Greater state incentives to help Malaysian airports lure international flights
Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAH) and Tourism Malaysia yesterday sealed an MoU for an enhanced version of the Joint International Tourism Development Programme (JITDP), which...
Outrigger unveils new corporate name, brand structure
Outrigger Enterprises has announced the brand's change of name to Outrigger Hospitality Group in line with a company-wide initiative to restructure its multi-brand portfolio and solidify...
ANA purchases 9.5% stake in Philippine Airlines
ANA Holdings, parent company of All Nippon Airways (ANA), will be investing US$95 million dollars – equivalent to 9.5 per cent of shares –...
New Wonderful Indonesia in Singapore gets bigger promotion budget
The Visit Indonesia Tourism Office (VITO) – the promotion arm of the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism – in Singapore has been upgraded to a...
Arrivals into Thailand surge past 38 million
Despite concerns that the recent Phuket boat accident would affect Chinese arrivals, Thailand saw a record 38.3 million tourists in 2018, according to latest...
Backpackers in Hong Kong could make a big difference: new study
Targeting the backpacker segment may be an effective means to meet the "urgent need" of diversifying Hong Kong’s tourism market and promoting sustainable tourism,...
Seville looks to Asian markets for tourism growth as city gains...
Seville appears to be finding its place in the sun on the global travel map, as several key events come together to give more...
JAL, Marubeni join hands to launch business jet venture
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Marubeni have jointly established a new business jet company meet the rising demand of such services in Japan.
Set to begin...
Lower Mekong cruising picks up steam
A raft of new products, itineraries and activities, including more luxury options, is leading to greater interest in river cruises in the lower Mekong...
Plunge in Singaporeans visiting M’sia prompts tourism tacticals
After arrivals from Singapore took a tumble last year, Malaysia's inbound players are stepping up on efforts to turn things around.
In the January to...
