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Xiaozhu bags US$300 million in latest funding round

China-based homesharing platform, Xiaozhu.com, has raised around US$300 million in its latest round of financing. Jack Ma-backed Yunfeng Capital and Advantech Capital jointly led this round...

Boat service from Kuah in Langkawi ignites Tuba Island tourism

The addition of boat services from Langkawi's Kuah Town is igniting the tourism trade on Tuba Island, which could provide additional revenue to the...

Grab rival Go-Jek will soon enter Singapore’s ride-hailing race

Following its launch in Vietnam under the brand Go-Viet, Indonesia-based ride-hailing startup Go-Jek is gearing up for a Singapore entry as early as this...

Japan overtakes Singapore as world’s most powerful passport

Japan has overtaken Singapore as the world's strongest passport, claiming top spot on the 2018 Henley Passport Index, revealed residence and citizenship advisory firm...

NH board pondering Minor bid but deal likely to go through

The board of Spain’s NH Hotel Group has recommended rejecting a bid price for shares by Thai hotel chain Minor International, although it is...

CLIA Asia says #ChooseCruise, launches travel agent search tool

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has introduced a travel agent search tool on its Asia website and rolled out a campaign to help agents...

Vietnam to rank tour guides for the first time

The Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) will soon launch a programme to rank Vietnamese tour guides, according to a Vietnam News Agency report. This is the...

Onyx to plant an Ozo resort in the Maldives

Onyx Hospitality Group has signed an agreement with a joint venture company led by Panchshil Realty to launch an Ozo-branded property in the Maldives,...