Tag: ATF
Single ASEAN visa more benefits than risks: PATA CEO
RECENT security tensions are not helping the discussion in moving forward the ASEAN single visa scheme, but PATA CEO Mario Hardy maintains his support...
There’s no stopping the Chinese traveller
CHINA’S stock markets may have crashed dramatically twice in the first week of 2016 and its economy showing continued signs of weakness, but Chinese...
Jakarta’s terror attack barely dents MICE demand
THE recent terrorist bombing in Jakarta appears to have marginal impact on business travel sentiments to Indonesia, going by the muted reaction of international...
Philippines whet tourists’ appetite with food festivals
APRIL is dubbed “food month” in the Philippines as it readies to host two international culinary events – Madrid Fusion Manila and World Food...
Indonesia, Malaysia share strengths in halal tourism
INDONESIA and Malaysia have come together to leverage each other’s expertise in developing Muslim-friendly products to draw more Muslim travellers to both destinations.
The way...
New awards lend power to homestay experiences
THE inaugural ASEAN Homestay Standards Award to be presented this Friday will honour 40 quality homestay operators from South-east Asia who will be able...
ASEANTA aligns itself for global impact
ASEANTA, which is expected to play a bigger role in the AEC, has mapped out several initiatives, including having a wider membership base and...
Halal tourism gets wider push in South-east Asia
AS THE Muslim travel market becomes a growing force worldwide, ASEAN countries are developing new strategic directions in a bid to wrestle a bigger...
Planning for ASEAN’s 50th birthday
HAVING implemented the ASEAN Economic Community in December 2015, the regional bloc is now looking forward to commemorate yet another milestone – its 50th...
ASEAN open skies impeded by limited landing slots
THE ASEAN community’s dream of a single aviation market, which was expected to come true at the end of 2015, remains unfulfilled as not...
