Non-native head for new Japanese DMO a first
Go Central Japan was inaugurated last month as the country's largest DMO, with the appointment of Ashley Harvey, former country manager of VisitBritain's Japan...
New visas for Singaporeans pave way for longer tours in Australia
Following the recently announced extended visas for Singapore travellers to Australia, tour operators are rolling out longer and deeper itineraries that extend beyond the...
Malaysia’s tourism tax an ‘unfair’ levy to hotels while others get...
Malaysia will from July 1 implement the tourism tax on all types of accommodation premises serving tourists, according to a Bernama report quoting tourism and culture...
Greg Liddell to helm Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Greg Liddell as general manager of the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, following the departure of Amanda Hyndman from the group's flagship...
It’s complicated
ASEAN wants more tourism growth, even though its infrastructure is bursting at the seams. Raini Hamdi listens to the issues
(From left) Moderator Linda Yueh,...
Rising stars of ASEAN
They are young, ambitious and share a common passion to improve the ASEAN travel industry with their forward-thinking ideas and leadership. We round up...
Asia’s hidden beaches
With their laid-back vibe, tropical charm and lesser crowds, these are the rising beach stars of tomorrow. Here are TTG Asia‘s picks of the...
St Regis’ new Live Exquisite brand promise to benefit even meetings
St Regis Hotels and Resorts’ ongoing brand repositioning is promising more exquisite and experiential guest programmes that will benefit the intimate-sized, C-level meetings its...
Designer playgrounds, early check-in crown Changi Airport’s new Jewel
Changi Airport has unveiled the latest features in its upcoming lifestyle complex Jewel, with designer play attractions, dining outlets and walking trails crowning the...
China regains luxury appetite but travel budgets stagnate
In 2016, Chinese luxury spend increased 20 per cent and returned to pre-2013 levels, according to chairman and chief researcher of the Hurun Report...
