Hotels suffer as sharing economy grows
San Francisco – Solo travel is becoming increasingly popular; a survey by a holiday home insurance company has shown that 74% of people have chosen to use Airbnb when traveling alone to avoid extra charges. They have advised on ways … Continue reading Hotels suffer as sharing economy grows
Vietjet to launch Saigon-New Delhi services
Ho Chi Minh City – Vietjet has unveiled plans to launch direct flights between Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) and New Delhi. The airline is set to introduce four flights per week in the third quarter of 2018 to serve travel … Continue reading Vietjet to launch Saigon-New Delhi services
Hainan Air: Direct route from Edinburgh to Beijing
Edinburgh – The first ever direct flights from Scotland to China will begin in June following an announcement in China this morning. The ground-breaking announcement will see Hainan Airlines flights to Beijing beginning from 12th June, flying 4 weekly on … Continue reading Hainan Air: Direct route from Edinburgh to Beijing
Sustainable Tourism in Asia-Pacific
Bangkok – University students along with representatives from the travel and tourism industry came together at the Asia-Pacific Youth and Sustainable Tourism Workshop to examine how the industry can help in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Asia-Pacific Youth … Continue reading Sustainable Tourism in Asia-Pacific
Travelers who book through OTAs stay longer
Seattle – Expedia, Inc., partnered with Oxford Economics to analyze hotel guest spending during more than 98,000 trips, segmented by guests who booked part or all of their trip using an online travel agency (OTA) and non-OTA guests – and … Continue reading Travelers who book through OTAs stay longer
ASEAN: “Great Women” Platform for Trade
In 2014, the women entrepreneurs from ten different countries in the region known as ASEAN, came together under the help of the USAID’s ASEAN Cooperation for Trade and Integration (ACTI) Project that initiated to replicate a best-case example of a … Continue reading ASEAN: “Great Women” Platform for Trade
Hannover Messe: Doing Business with China
Hannover – The HANNOVER MESSE (April 23-27) is a major forum for decision-makers and the most important technology event worldwide, where professionals make up 95% of the attendees. This impressive event attracts 200,000 trade visitors, companies and 5,000 exhibitors from … Continue reading Hannover Messe: Doing Business with China
Raw Milk is a High-Risk Food Product
Wellington – New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is reminding consumers to take care when drinking raw unpasteurized milk as raw milk is a high-risk food. “We have seen a number of recent recalls of raw milk and it’s … Continue reading Raw Milk is a High-Risk Food Product
Australian PM stresses need for free trade
Sydney – Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Friday stressed the need for his country and its neighbors to embrace free trade and not close the door to markets. “Free trade opens new doors for Australian businesses to millions of … Continue reading Australian PM stresses need for free trade
10 Amazing Things to do in Phuket
Phuket – Phuket is one of South East Asia’s most intriguing destinations, a wonderland of magical things to do. With untouched beaches, temples and thrilling activities to experience; here are 10 things you absolutely must try. Named for a white … Continue reading 10 Amazing Things to do in Phuket