Royal Caribbean readies private island experiences for cruise fans
Royal Caribbean International is launching a series of private island experiences under the umbrella of Perfect Day Island Collection for its cruise passengers.
The first...
UNWTO partners VC firm to support travel innovation and entrepreneurship
Vynn Capital, a South-east Asia-based early-stage venture capital firm, and UNWTO have entered into a partnership to facilitate entrepreneurship and innovation in the region's...
Archipelago ventures into budget accommodation with Nomad Hostel
Archipelago International has unveiled its first wholly budget brand, Nomad Hostel, which made its debut in Jakarta last week.
Norwegian Joy’s China exit a boon for Royal Caribbean, Dream Cruises
Royal Caribbean International and Dream Cruises are two cruise lines that stand to benefit from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)’s decision to pull out Norwegian...
Destination Asia appeals for donations to help Lombok quake victims
Destination Asia is collecting funds to set up emergency stations for those affected by the earthquake that struck Lombok on August 5.
The death toll...
Lounge for fly-cruise travellers in the works at Changi Airport
Singapore’s Changi Airport will soon introduce a lounge dedicated to fly-cruise, fly-coach and fly-ferry passengers.
To be located in the upcoming Jewel lifestyle hub, the...
Airbnb hits wall with Great Wall of China sleepover contest
Home rental giant Airbnb has scrapped a contest for travellers to spend a night in an ancient watch tower on the Great Wall of...
The Travel Corp joins PATA’s BUFFET line to curb tourism food...
The Travel Corporation (TTC) is now a sponsor of PATA's BUFFET (Building an Understanding for Food Excess in Tourism) campaign, launched in January to...
IHG’s new voco brand heads to Australia’s Yarra Valley
One of Australia's best-known wine regions will have its first globally-branded upscale hotel come 2021, with entrepreneur Martyn Barnes badging his Yarra Valley property...
STB gets onto Crazy Rich Asians hype with Warner Bros partnership
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is riding on the Hollywood hype surrounding print-to-screen romantic comedy, Crazy Rich Asians, by partnering Warner Bros to roll...
