Big hike proposed for Komodo entrance fee raises eyebrows
The regional government of East Nusa Tenggara has announced plans to charge international travellers to Komodo National Park an entrance fee of US$500 per...
Maldives lowers 2016 arrivals target
Arrivals at Malé International Airport
THE Maldives has adjusted downwards its arrivals target of 1.5 million to 1.4 million this year, matching last year’s goal,...
Airlines make deeper capacity cuts
Further capacity cuts have been ordered by Singapore Airlines (SIA), Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand (Air NZ) as travel demand plunges even further...
A familiar face helms Thai tourism but Kobkarn will be missed
Thailand’s Cabinet reshuffle on November 24 sees the return of former minister of tourism and sports, Weerasak Kowsurat, to the role, replacing Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul...
Business aviation company launches programme for animal companions
Global business aviation company VistaJet has launched VistaPet, a programme designed to help four-legged passengers feel welcome, including through care kits and pre-flight courses to...
Qatar Airways unveils QSuite concept at ITB Berlin
Qatar Airways has unveiled the QSuite, the airline’s newest Business Class experience.
Two years in the making, QSuite features the industry’s first-ever double bed available...
Macau moves to charm bellies in ‘Year of Gastronomy’
Food is taking the spotlight in Macao Government Tourism Office’s (MGTO) destination marketing campaigns this year as the destination celebrates its designation as a...
India guns for tourism and hospitality investment
With India looking to become a one trillion-dollar tourism economy by 2047, the Ministry of Tourism is looking to draw domestic as well as...
Singapore deepens investment into Indonesian source market
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is looking to raise arrivals from Indonesian this year – up from 2.3 million in 2023 – as it...
Indonesia pumps US$14.8m million into cross-border tourism promotion
To develop and promote cross-border tourism, the Indonesia Ministry of Tourism has set aside 200 billion rupiah (US$14.8 million) and prepared 214 events to...
