A rare behind-the-scenes peek at the origins of Disney’s stories
By eTN
Parents and children can now embark on a stimulating artistic journey through the world of Disney animation, as Hong Kong Disneyland presents the “Art of Animation” set to inspire creativity ...
Quick Snapshot
By Andrew J.Wood, General Manager Chaophya Park Hotel, Bangkok
Tuesday, 02 Sep 2008: Three Groups have already cxl this morning mainly from the govt sector but also a local MICE function and we are receiving cxl from FIT Corporate Japanese.
Cambodia
By mysinchew.com
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - An American man has been detained in Cambodia for allegedly committing a sexual offense against a 13-year-old girl.
Thai Unrest
By Michael Casey, AP Writer
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand's prime minister declared a state of emergency in the capital Tuesday, empowering the military to restore order after street fighting between supporters and opponents ...
People's Alliance For Democracy Forced Closures
By eTN
Thai airports reopened yesterday after thousands of anti-government protesters blocked the runways at both Krabi and Phuket airports.
India
By Emily Wax, Star Tribune
NEW DELHI, India - Every morning, Gitanjali Chaudhry, 17, walks to her high school through a labyrinth of temples and vegetable markets.
Interchangeable Miles Redemption
By eTN
HONG KONG (September 1, 2008) – China Airlines and Hainan Airlines will cooperate on a joint mileage program beginning today, as frequent-flyer members on both airlines will be able to ...
Thailand
By Stéphane Hanot
BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - The latent political crisis about the controversial Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej, considered by many Thais as a “proxy” of previous Prime Minister Thaksin ...
Sri Lankan Woman Takes Command Of An Airliner
By eTN
SriLankan Airlines recently marked a significant milestone in the country’s aviation history when captain Anusha Siriratne was appointed as the national carrier’s first lady captain.
One-Time Significant Events Constrict Tourism Growth
By eTN
In the run-up to the Olympic Games in Beijing, the travel industry, including online travel players, had projected a rosy picture for the industry.
Releases Today’s Traveller - The Bollywood Connection
By eTN
NEW DELHI - Gill India Communications Pvt., Ltd.
Korea
By AP
SEOUL, South Korea — The head of a South Korean company running sightseeing programs to North Korea resigned Thursday over the shooting death of a tourist at a mountain resort in the communist ...
China
By AFP
BEIJING — China's tourism industry is expected to employ 100 million people by 2015, state media reported Thursday, meaning one in every 14 Chinese will work in the sector then.
2008 Visitor Numbers Up Nearly 20%
By eTN
NEW YORK, NY (AUGUST 28, 2008) – More than 1.5 million international visitors have come to Macau in the first six months of this year, a 46.5 % jump over the same period last year.
Strong Passenger Demand
By eTN
DELHI/UDAIPUR (August 28, 2008) - Effective September 1, 2008, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline will re-introduce its third service on the Delhi-Udaipur sector with a new, ...
Goa
By indiatimes.com
PANAJI - The tourism minister Francis Xavier (Mickky) Pacheco lamented the criticism against his ministry and sought the Home ministry’s support to boost tourism and related activities in the ...
Phuket Murder
By AFP
A Thai man has been jailed for life for murdering a Swedish tourist on a beach in Phuket, a court official said yesterday.
China
By xinhuanet.com
BEIJING - Beijing's Olympic venues will open to tourists during the week-long National Day holiday beginning Oct. 1, an official said on Wednesday.
Philippines
MANILA - Ten South Korean nationals on vacation tour in northern Philippines were killed on Wednesday when their van crashed onto a concrete wall, local media reported.
Singapore Airlines To Promote Indonesia
By tradingmarkets.com
Singapore Airlines announced on 25 August that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism (IMCT) to contribute to activities to promote ...
Indonesian Aviation
By eTN Staff Writer
Citing a report from BisnisBali, balidiscovery.com has claimed that Indonesia’s flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia is planning to recruit 200 new pilots needed to fly their fleet of new Boeing ...
For Its First Managed Property In Thailand
By eTN
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel group, is proud to announce that its first managed property in Thailand – the Centara Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai – has been awarded a ...
Nominated For Best Boutique Hotel Spa
By eTN
RarinJinda Wellness Spa Resort has been nominated for Best Boutique Hotel Spa in this year's SpaAsia Crystal Awards, an event organized to give due recognition to the cr่eme de la cre่me of ...
From Wine Spectator Magazine
By eTN
The Royal Cliff Beach Resort has become the first hotel property in the world to win five "Best of Awards of Excellence 2008" from New York's Wine Spectator magazine, which is a new world ...
Preah Vihear Temple
By Reinhard Hohler, eTN Ambassador, Chiang Mai
According to reports from some agencies in Phnom Penh, Cambodia is planning to build a "Berlin-style" wall to shut-off Thailand and develop tourist facilities around the still disputed Preah ...
Medical Tourism
By rxpgnews.com
A virtual tide in British medical tourists to India has prompted an Indian-born doctor to enter the overseas treatment market by opening a centre in Goa.
Opening Expected This Coming December
By eTN
PHUKET - Gulu Lalvani, owner of Royal Phuket Marina, turned the Thai Government delay of the building of their convention project and decided to move it forward.
Jetairways
By eTN
JET AIRWAYS’ COMMENCES ITS DAILY WIDEBODY
OPERATIONS WITH AN AIRBUS 330-200 AIRCRAFT
TO DUBAI FROM MUMBAI & DELHI
Child-sex tourism in South-East Asia
By economist.com
IN THE 1970s he was one of Britain’s most popular entertainers. Now Paul Gadd, alias the glam-rocker Gary Glitter, is among its most reviled figures.
China
By xinhuanet.com
LHASA - Travel agencies will get bonuses for taking more tour groups to Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, the local government has announced.
