Malaysian tour operators perplexed over which tax to apply
Conflicting statements by the federal and state governments and the lack of official documentation over the charging of the controversial tourism tax – supposed...
David Cameron speaks at WTTC Global Summit
WTTC 17th Global Summit kicked off in Bangkok yesterday, making the Thai capital the first country in South-east Asia to host the event. Following...
UK terror threat level remains ‘severe’ after London attack
An attack in central London yesterday has left five dead and many injured, after a car drove into pedestrians on the Westminster Bridge.
An official...
Free sightseeing tours from HKTB/Cathay
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has partnered Cathay Pacific Airways to offer visitors travelling to Hong Kong for three nights or more a free...
Expedia to power Thomas Cook’s city breaks and hotels-only sales
Expedia has become the preferred hotel provider for Thomas Cook's city and domestic holiday business.
As part of the new partnership, Thomas Cook's primary websites,...
Ascott reaps Synergy value with latest US$33.7m acquisition
Following its investment in Quest Apartment Hotels earlier this month to become the largest serviced residence provider in Australasia, the Ascott has now turned...
Mireio, Manila
Rosa Ocampo spends a delightful evening indulging in Provencal-inspired dishes in a brasserie-style restaurant
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Mireio, Raffles Makati’s signature restaurant, was launched a few months ago....
U-Fly Alliance aims to spread wings beyond North Asia
U-Fly Alliance, the first LCC alliance in the world, expects to have 10 members by year-end and has ambitions to expand beyond its North...
Flight Centre snaps up two NZ travel firms
The Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) has fully acquired two travel businesses in New Zealand – the leisure-focused Travel Managers Group (TMG) and corporate...
Japan on the cards as Meliá plots APAC expansion
Spain’s biggest hospitality chain Meliá Hotels International wants to step up its growing presence in the region, with John Alarcon, vice president for development...
