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...
Michelin Guide’s coming to Bangkok in late 2017
Following Singapore, Thailand will be the second country in South-east Asia to boast a Michelin guide, announced the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in...
Chinese travelling more in Japan but spending less
The number of foreign tourists arriving in Japan continued its upward trajectory in 1Q2017, although a sharp decline in per capita spending is attributed...
Oakwood’s 11th property in Tokyo set for launch
Come May, Oakwood Asia Pacific will open its 11th property in Tokyo, its first in the region since Oakwood Worldwide was acquired by Mapletree...
Aviareps appointed as Deutsche Hospitality’s SE Asia sales rep
German luxury hotel chain Deutsche Hospitality has appointed Aviareps its representative in Singapore to head sales activities in the country as well as Malaysia...
