New Silk Route, travel incentives lure Chinese to MENA
Previously lagging in popularity, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is now witnessing a boom in Chinese visitors, according to a recent...
Ascott accelerates expansion in China with 1,300 additional units
Ascott has clinched seven contracts to manage over 1,300 apartment units across six cities in China, including new destinations Kunming and Yichang.
The Singapore-based serviced...
Delta, Korean Air deepen alliance with trans-Pacific JV
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air last week entered into a trans-Pacific joint venture to create a combined network serving more than 290 destinations...
Ah Meng joins durian feast for Singapore Zoo’s 44th anniversary
The Singapore Zoo yesterday celebrated its 44th anniversary with a scrumptious durian feast organised for its animal icon Ah Meng and her friends.
Orangutans Ah Meng,...
Feedback wanted for proposed changes to Singapore’s Travel Agent Act
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) are currently seeking feedback on the proposed amendments to the Travel...
Bintan Resorts sees growth opportunities in Asian millennials
Bintan Resorts is training its sights on Japanese and Chinese millennials in its development and marketing efforts, as arrival numbers from these two markets...
Localyokl to bring independent guiding set-up beyond Australia
Australian startup Localyokl, which offers immersive guided experiences à la Airbnb Experiences, is planning to expand its services into Asia-Pacific.
"We're expecting the company to...
Ritz-Carlton dives into yacht cruising market with three ships
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, part of Marriott International, is making its first foray into luxury yachting and cruises with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, a...
Genting, China Southern gear fly-cruise deal for takeoff
Genting Cruise Lines and China Southern Airlines have signed an MoU to work together to market the fly-cruise concept in China and develop Guangzhou...
New brand identity for Mantra Group
Mantra Group is consolidating its multi-branded portfolio – Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree – across Australia, New Zealand, Bali and Hawaii into a new single...
