UNWTO meeting brings sustainability to forefront; adopts convention on tourism ethics
The 23rd session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with sustainability and innovation taking...
Construction begins for Dream Cruises’ second Global Class ship
The production of Dream Cruises’ second Global Class ship has commenced at MV Werften in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany – almost exactly a year after the...
STB partners Trip.com to market the Lion City
Trip.com, an independent OTA part of the Ctrip Group, has committed to deepening the collaboration on the marketing of Singapore as a tourism destination...
GTEF promotes industry exchange in Greater Bay Area
The Global Tourism Economic Research Centre (GTERC) continues its promotion of the eighth edition of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) across the Guangdong-Hong...
Accor breaks ground on new Melbourne Airport Hotel
The first sod was turned on Monday on the construction of a dual-branded hotel at Melbourne Airport.
The 464-room hotel, to be operated under the...
Opening of The Kayana Beach marks milestone in Lombok’s recovery
The launch of The Kayana Beach Lombok last week not only ushered in a new hotel brand onto the island, it also reflected the...
DASTA, ASEANTA seal pact to promote sustainable tourism in SE Asia
Thailand's Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) and ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) have signed a four-year MoU to widen efforts to benefit the...
KLIA’s new biometric system comes under PM Mahathir’s test
Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad tested new biometric passenger processing at the KLIA main terminal, as part of the airport's recent 21st anniversary celebration.
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Thai Airways unveils royal barge livery plane
Thai Airways International (THAI) has embellished a Boeing 777-300 aircraft with the Suphannahong Royal Barge livery to commemorate the coronation of Thailand's new king...
Miki Travel expresses appreciation to Philippine travel agents
Miki Travel's Asia Division recently treated its Philippine travel agents to a dinner and dance party, as a show of appreciation to local partners...
