Malaysia to relax visa policies for Sri Lankan travellers
MALAYSIA is set to relax restrictive visa regulations for Sri Lankan visitors in hopes to reverse a drop in arrivals from the South Asian...
Hanoi is the best value destination for a city break
Hanoi, Vietnam
HANOI is the best value destination in the world for a city break, where a trip would cost on average less than US$497,...
Singapore Michelin Guide debut a likely allure for gastro-tourists
SINGAPORE became the only place in the world possible to get a S$4 (US$2.90) Michelin-star meal as two hawker stalls were conferred a one-star...
Corporates prefer in-person meetings when doing business
DESPITE the proliferation of technology that makes it easier for companies to communicate internationally, an Egencia study revealed that a majority of corporates still...
Khiri Travel launches first itinerary to war-torn Jaffna
Kathurogoda Ancient Vihara in the Jaffna district, Sri Lanka
BANGKOK-based Khiri Travel has introduced a tour itinerary to the city of Jaffna in northern Sri...
Costa Cruises makes debut in India with Mumbai homeport
Costa neoClassica
COSTA Cruises is marking its entry into the Indian market with the launch of the Costa neoClassica from homeport Mumbai between December 16,...
Who wants to operate the ‘loneliest airport in the world’?
IN AN unprecedented move, Sri Lanka is offering open skies and all nine air freedoms to any organisation interested in running its second international...
New hotel openings: July 18 to 22, 2016
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week
Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will be opening its fourth property in Hong Kong...
Sri Lanka’s main airport to temporarily switch to night operations
Bandaranaike International Airport
SRI Lanka’s main gateway will operate mostly night flights for three months in 2017, from January 6 to April 6, so that...
North Korea seeks FDI for new tourism zone
Inside the Wonsan Kalma International Airport. Credit: Aram Pan/DPRK360.com
NORTH Korea is embarking on a major campaign to expand its tourism sector and is appealing to...
