Travel News

Hong Kong restarts Bangkok tours

HONG KONG agents have resumed group tours to Bangkok from today after a two-week stop following a Travel Industry Council suggestion to avoid mass demonstrations in the Thai capital.

25/03/2010 09:20

Priceless Legacy

At its height Kamphaeng Phet was an extension of Sukhothai. Archaeological remains still standing bear testimony to that period in history

24/03/2010 09:56

Welcome to Japan a country of contrasts

It's the land of the rising sun, where tradition meets technology head-on

24/03/2010 09:48

A day at the museum

The Siriraj Hospital compound is home to six fascinating small museums

24/03/2010 09:32

Sizzling times at Cape Town's hottest hangout

For Cape Town's carnivores, Mzoli's Meat is the city's hippest hangout. The informal butchery and barbeque joint is a place where social and racial barriers are set aside as locals and out-of-towners come together to eat, drink and party.

24/03/2010 09:04

California establishes presence in India

CALIFORNIA'S Tourism Board has set up shop in India, marking the first foray for any US state in the Indian market.

23/03/2010 08:19

Update on Bangkok protests Bangkok city attractions operating as usual

THE ASSOCIATION of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) said that Bangkok city tours were returning to their pre-protests numbers (TTG Asia e-Daily, March 16).

21/03/2010 00:22

Thailand: King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament

This year's King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament will again be held on the banks of the Ruak River near the Anantara Golden Triangle Resort in Chiang Rai, from March 22-28.

16/03/2010 08:40

Shanghai opens new airport terminal

SHANGHAI will take the wraps off a new airport terminal, the result of a US$2.2 billion makeover of Hongqiao Airport ahead of the World Expo opening in May.

16/03/2010 08:12

Update on Bangkok political protests Business as usual amid protests: TAT

THE Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported business as usual during last weekend’s mass political demonstration.

16/03/2010 08:06

Reporting live from ITB Berlin Bangkok Airways reinstate capacity

HAVING survived a tough 2009 which forced it to cut staff and axe non-performing regional routes, Bangkok Airways is on a strong footing again to increase frequencies to some of its Thai destinations and reinstate one or two regional routes.

12/03/2010 08:53

Reporting live from ITB Berlin ASEAN kicks off rate-building drive at ITB

ASEAN destinations, led by Thailand and Indonesia, are rebuilding rates that had dropped to momentous lows last year.

12/03/2010 08:48

Update on Bangkok political protests Thai Tourist Police on 24-hour duty

THE Tourist Police have stepped up security and issued instructions on so-called red and green zones, protest and non-protest areas respectively, during this weekend’s rallies by the red-shirt demonstrators.

12/03/2010 08:43

Update on Bangkok political protests TAT presents facts on Bangkok protests

THE Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has issued its first “Fact Sheet” on political developments in the capital ahead of a weekend of planned protest rallies, starting tomorrow.

12/03/2010 08:36

Indonesia offers grace period on visa-on-arrival switch

INDONESIAN resort destinations Batam, Bintan and Karimun have been given a transition period of three months to apply the single Visa on Arrival (VoA) facility.

12/03/2010 08:25

Indonesia introduces tax refund facility

TOURISTS making purchases exceeding five million rupiah (US$532) will be able to claim for tax refund from April 1.

02/03/2010 09:13

INNA to spend on enhancing portfolio competitiveness

STATE-owned INNA Hotel Group will spend 350 billion rupiah (US$37.2 million) on revitalising its 12 properties in Indonesia to improve their competitiveness in the market.

25/02/2010 09:51