South-east Asia shows love for Hong Kong as second largest inbound...
Arrivals from South-east Asia have performed strongly for Hong Kong in the short months following the latter’s full reopening to travel and tourism in...
Updated short-term rental regulations in Thailand a boon to small, unique...
The recent announcement in the Royal Gazette regarding the Thai government’s plans to update Ministerial Regulations regarding the operation of short-term rentals (STR) has...
New Regala brand finds good positioning straddling business and leisure
Regala Skycity Hotel in Hong Kong’s transforming Lantau Island is helping parent company, Regal Hotels International, to cater to a growing segment of travellers...
Philippine traditional agents see customers shifting back from OTAs
Traditional travel agencies (TTAs) in the Philippines are welcoming a changing customer landscape that is no longer dominated by online travel agencies (OTAs), with...
Outdoor lodging operators welcome new trade association
Owners and stakeholders in the outdoor lodging and glamping sector have come together to form the Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association (APOLA), aimed at...
Air France-KLM Group, Etihad Airways deepen partnership
Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming at enhancing their collaboration opportunities across passenger operations, loyalty programmes,...
Uzbekistan adds Malaysians to its tourism goals
Uzbekistan is aiming to triple Malaysian arrivals from almost 4,500 in 2019 to 12,000 by this year-end, and has established various strategies, including leveraging...
Western Australia launches Muslim Guide for travellers
Tourism Western Australia (TWA) has launched a new Muslim Travel Guide, comprising listings and introduction to Halal eateries, mosques, and accessible Muslim-friendly spaces and facilities, to...
Artotel, Absolute in alliance to deepen reach in Asia
Indonesia-based hospitality management company Artotel Group has established a strategic alliance with Thailand’s Absolute Hotel Services to mutually venture into fresh markets and destinations....
Borobudur Temple sets new regulations for visitors
Taman Wisata Candi (TWC) Borobudur, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko, the state-owned company that manages the temples, has set new regulations for visitors looking to...
