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Wendy Wu Tours announces deluxe river cruise ship Victoria Mekong
Wendy Wu Tours, the UK-based Asia travel specialist, has announced the launch of deluxe river cruise ship, Victoria Mekong. The ship makes its debut at the end of this year and will sail…
“Customised touchpoints”: The Outpost Hotel at Sentosa joins SLH
Global luxe accommodation group Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced that The Outpost Hotel at Sentosa is now a member of their properties.
“Extremely dedicated to our work and foremost to our clients”: working life at Golfasian
Established in 1997, Golfasian is often recognised as the leading dedicated golf tour operator in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Indonesia. The company specialises…
Shop now, pay later: Grab pushes for post-paid payment feature
Grab is the first ride-hailing platform that is giving banks a run for their money. The Singapore-based start-up has announced new fintech features focusing on SME micro-loans and insurtech…
PH board says no to Go-Jek for the second time
Philippine’s Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has denied the application of ride-hailing Go-Jek to enter the Philippine market.
Avani Hotels to expand in Vietnam with three properties
Expanding its current portfolio in Vietnam, Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of three new properties in Ho Chi Minh, Vung Tau, and Cam Ranh.
Foreign group tours banned in some Japanese tourist spots
Japanese news publication The Asahi Shimbun reported that certain tourist sites in Japan do not welcome foreign tourist groups due to untoward incidents in the past.
Genting: Dreams of mermaids and unicorns
Cruise heavyweight Genting, has unveiled artwork outlining the concept and good looks of its latest arrival’s new hull design, the 75,338 -ton, 1,870 capacity Explorer Dream, ahead of its…
ANZ offers help to customers and emergency services after Christchurch shooting
In the wake of the tragic news coming out of Christchurch, Air New Zealand has announced that it will waive any fees and differences in fares should a customer need to change travel plans…
Veni, vidi, vici: Direct Booking Summit Singapore 2019
The last week in February saw the arrival of the Direct Booking Summit at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore, the seventh edition since the inaugural event in 2016.
Expedia moves to digitise Thailand’s offline second-city hoteliers
Expedia has announced two new products now available for its partner facing portal, Partner Central.
Wai hello there: Rosewood Bangkok announces Spring 2019 launch date
Following the appointment of its new manager in October of last year, Rosewood Bangkok has now confirmed its launch date as 31 March 2019.
PAL offers up to 100MB free in-flight WIFI
Philippine Airlines gifts its passengers with 30MB complimentary in-flight WIFI for regular passengers and 100MB for passengers in business class.
RedDoorz to raise USD 50 million in Series B round
Singapore-based budget hotel operator RedDoorz is raising up to USD 50 million for its Series B financing round.
Oriental Residence Bangkok: A tradition of personalised excellence
In this exclusive interview, we get the details from Michael Gaehler, the newly-appointed general manager of Oriental Residence Bangkok.
Regain your balance and inner peace at Centara’s SPA Cenvaree
Knowledgeable in naturopathy, reiki, reflexology, lymphatic drainage, cupping, gwa sha, and shiatsu, Tara Hanrahan is at the helm of Centara’s signature SPA Cenvaree.
Crown jewel of Singapore: Changi Airport lifestyle hub opens on 17 April
Singapore is building a multi-dimensional tourist complex, Jewel Changi Airport, and will open its doors on 17 April.
The homecoming: Mantra Samui Resort appoints new GM
In this TD exclusive interview, we talk to Chaivaree Chitrakorn about what she loves the most about Koh Samui and her mission as the new GM.
The uncomplicated joy of VARU by Atmosphere
Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its latest property this week -- the five-star Maldivian property VARU by Atmosphere, all set to open in October 2019.
Unstoppable: Grab receives USD 1.5 billion fund
Yes, Grab is unstoppable as it just added another USD 1.5 billion in its stash by raising USD 1.46 billion from SoftBank’s USD 100 billion Vision Fund.
