Japan’s return to whaling could hurt growing whale-watching business: tour operators
Japan’s thriving whale watching industry faces upset following the country’s resumption of commercial whaling after a 31-year ban, according to tour group operators.
Tokyo withdrew...
Seoul travel agencies snag US$4m gov’t cash injection
Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) has joined forces with Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) to inject US$4 million into the capital’s coronavirus-hit travel agencies to help...
Maldives to review ‘outdated’ safety regulations in light of tourist deaths
An unusual spate of reported tourist deaths in the Maldives has prompted the government to review safety standards and step up inspection of resorts,...
Caesars opts out of Japan casino race
Caesars Entertainment has announced that it will no longer pursue a license for a casino in Japan and will instead focus on its current...
TAFI launches digital platform to better connect agents to marketplace
The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) launched the TAFI Connect platform on World Tourism Day to help members boost non air revenue and...
Bangkok to get its first Aman
Luxury resort brand Aman has signed a long-term partnership with Nai Lert Group to develop a hotel and branded residences in Bangkok, Aman's second...
It’s bonjour Maldives for Air France
Air France will commence twice-weekly flights between Paris and Malé in the Maldives from November 1 this year.
On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the service will...
Jetstar gets green light for more VTL flights
Jetstar Asia has received approval to operate Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) services to Singapore from Phuket, Clark, Manila, and Perth, following the city-state's recent...
Messe Berlin stays modest about ITB China growth
Messe Berlin is keeping modest about the future growth of ITB China even though the inaugural show this year sold out ahead of the...
Carlson Rezidor spreads VR initiative to its other brands
Radisson Blu's BluPrint programme was recently unveiled at HICSA 2016
CARLSON Rezidor Hotel Group has developed a virtual reality (VR) interface for its Radisson Red...
