Travel News

Sri Lanka raises tourism targets

Sri Lanka is expecting more than one million visitors this year, compared to the initial target of 900,000, after registering robust growth in arrivals and tourism receipts in the first quarter.

24/04/2012 09:04

Worldhotels gains traction in the Philippines

Worldhotels has established a foothold in the Philippines through a 10-year deal to provide sales, marketing and reservations support to the Worldhotel and Residences Makati, which is scheduled to open in metro Manila next year.

24/04/2012 08:53

Garuda to connect Indonesia and New Zealand

Garuda Airlines is planning to begin direct flights to Auckland, a move which will expand the Kiwi market for Indonesia and boost arrivals to New Zealand. There are currently no direct services between the two countries.

19/04/2012 08:49

Singapore ranked top for luxury retail among Chinese travellers

Singapore is now the top global destination for Chinese tourists to shop for luxury watches and jewellery, beating even Switzerland, known as a traditional stronghold for upscale timepieces.

19/04/2012 08:39

Tohoku launches 'reconstruction tourism'

TOHOKU Tourism Promotion Organization has launched a new buzzword, 'reconstruction tourism', launching tours to areas that are being rebuilt after the tsunami over a year ago and cajoling world travel leaders to use tourism's potential to help rebuild crisis-hit destinations.

19/04/2012 08:30

SilkAir to mount Hanoi flights

SilkAir will introduce thrice-weekly services to Hanoi starting June 5, 2012.

17/04/2012 09:29

Indonesia wants more Australian cruises

Indonesia is looking to grow its share of Australia’s burgeoning outbound cruise market.

17/04/2012 09:12

France courts Indian holiday-makers with new campaign

IN A move to draw more Indian travellers, Atout France-France Tourism Development Agency has rolled out the France Celebrates India campaign, which offers a myriad travel offers on accommodation, attractions and entertainment.

13/04/2012 13:41

Jetstar opens up Singapore-Nanning connections

Some travel companies in Singapore and China have joined forces to launch twice-weekly direct flights between Singapore and Nanning in southern China on Jetstar Asia.

13/04/2012 13:31

Narita airport plans new budget terminal for LCC growth

Narita International Airport Corp has announced plans to build a new terminal for budget carriers by March 2015, in anticipation of the fast-growing LCC sector in Japan.

12/04/2012 14:00

New India visa centres in Singapore unlikely to boost travel

THE LAUNCH of two new India visa application centres (VACs) in Singapore, managed by VFS Global, received mixed responses from travel consultants, who welcomed the move but deemed it insignificant in boosting travel to India.

12/04/2012 11:10

Singapore-Malaysia coach tours could get more expensive

COACH ticket prices for Singapore-Malaysia trips might soon see a jump, due to rising insurance premiums, highway toll charges and fuel costs.

11/04/2012 09:02

Air India to appoint GSAs in over 50 countries

AIR India is making new product and distribution moves as part of a US$360 million financial restructuring plan, which will see it adding more economy-class seats and appointing GSAs in 56 countries.

11/04/2012 08:45

Jetstar Japan cleared for take-off

JETSTAR Japan is gearing up to launch its first flight on July 3, after it was given the green light by Japanese authorities.

10/04/2012 09:16

Malaysia expects PATA conference to drive MICE

MALAYSIA anticipates that its hosting of the annual PATA conference in Kuala Lumpur from April 19-22 will attract more events into the country.

10/04/2012 09:08

New agreement paves way for more Chinese tourists to Indonesia

THE INDONESIAN government is setting its sights on achieving one million arrivals from China by 2014, as it looks to tap on a recent MoU signed between the two countries.

10/04/2012 08:45

Japanese embassy in India outsources visa processing services

THE JAPANESE embassy in India has appointed VFS Global and Cox & Kings to process visa applications from Northern Indian states, effective April 2, 2012.

06/04/2012 15:34

Diethelm, Golfasian team up to drive golf tourism in Malaysia

DIETHELM Travel Malaysia and Golfasian, a Bangkok-based inbound operator specialising in golf tours to Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, have partnered up to promote golf tourism in Malaysia.

29/03/2012 17:21

VisitScotland to boost ties with Disney to promote tourism

New Zealand’s boost from the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy comes to mind, as does the increase in travel to the Greek islands showcased in “Mamma Mia.” But can a movie aimed at children have the same impact?

29/03/2012 09:55

Hong Kong trade to get new supervisory body

HONG KONG’s travel trade will see a change in industry regulator when the newly established Tourism Industry Authority (TIA) replaces the Travel Industry Council (TIC) within the next three years.

28/03/2012 14:10