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Myanmar goes on quest to build China as new market source

Hopes are high that China’s swelling middle-class travellers will be able to help steer Myanmar’s lagging tourism industry to recovery. As many longhaul markets continue...

Hilton grows Thailand footprint with second Pattaya property

The Hilton Garden Inn brand will be making its entry into Pattaya through a management agreement with Honour Hotel and Retail. Slated to debut in...

Overseas Travel Service partners Travel Prologue to expand Asia distribution network

Japanese travel B2B wholesaler Overseas Travel Service (OTS) has formed an exclusive partnership in Asia with Travel Prologue (TP), a Singapore-headquartered hotel direct booking...

The era of rich airline distribution has arrived – and why...

For an industry that is hooked on data and technological advancement, personalised online merchandising for airlines remains one of its under-invested areas, but growing digitalisation, together with changing customer expectations, are expected to drive a rapid transformation in the airline digital retailing space in the next decade.

Sichuan ramps up pursuit of Indonesian tourists with incentives and campaigns

In hot pursuit of Indonesia's outbound market, Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism is intensifying its marketing efforts by providing 40 per cent...

AirAsia opens first restaurant serving inflight meals

In another major stride towards cementing itself as a lifestyle brand that sells more than just airline tickets, AirAsia has commercialised its inflight menu...

New global treaty aims to deter unruly airline passenger behaviour

Countries will have more power to crack down on unruly behaviour onboard aircraft, once the Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14) comes into effect on January...

Hotel JAL City to enter Thailand following rebrand of Bangkok property

Hotel Verve Bangkok will be rebranded as Hotel JAL City Bangkok, as part of an agreement between Grand Tower Enterprise and Japanese hospitality firm...