Local trade faces uncertainty amid rumours of Komodo National Park closure
Komodo National Park, currently under assessment due to ecological concerns, may soon be closed, a move that could potentially affect a large part of...
Philippines takes tourism promotion beyond fun in the sun with heritage-centric...
In 2019, the Philippines’ history will receive greater attention as the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) lines up a series of heritage-focussed activities, a departure...
Extended visa exemption for Chinese, Indians a boon for M’sian travel...
Malaysia has again extended the temporary 15-day visa exemption for tourists from China and India to the end of 2019.
Agents handling these markets welcomed...
New agreement to open up India’s north-east frontier to Australian tourists
Australia India Travel & Tourism Council (AITTC) and Northeast India Tour Operators Association (NEITO) have signed an MoU to promote tourism to the north-eastern...
New agreement to open up India’s north-east frontier to Australian tourists
Australia India Travel & Tourism Council (AITTC) and Northeast India Tour Operators Association (NEITO) have signed an MoU to promote tourism to the north-eastern...
Aviation roundup: Vietjet, JAL, PAL and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and other aviation news.
Lombok tourism pushed to adapt with pent-up demand awaiting release
There is a clear pent-up demand for Lombok after tourism took a hit last year and buyers are waiting longer to actualise bookings, but...
Singapore tackles flailing retail spend through Orchard Road revitalisation
As Singapore's tourism receipts plateau with declines seen in shopping and F&B spend, efforts to stimulate expenditure through reinvigorating one of the city's traditional...
Tourism Australia rolls out second-tier of specialist training programme in HK
Twenty agents have been inducted into the newly-launched Premier Aussie Specialist Program in Hong Kong, one tier up from its basic Aussie Specialist Program.
Membership...
Vienna House plots entry into Asia with Vietnam debut
Austrian hotel chain Vienna House is expanding into Asia, with a debut planned for Vung Tau, a beach resort about 175km from Ho Chi...
















