Travel Trade Maldives unveils third edition
Travel Trade Maldives (TTM), the largest travel trade show to be held in the Maldives, is scheduled to host its third edition from June 11 to 13.
Jakarta hotels put on brave front amid post-election unrest
After riots erupted in Central Jakarta on May 21 and 22 in protest of president Joko Widodo's re-election, tourism stakeholders are keeping their chins...
Hybrid accommodation on the rise in Thailand
Hybrid accommodation models have grown in popularity among hospitality operators in Thailand, driven by greater long-stay demand and lower operating costs.
The hybrid model combining...
Hello Kitty theme park to greet guests in Hanoi come 2021
Sanrio will open a Hello Kitty theme park in Vietnam in 2021, in partnership with Vietnam developer BRG Group.
According to media reports, the partners...
Merlin Entertainments ties up with Klook
With new demands for in-destination bookings, UK-based Merlin Entertainments has entered into a global partnership with travel activities and services platform Klook.
The collaboration covers...
Aviation roundup: Scoot, Jetstar Asia, AirAsia and more
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes and other aviation updates.
Tourism New Zealand doubles down on SE Asia with 100% Pure...
Tourism New Zealand has recently launched 100% Pure New Zealand Stories in Singapore and India, a purely online and digital promotion specifically targeting both...
High investor interest in SE Asia stumble on land ownership obstacles
While tourism business is expected to grow throughout South-east Asia, industry observers say hotel investors face challenges including the higher cost of land, difficulty...
Royal Caribbean deploys two largest ships to Asia in 2019
Royal Caribbean yesterday launched Asia's largest ship, Spectrum of the Seas, marking the start of its Double Quantum Year in Asia.
The cruise line's first...
Brunei readies tourism frontline staff for ATF
The Tourism Development Department and Brunei Association of Hotels (BAH) are collaborating with training provider V-Plaza to prepare frontliners and restaurants for the upcoming...
