TAT boards THAI’s ‘Phuket Express’ to woo Chinese
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is eager to attract more Chinese visitors to the country by joining hands with Thai Airways International (THAI)...
Sun shines on smaller beaches
With the growing international connectivity into southern Thailand, European visitors are seeking out lesser-known beach destinations and booking later than ever before.
The last-minute booking...
Amadeus reaps bigger profits from diversification
Amadeus IT Group achieved adjusted profit of 911 million euros (US$964.5 million) for 2016, representing a growth of 21.2 per cent from 2015.
Growth was...
A Crowne Plaza coming KL’s way
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed an agreement with Malaysian property developers Yuk Tung Properties to build a Crowne Plaza hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
Scheduled...
AirAsia links up Shenzhen with Langkawi
AirAsia will soon begin services from Shenzhen to Langkawi, which will mark its third international connectivity into the island after Singapore and Guangzhou.
This thrice-weekly...
Aman turns expansion focus westwards
Luxury hotel brand Aman will focus its expansion in the Western Hemisphere, after spending almost 30 years establishing its Asian foothold that spans 31...
SMX Davao to get new wing
SMX Convention Center Davao is expanding its facilities to cope with the growing number of bigger and international events keen on the Philippine venue.
A...
Nok Air deepens interest in China with Henan MoU
Thai LCC Nok Air and Henan Civil Aviation Development & Investment (HNCA) have recently signed an MoU to deepen their cooperation in developing an...
Globalisation hasn’t had its day, says David Cameron
Cameron speaking during WTTC Global Summit’s keynote address Globalisation hasn’t had its day despite a year of complete, unexpected transformation that saw Britain vote...
Cameron urges world leaders to give travel & tourism stature
It is “wrong” that travel & tourism hasn’t always been given the standing and stature it deserves, despite generating 10 per cent of the...
