Towards worry-free travel
What we’d love to see is worry-free travel in its totality, i.e. while safety & security is critical, so too is the beauty in...
Standing firm in tumultuous times
Europe’s terror attacks and the Zika virus weigh most on Asian outbound travel business this year, but agents show resilience and dig in their...
Accor’s Mama Shelter to find home in Bangkok
Mama Shelter Lyon
AccorHotels has unveiled plans to launch the first Asian outpost of its urban lifestyle hotel chain, Mama Shelter, in Bangkok. The group...
Singapore, intra-ASEAN travel shine under ATF 2017 spotlight
When the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) rolls into town next month, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will use this event to showcase the strengths...
Terror threat remains ‘very real’ in Europe
The targeting of airports and aircraft by terrorists is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, a terrorism expert has warned.
Professor Andrew Silke, head...
It’s game on for Nintendo at Universal theme parks
(From left) Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and Universal's Mark Woodbury
Two icons of the entertainment world, Universal Parks & Resorts and Nintendo, have formed a partnership...
Sri Lanka’s ascending tourism needs backing of political leadership
Colombo skyline
Industry players are optimistic that tourism in Sri Lanka has growth potential, but its continued success will hinge on political leadership, concluded the...
Teuscher to helm New World Millenium Hong Kong
Rene Teuscher has been appointed general manager of the newly-renovated New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel.
Teuscher has over 30 years of hospitality experience across...
New hotel openings: November 28 to December 2, 2016
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week
Sthala, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Ubud Bali
Marriott International has unveiled its first new-build property under the...
Photo of the Day: Jessie J brings London to Tokyo
Pop star Jessie J made a surprise appearance on the streets of Tokyo on a red London bus as part of British Airways' London...
