X2 launches luxury cruises on Chao Phraya River
X2 (Crossto) Cruises boat
HOSPITALITY brand X2 has expanded into the cruising space with X2 Cruises, a luxury cruise offering on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River.
Its...
Philippines’ first tourism enterprise zone in the works
THE Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) will be developing a site in San Vicente, Palawan...
Hong Kong airport goes ahead with passenger levy despite protest
Hong Kong International Airport
HONG Kong International Airport will implement the controversial airport construction fee from August 1 despite earlier objection from the trade.
Airlines will...
Brisk business on Koh Tao despite battered image
Tourists continue visiting Koh Tao
GOVERNMENT promises to help restore Koh Tao’s image as a safe destination have amounted to little following the high-profile backpacker...
Japan sees spike in travel interest from China
CHINESE travellers have shown a 130 per cent increase in interest in Japan, far outpacing the the average year-on-year growth in global traveller interest...
IATA’s NDC certification set to propel standards adoption
Popovich: NDC is now mainstream
IATA has launched the New Distribution Capability (NDC) Certification Registry, which lists companies that have implemented NDC standards, allowing them...
Star Alliance invests in baggage handling solutions
THE Star Alliance is investing into an airline IT hub for baggage technology, set to be operational by end-2016.
CEOs of the Alliance’s member airlines...
Amadeus unveils Booking Analytics tool for airlines
AMADEUS has enhanced its Amadeus Airline Market Insight suite with the addition of Booking Analytics, a tool that allows users to access GDS-sourced reservations...
Government aid arrives for earthquake-hit Kyushu
An overhead crane which fell at a Shinkansen maintenance plant in Kumamoto Prefecture. Photo credit: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
THE Japanese government...
Hunger for affordable beds grows in Asia
Berrivin: Demand for affordable hotels with international
standards has been growing due to shift in travellers' mindsets
ESTABLISHED hotel groups are rolling out new hospitality brands...
