The battle for survival
Succession challenges, OTAs' growing influence are just some of the issues facing HK agencies.
The lack of successors and growing threat of OTAs are some...
A market for the rustic
The capital of South Kalimantan looks to its traditional life sources and riverine culture to enhance its tourism appeal for visitors, both domestic and...
North Korea grapples with tourism dreams after student’s death
Tourism could be leveraged to improve international relations with North Korea (DPRK), said UNWTO secretary general Taleb Rifai during a joint presentation with the...
Cheers from trade as Kerala removes liquor ban
The Kerala state government will reverse a ban imposed in 2014 that restricted liquor sale to five-star hotels, rejuvenating tour operators’ confidence in the comeback of...
World’s best airline crown goes to Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways took top honours as the world's best airline in the 2017 Skytrax World Airline Awards, beating last year’s winner, Emirates, and perennial...
Indonesian DMO introduces Dayak village stay programme
The Tanjung Puting Destination Management Organisation has launched the Staying with the Dayak community-based tourism programme at the recent Bali & Beyond Travel Fair 2017.
Under the...
A Last Lingering Look at pre-restoration Raffles Hotel
Before commencing the second phase of its restoration, Raffles Hotel will jointly run a tour and exhibition with Singapore’s National Heritage Board.
Through A Last, Lingering Look...
Aviation roundup: Scoot, Hainan Airlines and more
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes.
Scoot's off to Athens
Scoot has begun flying to Athens, the only LCC that offers a direct flight...
137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok appoints GM
Bjorn Richardson has been appointed general manager of the 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok.
Prior to joining 137 Pillars Suites & Residences, the Swedish...
New ownership to propel Swire Travel’s foray into China
The recent transfer of Swire Travel’s shareholdings to JMI Global – which is wholly owned by Kong Jianmin, the founder and chairman of KWG...
