Singapore – Cannes of Asia?
Reed Exhibitions believes its inaugural ILTM Asia-Pacific show in Singapore this May could become “the Cannes of Asia”, referring to the main event, ILTM...
Qantas, STB and Changi Airport in tripartite marketing push for Singapore
Qantas, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have announced a S$5 million (US$3.8 million) partnership to promote Singapore as a destination...
South Korea’s Jeolla goes after SE Asians with culture, agritourism
As a lesser-known destination for foreign travellers, South Korea's Jeolla Province wants to leverage its rich cultural and agricultural assets to attract a greater...
New casino resort in Nepal bets on Indian market
Half a year into its opening, Tiger Palace Resort in Bhairahawa, Nepal – pegged as South Asia’s first integrated casino resort – is already...
Philtoa to launch travel mart for alternative tour products
The Philippine Tour Operators Association (Philtoa) attempts to bring ecology, ethnic and cultural tourism products into the mainstream by launching a yearly travel mart...
Khiri ventures deeper into Indonesia with Sulawesi office
While infrastructural pressures have spurred the Indonesian government’s drive to create “new Bali’s”, demand trends from Europe – such as the maturing traveller profile...
Asian Trails takes Amanjunkies out for street food
In a sign of the times, Amanresorts is collaborating with Asian Trails to bring guests to the streets for local food.
While a reason for...
Melvyn Yap ends 18-year stint at Silversea
Updated: Why Silversea combines Asia with Europe - goo.gl/z6yary
After an 18-year stint with Silversea Cruises during which he put the luxury cruise line on the...
Vietnam tourism bets on first India connection to lift numbers
Vietnam and India will be linked by direct flights for the first time when LCC Vietjet commences four-times-weekly services between Ho Chi Minh City...
Plane crashes at Nepal’s Kathmandu airport
A US-Bangla plane carrying 71 passengers and crew members crashed at Nepal's Kathmandu airport yesterday, with at least 49 of those on board reported...
