What happens to tourism coalition when Scowsill, Rifai leave?
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) president & CEO of six years, David Scowsill, is leaving this June after six years at the helm...
North America, Europe higher up on APAC travellers’ radar: Sojern
Travellers from Asia-Pacific are venturing to North American and European destinations in 2Q2017 compared to local and regional ones in 1Q2017, bucking the global...
World’s busiest airports revealed: ACI
The Airports Council International (ACI) has revealed its study of the world's busiest airports in 2016, with Atlanta-Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) retaining its top spot with...
Thai Airways takes delivery of third Airbus A350 XWB
Thai Airways International (THAI) last Friday took delivery of its third Airbus A350-900XWB named Uthumphon. This new twin-engine widebody aircraft will enter into service...
Greater transparency for Muslim travellers with new hotel standard
Salam Standard has launched the Premium Hotel Classification scheme which rates hotels based on their number and standard of Muslim-friendly facilities and services, with...
Michelin Guide’s coming to Bangkok in late 2017
Following Singapore, Thailand will be the second country in South-east Asia to boast a Michelin guide, announced the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in...
Chinese travelling more in Japan but spending less
The number of foreign tourists arriving in Japan continued its upward trajectory in 1Q2017, although a sharp decline in per capita spending is attributed...
Oakwood’s 11th property in Tokyo set for launch
Come May, Oakwood Asia Pacific will open its 11th property in Tokyo, its first in the region since Oakwood Worldwide was acquired by Mapletree...
Paying the price at national parks
Tour operators in southern Thailand are adjusting their business strategies following The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation’s (DNP) announcement that the...
Aviareps appointed as Deutsche Hospitality’s SE Asia sales rep
German luxury hotel chain Deutsche Hospitality has appointed Aviareps its representative in Singapore to head sales activities in the country as well as Malaysia...
