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WEBAs global traveller numbers continue to grow, diversifying traffic across the year to correct overcrowding ills during peak seasons becomes critical for destinations, opines Ged Brown, founder & CEO, World Tourism Seasonality Summit.
Philippines takes steps to build up tourism in Mindanao
WEBNov 22, 2022 · By Rosa Ocampo. The Philippine government is paving the way for tourism in Mindanao, a pristine and undeveloped part of the southern Philippines that has had a troubled image. After several travel caravans to various parts of Mindanao, Philippine Tour Operators Association (Philtoa) president Fe Abling-Yu, concluded that it is safe, and has ...
Star Cruises to restart domestic sailings in Malaysia - TTG Asia
WEBBy TTG Asia. / Posted on 8 December, 2021 17:24. Star Cruises is set to become the first cruise line to resume operations in Malaysia, with Star Pisces offering domestic cruises from Penang starting December 22. Parent company Genting Cruise Lines (GCL), together with Penang Port Commission and Penang Port, have been granted approval by the ...
Marriott International opens 600th property in Asia-Pacific
WEBAug 23, 2024 · By TTG Asia. Marriott International has established its 600th property in the Asia-Pacific region excluding China, emphasising a robust growth trajectory, according to its regional chief.. The 285-key Adelaide Marriott Hotel marks the milestone. It is also the first Marriott International property in South Australia, underscoring the company ...
SE Asia’s travel tech startup scene comes into its own
WEBDec 10, 2019 · South-east Asia’s tech startup ecosystem is thriving, thanks to rapid growth in commercial innovation and investment activity. “We’ve an increase in the volume of startups, and we’ve seen an improvement in the maturity of the startups in Asia,” James noted. “When we first started Amadeus Next, startups were trying to replicate what ...
Singapore ploughs fresh funds into tourism recovery, debuts …
WEBApr 6, 2022 · The Singapore government has earmarked close to half a billion dollars to support the tourism sector’s trek to recovery over the coming years, alongside new and enhanced programmes, revealed minister of state for trade and industry, Alvin Tan at this morning’s Tourism Industry Conference. In his address …
Singapore updates tourism performance forecast for 2024
WEBMay 10, 2024 · The initial forecast, shared in February, was 15 million to 16 million in arrivals and S$26 billion to S$27.5 billion in tourism receipts. Addressing industry stakeholders at the STB Tourism Industry Conference 2024, held this morning at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, STB chief executive …
Malaysia sees improved air connectivity from longhaul destinations
WEBOct 6, 2022 · Malaysia sees improved air connectivity from longhaul destinations. Turkish Airlines had increased its frequencies to Kuala Lumpur from October 1 to 10 weekly flights, from seven, while Kuwait Airways had recommenced operations to Kuala Lumpur, after a seven-year gap, with two weekly services from October 3.
China’s Greenland pursues APAC expansion with new regional hub …
WEBBy. / Posted on 25 October, 2021 18:47. Greenland Hotel and Tourism Group (GHTG), the hotel and tourism arm of China-based Greenland Group, has picked Singapore as its springboard for regional expansion with the launch of its overseas operations centre (OOC) in the city-state earlier this month. The centre will serve as the group’s Asia ...
Further East 2023 open for bookings - TTG Asia
WEBJan 27, 2023 · By TTG Asia. / Posted on 27 January, 2023 15:27. Further East is returning to Seminyak, Bali, from November 6 to 9 for its fourth edition. Organised by This is Beyond, the four-day festival is now open for bookings. Retaining the theme New Horizons, Further East 2023 unites a community of Asia-Pacific-focused brands, global buyers and world ...