Travel industry leaders commit to accessible tourism
SOME 500 delegates from 60 countries convened in Bangkok from September 26-28 to take part in the annual World Tourism Day. The theme this...
Thai tour agents forced to reinvent packages after crackdown
CRACKDOWNS on zero-dollar tours have caused package prices to double, forcing operators to reinvent their products, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
TAT...
New APAC MICE association being formed
THE Korea MICE Association (KMA) is putting itself in the driver’s seat to unite Asia-Pacific’s MICE associations into a combined regional entity, tentatively named...
International flights from China cheapest worldwide
OVERSEAS flights from China is found to be the most affordable in the world, according to a recent study by kiwi.com.
The study showed that international...
Best Western launches white label franchise company
BEST Western Hotels & Resorts have launched SureStay Hotels, a subsidiary company that plugs hotel owners into the company’s infrastructure and distribution channels while...
New scheme aims to drive traffic to Hokkaido’s rural regions
Cottages in Hokkaido
TRAVELLERS to Hokkaido’s rural regions will receive discounts on accommodation, shopping, dining, and activities under a new pilot scheme run by Japan’s...
Airbnb continues push into corporate travel sector
Kevin Hoong
HOMESHARING giant Airbnb is continuing its aggressive push into the business travel market despite indicators showing that its foray into the corporate travel...
Calls for ASEAN to be a single MICE destination
WHILE ASEAN has been extensively marketed as a single destination for leisure travel, the same cannot be said for MICE, prompting buyers to call...
Qatar eases transit visa requirements
Hamad International Airport
QATARI authorities have relaxed transit via regulations, extending free transit visa stays in Qatar from 48 hours to 96 hours.
This means travellers...
Goldman Sachs injects further US$70 million into Red Planet
Tim Hansing
VALUE chain Red Planet Hotels has received a further US$70 million investment from private equity firm Goldman Sachs.
According to a statement from Red...
