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2017 Articles Archive

2017 Articles Archive

Philippines to reopen Toronto tourism office, targets Canadian snowbirds

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) will reopen its Toronto office by 2018, with Philippine ambassador to Canada Petronila Garcia and DoT secretary Wanda...

Dusit sets up global sales office in Mumbai

Thailand-based Dusit International has launched a new global sales office (GSO) in Mumbai to manage sales across all market segments including leisure, MICE and...

Khiri Travel Vietnam’s third branch opens in Hoi An

Khiri Travel Vietnam has launched a new office in Hoi An on September 1, making it the company's third in the country after its...

AirAsia’s 2Q profit soars despite higher costs

In 2Q2017 ending June 30, the AirAsia group posted a 37 per cent increase in operating profit to RM517 million (US$121 million), as revenue...

Datai Langkawi closes for facelift

Datai Langkawi this week closed its doors to undergo its first extensive renovation since its opening in 1993. Scheduled for completion in July next year,...

Air Seychelles launches scenic flights

The Seychelles’ national airline is now offering scenic flights at low altitudes, allowing guests a bird's-eye view of Seychelles’ main island Mahé and its...

Shorthaul demand, Chinese comeback buoy Thailand’s hopes for robust 3Q

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects to enjoy continued growth both in tourist arrivals and tourism revenue during 3Q2017, pointing to favourable factors...

Tourism Indonesia goes on sales drive for Chinese Muslims

Tourism Indonesia is leading a five-day mission to China to tap Muslim travel demand in key areas of the country including Xi'an, Jinan and...

UK travel tech specialist forays into Asia with new HK office

Attracted by the strong growth potential of Asia's booming leisure travel market, UK-based travel technology specialist Traveltek Group has entered into North Asia with...

Carlson Rezidor casts die for casino resort in Phu Quoc

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has inked a management contract with Phu Quoc Tourist Investment & Development JS Company to develop the Radisson Blu Resort...