ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Awards now open for entries
ASEAN is calling for entries for its second sustainable tourism awards.
The biennial ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Awards (ASTA) is returning for the second time next...
Malaysia’s first Hyatt Centric flag to fly in Kota Kinabalu
A Hyatt Centric hotel is set to rise in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, come 2021.
The first Hyatt Centric hotel in Malaysia will be situated in...
Pending exit of HKTB’s well-liked chief surprises many in trade
Travel trade players are shocked by news of the departure of Hong Kong Tourism Board's (HKTB) executive director Anthony Lau, well-liked in the industry...
Malaysia hotels look to domestic market as international demand wanes
Malaysia's hoteliers are reaching out to the domestic sector to fill rooms, as a weak ringgit has impinged on Malaysians' appetite for overseas travel...
Etihad Airways embarks on economy class transformation
Etihad Airways has unveiled a major economy transformation programme, starting with the cabin upgrade and refurbishment of 23 narrow-body Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.
The...
Mojo Nomad plants flag in Australia
Ovolo Group is set to launch its Mojo Nomad brand in Australia in mid-2020.
Mojo Nomad South Yarra, which will become the brand's signature flagship...
TA targeting new generation of Muslim travellers goes live
A new OTA dedicated to halal travel content has been launched, with a travel agent portal soon to be added to the site.
The UK-headquartered...
Malaysian inbound players upbeat on growing Middle Eastern market
As the Malaysian tourism ministry and Tourism Malaysia make a stronger push in the Middle East, travel trade players who attended the recently concluded...
Jakarta takes steps towards becoming a leisure destination
New events, expanded attractions and a stronger promotional push could give leisure tourists more reasons to visit Jakarta, hitherto seen more as a business...
Tourism Australia chief quits to head up adventure tourism company
Tourism Australia has announced that its managing director, John O’Sullivan, is leaving the organisation to take up a new role as CEO and executive...
