Malaysia’s passenger service charge reduction draws opposing views
The Malaysian government will reduce the passenger service charge (PSC) for international flights from RM73 (US$17) to RM50 at all airports in Malaysia, except...
Thailand postpones levy on foreign visitors
Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) has announced its decision to postpone plans to collect a tourism levy from foreign visitors, The Bangkok...
Bangkok to get its first Aman
Luxury resort brand Aman has signed a long-term partnership with Nai Lert Group to develop a hotel and branded residences in Bangkok, Aman's second...
China’s adventure travel market brims with untapped potential: study
China is an untapped market ripe for picking when it comes to adventure travel, with accommodation spend in adventure travel totalling US$$8.2 billion per...
Oakwood Premier Melbourne to rise in 1Q2022
Oakwood has made its foray into Australia's luxury hotel and serviced apartments segment with the signing of Oakwood Premier Melbourne.
Scheduled to open in 1Q2022...
Tiket.com launches new millennial-centric features in quest to become a travel superapp
Indonesia-based OTA Tiket.com has unveiled its ambitions to become a superapp in the travel industry, as the company keeps its sights trained on the millennial market.
Speaking...
APAC fuels greatest demand for commercial airline personnel
Asia-Pacific continues to drive global demand for commercial pilots, technicians and cabin crew, according to a new Boeing report.
The 2019 Boeing Pilot & Technician...
European brand Tivoli to enter Asia with China debut in 4Q
Portuguese hospitality brand Tivoli Hotels & Resorts will be diversifying its portfolio by introducing the brand into the Chinese market in Chengdu, the capital...
Expedia, AI Singapore join forces on AI to improve online searches...
Expedia Group has announced a collaboration with AI Singapore (AISG) – an inter-agency unit tasked to catalyse and grow the country's artificial intelligence (AI)...
Oyo denies cheating charges against founder
Oyo has refuted the allegations that its founder Ritesh Agarwal and several top executives had cheated a Bengaluru hotelier of more than Rp15 million...
