World’s first Cartoon Network cruise to set sail from Singapore
The world's first Cartoon Network-branded cruise liner will make its maiden sail from Singapore late this year, the outcome of a partnership between Oceanic...
Singapore’s Citi Travels suspended
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has suspended Citi Travels & Tours from conducting travel agent activities with effect from January 10, after the latter...
Japan to enforce minpaku regulations in June
Japan will enforce its Private Lodging Business law on a later date than originally expected, with the legislation set to allow short-term rentals while...
Myanmar deliberates bed tax
The Myanmar Ministry of Hotels and Tourism is hoping to fatten its limited destination promotion funds with income from a possible bed tax.
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ASEANTA plays problem-solver to industry concerns
A stronger system to qualify ATF buyers and a membership expansion are among some proposed initiatives that have emerged from the ASEAN Tourism Association...
Curtains to rise on new Mekong film festival
The Mekong Mini Movie Festival will make its debut at TRAVEX this Friday as a year-long event to celebrate the myriad faces and experiences...
India lends ASEAN a helping hand in hospitality, tourism training
India is offering her extensive network of hospitality and tourism training to South-east Asian nations, in an effort to help the region’s tourism workers...
Airbnb allows users to pay less upfront for bookings
Airbnb is introducing Pay Less Up Front, which allows guests to pay only for part of the trip at the time of booking –...
Aviation roundup: Philippine Airlines, Thai AirAsia X and more
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes and other airline updates.
Triponyu.com steps beyond peer-to-peer boundaries
Indonesian peer-to-peer marketplace Triponyu.com, which connects savvy independent travellers with local hosts of travel experiences in the country, is now looking to expand its market...
