Is Thailand’s tourism ready to tackle crime and safety problems?
Thailand says it is ready to undertake "a sweeping overhaul of all the country’s safety and security measures relevant to the travel and tourism...
AirAsia spreads wings with full divestment from Expedia JV
The Expedia Group is buying up AirAsia's remaining 25 per cent equity interest in AAE Travel, a joint venture formed by the two firms...
Marriott sells two major assets in Fiji
Marriott International has sold two major hotel and hospitality assets in Fiji to the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF). The US$131 million transaction is...
Okura Nikko to debut its new upscale brand in Nagoya
Okura Nikko Hotel Management has confirmed it will debut its new upscale, select-service Nikko Style brand in Nagoya, Japan, come 2020.
Located in Nagoya’s Meieki...
New Royal Caribbean tool gives user photos custom soundtracks
Innovation in the holiday cruise industry is no longer confined to on-board or shore excursion products, Royal Caribbean International (RCI) shows as it launches...
Why TravelClick clicks for Amadeus
Amadeus describes its acquisition of TravelClick, now confirmed, as an important milestone for its hospitality business, enabling it to expand into new product categories...
Trio of tech unicorns in Indonesia back digital insurance startup
Indonesian tech unicorns Go-Jek, Tokopedia and Traveloka are backing digital insurance startup PasarPolis in a Series A funding round, TechCrunch reports.
The three tech unicorns...
ITB Asia adds a dedicated pavilion for Muslim travel market
ITB Asia will this year launch its first dedicated Muslim Travel Hub and Pavilion to host panel discussions and travel suppliers, in addition to...
Raffles Hotel to reopen with trio of celebrity chef restaurants
Ahead of its reopening scheduled for 1Q2019, Raffles Hotel Singapore has unveiled new dining concepts, including three helmed by celebrity chefs.
Where the 122-year-old Bar &...
Tourism Selangor pilots local experts programme
Tourism Selangor is piloting a state-endorsed initiative to train and certify locals in Sabak Bernam, Klang and Kuala Selangor as community experts to tourists.
Training...
