Paramount theme park to land in massive Incheon IR
A Paramount Picture-branded theme park is set to open within an upcoming multi-billion-dollar integrated entertainment resort in South Korea's Incheon.
A development by Inspire Integrated...
Rosewood Taipei to open in 2024
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Fubon Hospitality Management to manage Rosewood Taipei, set to launch in 2024.
Rosewood Taipei will feature 191...
Aviation roundup: NokScoot, Xiamen Airlines and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes.
Price war dulls premium lustre of Japan for Thai travellers
In Thailand, an ongoing price war in the sale of Japan tour packages has altered the image of the destination, once associated with luxury.
While...
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...
