Rising cruise tide lifts tourism in Penang
More cruises called in Penang last year than anywhere else in Malaysia – including the country's former top cruise destination of Port Klang –...
Chinese cancellations pour in amid Maldives political crisis
Some resorts in the Maldives were reporting cancellations from Chinese tourists on Tuesday despite assurance from the government that the country remains safe for...
Club Med opens first in-store boutique in HK with Wincastle Travel
All-inclusive resorts operator Club Med has joined hands with Hong Kong-based premium travel agent Wincastle Travel to launch its first in-store boutique in the...
For Singapore, fresh attempts to woo visitors
Singapore is rolling out a suite of events, attractions and updates for 2018 and beyond to keep visitors coming.
Among the events are Design Orchard,...
Singapore Flyer’s fate hangs in the air
The temporary suspension of Singapore Flyer’s flight operations has left local DMCs questioning the observation wheel's attractiveness vis-à-vis other tourist landmarks in the vicinity.
The Flyer...
Maldives declares state of emergency for 15 days
President Abdulla Yameen has declared a 15-day state of emergency in the Maldives, suspending parliament and sending police to the Supreme Court, reported Reuters.
Security...
China said to mull legalising gambling on Hainan
China is reportedly drafting a proposal to allow gambling on Hainan, a move that would allow betting on the mainland for the first time,...
Melbourne’s Avalon Airport secures AirAsia as first international carrier
Melbourne's Avalon Airport is set to become international when AirAsia moves its operations from Tullamarine Airport later this year.
AirAsia X Malaysia will operate twice-daily...
Philippines points travellers towards rural tourism
The Philippine government is placing a greater emphasis on countryside tourism and aims to increase tourists’ average length of stay beyond 10.5 days and...
Tourism a bright spot for Indonesia, touts WTTC chief
Travel and tourism’s total contribution to Indonesia's GDP is expected grow 6.2 per cent annually, higher than the global average of four per cent,...
