Malaysia launches cross-border digital payments
Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) and Ant Group have launched their cross-border digital payments collaboration enabling travellers with Alipay+ supported wallets from seven countries to...
Changi Airport Group launches carbon offset initiative for travellers
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has launched Changi Carbon Offsets, giving passengers a convenient option to offset the carbon emissions from their air travel, regardless...
Air India appoints TAM Group as Hong Kong agent
Air India has appointed TAM Group as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Hong Kong.
The appointment of TAM Group will help to further widen...
Ras Al Khaimah rolls out new whimsical campaign
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority’s (RAKTDA) latest brand campaign showcases the Emirate as the ideal place for a ‘purrrfect vacation’, with a cat...
PATA, ICCA to nurture business travel in Asia-Pacific
PATA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), becoming dedicated partners in establishing meaningful connections between the two...
WebBeds’ updated online tool resolves rate discrepancies instantly
WebBeds has released an update to its online Parity Monitor tool enabling hotels to instantly resolve pricing discrepancies.
WebBeds launched the online Parity Monitor tool...
PTO Asian Open returns to Singapore April 2024
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has confirmed the 2024 PTO Tour will return to Singapore on April 12-14 next year, staging 100km triathlon races...
Japan exceeds tourist spend target
Consumption by international tourists to Japan has exceeded 200,000 yen (US$1,336) per capita, the goal the country aimed to reach by 2025 under its...
Private-public collaboration needed to improve fragmented visa conditions in Asia: cruise...
Cruise industry players are calling for greater and deeper collaboration among private and public sectors to speed up cruise development in Asia.
Speaking at the...
Cruising back to Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific’s cruise industry is enjoying a strong revival in 2022-2023, and will likely welcome an upbeat 2024, given the gradual return of cruise lines to the region, according to Chart Management Consultants’ research findings that were shared during the recent Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific conference in Hong Kong.
