Major challenges for foreign meta-search companies in China
Beijing – Established meta-search brands including KAYAK and Skyscanner are set to foray into China. TravelDaily.cn explores what to expect as these entities enter with contrasting market entry strategies Travel meta-search continues to spread its tentacles as established players look … Continue reading Major challenges for foreign meta-search companies in China
Mobile bookings to account for quarter of corporate transactions by 2017
Paris – A new study by Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) reveals that mobile bookings are set to climb steeply over the next decade, reaching 25% of online transactions by 2017. CWT’s research also predicts that mobile bookings will more than … Continue reading Mobile bookings to account for quarter of corporate transactions by 2017
HotelQuickly booking app raises another US$ 4.5m
Hong Kong – Last minute booking app, HotelQuickly, has raised US$4.5 million in a Series A-1 financing led by GREE, Inc., a global mobile social company with businesses that include social gaming, social media, advertising, licensing and merchandising, and venture … Continue reading HotelQuickly booking app raises another US$ 4.5m
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits S. Philippines
MANILA, July 14 (Xinhua) — An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of the southern Philippine province of Davao Occidental at 3:59 p.m., local time on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) … Continue reading Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits S. Philippines
Traditional Sarawak Regatta starts September 12
Kuching – The Sarawak Regatta is a popular traditional longboats race in Kuching and will be held from September 12-14. The longboats will again be decorated – as every year – with colourful designs. They are able to accomodate up to 30 … Continue reading Traditional Sarawak Regatta starts September 12
Bangkok to host Thailand Happiness Street Festival
Bangkok – The primary business and shopping district of downtown Bangkok is to be converted into a giant festival of happiness, joy, fun and Thai smiles over the 25-26 July weekend as part of a big-bang effort to show the … Continue reading Bangkok to host Thailand Happiness Street Festival
Taipei ranked world’s 61st most expensive city
Taipei has been named the 61st most expensive city in the world for expatriates this year, up from 62nd last year, according to this year’s Cost of Living Survey released on Thursday by Mercer, a leading firm of financial analysts. … Continue reading Taipei ranked world’s 61st most expensive city
Doi Tung: Handicrafts of the Hill Tribes
Chiang Rai – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Doi Tung Development Project are inviting Thai and foreign tourists visiting Chiang Rai to drop by at Doi Tung and learn about the fascinating lifestyles of the people who … Continue reading Doi Tung: Handicrafts of the Hill Tribes
“Thainess” and “Happiness” core themes of Tourism Plan 2015
Bangkok – Taking full advantage of the return to peace and order in the kingdom, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has laid out a marketing plan targeting an estimated 1.4 trillion Baht in revenue from foreign tourists and 800 … Continue reading “Thainess” and “Happiness” core themes of Tourism Plan 2015
Myanmar’s riot-hit Mandalay calm
Mandalay – Communal-riot-hit Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city, remained calm on Saturday following imposition of a curfew on one more area since Friday night, the local police force said.Preventive security measures have also been taken in some areas where riot … Continue reading Myanmar’s riot-hit Mandalay calm