New Ramada in Phuket to bear Straits Chinese influence
Wyndham Hotel Group will expand its Ramada brand in Thailand with the signing of Ramada Plaza Chaofah Phuket in a franchise deal with Southern...
Malaysian trade relentless in efforts to woo Chinese
Malaysia is expected to hit its target of three million Chinese tourist arrivals this year, an increase from 2.1 million in 2016, a sentiment...
Despite surging arrivals, tepid demand for Japan’s ryokans
Japan’s ryokans are struggling to attract international tourists even as the country welcomes a record 2.3 million visitors in June 2017, up 18.2 per...
Trishaw Uncle’s going places with GPS guides, young drivers
Singapore's only licensed trishaw tour operator Trishaw Uncle has refreshed its services by curating and providing GPS-guided trishaw tours through iconic heritage districts such...
Princess sets epic S’pore-Alaska cruise, with 11 Asia calls in between
Princess Cruises is debuting the Epic Adventure Cruise from Singapore to Alaska on the 2,600-guest Golden Princess, offering 29- or 36-day itinerary options.
Sailing from...
Avani to make Maldives debut come 2019
Avani Fares Maldives Resort, a US$70 million joint venture partnership between Thailand-based Minor Hotel Group and Cyprea Group, is scheduled to open on the...
Dusit seals deal for two Huizhou hotels in China
Dusit International, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has signed a management agreement with Huizhou Yuetai Investment Company to operate two...
London’s Big Ben to stand silent until 2021
At noon on Monday, London’s iconic Big Ben made its final chime until the tower's scheduled restoration work completes in 2021, according to the Parliament.uk website.
Tours...
Malaysia bookings lunge ahead during SEA Games
The 29th SEA Games, which is taking place in Kuala Lumpur from August 19 to 31, has boosted regional traffic into the capital city and...
Vespa sidecar tours scoot into Singapore
Sideways.sg was launched in Singapore earlier this year to offer Vespa sidecar tour service in the city.
Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board and co-created...
