Largest investment puts Blacklane in fast lane to expansion
Blacklane, which provides on-demand chauffeur service, says it has raised its largest investment to-date through a Series D round, and will channel the funds...
Rides still suspended at Singapore Flyer
Singapore Flyer has suspended its flights operations since last Thursday morning after it experienced a "technical issue".
According to Singapore Flyer's Facebook page, a "thorough...
Khon Kaen picked as host city for PATA Destination Marketing Forum
The PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2018 (PDMF 2018), formerly known as PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum, will be held in Thailand's north-eastern city of...
Tourism tax rebates a push for Thailand’s secondary provinces
Thailand is hoping a tax deduction scheme will help drive tourism into 55 secondary provinces.
Tanes Petsuwan, Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) deputy governor for...
Industry veteran forms hospitality services agency
Ally Bhoonee, founder of tour specialist World Avenues Malaysia, has expanded his portfolio to include hotel and resort management services through the establishment of...
World’s first Cartoon Network cruise to set sail from Singapore
The world's first Cartoon Network-branded cruise liner will make its maiden sail from Singapore late this year, the outcome of a partnership between Oceanic...
Singapore’s Citi Travels suspended
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has suspended Citi Travels & Tours from conducting travel agent activities with effect from January 10, after the latter...
Japan to enforce minpaku regulations in June
Japan will enforce its Private Lodging Business law on a later date than originally expected, with the legislation set to allow short-term rentals while...
Myanmar deliberates bed tax
The Myanmar Ministry of Hotels and Tourism is hoping to fatten its limited destination promotion funds with income from a possible bed tax.
Tint Thwin,...
ASEANTA plays problem-solver to industry concerns
A stronger system to qualify ATF buyers and a membership expansion are among some proposed initiatives that have emerged from the ASEAN Tourism Association...
