Lombok steps up evacuation efforts as hundreds await return home
Following the powerful earthquake that hit Lombok last Sunday, industry stakeholders in Indonesia are taking swift steps to facilitate the return of travellers home.
Sutopo...
World’s most Michelin-starred chef Joel Robuchon dies
French master chef Joel Robuchon, who built up a global restaurant empire and elevated mashed potato into an art form, has passed away on...
Singapore tests iris scans at border checkpoints
Eye scans for Singaporeans and permanent residents are being piloted at select counters at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, as well as Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.
Fare fluctuations more likely with further liberalisation on Chinese air routes
As the Chinese authorities further loosen controls on airfares, travel industry players are expecting greater fluctuations on popular domestic routes as early as this...
Guam Visitors Bureau seeks marketing representation in South Korea
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is soliciting proposals from marketing companies to act as its destination marketing representation in South Korea.
The chosen agency will...
Second earthquake rips through Lombok, evacuation efforts underway
An earthquake measuring seven on the richter scale hit Lombok yesterday, killing at least 82 people leaving 100 injured, a week after a 6.2-magnitude...
One&Only vs Aman in Malaysia’s fledgling luxury destination
The six-star property in Desaru Coast that One&Only Resorts recently announced it would manage was a contract signed between Aman and the developer, Desaru...
Silversea gets royal treatment from new majority owner
A slew of product and fleet enhancements has been announced for Silversea Cruises following its acquisition by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL).
The two companies...
Jin Jiang reportedly weighing bid for Radisson Hotel Group
As HNA Group considers selling Radisson Hotel Group, Bloomberg reports that China's state-owned Jin Jiang International is weighing a bid for the Minneapolis-based hotel...
Experience discovery app Trell raises US$1.25 million in seed funding
Local experience discovery platform Trell has raised US$1.25 million in seed funding from multiple investors. The Bengaluru-based startup, which generates content via short videos...
