New Clark hub brings fresh destination pairings in the Philippines
Clark International Airport's departure hall
The emergence of Clark International Airport as a secondary air hub in the Philippines is opening up new business opportunities...
Thai trade upbeat as key markets surpass expectations
Chinese tourists waiting for boat at Koh Larn off Pattaya coast
Thailand's tourism is expected to keep its growth momentum in 1Q2017, which industry players...
New hotel openings: January 30 – February 3, 2017
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week
Crowne Plaza Vientiane
InterContinental Hotels Group’s first property in Laos, the 197-room Crowne Plaza Vientiane has opened...
Europe’s the official partner destination for ITB China 2017
(From left) European Travel Commission's Eduardo Santander and ITB China's David Axiotis
ITB China’s first partner destination for its inaugural tradeshow this year will be...
Solomon Islands begins courtship of Asian markets
Josefa Tuamoto
The Solomon Islands saw a nine per cent increase in inbound travellers in 2016 and has set a similar target for this year,...
Bangkok’s IMPACT diversifies into leisure offerings
IMPACT Challenger Exhibition and Convention Center at Muang Thong Thani
IMPACT Exhibition Management has earmarked 5.6 billion baht (US$159.4 million) over a three-year period to develop...
Hard Rock picks ex-Sands boss to head new Japan unit
Hard Rock International will launch Hard Rock Japan with casino maestro Edward Tracy as CEO to support the new division and growth plans in...
Singapore to paint brighter picture of design festivals
Yong: Power of design tourism is something that we have to ride on
Singapore’s art and design festivals are gaining the support of Singapore Tourism...
Industry leaders oppose Trump’s travel ban, but no impacts on Asia...
The 90-day ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries entering the US has riled the global travel community, with many industry leaders calling for...
Rudi Koppen passes away
Rudiger Robert Köppen
One of Asia-Pacific’s most memorable hoteliers, Rudiger Robert Köppen, 80, passed away on Sunday (January 29) after a brief battle following oesophageal...
