Etihad Airways adds daily services to Kuala Lumpur
Etihad Airways will be adding a second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur from January 15 next year, bringing a...
Hiroshima Prefecture takes aim at Asian markets with new initiatives
The Hiroshima Tourism Association (HIT), which takes charge of destination promotion for the Japanese prefecture, is intensifying efforts aimed at Asian travel markets, with...
Trip.com Group anticipates soaring travel bookings for China’s golden week
China’s eight-day Golden Week holiday, which combines the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day holiday, is set to drive booking consumption as Trip.com Group’s...
TAT Star awards gild travel entrepreneurs for embracing sustainability
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the Sustainable Tourism Acceleration Rating (STAR) project to enhance sustainable tourism and augment Thailand’s standing as...
Marriott International signs three new hotels in Indonesia
Marriott International has signed a hotel management agreement with Indonesian real estate developer Pakuwon Jati to open three properties in Indonesia’s new capital city,...
Vietjet Aviation Academy now part of IATA’s training network
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Vietjet Aviation Academy as its latest regional training partner (RTP) in Vietnam.
As an IATA RTP, Vietjet...
GTEF 2023 culminates in success
The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) 2023 was held in Macau from September 20 to 23, featuring a series of innovative and inspiring exchanges...
More tourists loosen purse strings in Japan
International tourists in Japan are spending more than ever before, with consumption at 95 per cent of pre-pandemic levels despite arrivals having reached only...
Mekong unveils new initiatives to highlight destination
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) has launched Mekong Voices and Mekong’s Hidden Gems – comprising interviews with local tourism pioneers, and insights into...
Sri Lanka’s national carrier in urgent push for new pilots
SriLankan Airlines is aiming to recruit 80 new pilots to replace lost headcount, with 30 hires set for this year and 50 more by...
