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Lack of products & services for tourists to spend on in Vietnam

Lack of products & services for tourists to spend on in Vietnam

Daily day, 13 December, 2019

Even as increasing numbers of tourists visit Vietnam, there is a lack of products and services for them to consume, industry insiders say. The problem of visitors’ not spending much during...
Bamboo Airways welcomed the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in December 2019

Bamboo Airways welcomed the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in December 2019

Daily day, 10 December, 2019

Vietnamese startup Bamboo Airways said on Tuesday it will take delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (BA.N) this month, its first wide-body aircraft, and aims to start direct flights to...
Grab has cooperated with Mastercard to launch Asia's first numberless card

Grab has cooperated with Mastercard to launch Asia's first numberless card

Daily day, 06 December, 2019

Grab has launched Asia’s first numberless card with Mastercard, the ride-hailing firm announced on Thursday (Dec 5). The GrabPay Card will allow its users to make purchases at any of Mastercard’s...
Vietnam capital city ranked second among 10 best cities for your honeymoon In Asia

Vietnam capital city ranked second among 10 best cities for your honeymoon In Asia

Daily day, 04 December, 2019

The magazine described Vietnam capital city of Hanoi as a “great place to get away for a romantic trip, experience Vietnamese culture, learn about their history, and have some delicious...
A Drop in European Visitors to Thailand Is a Wake-Up Call

A Drop in European Visitors to Thailand Is a Wake-Up Call

Daily day, 02 December, 2019

While it focuses on arresting a drop in Chinese arrivals, Thailand should spend equal or more time assessing why European arrivals are declining. It’s the higher spending market. The reasons...
Oyo receives USD 1.5 billion investment amid losses

Oyo receives USD 1.5 billion investment amid losses

Daily day, 28 November, 2019

Oyo claims to be the world’s third-largest hotel chain with roughly 1 million rooms, including vacation homes. In a move that will pave a way for Oyo Hotels and Homes’ growth...
APAC tech-savvy travellers eager to embrace AR and VR

APAC tech-savvy travellers eager to embrace AR and VR

Daily day, 26 November, 2019

A new study by Hilton Honors - the award-winning guest loyalty program of global travel and hospitality brand Hilton - reveals that one in two travelers (50%) would utilize virtual...
Thailand introduces TAGTHAi phone app for tourists

Thailand introduces TAGTHAi phone app for tourists

Daily day, 22 November, 2019

Thailand on Wednesday introduced an app designed to be a one-stop solution for tourists visiting the country. App TAGTHAi, created by Thai Digital Platform Social Enterprise Co, brings together 20 state...
Swiss-Belhotel unveils expansion plans in Vietnam

Swiss-Belhotel unveils expansion plans in Vietnam

Daily day, 20 November, 2019

Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, has revealed plans to expand its portfolio in Vietnam with a series of new hotels, resorts and residences in exciting destinations all across...
The Caravelle becomes first hotel in Ho Chi Minh city to use refillable glass bottles

The Caravelle becomes first hotel in Ho Chi Minh city to use refillable glass bottles

Daily day, 18 November, 2019

The Caravelle has become the first hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to launch a refillable glass bottle program, part of the hotel's ongoing efforts to improve its environmental footprint. From...
TripAdvisor and Trip.com Group Announce Strategic Partnership

TripAdvisor and Trip.com Group Announce Strategic Partnership

Daily day, 14 November, 2019

Trip.com and TripAdvisor have released news that the two online giants have come together in a strategic partnership which they hope will push the brands’ global presence even further, by...
Google’s Travel Gains Levy Pain at TripAdvisor and Expedia

Google’s Travel Gains Levy Pain at TripAdvisor and Expedia

Daily day, 12 November, 2019

The fact that Google is leveraging its dominance as a search engine into taking market share away from travel competitors is no longer even debatable. Expedia and TripAdvisor officials seem...