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...
















