Short-term rentals threaten survival of budget hotels in Malaysia
Increased competition from Airbnb is taking a toll on the occupancies of budget hotels in Malaysia, raising concerns over the viability of lower-tier accommodation providers...
Russian passenger jet crashes near Moscow
A Russian plane carrying 71 people crashed into snowy terrain shortly after take-off from Moscow's Domodedovo Airport, killing all people on board, according to...
Marriott expands South Asia footprint with Samhi Hotels
Marriott International has signed a five-hotel conversion deal with Samhi Hotels to grow its upper-midscale tier Fairfield by Marriott brand in India.
The addition of...
MITA’s Tour Buddy initiative comes under scrutiny
Barely two months since the launch of Tour Buddy, the digital sharing economy initiative introduced by the Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) in collaboration...
Sri Lanka eager to double Indian arrivals
Aiming to double Indian arrivals in the next couple of years, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) is looking to up the ante...
How to convert travel dreamers into bookers: MyTravelResearch.com
The period after the December-January break is when people start dreaming about their next holiday, says MyTravelResearch.com, providing an opportunity for travel marketers to inspire...
Bangkok Airways puts down ATR order for SE Asia growth
Bangkok Airways on Wednesday signed a contract to purchase four ATR 72-600 aircraft, valued at more than US$10 million, for the airline to develop...
Frasers Hospitality expands Japan portfolio
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, has invested S$250 million (US$188 million) to develop two new serviced residences in Tokyo's Ginza and...
Berjaya plans KL-Redang flights to serve its Redang resorts
Berjaya Hotels & Resorts announced at Singapore Airshow 2018 that it has acquired two pre-owned ATR 42-500 aircraft to run twice-daily flights between Kuala...
Sri Lankan trade bemoans illegal Chinese encroachment
While Sri Lanka has become a magnet for scores of Chinese visitors, it has also attracted the illicit business practices of some Chinese outbound...
