Miki Travel lays building blocks for Asian FITs in Europe with...
Amid the growing FIT wave in the travel industry, Miki Travel (Hong Kong), a DMC specialising in Europe, last week launched its new Seat-In-Coach...
Raffles Singapore to reopen with butler concierge in place of front...
The iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore has been confirmed for a mid-2019 reopening, and will boast refreshed interiors, layout and concierge service, revealed general manager...
Sri Lanka to match funds for high-producing overseas agents
Sri Lankan tourism authorities are likely to bring back an incentive scheme that supports foreign travel companies that bring in a minimum of 250...
AirAsia serves notice on Malaysia Airports, seeks RM480m in damages
The legal wrangling between AirAsia and Malaysia Airports continues, with AirAsia throwing the latest blow when it served a notice on Malaysia Airports (Sepang)...
Klook in tie-up with Rail Europe
Klook has expanded its rail offerings beyond North Asia with its partnership with Rail Europe, the leading distributor of European rail products.
At the same...
TTG Asia goes on Lunar New Year break
TTG Asia e-daily will be taking a break from February 4-7, 2019, for the Lunar New Year holidays. News will resume on Friday, February 8, 2019.
Bangkok smog not yet weighing on tourism, but solutions needed
Although tourism has not been affected by the smog in Bangkok, travel industry players believe that unless a long-term solution is put forth, it...
Dispelling rumours, Indonesia government says no plans to close Komodo park
Komodo National Park will remain open throughout the year, according to a statement from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry issued earlier this week,...
New association formed to protect culture in emerging tourism destinations
The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has been formed to protect local cultures, heritage and historical sites that are in peril...
Red Planet Japan grows portfolio with acquisition of Thailand hotels
Red Planet Japan will acquire Thailand-based hotel operations from its parent company Red Planet Hotels for 6.6 billion yen (US$60.4 million), with the deal...
