Resignation of Sri Lanka’s tourism chief prompts fear of further delays...
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau's (SLTPB) chairman Kishu Gomes resigned on Thursday after just nine months on the job, a move that is likely...
New infrastructure developments to lift status of South Kalimantan as tourism...
South Kalimantan has upgraded facilities at Syamsudin Noor airport in Banjarmasin to raise its status from a domestic to an international airport, as the...
Vietnam’s booming domestic tourism a growing market force
Vietnam’s industry players should look to tap into the rapidly growing segment of high-spending domestic tourists which remains a key driver of growth in...
AirAsia X flies into deeper loss in 3Q but higher passenger...
AirAsia X in its latest 3Q2019 financial results report revealed that the carrier suffered a deeper net loss of RM230 million (US$55 million), up...
Thailand’s Unicorn Hospitality steps up expansion plans
Thai hotel management company Unicorn Hospitality is planning a significant expansion of its global portfolio, with the aim of tripling its collection from four...
Qantas to cut carbon emissions
Qantas Airways has vowed to cut its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, amid growing eco-consciousness among travellers and increasing scrutiny of airline...
Singapore to introduce fingerprints and facial immigration clearance by 2025
Come 2025, travellers visiting Singapore will have to clear security at automated border checkpoints with their fingerprints, and facial and iris scans, according to...
Medan bombing prompts tightened security, but North Sumatra travel unaffected
A suicide bombing on Wednesday morning at the Medan police headquarters killed the perpetrator and injured six people including a civilian and police officers,...
US luggage tracking service takes off in Asia market
New York-based luggage protection company, Blue Ribbon Bags (BRB), is stepping up on efforts to grow its presence in Asia, particularly in the South-east...
Agoda launches enhanced API service for B2B2C partners
Agoda has released a suite of enhanced products and technology to help businesses looking to capitalise on the growing travel sector.
The company's enhanced API...
