Indonesia’s tourism on track to hit 2017 target
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is upbeat about achieving its target of 15 million arrivals this year after seeing strong inbound growth in 1H2017,...
Singapore, Batam cruise terminal operators strike up partnership
Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC) and Nongsa Terminal Bahari (NTB) have sealed a marketing collaboration agreement to promote tourism in Batam and Riau Islands.
Under the...
TAT marks key events for Amazing Thailand Tourism Year 2018
The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) will launch the Amazing Thailand Tourism Year 2018 on November 1, which will highlight a calendar of international...
Food tour platform partners Klook for first bite of SE Asia...
Redtable, a Seoul-based restaurant marketing developer, has partnered tours and activities platform Klook to expand its sales channels and bring food tours into South-east...
IHG shocks with Asia regional HQ shift to Europe, Smits leaving...
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a new operating region that combines Europe, Middle East, Asia & Africa (EMEAA) to be based in the...
Malaysia’s budget travel segment hit by tourism tax
While agents operating out of Singapore say they are barely seeing a dent in demand for Malaysia after a tourism tax recently kicked in,...
New ‘livingroom’ concept makes the most of hotel space
Ansa Hotels & Resorts will introduce its second brand, thelivingroom Hotel, a three-star, limited-service hospitality concept, adding to its existing four-star, full-service Ansa brand.
Hanley...
New facilities give The Strand Yangon urban resort shine
The Strand Yangon is moving into the final stage of an 18-month revamp, which will see the 31-key icon get new facilities and repositioned...
Panorama Destination buys up Singapore company to advance regional expansion
Panorama Destination, Indonesia, the inbound company of Panorama Leisure Group, has fully acquired Anemone Blue Investment to become Panorama Destination, Singapore.
The acquisition was aimed...
Changi Airport readies T4 for October 31 takeoff
Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4) will go live with new end-to-end check-in and security technology when it officially begins operations on October 31.
Since...
