Walk Japan’s self-guided tour trails Kumano Kodo UNESCO site
KYUSHU-based tour operator Walk Japan has launched a self-guided walking tour along the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, one of only two in the...
SIA auctions seat upgrades in new bidding tool
SIA's premium economy seats
SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has unveiled mySQupgrade, a new invitation-only bidding system that allows passengers to upgrade to premium economy, the national...
Permanent visa-free deal for Europeans to Vietnam wanted
TRAVEL experts hope Vietnam’s visa waiver for five European countries will be made permanent after the successful scheme was extended for another year.
The Vietnamese...
Industry inputs sought for Greater Mekong Subregion’s future development
The Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge over the Mekong river
CALLS are being made to the industry to help steer tourism in the Greater Mekong Subregion...
Phuket trade hails clampdown on short-term holiday rentals
INDUSTRY leaders in Phuket have welcomed the local government's move to restrict condo owners from offering their properties for short-term holiday rentals.
The Phuket Provincial...
Destination Asia Events revamps website for greater usability
EASIER access to information essential for event planning well as richer content are being promised on the revamped Destination Asia Events website.
Launched on June...
Buffalo Tours presents inspirational interactions for MICE delegates
A LINE of specialised tours that connect event delegates with some of Asia’s most inspiring people who will impart knowledge on Asian cuisine, history,...
Adelaide gets 3,000 reasons to smile with dental congress win
The Adelaide Convention Centre (background) was recently expanded
THE Australian Dental Congress, one of the largest business events in Australia, has chosen Adelaide for its...
Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain unveils new event space
AN ELEGANT multipurpose hall is about to join Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain's offering to business event planners.
Set against a backdrop of the majestic...
Singapore tops UIA’s latest destination ranking
Singapore's Esplanade
SINGAPORE, Brussels and Seoul are the top three cities for international meetings in 2015, according to statistics collected by the Union of International...
