Event scammers con trade over bogus ASEAN tradeshow
A number of industry members from Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia became victims of a fraudulent travel mart that was supposed to be held in...
Vietnam Airlines launches Hanoi-Sydney route
Vietnam Airlines will begin a thrice-weekly service between Sydney and Hanoi from March 28.
To be operated on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, the flight...
New connection prompts Shanghai, Montreal to deepen tourism collaboration
On the heels of Air Canada launching daily Montréal-Shanghai services on Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft last week, Tourisme Montréal and Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration...
Gold Coast’s brand overhaul plays up its personality, local draws
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
The Gold Coast’s unique character and experiences have taken centre stage in its newest destination brand platform, We Are Destination Gold...
Hard Rock Hotels to roll into China with first Shenzhen outpost
Hard Rock Hotels will open its first hotel in China, the Hard Rock Hotel Shenzhen, in summer this year.
Located in Guangdong’s Mission Hills Centreville,...
Emirates’ advanced seat selection now on Travelport
Emirates has rolled out advanced seat selection and payment based on its branded fares on the Travelport platform.
Previously offered only on the Emirates website,...
Norwegian announces order for four next-gen ships
Norwegian Escape, the first ship in NCL's Breakaway-Plus Class
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) has reached an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct four...
Mixed performance for outbound agents at NATAS fair
Photo credit: Dynasty Travel
The 50th edition of the NATAS travel fair held last weekend at the Singapore Expo witnessed a record turnout of close...
Mapletree acquires full ownership of Oakwood Worldwide
Oakwood Premier Incheon
Singapore-based Mapletree Investments has acquired Oakwood Worldwide in full after its initial purchase of a 49 per cent stake in its Asia-Pacific...
STB, JTB team up to promote Singapore as key destination for...
Tourists watching the lightshow at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Japanese travel giant JTB have signed an MoU to promote...
