Changi Stopovers programme takes off
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has launched the Changi Stopovers’ programme, aimed at enticing passengers to stop over in Singapore and explore the Lion City.
The...
Hayman Island to be rebranded as InterContinental after revamp
IHG has signed an agreement with Mulpha Australia to take over management of Hayman Island, part of the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland.
China’s Chengdu to welcome first Anantara hotel
Thailand-based Anantara Hotels and Resorts will become the first luxury global hotel operator in Chengdu's Qingyang District when the Anantara Jinsha Chengdu Hotel opens...
India sails into top spot as cruise feeder market for Singapore
In 2017, India led visitor arrivals as Singapore’s number-one source market for cruises with 127,000 cruise passengers – a 25 per cent increase compared...
Accor offloads Australia hotel portfolio
AccorInvest is selling its Australian portfolio of 23 real estate assets and lease interests, which online reports say could be worth over A$300 million...
Myanmar woos North Asian tourists with relaxed visa criteria
The government of Myanmar will grant visa-free entry to citizens of Japan and South Korea, in addition to allowing Chinese tourists to apply for...
Princess Cruises to sail greener and bigger with two upcoming LNG...
Princess Cruises has placed an order for its largest cruise ships, the first to be primary powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), slated to...
Avani to manage second Malaysia hotel in Kota Kinabalu
Come 4Q2021, Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel is slated to open in the capital of Sabah as the brand's second property in Malaysia.
A 20-minute drive...
UNWTO launches website to mobilise sector towards sustainable development goals
UNWTO has launched an online platform to better engage the tourism sector in the advancement towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the...
Indonesia in hot pursuit of Indian tourists
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to boost arrivals from India, a market where it has seen significant growth of late.
