New Zealand’s Qualmark receives GSTC recognition for sustainability standards
Qualmark's Sustainable Tourism Business (STB) Criteria has been given the GSTC-Recognised Status from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), becoming the first in New...
Thai hoteliers embrace TAT’s forthcoming expat focus
The Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) recent announcement on the pivot towards offering benefits to expatriates in its 2024 strategy has garnered positive responses...
SITA continues to enhance airport experience with technology innovations
Global travel rebound, now close to 2019 levels, has proven to be challenging for airports and airlines, according to SITA, but increased traveller acceptance...
Malaysia’s King’s Park to sponsor hospitality training at new entertainment hub
King’s Park Genting Highlands has teamed up with Cornell Academy in Malaysia to sponsor training opportunities for 1,000 students at its upcoming integrated entertainment...
Uniworld expands river cruising fleet
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has added two new Super Ships, the S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth, which will begin sailing in Europe in 2024 and 2025 respectively.
Taking...
ASEAN rolls out campaign to boost intra-regional travel
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has launched a new social media campaign on World Tourism Day, September 27, which focuses on promoting...
Questions remain over benefit of new Chaiya district pier in Thailand
With a budget of 60 million baht (US$1.6 million) allocated for a new infrastructure project, Surat Thani province in southern Thailand has been given...
MyAirline shocks travel trade with suspension
Travellers and travel agents were caught off guard today when the ultra-low-cost carrier, MyAirline, made a sudden declaration of its immediate suspension of operations...
Japan invests in big attractions to boost tourism
Japan is seeing the opening of more big-name and glitzy attractions, as companies seek to gain from the country’s tourism recovery.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour...
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts begins brand evolution
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has launched a global brand transformation that will result in new offerings and experiences, a fresh brand culture, unique brand...
