New European markets open up for SE Asia
New source markets in eastern and central Europe are glowing for South-east Asia, just as destinations in the region face falling numbers from traditional...
AHRA slams event partnerships with short-term rentals
The nine-year, five-Games partnership inked last November between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Airbnb to provide accommodation for athletes, spectators and fans has...
Brunei upskills tourism frontliners ahead of ASEAN Summit 2021
The Brunei Association of Hotels (BAH) is working on upskilling frontliners and students in the hospitality industry, as the country readies to host the...
IHG inks deal with AWC to grow Thailand portfolio
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has deepened its partnership with Thai real estate group Asset World Corporation (AWC) with the signing of a number of...
Sustainable tourism, regional travel shine bright for SE Asia
The growing emphasis on eco-tourism as well as sustainable and inclusive tourism development, were spotlighted at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) ministers’ press conference...
Singapore Tourism Board sharpens focus to tap halal travel boom
Singapore is stepping up its game for Muslim travellers with a mega campaign set to launch as early as next month.
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Macau to record negative growth in 2020: MGTO
With a mix of negative external factors weakening inbound tourism to Macau, such as the ongoing US-China trade war and the prolonged Hong Kong...
Bali agents say surprise new attraction tariffs will hurt bottom line
Travel players in Bali are crying foul over the regency government’s surprise price hike on entrance fees for popular attractions, saying that they will...
Visitseasia.travel will be ASEAN Tourism’s new address
Visitseasia.travel, launched at the opening ceremony of ATF 2020 on Tuesday evening, will soon replace the current ASEANTourism.Travel website as the vehicle for raising...
TTG backs SE Asia promotion with new website, booking engine
Looking to support ASEAN Tourism Marketing Working Group’s desire to establish a better understanding of South-east Asia’s tourism potential in the global marketplace, TTG...