Domestic tourism in Malaysia on the rise
Domestic tourism in Malaysia posted a 10.9 per cent increase in 2018, growing to 78.2 million domestic tourists last year from 70.5 million the...
Lux Group takes full ownership of Emperor Cruises
Vietnam-based Lux Group has fully acquired the five-star, all-inclusive Emperor Cruises, adding to the travel and hospitality company's portfolio that includes the DMC Luxury...
Philippines works to end child sex tourism and exploitation
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) have joined hands with several government agencies to stop sexual violence against women and children, a burgeoning problem...
Trade stands with AirAsia’s petition against PSC hike at klia2
The Malaysian travel trade have rallied on AirAsia's side after the airline recently launched a petition to protest against the additional RM23 (US$5) passenger...
Bangkok’s first dusitD2 coming in 2023
Dusit International has signed a hotel management agreement with Hong Kong-based Tian Teck Property to operate dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok, which will be the first...
Princess Cruises rolls out high-speed Wi-Fi to more ships
Princess Cruises will be expanding its high-speed Wi-Fi, MedallionNet, to six more ships come 2020: Grand Princess (February 21), Diamond Princess (March 15), Majestic...
Bayu Buana, Apple Holidays launch JV to target fast-growing India market...
Bayu Buana Travel Services Indonesia has formed a joint venture company with Sri Lanka-based DMC Apple Holidays to tap the fast-growing Indian market to...
HK airport shutdown has knock-on effects on inbound travel into Thailand
The Kasikorn Bank (KBank) Research Center estimates that the closure of the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) will affect Thailand's tourism industry "by not...
Thai Airways draws up plan to cut costs, grow revenue amid...
Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced strategies to step up efforts to reduce expenses and increase revenue as the carrier seeks to stem losses...
Passenger reconciliation system to launch at KLIA by year-end
Amid its ongoing digitalisation efforts, Malaysia Airports will be implementing the Passenger Reconciliation System (PRS) at both terminals in the KL International Airport (KLIA)...
