Amadeus stresses agent education amid NDC revolution
NDC is fast becoming a reality as industry adoption of the new standard becomes more widespread, although there remains work to be done to...
E-ticketing coming soon to Thai marine parks
Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will introduce an e-ticketing system at marine locations, effectively barring entry by walk-in, the...
SIA introduces mobile boarding pass access via Google Pay
Singapore Airlines is allowing its customers to use mobile boarding passes on Google Pay, the first time an airline in the Asia-Pacific region is...
Japan, India shortlisted for launch of Uber flying taxis
Uber has shortlisted five countries to launch its Uber Air "flying taxi" service, three of which are in Asia-Pacific.
After announcing plans to introduce electric-powered...
Agencies take on bigger role in travel tech value chain
With airline distribution in the travel industry set to undergo major technological change, some agencies say they are becoming more involved in helping shape...
Waldorf Astoria pushes into Bangkok’s luxury hotel space
The much-anticipated Waldorf Astoria Bangkok officially opened its doors yesterday, the latest in a growing swathe of luxury hotels that have launched or are...
Singapore’s KOP breaks ground on Shanghai winter resort
SGX Catalist-listed property developer KOP has begun construction on Wintastar Shanghai, an integrated resort that will house the world’s largest indoor ski and snow...
Smiling Albino now exclusive agent for Chiang Rai’s Pa Sak Tong...
Effective immediately, Bangkok-based luxury travel specialist Smiling Albino will be the exclusive agent for Pa Sak Tong villas in Chiang Rai.
Pa Sak Tong, a...
Second wave of Singapore tourism campaign unleashes local talent
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has kicked off the second wave of its Passion Made Possible campaign with a greater emphasis on co-creation with...
Indonesia comes on radar of Royal Caribbean Cruises
As cruise tourism gains steam among Indonesian travellers, Royal Caribbean Cruises sees strong growth potential for this emerging market that is likely to play...
