No formal decision made on Komodo’s possible closure: Indonesia’s environment ministry
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) has clarified that no new decision has been made regarding the closure of Komodo Island, with research...
Chiang Mai braces for watered-down Songkran as city chokes in smog
Chiang Mai's travel trade is bracing for muted Songkran celebrations as the smog crisis is likely to put a dent on visitor arrivals to...
Sluggish demand for Johor during recent Singapore school holidays
Inbound travel players in Malaysia saw a decline in arrivals from Singapore to Johor during the March school holidays, attributing this partly to congestion...
Sri Lanka to grant visas on arrival for 39 nationalities
From May 1 to October 31, nationals from 39 countries visiting Sri Lanka will be eligible for visas on arrival (VoA).
The countries included in...
Accor brings its most premium brand, Raffles, to India
French hospitality giant Accor is expanding its foothold in India's luxury segment by launching two new hotels under its most premium brand Raffles in...
Resorts World Sentosa, Marina Bay Sands set for multi-billion-dollar transformation
The two IRs in Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) and Marina Bay Sands (MBS), have unveiled massive expansion plans, each at an estimated investment...
Tourism’s ‘the best partner for governments’ to drive economy and job...
The growing importance of tourism's role in the global economy was once again underscored by WTTC president & CEO Gloria Guevara yesterday at the...
Gap in Thailand’s economy hotel sector drives expansion at Kokotel
Bangkok-based Kokotel is stepping up its expansion strategy as the bed-and-cafe chain seeks to fill the gaps in Thailand's economy scale segment, driven by...
Norwegian to develop cruise training facility near Manila
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) will develop and construct a new shipboard team member training facility near Manila in the Philippines.
NCLH has secured a...
Upcoming Shangri-La property named official hotel for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
A Shangri-La hotel set for opening in Beijing's Shougang Park come end-2021 will be the designated official hotel and event reception venue for the...
