Singapore gets a Dream ship
Genting Dream
With the delivery of its second ship World Dream this fall, Dream Cruises will be redeploying its first ship Genting Dream from its...
Viking explores Asia with new cruise itineraries
Viking Star
Viking Ocean Cruises will launch 13 new itineraries from 2017 to 2019, with the bulk sailing to destinations in Asia.
Guests will be able...
New gateway in Maldives a gamechanger for southern atolls
Lagoon on Gan, the Maldives
Gan, in the south of the Maldives, recently opened up to international airlines, a development that could translate to an...
Myanmar seeks avoidance of tourism pitfalls in sustainable development
Tafook island in Myanmar's south
As Myanmar's Ministry of Hotels and Tourism gears up to launch a campaign to promote its southern “virgin” archipelago, union...
Park Hotel Group unveils its third Destination brand
Law: Asia-Pacific remains the fastest growing market for international travel
Park Hotel Group has launched Destination, a select, midscale brand that provides quality and affordable...
More to Laos than meets the eye, says tourism chief
Vang Vieng
Cities beyond Vientiane will be in the spotlight when the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of Laos kicks off its Visit Laos...
Malaysia’s Panorama Holidays enters the Philippines
Panorama Holidays has taken steps to grow its presence beyond its home base in Malaysia, with its first full-fledged overseas office launched in Manila...
Mono itineraries in SE Asia on the rise among longhaul travellers
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Longhaul buyers interviewed at the ATF TRAVEX are reporting growing demand for mono destinations in South-east Asia, which has long been perceived...
Tours shaken up by trips sharing economy
Masson: take a lot for new players to disrupt tour operations
Asian tour operators are reinventing tours and strengthening capabilities as bigger players like Airbnb...
Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur welcomes new GM
Michael Delargy has been appointed general manager for Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur, and will be responsible for the strategic direction, guest satisfaction and day-to-day...
















