Tourism ministry to toss out much-derided Visit Malaysia logo
The much criticised Visit Malaysia Year 2020 (VMY2020) logo will soon be replaced, a decision made shortly after a new tourism minister was sworn...
STB issues suspension warning to Asiatravel.com
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has served a Notice of Intent to Suspend to Asiatravel.com and its subsidiary companies – AT Reservation Network, AT Express and...
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...
