Indonesia plans Rp3.5 trillion to turn Lake Toba into ‘classy destination’
The Indonesian government has allotted Rp3.5 trillion (US$250 million) of the national budget for tourism development in the Lake Toba Area, North Sumatra.
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Sri Lanka cancels tradeshows as free VoAs for 45 countries rolled...
Sri Lanka has cancelled roadshows for the remaining year and instead relies on offering free on-arrival visas for 45 countries, including India and China,...
RedDoorz raises US$45m Series B funding to fuel SE Asia growth
Singapore-based hospitality management booking platform RedDoorz has raised US$45 million in a Series B round led by Chinese venture capital firm, Qiming Venture Partners.
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Buffalo Tours and Olympus Tours merge to create global DMC Discova
In its first step towards becoming a global DMC powerhouse, Buffalo Tours Asia has announced its merger with Olympus Tours Americas – an established...
Outsourcing veteran picked as Philippine Airlines’ new president
The board of directors of Philippine Airlines (PAL) yesterday confirmed the appointment of Gilbert Santa Maria as president and COO, replacing the widely respected...
Philippines’ cruise tourism ambitions gets a boost with dedicated cruise port...
Construction is poised to begin this year for the Philippines’ first-ever dedicated cruise pier and terminal, which stands adjacent to the Solaire Resort and...
Crowne Plaza to add more flexible spaces in new flagship hotels
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open six flagship hotels around the world by early 2020, two of which will be...
Genting Malaysia settles theme park battles with Fox and Disney
Genting Malaysia, Twentieth Century Fox Group of companies and The Walt Disney Company have reached a settlement regarding a dispute over a Fox-branded theme...
Former Frasers chief Choe Peng Sum now CEO of Pan Pacific
The board of directors of UOL Group, parent company of Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG), has announced that Choe Peng Sum will be appointed...
Genting veteran Michael Goh to steer Dream Cruises as president
Long-time Genting Hong Kong executive Michael Goh has been appointed the president of Dream Cruises, and head of international sales for Genting Cruise Lines.
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