Far East Hospitality says Xin Chao to Vietnam
Singapore-headquartered Far East Hospitality (FEH) is making its Vietnam debut with two boutique hotels set to open in Ho Chi Minh city by the...
Philippines gears up for tourist influx during Holy Week
The Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT), through its regional offices, has coordinated with various local government units and agencies to ensure that destinations are...
TTG Asia goes on break for Good Friday
TTG Asia will be on break tomorrow, April 19, in observance of Good Friday. To our Christian readers, have a good Holy Friday and Easter Sunday. See you on Monday, April 22, when we return with more news.
New tourism development coming to Singapore’s Jurong Lake District
The Jurong Lake District (JLD) in west Singapore is set for a major transformation and will soon welcome an integrated tourism development with attractions, hotels,...
Ride-hailing startup takes to the air with helicopter-on-demand service
Vietnam's first helicopter-hailing service could be launching in Hanoi as soon as this month, focusing on tourism in northern provinces, according to VnExpress International.
Vietnamese...
Marriott and Expedia expand distribution arrangement beyond transient bookings
Marriott has signed a new, multi-year agreement with Expedia Group, which the two say will result in "an innovative distribution agreement beyond transient retail bookings".
According to a...
Splitty sets sights on Asia after bagging US$6.75m in series A...
Israel-based start-up Splitty has raised US$6.8 million in a series A round of funding, led by Fosun RZ Capital, the VC investment arm of...
China’s Plateno Group introduces Chonpines Hotel to S.Korea
Plateno Group will bring Chonpines Hotel to Gangneung city, marking the midscale brand's entry into South Korea.
Work on Chonpines Gangneung, South Korea has just...
Singapore Tourism Board strikes deals with Traveloka, Alibaba
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has struck partnerships with two major players in online travel – Indonesian unicorn startup Traveloka, fresh out of a US$420 million...
Ringgit intervention to bring welcome stability: M’sian tourism stakeholders
The Malaysian government is considering imposing measures to protect the ringgit, which has been sliding against the dollar, a move seen as beneficial for...
