Biometric technology to define the airports of tomorrow: SITA
Airports in the region are opening up to biometric technology that allows major airport processes, from check-in to boarding, to be entirely electronic.
SITA’s president...
As ILTM China debuts in 2018, ITLM Asia shifts to Singapore
Next year will see the debut of ILTM China in Shanghai while ILTM Asia – rebranded into ITLM Asia Pacific – moves from Shanghai...
Embattled but unbowed, Philippines’ all out to counter negative image
The embattled Philippine travel trade is using every avenue to improve the destination’s image, following the latest attack of a heavy indebted gambler at...
Nepal tourism seeks new source markets
An interest in cultivating new visitor source markets is apparent among Nepal's tourism stakeholders at the inaugural Himalayan Travel Mart, which took place in...
Ctrip advances global ambitions with Centara partnership
Ctrip has partnered Centara Hotels & Resorts, one of Thailand’s largest hotel groups, as it seeks to strengthen its presence in South-east Asia and...
First ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Awards now open for entries
The inaugural ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Awards (ASTA) is welcoming entries from tourism operators in South-east Asia.
Launched as part of ASEAN’s Tourism Strategic Plan 2016-2025,...
New shuttle service links Jakarta airport and metropolitan area
The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has launched the Jabodetabek Airport Connexion (JAConnexion), a bus service connecting 15 hotels and seven malls in Jabodetabek (Jakarta-Bogor-Depok-Tangerang-Bekasi)...
Victoria Dockside to rise on Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront
New World Development will spearhead the US$2.6 billion Victoria Dockside development, a 27.9ha art and design district on Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.
Set...
Three more hotels underway in Japan for Best Western
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has signed three hotels in Japan, all on track for opening in 4Q2017.
The company secured license agreements for the...
Hilton, BRG talk tourism with Vietnam PM
Hilton CEO and president Christopher J Nassetta, together with business partner and chairman of BRG Group Nguyen Thi Nga, met with Vietnam’s prime minister...
