Taiwan startup launches tour guide platform
Observing growing demand for private guides especially in the business travel sector, new Taiwanese travel startup Wogogo has launched a platform that allows travellers...
Maldives’ first Movenpick resort slated for 2018 launch
When the 105-unit Mӧvenpick Resort & Spa Kuredhivaru Maldives opens in 2Q2018, it will mark the first resort in the Maldives for Swiss hospitality...
AirAsia connects Bangkok-Danang with daily flights
AirAsia will soon begin daily direct flights from Bangkok-Don Mueang to Danang from June 9.
FD636 will depart from Don Mueang at 10.10 and arrive...
MITA nudges Malaysian agents towards Chinese market
Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) is encouraging more inbound agents to cater to the China market to ensure there are enough suppliers to support...
Global travel defies numerous crises
Passengers from Europe, the Americas and the Far East are making more bookings and taking more flights despite recent terrorist attacks and ongoing geo-political...
Pacific World joins hands with Singapore-based Aonia
Pacific World and Singapore-based boutique agency Aonia have entered a strategic alliance to enrich their offerings and cater to a global clientele.
“Bringing together (our)...
Sails unfurled for aqua luna II on HK Harbour
A new traditional Chinese wooden junk boat, aqua luna II, has joined the aqua luna family to offer harbour cruises of Hong Kong’s iconic...
Rove launches Vietnam adventure tours
Specialist adventure tour operator Rove has now expanded into Vietnam, bringing its countries of operation up to a total of eight, in addition to...
What happens to tourism coalition when Scowsill, Rifai leave?
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) president & CEO of six years, David Scowsill, is leaving this June after six years at the helm...
Greater transparency for Muslim travellers with new hotel standard
Salam Standard has launched the Premium Hotel Classification scheme which rates hotels based on their number and standard of Muslim-friendly facilities and services, with...
