Mekong programme selects 10 tourism startups for accelerator, market access support
The Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) – which features a startup accelerator and a separate market access programme – will support 10 innovative...
New platform launched to sell Thailand tours and activities to Indian...
Thai Destination, which operates in the Indian outbound market, has launched ToastTicket.com to respond to India's move towards a cashless society and the global trend towards...
Radisson, Hainan Airlines launch loyalty programme partnership
Radisson Hotel Group and Hainan Airlines, both part of the HNA Group family of brands, are deepening their relationship with a new loyalty programme...
Finally, Thailand comes out of closet and rolls out carpet for...
Long perceived as a top destination for LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual plus) travellers in Asia, Thailand has quietly been pursuing this niche market...
Marked increase in India’s visa fees could deter M’sians from visiting
India has hiked the tourist visa fees for Malaysians to RM462.60 (US$156.30) since July 1, leading some trade members to speculate that leisure outbound...
Latest airport closure becomes a litmus test for Bali’s crisis readiness
The Mount Agung eruption that caused the abrupt closure of Ngurah Rai International Airport last Friday was a litmus test for the Balinese travel...
SE Asia’s first Marvel Experience attraction lands in Bangkok
The first Marvel Experience-branded attraction to land in South-east Asia, The Marvel Experience: Thailand, has opened at the Megabanga mall in Bangkok.
Spanning two hectares,...
AccorHotels buys half of NY-based lifestyle hospitality group
AccorHotels has signed a letter of intent to acquire a 50 per cent stake in sbe Entertainment Group in a US$319 million deal, further...
Lufthansa Group steps up push into SE Asia
Having reported its "best financial result in history" for 2017, Lufthansa Group now has sights on growing its presence in Thailand, Vietnam and the...
Mt Agung erupts again, forcing airport closure and flight cancellations
Mount Agung in Bali erupted and emitted smoke up to 23,000m above its peak yesterday, triggering events leading up to a slew of flight...
