Smartphones driving growth in online sales
London – Smartphones are expected to become a significant transactional channel for travel as customers become more comfortable using mobile devices for purchases as well as research.Global online travel sales accounted for $589 billion in 2013, amounting to a quarter … Continue reading Smartphones driving growth in online sales
Cambodian PM to attend 10th Asia-Europe Summit in Italy
Phnom Penh – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen will lead a high delegation to attend the 10th Asia-Europe Summit to be held on Oct. 16-17 in Milan, Italy.The prime minister was invited to the summit by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the … Continue reading Cambodian PM to attend 10th Asia-Europe Summit in Italy
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
Newest Haze Treaty Member Tops October “ASEAN Today”
JAKARTA – The step taken to clear ASEAN skies of annual haze tops the October 2014 edition of “ASEAN Today.”Ain Bandial of the Brunei Times co-anchors the program from Bandar Seri Begawan, with Dalton Tanonaka of The Indonesia Channel at … Continue reading Newest Haze Treaty Member Tops October “ASEAN Today”
TTG Awards: Best Western “Best Mid-Range Hotel”
Bangkok – At the 25th Annual TTG Travel Awards, which took place in Bangkok last night, Best Western International once again took the title of ‘Best Mid-Range Hotel Brand’, as voted for by the readers of TTG Asia, TTG China, TTG … Continue reading TTG Awards: Best Western “Best Mid-Range Hotel”
Thai tourism minister wants wristbands for tourists
Bangkok – Thailand’s tourism minister said on Tuesday that identification wristbands would be distributed to tourists following the murder of two British backpackers earlier this month that has raised fresh concerns over tourist safety.Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said she … Continue reading Thai tourism minister wants wristbands for tourists
Vietnamese experts optimistic about economic prospects
Hanoi – Vietnamese experts held an optimistic view over the country’s economic prospects in 2014, saying that Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth can surpass the target of 5.8 percent set by the National Assembly, local media report.In an interview with … Continue reading Vietnamese experts optimistic about economic prospects
Looming power crisis to affect Philippine economy
Manila – The looming power shortage in the Philippines could affect the country’s economic growth and international conferences scheduled in Manila next year.Businessman Ramon del Rosario, chairman of the Makati Business Club (MBC), the country’s premier business group, told the local … Continue reading Looming power crisis to affect Philippine economy