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Malaysia’s Penang to start using durian tracking system to curb fraud: report
Published on 30/05/2025
» Malaysia’s state of Penang has urged its durian growers to register for a tracking system to curb the spread of counterfeit versions of the prickly, pungent fruit from June 1, according to Bernama.
Malaysia to help boost road, rail networks in push for closer ties
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/05/2025
» The government is forging closer cooperation with Malaysia on infrastructure improvement and cross-border connectivity, focusing on linking roads and rails, says Transport Minister Suriya Juengrunreangkit.
Marriott APEC Marks Record Growth with 109 New Deals
Published on 07/02/2025
» Marriott International, Inc. announced February 7 another year of strong growth in the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region, signing a record 109 deals across 11 markets, contributing 21,439 rooms to the region’s development pipeline, closing the year with 77,532 total rooms in the region’s year-end pipeline. The company continues to expand its portfolio in the region across market segments, including its debut in the midscale segment and its expansion of its luxury portfolio, reinforcing Marriott’s lead in the region’s evolving hospitality landscape.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Jan 24-30
Guru, Published on 24/01/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
TAT Leads ASEAN Yacht Tourism at Thailand Conference
Published on 13/01/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is taking a significant step in reinforcing the nation's leadership in yacht tourism within the ASEAN region. At the Thailand Yacht Conference 2025, held on January 8 at the Splash Beach Resort in Phuket, TAT, in collaboration with key partners, outlined its vision to connect Thailand’s strategic yachting hubs with neighboring ASEAN destinations. The initiative aligns with the Thai government’s "Six Countries, One Destination" policy, which aims to foster greater tourism cooperation within the ASEAN region.
Hong Kong airport boosts efforts to lure foreign airlines as it waits on Cathay
Published on 26/11/2024
» The authority managing Hong Kong's international airport is doing all it can to coax overseas airlines and seek new routes to fill the extra capacity created by the soon-to-debut three-runway system while waiting for city flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways to fully restore its pre-pandemic passenger capacity.
Dugongs 'may decline 70%'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/11/2024
» Dugong populations in the Andaman Sea are expected to decline by 70% over the next four years due to the diminishing supply of seagrass, which is their main source of food, a marine biologist has warned.
Tipples for all tastes
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 25/10/2024
» Thailand's and the regional bar industry is being celebrated from Nov 1-3 at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC). Located in Henri Dunant hall, the Bangkok Bar Show 2024 provides one-of-a-kind experiences, including seminars, masterclasses and countless guest-shifts.
Alipay+ reveals travellers' spending habits
Life, Published on 18/10/2024
» Travellers to China have learned to enjoy a cashless world utilising cross-border mobile payment options. Recently, Alipay+ revealed three trends shaping the future of tourism and how it will benefit global merchants and the industry.
Asia's top five food destinations revealed
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/10/2024
» As gastronomy tourism becomes a soft power means to promote culture, online travel website Agoda has announced the top five food destinations in Asia based on survey data collected from Aug 1-19, with over 4,000 participants from 10 countries.