Space the next frontier for ultra-luxury travel
Imagine travelling from New York to Shanghai in 40 minutes or from Hong Kong to Singapore in 22 minutes. This may be possible within...
IATA touts greater benefits for agents in digital ID card push
IATA is stepping up its global outreach efforts for its new digital identification cards for travel agents, encouraging industry professionals to get on board...
Redesigned TripAdvisor wants to be ‘go-to resource for travel’
Having announced its intent to become more social and personalised, TripAdvisor has now unveiled a new look to become "the go-to resource for travel".
The...
Canopy walkway at Taman Negara temporarily closed
The canopy walkway at Malaysia's Taman Negara National Park has been temporarily closed since November 8 until further notice.
The 87-room Mutiara Taman Negara, the...
Shenzhen signing cements Rosewood’s presence in China’s first-tier cities
Rosewood Shenzhen is set to open in China’s fastest-growing economic metropolis come 2022, heralding the strategic consolidation of the brand’s footprint in China's tier one cities.
Female-only travel on the rise for Indians
Female-only travel is emerging as a key segment in Indian outbound tourism, a niche that travel consultants are now targeting as they come up...
APG touts new NDC-compliant platform with lower distribution cost
APG, the Paris-based GSA airline representation network, is touting benefits for airlines of all sizes through its newly launched NDC-compliant platform, given the lower distribution cost relative to traditional GDSs.
Shopping, F&B spend continue to plateau for S’pore tourism
Singapore welcomed 9.2 million international visitor arrivals (IVA) in 1H2018, up 7.7 per cent, albeit with a continued marginal dip in tourism receipts due...
Garuda says 737 aircraft safe to fly after Boeing issues safety...
Garuda Indonesia is assuring the public that its Boeing 737 Max 8 is safe to fly, as the deadly Lion Air crash fuels discussion...
Uniworld rolls out enhanced booking tools for travel advisors
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has unveiled new technology enhancements to its River Currents travel advisor booking tool and a new waitlist functionality, said to offer travel advisors more opportunities to generate sales, save time and avoid missing out on potential client bookings
