Malaysian trade responds to zero-rated GST
An industry hopeful of the benefits that Malaysia's latest tax changes will bring is reacting in different ways, as the zero-rated goods and services...
Nicholas Lim rises to the top of The Travel Corporation Asia
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has a new Asia chief, Nicholas Lim, effective today, following the retirement of Robin Yap, who has been named chairman...
First ILTM Asia Pacific gets the nod of buyers and sellers
The first ILTM Asia Pacific, held in Singapore from May 21-24, hosted 538 luxury travel planners from 16 countries across Asia-Pacific and saw 33,000...
PATA unveils new executive board
Following its recent annual summit in Gangneung, South Korea, PATA has announced its new executive board, with Chris Bottrill, international director and dean of...
Vietnam’s first Radisson-brand resort to open in Phu Quoc
Radisson Hotel Group has continued to expand its footprint in Vietnam with the signing of the country’s first Radisson resort, located on the island...
Exit interview with Lionel Yeo: How big is your heart?
Today is Lionel Yeo’s last day as CEO of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), and as a public sector leader for 22 years. He...
South Korea ups luxury quotient amid greater DMZ interest, marketing efforts
As South Korea forays into the luxury travel market, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) says intensified marketing efforts and special interest tour potential emerging...
Japan agencies band together to launch responsible tourism alliance
Seven like-minded travel firms have united as the founding members of the Japan Alliance of Responsible Travel Agencies (JARTA), which aims to promote sustainable...
TUI India goes digital to vie for bigger share of online...
After over two decades of being a tour operating business, TUI India has now transformed into a digital provider, a move expected to help...
Singapore-listed Memories Group buys Myanmar’s Kayah Resort
Myanmar-based tourism-focused company Memories Group is acquiring the 26-key Kayah Resort in Myanmar's Loikaw from Wa Minn Group of Companies and Kun Naung Myint...
