Hua Hin feels winds of change with new international air link
Hopes are high that Thailand’s oldest beach town, Hua Hin, will soon become a bigger draw for overseas visitors as it gets a much-anticipated...
Thailand’s Singha Estate snaps up six Outrigger resorts for US$250mn
Singha Estate, the property arm of Thai beer company Boon Rawd Brewery, last week announced it will buy six hotels across four countries from...
Fukushima tourism finally rebounds from 2010’s triple disasters
Nearly seven years after the triple disasters of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown virtually crippled Fukushima’s tourism industry, the number of foreign overnight travellers...
Love beckons at new harbour attraction in Malacca’s Riviera
Love is in the air on The Riviera in Malacca with the launch of Love Harbour Melaka, an integrated attraction taking in hotels, wedding...
Hyatt seals deal with Tianfu Minyoun amid China push
Hyatt Hotels and Tianfu Minyoun Hospitality have partnered to bring 50 Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels to China, with franchise agreements for the...
Panorama Destination establishes Malaysian outfit
Indonesia-headquartered Panorama Destination will from April 1 officially commence its Malaysian operations, led by general manager Noor Ismail.
Based in Kuala Lumpur, the Panorama Destination...
Abandoned factory in Solo turns into heritage centre
The city of Solo in Indonesia's Central Java Province will soon welcome a new heritage attraction and cultural centre, named De Tjolomadoe, as buzz...
Worldhotels reclassifies portfolio, debuts instant loyalty benefits
Following its acquisition by Associated Luxury Hotels last year, WorldHotels is now set for a relaunch its hotel classification system as well as a...
Singapore, Japan topple Germany to lead passport index
The dominance of European passports in mobility indexes has been markedly challenged, as two separate rankings, within weeks, saw Germany's top position usurped and...
Arabian Travel Market upbeat amid booming Chinese interest
Chinese arrivals to the GCC will surge 21 per cent to reach 2.5 million visitors annually by 2021, Reed Travel Exhibitions said ahead of...
