Philippine tourism budget up 44 per cent from 2015
El Nido, Palawan
THE Philippines’ newly-appointed tourism secretary Wanda Teo has vowed to efficiently utilise the resources given to her for the promotion and development...
AirAsia warns of online scam offering free flights
Screenshot of the online survey scam
A SURVEY circulating online via social media promising free AirAsia tickets is a hoax, warned the Malaysian budget carrier...
Agency rides on Pokémon Go craze with Poké itinerary
AUSSIE tour operator Geckos Adventures has taken the Pokémon Go craze to the next level by launching a worldwide trip to catch ‘em all.
The...
Preferred joins up with UnionPay in pursuit of China market
PREFERRED Hotels & Resorts yesterday entered into a global partnership effective through 2019 with UnionPay International as part of the hospitality group’s ongoing efforts...
Airlines need to future-proof themselves with reliable Wi-Fi
CONSISTENT, speedy inflight internet connection will become increasingly important for airlines as consumers become ever more dependent on the service, according to a recent...
India looks to extend e-visa scheme to 36 more countries
THE Indian government is looking to extend e-visa facilities to citizens of 36 more countries including Italy, Iran, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Maldives,...
Plaza Premium debuts in Taiwan, opens four lounges
Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 1 of Taoyuan International Airport
THE Plaza Premium Group has made its first foray into Taiwan with the opening of...
More direct links fuelling Cambodia’s visitor growth
Travellers at Siem Reap International Airport
CAMBODIA’s increasing air connectivity is the key driver accounting for the South-east Asian nation’s continued tourism growth, according to...
Debt-ridden SriLankan Airlines to wet lease three aircraft
SRI Lanka’s debt-ridden national carrier is offering three A330s to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) under a wet lease arrangement, officials said last week.
Sri Lanka’s...
Three Cambodia destinations eye World Heritage status
Battambang's bamboo train
A BID to add three emerging tourist destinations in Cambodia to the UNESCO World Heritage list has been welcomed by tour agents.
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