Malaysia launches visa-free entry for Chinese travellers
AFTER many failed attempts, the Malaysian government has finally launched ENTRI (electronic travel registration and information) and e-visa services for mainland Chinese travellers. Both...
Don Mueang fully reopens upgraded Terminal 2
THAILAND’s Don Mueang International Airport will officially reopen its upgraded Terminal 2 tomorrow, allowing the airport to accommodate 30 million passengers a year, 11.5...
Kazakhstan sets its sights on Singapore
A Kazakh yurt.
THE nation of Kazakhstan, which made its debut at the NATAS Travel Fair 2016 last week, is targeting well-travelled Singaporeans to boost...
Malaysia mulls easing India, Sri Lanka visa restrictions
MALAYSIAN tourism authorities, overwhelmed by protests from Indians and Sri Lankans over a restrictive visa entry process, say they are seriously considering relaxing the...
Asiatravel.com aims to make virtual travel fairs a reality
Seow (left) and Boh. “Virtual reality and augmented reality are two aspects that will penetrate the travel space next,” said Seow.
SINGAPORE-based Asiatravel.com aims to make virtual travel...
Iran to get first international five-star hotel
WITH international sanctions against Iran lifted, the country is set to receive its first five-star foreign-run hotel, the Gran Meliá Ghoo, a resort property...
China gets 13 new Finnish visa centres
FINLAND hopes to ease access for mainland Chinese travellers with the setting up of 13 new visa centres across the country.
By spring 2016, new...
Study shows luxury travellers have diverse needs
Papas: Luxury travel can be better understood
ONGOING studies by MyTravelResearch.com shows that the luxury travel segment consist of a diverse mix of consumers with a broad...
Arrivals in APAC led by intra-regional travel
FOREIGN arrivals in Asia-Pacific averaged a year-on-year growth of 5.2 per cent in 2015 to reach a total of more than 455 million travellers,...
Emirates not bailing out SriLankan Airlines
EMIRATES has stated that it is no longer interested in investing or managing another airline again, citing an unsuccessful partnership with SriLankan Airlines that...
















