Rural tourism interest drives visitor traffic to secondary destinations in M’sia
A growing interest in immersive travel experiences has strengthened demand for eco and cultural activities in Malaysia’s rural and countryside areas, opening up opportunities...
Quang Ninh tourism to grow beyond Halong Bay
The Vietnamese province of Quang Ninh – home to UNESCO-listed Halong Bay – is set to shine brighter as a tourist destination as it...
Digital booking platform being developed for FATA members
Members of the Federation of ASEAN Travel Associations (FATA) will soon gain access to a digital platform that comes complete with a booking function,...
Expedia’s De Schepper joins Amadeus as online travel EVP and APAC...
Mieke De Schepper has been appointed executive vice president for online travel and managing director for Asia-Pacific at Amadeus.
De Schepper joins Amadeus from Egencia,...
EU Holidays relocates to enhanced office in Suntec
Singapore travel agency EU Holidays is relocating its service centre from Chinatown Point to Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre this month, with enhancements...
Interest in Philippines high despite travel advisories
The succession of travel advisories recently slapped against the Philippines has neither had a significant impact on inbound business nor triggered many trip cancellations,...
Young Skal initiatives ramp up in Singapore
With manpower shortage continuing to be a pertinent challenge in Singapore's hospitality sector, Skal International Singapore is ramping up its outreach via Young Skal...
Oyo threatens legal action against hotels over bookings boycott
Oyo, which is facing threats of boycotts from certain hotel owners, has hit back with a warning of its own, saying it will take...
Hard Rock unveils concept for Hokkaido IR
The concept for the Hard Rock Japan proposed to open in Tomakomai city, Hokkaido, has been unveiled.
Key elements of the design include monorail access...
Hilton makes another attempt at Yangon debut
The Hilton brand will make its first appearance in Yangon after earlier plans to launch the Hilton Yangon in Kyauktada Township with LP Holding...
