Digital Elite spending more on vacations
New York – The growing use of mobile technology when planning travel has spawned a new class of traveler – the Digital Elite – those who own and use two different mobile devices: smartphones and tablets.And this Digital Elite group … Continue reading Digital Elite spending more on vacations
Only 6 percent of foreign visitors return to Vietnam
Hanoi – A survey recently launched by one EU-funded tourism development program revealed that a mere 6% of the questioned international tourists choose to return to Vietnam due to poor tourism services, inconvenient transport and inadequate investment.The survey, launched by … Continue reading Only 6 percent of foreign visitors return to Vietnam
Thailand travel show on Esquire Network, new season
New York / Bangkok – Thailand is being featured in the new season of Anthony Bourdain’s ‘The Getaway’, an American travel documentary television series that airs on the Esquire Network.In this season, ‘The Getaway’ follows American model and food blogger … Continue reading Thailand travel show on Esquire Network, new season
Suvarnabhumi Airport: New Bike Track attracts interest
Bangkok – The recently opened bike track that loops around Thailand’s main gateway, Suvarnabhumi Airport, has been listed as one of the five best airport bike paths in the world by CNN Travel.Written for CNN as part of a complete … Continue reading Suvarnabhumi Airport: New Bike Track attracts interest
Thailand promotes Bicycle Tourism
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Cycling Association (TCA) are discussing ways to promote bicycle tourism in the country with the key objectives of encouraging eco- and community-based tourism. The move followed the meeting between … Continue reading Thailand promotes Bicycle Tourism
2 German hostages freed in southern Philippines
Manila – Two German hostages held by the Abu Sayyaf Group were released in southern Philippines on Friday night, local media reported.The report said the Al Qaeda-linked militant group freed the German hostages after they got the 250 million pesos … Continue reading 2 German hostages freed in southern Philippines
ASEAN CRUISE NEWS LAUNCHED
Sydney – Southeast Asia remains one of the quickest-maturing cruise regions in the world. Robust economic development and growth in disposable income and leisure time have led to a surge in the popularity and affordability of cruising. Understanding that more … Continue reading ASEAN CRUISE NEWS LAUNCHED
Singapore: Calls for complete Ban on Remote Gambling
Singapore – A lawmaker in Singapore called on Tuesday for a complete ban of remote gambling.Speaking on the second reading of the Remote Gambling Bill, Member of parliament Denise Phua said that the government should not send the signal to Singaporeans, that … Continue reading Singapore: Calls for complete Ban on Remote Gambling
UK Travel Media honor TAT Office with Award
London – The Tourism Authority of Thailand UK office has been conferred the Star Asia Tourist Office award in the “Dream Destination” category in the annual ceremony organised by Travel Bulletin Magazine, a popular travel magazine in UK.Mr. Christopher Lee, … Continue reading UK Travel Media honor TAT Office with Award
Singapore: IHG to Launch New InterContinental Hotel
Singapore – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), will launch InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay – the second InterContinental Hotel in Singapore.Located along the prominent Singapore River, the 225-room InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay is part of RB Capital’s “Robertson Quay Project” to rejuvenate … Continue reading Singapore: IHG to Launch New InterContinental Hotel