Asia-Pacific

Thai tourism organisations step up war on plastic

Tue, 01/22/2019 - 07:37

Various campaigns will encourage hotels, both THA members and independent Thai hotels, to reduce single-use plastic plus motivate tour companies, travel agencies and online travel agencies to support participating hotels that are part of this project.

Tokyo to celebrate Old meets New at the New York Times Travel Show

Tue, 01/22/2019 - 07:30

Fairs & Exhibitions

The City of Tokyo touches down at the 2019 New York Times Travel Show (NYTTS) at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. During the show, which runs from January 25 to 27, visitors will discover new facets of this famous city, which is currently promoting how it balances time-honoured traditions with an innovative culture.

Two Princess Cruises’ ships rendezvous in Southeast Asia for the first time

Mon, 01/21/2019 - 02:08

Cruises

Sister Ships commandeered by two brothers achieving another first.

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) announces its second hotel in Nepal with Vivanta Kathmandu

Mon, 01/21/2019 - 02:07

Hotels & Lodging

This will be the Company’s second hotel in the region after Meghauli Serai, A Taj Safaris Lodge in Chitwan National Park.

Thai tourism organisations step up war on plastic

Various campaigns will encourage hotels, both THA members and independent Thai hotels, to reduce single-use plastic plus motivate tour companies, travel agencies and online travel agencies to support participating hotels that are part of this project.

Sustainable Tourism Tue, 01/22/2019 - 07:37
Tokyo to celebrate Old meets New at the New York Times Travel Show

The City of Tokyo touches down at the 2019 New York Times Travel Show (NYTTS) at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. During the show, which runs from January 25 to 27, visitors will discover new facets of this famous city, which is currently promoting how it balances time-honoured traditions with an innovative culture.

Fairs & Exhibitions Tue, 01/22/2019 - 07:30
Two Princess Cruises’ ships rendezvous in Southeast Asia for the first time

Sister Ships commandeered by two brothers achieving another first.

Cruises Mon, 01/21/2019 - 02:08
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) announces its second hotel in Nepal with Vivanta Kathmandu

This will be the Company’s second hotel in the region after Meghauli Serai, A Taj Safaris Lodge in Chitwan National Park.

Hotels & Lodging Mon, 01/21/2019 - 02:07
2018 tourism to Japan breaks all-time record

In 2018, America's two most influential travel magazines gave travel to Japan a major thumbs-up.

Statistics & Trends Mon, 01/21/2019 - 02:06
Seven APAC companies among the finalists of The World Travel and Tourism Council 2019 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

The WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, now in their fifteenth year, showcase business practices of the highest standards that balance the needs of ‘people, planet and profits’ within the Travel & Tourism sector.

Organizations Mon, 01/21/2019 - 02:05
Travellers embrace Airbnb for top Thai festivals, events

Thai Airbnb hosts opened their homes to over 100,000 guests and earned a combined THB380 million over Chinese New Year, Songkran and Golden Week in 2018.

Statistics & Trends Mon, 01/21/2019 - 02:04
Marriott International has trained 500,000 hotel workers to recognize the signs of human trafficking

Company’s milestone – reached during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month -- underscores global commitment to safety and human rights.

Hotels & Lodging Mon, 01/21/2019 - 02:02
New information and changes that will have a big impact on yachts & superyachts visiting Thailand

The Revenue Department is actively working towards a resolution, one that has been the stumbling block to the Superyacht Charter License.

Yachting Mon, 01/21/2019 - 02:01
Malaysia shows strong tourism presence at ATF 2019

Tourism Malaysia shares its plans to enhance tourism industry through airline partnerships, engagement with digital technology, marketing plans to first-and second-tier cities, and penetration into the filming industry.

Fri, 01/18/2019 - 05:46