Warming North-South ties, Pyeongchang Games raise hopes for Korea tourism
The easing tension between North and South Korea is expected to bolster tourism numbers into both nations, with Vietnam, Canada and Japan leading the...
Thailand’s crowded DMC scene no cause for worry
Managing director of Easy Tours Belgium, Antoine Noens
The constant addition of new players entering into Thailand’s established DMC scene has many questioning if the market is...
Krabi hits record arrivals with China claiming lion’s share
Airport passenger arrivals into Krabi rose from 376,000 a decade ago to 2016’s record high that eclipsed two million, according to the latest Krabi...
Sarawak quits Malaysia Tourism Board
Sarawak has withdrawn its sole representative from the Malaysia Tourism Board (MTB).
In a statement, Sarawak Chief Minister’s Office explained: "The state government deems that...
Indian aviation soars amid industry challenges
The Indian aviation industry, a critical driver of both domestic and international tourism, has witnessed exponential growth over the past decade, with 192 million...
Philippine micro tourism players band together for strength in crisis
It has been tough for big players of the embattled Philippine travel and tourism, but more so for the micro, small and medium enterprises...
Japan faces room shortage as arrivals soar
Tokyo
THE Japanese government may have plans to attract 40 million foreign visitors a year by 2020, but travel companies are concerned about the lack...
New hotel openings: Hotel Jen Beijing, Novotel Phuket Phokeethra and more
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week
Hotel Jen Beijing
The 450-room Hotel Jen Beijing takes up the first 22 floors of China World’s...
Erawan Group marches on with APAC expansion
Thai hotel developer Erawan Group is set to expand its portfolio in Thailand and overseas, with the aim of becoming the leading budget hotel...
Hong Kong to slash quarantine for low-risk countries, including Singapore
Hong Kong will shorten the mandatory quarantine period from 21 days to 14 days for travellers coming from low-risk areas including Singapore, Australia and...
