New tax-free app by UTU touts higher VAT refunds
Singapore-based digital rewards platform UTU is providing global tourists and shoppers with the means to receive 85 per cent of their VAT refund back...
Thai travel firm eyes medical tourists from China
Thailand-based travel firm Really Really Cool (RRC) has partnered Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) to sell bespoke medical tourism packages specifically tailored for Chinese...
Malaysia steps up tourism game to attract more arrivals from China
In line with its Visit Malaysia 2020 tourism campaign, Malaysia will next year roll out a host of initiatives and efforts to strengthen ties...
With increased capacity and fuel efficiency, new A321neo to form backbone...
The new Airbus A321neo is projected to form the backbone of operations in AirAsia's ambitious push for new destinations and markets in Asia, as...
Asian airlines face headwinds, but pockets of opportunities persist
Asian airlines are bracing for slower growth in 2020 amid softening Chinese outbound travel demand and economic uncertainty owing to the ongoing US-China trade...
Alipay, WeChat Pay now open to international tourists
Chinese payment giants Alipay and WeChat Pay have both opened their platforms to international travellers in China for the first time.
To use Alipay app...
Fusion has major expansion, new brands in store for Vietnam
Wellness-oriented hotel group Fusion has unveiled plans to substantially step up its Vietnam’s presence by tripling the number of properties in the country while...
Aviation roundup: Royal Brunei Airlines, Jetstar Asia and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and other aviation news.
Airbnb scores nine-year Olympic sponsorship deal with IOC
Airbnb has signed a deal with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to provide accommodation for the host cities until 2028, as the games' organisers...
China piques growing interest from South American luxury market
China is attracting growing interest among South America's luxury travellers as trade between the two continents strengthen and luxury bleisure bookings are on the...
