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2016 Articles Archive

2016 Articles Archive

Khiri Travel launches first itinerary to war-torn Jaffna

Kathurogoda Ancient Vihara in the Jaffna district, Sri Lanka BANGKOK-based Khiri Travel has introduced a tour itinerary to the city of Jaffna in northern Sri...

Costa Cruises makes debut in India with Mumbai homeport

Costa neoClassica COSTA Cruises is marking its entry into the Indian market with the launch of the Costa neoClassica from homeport Mumbai between December 16,...

Who wants to operate the ‘loneliest airport in the world’?

IN AN unprecedented move, Sri Lanka is offering open skies and all nine air freedoms to any organisation interested in running its second international...

New hotel openings: July 18 to 22, 2016

The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will be opening its fourth property in Hong Kong...

Photo of the Day: Chris Bailey bids adieu to Centara

Chris Bailey taking a selfie with staff and partners of Centara Hotels & Resorts at a gathering held early last week COO of Centara Hotels...

Sri Lanka’s main airport to temporarily switch to night operations

Bandaranaike International Airport SRI Lanka’s main gateway will operate mostly night flights for three months in 2017, from January 6 to April 6, so that...

North Korea seeks FDI for new tourism zone

Inside the Wonsan Kalma International Airport. Credit: Aram Pan/DPRK360.com NORTH Korea is embarking on a major campaign to expand its tourism sector and is appealing to...

Phoenix Voyages sees success with sports tourism in Cambodia

VIETNAM-based DMC Phoenix Voyages will be organising a marathon in Siem Reap in 2017 after a successful inaugural run held earlier this year. The travel...

Indonesia, New Zealand ink deal to foster tourism cooperation

Tourism New Zealand's newest promotional video featuring James Cameron and his wife walking the Routeburn Track in South Island, New Zealand INDONESIA and New Zealand have...

Thai agents expect stiff competition as Taiwan grants visa exemption

Taipei, Taiwan THAILAND’s outbound agencies should prepare for a mini price war as travellers look to take advantage of Taiwan’s visa exemptions, industry figures warn. Tourists...