First OTA in APAC implements Travelport’s rich content solution
Australia-based Fly365.com has become the first OTA in Asia-Pacific to utilise Travelport’s Rich Content & Branding technology, empowering the online platform with the same rich format...
Tighter border control coming for travellers within Schengen area
The European Commission is proposing to implement tighter border controls for visa-free travellers within the Schengen zone.
The proposed European Travel Information and Authorisation System...
Mega Maldives Airlines makes first foray into India
Mega Maldives Airlines has made its entry into the Indian market with the launch of thrice-weekly flights between New Delhi and Malé starting yesterday,...
US a winner as Taiwanese travellers shun Europe
Departure lobby of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Terminal 2
Taiwanese are travelling less to Europe this year due to the region’s many high profile terror...
Mega ski resort to rise in Harbin, China next year
Wanda Group will soon break the record for the world’s largest indoor ski resort when RMB40 billion (US$5.9 million) Harbin Wanda City opens its...
Travel trade in Kyushu band together to promote prefecture
Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan
Prefectures in Kyushu are collaborating on an initiative to boost internationals arrivals to the island, following a government-led trend...
Trade finds Cambodia’s tuk tuk app beneficial for travellers
A tuk tuk driver waits for customers in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Members of the travel trade in Cambodia have welcomed a new tuk tuk booking...
Ascott’s The Crest Collection makes Asia debut
Ascott has opened the Metropole Bangkok, the first property under its The Crest Collection brand of luxury serviced apartments in Asia.
It features 116 apartments...
New tax to come for online hotel bookings in Sri Lanka
An aerial view of Colombo
Sri Lanka last week introduced a tax for online accommodation bookings, increased its airport embarkation tax to US$50 from the...
Shanghai Disneyland to get Toy Story Land in 2018
(From left) Bob Chapek, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company; and Fan Xiping,...
