Change ‘essential’ for Cambodia to attract more Japanese visitors
Phnom Penh
CAMBODIAN tourism officials have pledged to better cater to Japanese tourists in hopes to lure more arrivals from its growing source market.
At the...
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...
New meeting perks at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
GRAND Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is offering a new meeting deal that throws in two benefits for groups that book full-day meeting packages.
Called Grand Goes...
Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur introduces meeting package
THE Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur – located along the capital city’s famous historical mile – has unveiled its latest Residential Meeting Package.
The package includes...
55th ICCA Congress to host first batch of association execs
Borneo Convention Centre Kuching
THIS year’s ICCA Congress, which takes place in Kuching, Sarawak from November 13 to 16, marks the first time international association...
Travelport appoints new MD to lead Japan operations
Osamu Tokairin, MD, Travelport Japan
TRAVELPORT has hired travel industry veteran Osamu Tokairin to head the company’s Japanese operations.
As managing director, he will lead the...
Royal Caribbean launches its longest Singapore homeport season
Ovation of the Seas
THREE of Royal Caribbean’s largest cruise ships, the Ovation of the Seas, Mariner of the Seasand Voyager of the Seas, will...
After attacks, Thailand works hard to stimulate future arrivals
Credit: TAT
FOLLOWING the recent bombing incidents in Thailand, a raft of initiatives were put together by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in an...
Food trucks to enliven tourist spots in Hong Kong
HONG Kong tourism authorities are set to introduce food trucks at attractions around the city with an aim to add vibrancy to the destinations.
The...
STB begins plans to reverse declining arrivals from Malaysia
THE Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has introduced new initiatives to grow arrivals and increase the length of stay of business travellers and families on...
