Dispelling rumours, Indonesia government says no plans to close Komodo park
Komodo National Park will remain open throughout the year, according to a statement from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry issued earlier this week,...
New association formed to protect culture in emerging tourism destinations
The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has been formed to protect local cultures, heritage and historical sites that are in peril...
Red Planet Japan grows portfolio with acquisition of Thailand hotels
Red Planet Japan will acquire Thailand-based hotel operations from its parent company Red Planet Hotels for 6.6 billion yen (US$60.4 million), with the deal...
Ctrip, Shangri-La deepen partnership to target Chinese travellers
After its recent Klook deal, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is announcing another online travel partnership, this time with Ctrip.
The agreement enables Shangri-La Group’s brands...
Aviation roundup: NokScoot, Jetstar and AirAsia
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and other aviation news.
EU Holidays looks to net high-value clients from new address
Singapore's EU Holidays, which moved to a larger space in Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre earlier this month, is looking to capture more...
ASTA calls on industry to switch from travel ‘agents’ to ‘advisors’,...
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), which rebranded as the American Society of Travel Advisors in August 2018, is urging the travel industry...
Greater state incentives to help Malaysian airports lure international flights
Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAH) and Tourism Malaysia yesterday sealed an MoU for an enhanced version of the Joint International Tourism Development Programme (JITDP), which...
Outrigger unveils new corporate name, brand structure
Outrigger Enterprises has announced the brand's change of name to Outrigger Hospitality Group in line with a company-wide initiative to restructure its multi-brand portfolio and solidify...
ANA purchases 9.5% stake in Philippine Airlines
ANA Holdings, parent company of All Nippon Airways (ANA), will be investing US$95 million dollars – equivalent to 9.5 per cent of shares –...
