Connectivity a challenge in Malaysia’s push for more tourist arrivals
Malaysia is working on improving tourist arrivals from its core markets, with air connectivity a major factor in Asia and marketing key to keeping...
SuperStar Gemini to homeport in Malaysia, Thailand from November
Star Cruises' Superstar Gemini will soon call multiple ports in Malaysia and Thailand home from November 5, 2018, until April 28, 2019.
For the upcoming...
Former Nok Air chief has a Really Really Cool new travel...
Patee Sarasin, former CEO of Nok Air, has launched his latest travel venture, Really Really Cool, which aims to make "exclusive packages and unique...
HKTB extends neighbourhoods campaign to Sham Shui Po
After rolling out the Hong Kong Neighbourhoods campaign to encourage visitors to explore the city beyond the traditional tourist areas, the Hong Kong Tourism...
Ascott Reit secures first co-living development in Singapore innovation hub
Singapore's Ascott Residence Trust (Ascott Reit) has acquired a prime greenfield site for S$62.4 million (US$45.6 million) for its maiden development project.
The property is...
UNWTO releases report to help cities manage tourism growth
UNWTO has launched a report that aims to help manage growing urban tourism flows and their impact on cities and residents during the recent 7th...
South Korea explores new growth markets
South Korea is looking further afield to boost its inbound tourism figures.
In the first seven months of 2018, the country welcomed 5.7 million foreign...
New resort in Maldives to be part of Hilton’s Curio Collection
SAii Lagoon Maldives will open as part of Curio Collection by Hilton come 2019, managed by S Hotels & Resorts under a franchise agreement...
Selangor coming into its own
While Kuala Lumpur remains a firm favourite in Malaysia thanks to its mature branding and iconic structures, agents are seeing neighbouring Selangor rising in...
More travellers seeking a break from beaches in Asia
Ecotourism and wildlife offerings are holding more sway among European travellers as they start to tire of the traditional beach holidays in Asia.
Diana Lozanova,...
