Swiss Travel Centre sets up first Asia base in Hong Kong
Switzerland’s largest DMC Swiss Travel Centre (STC) now has its first Asia base with the opening of an office in Hong Kong.
Launched on November...
Malaysian industry veteran Lim Ba Bin passes away
Lim Ba Bin, a respected veteran of Malaysia's tourism industry, passed away peacefully on December 10. He was 79 years old.
Lim joined Mayflower Acme...
Vietnam gets US$45m loan to develop secondary destinations
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$45 million loan to help Vietnam transform secondary towns into more economically inclusive, competitive tourism destinations.
The...
Best Western sets up dedicated portal for developers and owners
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has launched a brand-new website dedicated to providing essential information for hotel developers and owners.
The new website, www.bestwesternasiadevelopers.com, offers information...
US investment firms to take Travelport private in US$4.4b acquisition
Travelport will be acquired by affiliates of Siris Capital Group and Evergreen Coast Capital in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$4.4 billion, expected...
Multiple difficulties rain down on Sri Lanka tourism amid political instability
As recent political events in Sri Lanka bring about uncertainties in the tourism sector, the destination is facing further difficulties such as a drop...
Business resumes after fire at Pacto’s Bali office
Pacto DMC's Bali offices at 141 Jalan Bypass caught fire at around 07.00 yesterday, causing major damages to the second floor of the building.
The...
Fayfay.com signs MoU with HCMC DMO
Hong Kong-based e-commerce travel platform Fayfay.com has signed an MoU with the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Center to promote Vietnam tourism, with a special...
Scott Dunn predicts resurgence of US holidays, duo-destination breaks among Asian...
Scott Dunn has released its predictions for luxury travel trends in 2019, including the revival of US destinations and duo-destination breaks among Asia-based travellers.
Duo...
Another Park Inn by Radisson to open in Philippines
Park Inn by Radisson is continuing to expand its footprint in the Philippines with the signing of a brand-new hotel in Bacolod.
This marks the...
