Flydubai’s twice-daily Bangkok route takes off
Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai (in white) and other officials at the launch
Dubai-based flydubai last week commenced its Bangkok service, marking the start...
MacLean heads The Anam as GM
Update: MacLean passed away on December 15, 2016, in Nha Trang at the age of 63.
The Anam has appointed veteran hotelier Duncan MacLean as...
Myanmar strikes while visa-free iron is hot
B2B meetings at the roadshow
With visa exemption between Myanmar and Singapore coming into effect from December 1, Myanmar Tourism Marketing (MTM) held the destination's...
Concur deepens presence in China with local partnership
Having forayed into the Chinese corporate market earlier this year with its Didi Chuxing partnership, Concur has now entered into a strategic alliance with...
Accor’s Mama Shelter to find home in Bangkok
Mama Shelter Lyon
AccorHotels has unveiled plans to launch the first Asian outpost of its urban lifestyle hotel chain, Mama Shelter, in Bangkok. The group...
Singapore, intra-ASEAN travel shine under ATF 2017 spotlight
When the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) rolls into town next month, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will use this event to showcase the strengths...
Terror threat remains ‘very real’ in Europe
The targeting of airports and aircraft by terrorists is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, a terrorism expert has warned.
Professor Andrew Silke, head...
It’s game on for Nintendo at Universal theme parks
(From left) Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and Universal's Mark Woodbury
Two icons of the entertainment world, Universal Parks & Resorts and Nintendo, have formed a partnership...
Sri Lanka’s ascending tourism needs backing of political leadership
Colombo skyline
Industry players are optimistic that tourism in Sri Lanka has growth potential, but its continued success will hinge on political leadership, concluded the...
New hotel openings: November 28 to December 2, 2016
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week
Sthala, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Ubud Bali
Marriott International has unveiled its first new-build property under the...
