Japan plans to reduce landing fees for domestic flights
THE Japanese government will be dramatically reducing landing fees for domestic flights serving some of the nation's more remote airports in order to encourage...
Israel goes big in India with marketing campaigns, roadshows
Tel Aviv, Israel
ISRAEL’s ministry of tourism has stepped up marketing efforts in India with a focus on digital and television campaigns that kick-started in...
WTTC calls for entries for Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2017
THE World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling all travel and tourism businesses to present their sustainable initiatives for the Tourism for Tomorrow...
Alexandre de Juniac begins work as IATA chief
Alexandre de Juniac
CHAIRMAN and CEO of Air France-KLM, Alexandre de Juniac, has officially taken office as director general and CEO of IATA, succeeding Tony...
Good tailwinds expected
Still reeling from the flight of Chinese visitors, Macau’s tourism sector is finding hope in new air links and infrastructural development.
New air links into...
All hail the new Bintan
Thanks to two new integrated resorts developments, existing properties in Bintan are also spurred to spruce up their hardware, benefitting the destination’s appeal overall.
There...
Living the glory days
TTG Asia finds out why destinations should not rest on UNESCO laurels as industry players share how the coveted status interplays with tourism in...
Photo of the Day: GM of The Fullerton Heritage knighted
Giovanni Viterale (right), general manager of The Fullerton Heritage knighted with the Order of the Star of Italy
General manager of Singapore’s The Fullerton Heritage,...
[PERSPECTIVES] Keeping road-warriors safe in a crazy world
THERE are always risks that travellers need be aware of regardless of their destination. What is important is for travellers and organisations to understand...
Bali to welcome Asia-Pacific marketing experts this October
MORE than 20 inspirational speakers – from the world’s leading enterprises and a broad variety of industries – will share their experience building and...














