Work-for-hotel stay programme launched in Singapore
Tertiary students and Singaporean jobseekers will soon be able to get work experience in a hotel in exchange for a staycation, the outcome of...
Sustainability from an early adopter perspective
An early adopter of sustainability, Banyan Tree Holdings’ executive chairman Ho Kwon Ping sits down with Yixin Ng and shares how visionary thinking continues to shape the company's evolution.
The Anam’s artist home tours to paint guests a new picture...
The Anam, which opened in Vietnam in late April, has launched new tours that shepherd guests into the galleries and homes of local artists.
As...
Andaz Singapore
The first Andaz-branded property in South-east Asia has opened in Singapore. Rachel AJ Lee steps into its luxurious digs, and marvels at how the hotel has chosen to showcase the rich culture of the Lion City.
Aviation roundup: Scoot, Jet Airways and Jetstar
Here’s our weekly roundup of route updates, airline codeshares and partnerships.
M’sian tourism ministry wants RM300 million more in promotional funds
The Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia is seeking an additional RM300 million (US$74 million) from the government for promotional activities in China and...
Luxury Escapes owner goes pure travel with brand swap
Australian e-commerce business Lux Group will become a pure travel business headlined by flash deals site Luxury Escapes, following the acquisition of local competitors...
Tour East establishes leisure presence in North America
Shortly after beefing up its sales infrastructure in Europe, Tour East is now growing its representation in North America.
The DMC, which operates in 14...
Changi Airport mulls passenger fee increase
Travellers flying from Changi Airport, as well as airlines operating there, may have to pay higher fees and charges from next year.
This increase will...
Muslim arrivals in Japan to cross one million mark
Japan is set to welcome over one million Muslim visitors in 2018, according to the inaugural Mastercard-CrescentRating Japan Muslim Travel Index (JMTI) 2017.
The research...
