Accor gets VeryChic
Barely a week after its intentions to buy a French events management company was unveiled, AccorHotels has now acquired VeryChic, a digital platform that...
With multiple-entry visa, Malaysia ups efforts to woo Indian tourists
Malaysia’s introduction of multiple-entry visas for up to 15 days for Indian tourists has received positive feedback from the trade, as members see greater...
Vietjet launches Hanoi-Siem Reap route
Vietjet began a daily Hanoi-Siem Reap service on March 30, 2017.
Operated with Airbus A320 aircraft, flights depart Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport at 16.55...
Carnival takes delivery of China-bound Majestic Princess
Carnival Corporation has taken delivery of the 143,000-ton Majestic Princess, its first international luxury ship tailored for the China market.
On May 21, Majestic Princess...
Legoland Japan opens in Nagoya
Legoland Japan, the country’s first outdoor Legoland-branded park, opened in Nagoya last weekend.
The 9.3ha park boasts more than 40 attractions spread over seven themed...
Sentosa Development Corp restructures, enhances commercial arm
Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has undergone an organisational restructuring resulting in the consolidation of all its commercial operations under subsidiary Mount Faber Leisure Group...
New identity, targets unveiled for JTB-Panorama partnership
Following JTB Corp's acquisition of a 40 per cent stake in Panorama Tours Indonesia in February, both partners have just unveiled their new identity,...
AirAsia JV in Vietnam gears up for take-off
AirAsia is on its way to starting a Vietnamese carrier in a joint venture with local partners by early 2018 as income and passenger...
Uptake of ‘minpaku’ properties limited among Japanese agents
Tour operators welcome the Japanese government's relaxation of laws on home-sharing accommodation - known as "minpaku" - for rentals not exceeding 180 days a...
SuperStar Gemini, Ovation of the Seas call at Laem Chabang
Thailand's Laem Chabang is becoming a hotter port of call, with Star Cruises last week announcing the new homeport deployment of SuperStar Gemini to...
