Sky clear but prospects muddled for Chiang Mai
The annual smog that blankets northern Thailand due to slash-and-burn agriculture in the months of March and April is less severe this year, which...
Industry throws support behind family-friendly Pattaya
With the Thai government intent on highlighting Pattaya as a family-friendly destination, more in the private sector are aligning their efforts and availing products...
Flight Centre lays out global DMC ambitions
The Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) has outlined plans to create a new global business that will provide in-destination services to travellers, including transfers,...
Malaysia’s tourism tax bill draws fire from trade
A proposed bill by the Malaysian government to tax tourists staying at accommodation premises in the country has drawn heavy opposition from the trade,...
Japan, New Zealand deemed ‘safer’ in a VUCA world: Virtuoso
The potential travel disruptions caused by geopolitical situations, which has been termed VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) by international travel agency network Virtuoso,...
Responsible Travel says no to zoos
UK-based OTA Responsible Travel will no longer promote trips that include visits to zoos and has removed six of these from its site, the...
Eastin golf resort tees off in 2018
Bangkok-based Absolute Hotel Services Group will try its hand at managing a golf resort when its first Eastin resort opens its doors in early...
HK airport’s overcharging set straight but refunds unlikely
The Hong Kong trade is mulling redress for affected airline customers after the issue of hidden passenger security charges charged by airlines was brought...
US$3.5b mega project coming up in central Bangkok
The site of the former Suan Lum Night Bazaar in Bangkok's downtown will soon be home to a mega project that is being jointly...
Amadeus brings Betterez, Distribusion on board bus booking service
A new partnership between Amadeus and Distribusion has brought over 300 airport bus transfer and intercity bus operators in 2,500 destinations onto Amadeus’ travel...
