Korean OTA achieves unicorn status after GIC, Booking funding
Yanolja, the largest online travel platform in South Korea, has raised US$180 million in Series D funding from Booking Holdings and Singapore sovereign wealth...
In Singapore, bargain hunters most vulnerable to online travel scams
Almost a third of Singaporeans surveyed in a recent McAfee study indicated they have been scammed, or nearly scammed, when booking a holiday online.
Polling...
Jetwing Symphony to launch boutique hotel in Kandy
Jetwing Symphony has unveiled plans to open a new boutique hotel in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Aviation roundup: China Eastern, Cebu Pacific, and Vietjet
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes and other aviation updates.
New dedicated lounge for private jet passengers arrives in Singapore’s Seletar...
Singapore's Seletar Airport yesterday unveiled its Business Aviation Centre (BAC) to cater to the growing segment of private jet passengers, who are demanding more...
Singapore’s CDL makes fresh attempt at Millennium & Copthorne Hotels takeover
Singapore-listed real estate firm City Developments Ltd (CDL) is taking another stab at buying Millennium & Copthorne (M&C) Hotels in a deal that values...
Visitor-friendly developments flourish in Osaka’s Izumisano City
Izumisano City, one of the 33 cities in Osaka Prefecture, has announced several upcoming tourism developments in Rinku Town, located a 10-minute drive from...
Angkor Wat to stamp out cruel elephant rides by next year
The controversial elephant rides at Angkor Wat will cease next year, Metro UK reported.
Accor to manage upcoming property in Phuket’s MontAzure
Boutique Corporation has appointed Accor to manage its new 230-room hotel under the Mövenpick brand, which will be located at MontAzure, an integrated resort...
Thomas Cook confirms takeover talks with Fosun, its largest stakeholder
British travel giant Thomas Cook has confirmed that China's Fosun Tourism Group was in talks to buy its tour operator business.
Fosun, which acquired a...
