Asian tourism players have little cause for concern despite slowing global...
The global economy is in a challenging state, faced with the threat of ‘slowbalisation’, where the world is turning against globalisation, and rising geopolitical...
Malaysian tourism thrives amid weak ringgit
Malaysian inbound players have reported improved business prospects this year, as the weak ringgit grants travellers greater buying power.
The ringgit has weakened substantially against...
Thomas Cook’s China JV targets tenfold increase in coming year
Thomas Cook China, a joint venture between Thomas Cook and Chinese investment conglomerate Fosun, is gunning for a tenfold times increase in customer numbers...
Tour East establishes leisure presence in North America
Shortly after beefing up its sales infrastructure in Europe, Tour East is now growing its representation in North America.
The DMC, which operates in 14...
Sens Asia Travel forms new JV to tap German market
Sens Asia Travel, founded last year by Vietnam-based HG Holdings, has entered into a joint venture in Germany to create Sens Asia Travel GmbH...
Alibaba’s Fliggy enters home-sharing pen with Xiaozhu
After striking a deal with agoda, China's largest online home-sharing marketplace Xiaozhu.com is now partnering Alibaba Group's travel brand Fliggy to provide users with what it...
Si Thep’s designation as a UNESCO heritage site raises capacity concerns
At the UNESCO World Heritage Committee’s 45th session in Riyadh on September 19, Si Thep Historical Park in Phetchabun Province achieved World Heritage site...
Changi Airport partners Alipay to get more yuan in the registers
Alipay and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have signed a five-year partnership agreement to roll out the Alipay mobile payment option in Changi Airport.
The Alipay...
Award recognising gender equality practices returns for second year
Equality in Tourism, an international organisation committed to advancing gender equality within the tourism industry, announces the second edition of the Gender Equality Champion...
Thailand’s Maya Bay to close for a four-month rehabilitation
Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will be closing Maya Bay in Krabi's Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park...
