Muslim market figures heavily in Japan’s arrivals goal
As Japan looks set to break the record of 24 million arrivals received last year, suppliers and travel agents are working hand-in-hand to grow...
Bali still safe, pleas governor, as cancellations are recorded
Concerns over the rumblings of Mount Agung have result in an estimated 20 to 30 per cent of cancellations in bookings this month, says...
Singapore’s Temasek leads US$111m funding in Secret Escapes
London's Secret Escapes has closed US$111 million in a series D funding round led by Singapore’s Temasek along with existing investor Idinvest Partners, according...
ONYX says yoohoo to YOO partnership
ONYX Hospitality Group Thailand has entered an agreement with UK-based YOO Hotels & Resorts to manage and further develop the two brands, YOO Collection...
Event: WIT Singapore to spotlight Better Travel
This year’s WIT Singapore conference will feature over 100 speakers tasked to cultivate ideas and ponder new ways to improve the travel experience.
Some 500...
Golden Week ushers hope of mainland rebound for Hong Kong
Hong Kong saw the comeback of mainland Chinese group arrivals during the Golden Week holiday this year – the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's...
Bangkok-Vienna route potential boon for SEA inbound
South-east Asia will regain a nonstop connection to Vienna when Thai Airways (THAI) reinstates its Bangkok-Vienna service on November 16.
THAI suspended the service in...
Accor makes offer for Mantra takeover
Australia’s Mantra Group has confirmed that it has received a bid from AccorHotels pitched at A$3.96 (US$3.07) per share on a fully diluted basis,...
Thailand says ‘I do’ to romance travel trade show
After announcing it will bring its Amour romance travel show to Bangkok, Worldwide Events has now partnered Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) for the...
TAT shakes up deputy governor positions
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced a complete rotation of its seven deputy governor positions effective October 1.
Sujitra Jongchansitto, former deputy governor...
