VIETNAM on Monday demanded China stop sending cruise ships to the South China Sea in a response to one of Beijing’s latest steps to bolster its claims in the strategic waterway.“Vietnam…
Why Myanmar is an upcoming destination for business events
ON the back of its success as Asean chair in 2014, Myanmar has continued to position itself as a significant destination for MICE tourism in Southeast Asia.This reportedly included US$1.15 billion …
Cherry blossoms enamor visitors at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay
THE season for sakura has come and travelers are reveling in photo opportunities. Even in Singapore.The pink and white flowers, including the Prunus Accolade and Prunus subhirtella species, bloom o…
Hong Kong retailers expected to gain from China-South Korea tension
THE ongoing spat between China and South Korea over a controversial US military-deployed missile in South Korea is worrying the tourism industry.However, as a short-term result of the tension, Hong…
Bangladesh chases tourism goals as it reels from terrorist attack
BANGLADESH – a land of beautiful national parks, unspoiled white sand beaches, and thick mangrove forests that house the elusive Bengal tiger – is often overlooked by visitors traveling…
Air Travel Is the Latest Casualty of China-Korea Tensions
Escalating tensions between China and South Korea over the deployment of a U.S. missile defense system are now threatening to engulf air travel as some carriers start to suspend popular services be…
Unverdi takes leadership of Rixos the Palm Dubai
Middle Eastern hotel giant Rixos Hotels has promoted Cenk Unverdi to the role of general manager at the five-star Rixos the Palm Dubai.Unverdi was previously hotel manager at the prestigious proper…
Major marathon in Kuala Lumpur expected to boost sports tourism
CHINA’s Chinese Athletic Association (CAA) is joining forces with Malaysia’s Tourism and Culture Ministry to organize the One Belt One Road Marathon Malaysia (OBOR).It is expected to pu…
Chinese airline reports fewer passengers going to South Korea
China’s Xiamen Airlines says it has seen passenger numbers fall by up to a fifth on flights to South Korea since a recent flare up in diplomatic tensions between the two countries.Xiamen Airl…
Beijing Still Has a Massive Pollution Problem for Tourists and Locals Alike
Skift Take: Although new measures and a 2022 date with the Winter Olympics may help clear the air, for now, Beijing’s hospitality industry has little choice but to address the situation &ndas…