Western Japan floods disrupt tourism businesses
The travel industry in western Japan has been hard-hit by the floods in the region, some of the worst the country has seen in...
Centara adds WeChat Pay to the register
Thai hotel operator Centara Hotels & Resorts is now accepting WeChat Pay transactions on its two websites for online room reservations.
This is in addition...
Hyatt Regency to make Nha Trang debut
A Hyatt Regency hotel is set to open in Nha Trang in late 2019, marking the brand's debut in the Vietnamese coastal resort city.
Part...
Thailand braces for impact from Phuket boat tragedy
As the tourist boat accident in Phuket last week made global headlines, particularly in the Chinese social media world, and highlighted tourist safety issues...
Tham Luang cave rescuers given tourism rewards from Thailand
As international rescuers depart Thailand after their heroic 17-day mission at Chiang Rai's Tham Luang cave, the Thai authorities are showing their appreciation to...
Changi Airport embraces WeChat Pay at 150 retail outlets
Singapore Changi Airport will soon be South-east Asia's first to accept WeChat Pay airport-wide and become the airport with the widest acceptance of the...
Auckland lifestyle precinct to get first upper-tier hotel
Britomart in Auckland, New Zealand is expected to become more appealing to overnight visitors when a TFE Hotels-managed property opens in 2020 to fill...
A marriage proposal around the moon for US$145 million
"Love you to the moon and back" could soon be way more than a simple declaration of love, with a French marriage proposal company...
Travellers continue visiting Philippines despite Boracay’s closure
The impact of Boracay’s temporary closure is not as widespread as anticipated, with foreign arrivals to the Philippines still increasing and filling up other...
Chinese travellers show bigger appetite for food tourism in SE Asia
Gastronomy has been identified as a key focus for the Tourism of Thailand (TAT) as part of its Open to the New Shades campaign,...
