is expanding its portfolio with another two new properties launching in the next 18 months.
Grand Zenith Putrajaya is...
APAC airlines call on governments to deregulate aviation industry
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has called on government agencies to remove regulatory barriers that threaten the growth of the air transport...
Japanese travellers favour Taiwan’s Gaomei Wetland in Autumn
Gaomei Wetland Preservation Area. Courtesy: http://eng.taichung.gov.tw/
The Gaomei Wetland Preservation Area in the Qingshui District of Taiwan has emerged as the most likely place for Japanese...
Go Vacation consolidates, plants roots in Vietnam
Backed by the pan-Europe prowess of its parent travel company Der Touristik Group, Go Vacation – which is already represented in Thailand, Indonesia and...
Self-service kiosks coming to Manila’s airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s (NAIA) Terminal 1 and 2 are undergoing a thorough overhaul that will see the installation of self-service check-in kiosks, bag...
