Malaysia beckons foreign airlines its way
Now in hot pursuit of foreign carriers, Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAH) is offering financial support for overseas airlines, as well as negotiating for the...
HKTB, Cathay Pacific extend reach into tech-savvy India with Klook partnership
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Cathay Pacific have partnered Klook, an in-destination travel booking platform giant, to woo Indian travellers.
This represents a...
HKTB, Cathay Pacific extend reach into tech-savvy India with Klook partnership
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Cathay Pacific have partnered Klook, an in-destination travel booking platform giant, to woo Indian travellers.
This represents a...
Indonesia tourism determined to expand air connectivity, outreach with India
After recording strong growth in tourist arrivals from the Indian market in the first eight months of 2018, Indonesia is now stepping up efforts...
Kerala tourism a washout after devastating floods
The tourism sector of Kerala, already reeling under pressure in the wake of the Nipah virus outbreak in the state, received another jolt when...
PATA adventure travel conference heads to India’s yoga capital
The PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2019 (ATRTCM 2019) will be held in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India from February 13-15.
The three-day...
Experience discovery app Trell raises US$1.25 million in seed funding
Local experience discovery platform Trell has raised US$1.25 million in seed funding from multiple investors. The Bengaluru-based startup, which generates content via short videos...
Sri Lanka bolsters upcoming lean season with discounts, promotions to Asian...
Three associations representing airlines, hotels and DMCs – along with Sri Lanka’s Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) – are banding together to spur off-season arrivals...
Indian hoteliers laud GST revision, but grievances linger
India's Goods & Service Tax (GST) Council has decided to levy tax on transaction value of hotel rooms instead of published rates, bringing some...
India sails into top spot as cruise feeder market for Singapore
In 2017, India led visitor arrivals as Singapore’s number-one source market for cruises with 127,000 cruise passengers – a 25 per cent increase compared...
