Vietnam’s ‘crazy’ growth keeps hotel investors guessing
While hotel investors do not believe that the bubble will burst for Vietnam despite an imminent 43 per cent increase in the number of...
India moves up on Indonesia’s tourism agenda
Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism is refining its strategy to grow arrivals from India, with the market showing strong promise last year despite limited direct...
New packages by MATTA in the works for diverse European market
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is working with its members to create at least 50 inbound packages for its affiliate...
APAC airlines’ earnings climb on higher passenger volumes, load factor
Asia-Pacific airlines achieved US$8.8 billion in net earnings in 2017, up 31.6 per cent from the previous year, underpinned by higher volumes and with...
Early signs of travel worry after bombings in Surabaya
Following the suicide bombing attacks in Surabaya, the city remains on high alert, while concern surfaces in the travel community worldwide with advisories issued by the UK, Australia, the US, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Ireland.
Aussie arrivals soar on new Colombo flights, Sri Lanka-Maldives packages
A new direct connection from Down Under has led to a sharp rise in Australian visitors to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, with operators...
Who will fill the 900 new rooms at Resorts World Manila?
Resorts World Manila will swamp the market with 900 new rooms with the opening of three hotels – on top of the existing four...
TAT brings Thailand Travel Mart 2018 to Pattaya yacht club
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is bringing its annual Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion (TTM+) to Pattaya...
Nok Air losses significantly reduced in 1Q
Nok Air's consolidated losses in the January-March 2018 period narrowed significantly to 26.9 million baht (US$843,505) from 295.6 million baht in the same period...
BHMA plans new eco-resort under X2 brand in Hoi An
BHMA Hotels has partnered Vietnamese developer Ixora Real Estate to manage the new X2 Resorts & Residences at the UNESCO World Heritage destination of...
