Indonesian tourism ministry’s restructure puts marketing development at forefront
The Indonesia Ministry of Tourism’s recent restructure has resulted in marketing development being split into two area-based structures: zone I for domestic and neighbouring...
Myanmar moves to allay Rakhine fears
Tourism stakeholders in Myanmar are rallying to mitigate the effects of conflict in the north-western Rakhine region on the country’s overall tourism health, with...
Malaysia works towards prominent presence in Europe
Malaysia is seeking greater visibility in Europe through two new partnerships, one with ITB Berlin for 2019 and the other with the European Travel...
Chinese-centric LN Global Hotel Alliance has been formed
Ling Nan Hospitality and online solution provider Compass Edge, together with partners China Southern Airlines and GZL Travel Services, have come together to launch...
Wake-up call for the Far East?
German-speaking markets Germany, Austria and Switzerland are “solid” overall but this isn’t translating to increased bookings to the Far East – in fact, longtime...
Better road infrastructure in Bali more critical than second airport, says...
As the fate of a second airport in northern Bali hangs in the air, what's more urgently needed is better planning and development of...
Kuoni Global Travel goes mini on group tours
Kuoni Global Travel Service is piloting a new mini group tour product for the Asian markets, with China, India and Indonesia being the first...
Centara advances into luxury sector
Centara Hotels & Resorts will be repositioning its Centara Grand hotels in Hua Hin and Samui – two key resorts for European tour operators...
New Holiday Inn hotel slated for Cebu Business Park
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has partnered with The Erawan Group to open a new Holiday Inn hotel in Cebu Business Park.
Set to open at...
Royal Caribbean set sails on Malaysia’s rising cruise tide
Malaysia is the fastest-growing Asian market for Royal Caribbean Cruises, with 2017 growth rates double that of 2016, driven by increasing number of ship...
