ONE Spanish man and an Argentinian have gone missing on a notoriously treacherous peak in northern Pakistan known among mountaineers as “Killer Mountain”, officials said on Tuesday.&ldq…
How same-sex marriage is boosting tourism in New Zealand
SAME-SEX marriages are on the rise in New Zealand, but it’s not just locals tying the knot. Couples are coming from far and wide to walk down the aisle, boosting both tourism and the region&r…
In pictures: Eid celebrations across Asia
AFTER a month-long fasting period, Eid was widely celebrated across Asia over the last couple of days. A Muslim girl offers Eid al-Fitr prayers inside a school to mark the end of the holy fasting m…
Over the rainbow: Are Indonesia’s colorful village makeovers sustainable?
INDONESIA hit headlines recently thanks to a colorful new addition to its tourism scene in the form of a new Kampung Pelangi or “Rainbow Village” in Wonosari, Semarang.The strategy appe…
Sanctions on Qatar squeeze tourism sector during Eid holidays
A BOYCOTT imposed by four Arab nations that accuse Qatar of supporting terrorism is squeezing the tourism sector and Doha’s hotels which would normally be full in the Eid al-Fitr holiday have…
Beyond the horizon: Wyndham Hotel Group inches into South East Asia
WYNDHAM HOTEL GROUP’S global footprint is expanding at a rapid pace, further consolidating the success story of the world’s largest hotel company.Presently, more than 67 properties are …
Why loyalty programs are more relevant than ever for the travel sector
LOYALTY programs could serve as a make-or-break deal for divisive customers, something the hospitality industry knows too much about.A Bloomberg report revealed that airlines make more money sellin…
Messaging App Line to Open Digital Theme Park in Thailand
Customers take a selfie with merchandise at Line Village in Bangkok, Thailand, June 22, 2017. Thailand’s most popular text-messaging service opened its doors to the public Friday with an extr…
The tourist dollar could keep Sri Lanka afloat after devastating floods
WITH over 200 dead and half a million displaced, Sri Lanka’s recent floods have wreaked havoc across the southwest of the country and has threatened to be the worst disaster since the Boxing …
Etihad to open lounges to economy class passengers for a fee
ETIHAD AIRWAYS is to open up its lounges to economy class passengers for a fee and will start charging for chauffeur services that had been complimentary as it joins rivals in looking for new ways …