Despite surging arrivals, tepid demand for Japan’s ryokans
Japan’s ryokans are struggling to attract international tourists even as the country welcomes a record 2.3 million visitors in June 2017, up 18.2 per...
The Sukhothai Shanghai names GM
Marcel Holman has been appointed general manager for The Sukhothai Shanghai, slated to open in December this year.
Besides overseeing the operation of the 201-key Sukhothai...
Trishaw Uncle’s going places with GPS guides, young drivers
Singapore's only licensed trishaw tour operator Trishaw Uncle has refreshed its services by curating and providing GPS-guided trishaw tours through iconic heritage districts such...
Princess sets epic S’pore-Alaska cruise, with 11 Asia calls in between
Princess Cruises is debuting the Epic Adventure Cruise from Singapore to Alaska on the 2,600-guest Golden Princess, offering 29- or 36-day itinerary options.
Sailing from...
In Thailand, strongest waves of interest seen for Krabi, Phuket’s Kathu
Beaches and islands prove to be Thailand's most powerful attractions for international travellers, with Krabi enteringTripAdvisor’s top five Thai destinations in terms of search...
Avani to make Maldives debut come 2019
Avani Fares Maldives Resort, a US$70 million joint venture partnership between Thailand-based Minor Hotel Group and Cyprea Group, is scheduled to open on the...
Dusit seals deal for two Huizhou hotels in China
Dusit International, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has signed a management agreement with Huizhou Yuetai Investment Company to operate two...
London’s Big Ben to stand silent until 2021
At noon on Monday, London’s iconic Big Ben made its final chime until the tower's scheduled restoration work completes in 2021, according to the Parliament.uk website.
Tours...
A new Aura takes over M Social Singapore
Meet Aura, South-east Asia's first front-of-house autonomous service delivery robot which is now making its rounds at M Social Singapore to send items like...
Khong heads Singapore’s first Courtyard by Marriott as GM
Peter Khong has joined Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena’s pre-opening team as general manager.
In this role, Khong will be responsible for launching the first...
