Connectivity arms race heats up as TripAdvisor and Booking Holdings seize...
Competition is revving up in the tours technology space as online giants TripAdvisor and Booking Holdings respectively acquired Bokun and FareHarbor to expand beyond...
Sharjah goes after Muslim tourists from Malaysia and Indonesia
Already seeing strong growth in tourist arrivals from China and India, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) is now setting its sights on...
Why contextual marketing matters in today’s travel world
The travel consumer of today demands personal and frictionless interaction across multiple media channels, and this is a primary concern industry players are urging their colleagues to take heed.
UAE’s Emaar Hospitality Group has Asia on its expansion radar
UAE-based Emaar Hospitality Group is looking to enter key Asian markets including India and China as part of its expansion plans.
“We are looking to...
Thailand gets its first UNESCO Geopark in Satun
UNESCO has designated about half of Satun province as Thailand’s first Global Geopark for its renowned natural beauty and geological significance.
Satun UNESCO Global Geopark...
New Yotel to land at upcoming Istanbul airport
London-based hotel group Yotel has announced plans to open a hotel with both airside and landside access in the forthcoming Istanbul New Airport (INA).
Hainan offers 30-day visa-free access for 59 countries
Hainan will from May 1 offer 30-day visa-free access to 59 countries including Russia, Britain, France, Germany and the US, a move that is...
Cathay flights can now be directly booked on Skyscanner
Cathay Pacific Group has signed on to Skyscanner’s Direct Booking Platform, which will enable Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon to sell tickets directly within...
Bintan Resorts turns attention to domestic market for growth
Bintan Resorts, which has traditionally relied on Singapore and its hub status for arrivals, is now playing up its beach destinations and ability to...
New Philippines campaign wants travellers to go south
Travel consultants have warmed up to the new marketing campaign for Mindanao – Go South Philippine Islands – targeted at millennials and adventure seekers,...
