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Capella to open new property in Bangkok
Resort will form part of riverside development in Thailand’s capital
Bali's main airport reopens after volcano disruption
Although officials said it may close again as Mount Agung continues to spew ash
Royal Brunei launches online dynamic packaging
Airline is offering holiday and stopover packages through its website
Pandaw offers children free cabins to ease school holiday price pressures
The deal applies to up to two children aged five to 18 years, when travelling with two full-paying adults
Bali volcano shuts airport for second day
Up to 3,000 British tourists reported to be among those affected
Tourists stranded as Bali closes airport amid volcano eruption fears
Dark smoke and ash is billowing up to 3,400m above the mountain’s summit according to authorities
Aito Conference: Monarch failure boosts consumer protection awareness
The association revealed a number of market trends as part of its Travel Insights Report 2017
Rosewood opens first property in southeast Asia
Hotel chain marks regional debut with new resort in Phuket
Raffles Singapore prepares to close for renovation
Historic property is due to close for a total refurbishment next month and new suites will be added
Intrepid Group makes two key staff changes
New role of chief purpose officer created by Intrepid
BA sparks fears of scramble for baggage space with new boarding rules
Hand baggage-only passengers to board last on BA
Silver Travel Advisor seals Advantage partnership
Consortium targets mature market with specialist alliance
JTA Travel appoints new head of tour operations
Dave Green joins JTA from Belleair
British backpacker and friend found dead in Cambodian guesthouse
It is thought the two women had taken medicine for upset stomachs
Try a twin-centre break to Hong Kong and Macao
Hong Kong is more than an urban stopover and Macao makes a logical side trip, especially when the new bridge linking the two opens later this year. By Karl Cushing
WTM 2017: Sri Lanka set for UK focus
Sri Lanka will renew its UK marketing efforts in 2018, setting up a dedicated company to promote the island with an increased budget
WTM 2017: Visitor numbers to India soar following premier partnership with WTM London last year
Visitor numbers to India are on the up following a successful partnership with WTM London last year, updates to the e-tourist visa prgramme and independence celebrations this year
WTM 2017: Asia Pacific on the right track
Tourism across the Asia Pacific region is showing unwavering growth – Debbie Ward investigates this year’s updates in airlift, accommodation, infrastructure and activities
WTM 2017: Japan to invest USD $80m in tourism says JNTO President
The nation will invest $80m in order to attract more leisure travellers ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics, said Ryoichi Matsuyama, president of the Japan National Tourism Organization
Malaysia Airlines gets trade boost
The airline is boasting a load factor of 80% on ex-UK flights
WTM 2017: Turkey visitors rise by nearly a third for 2017
Turkey has welcomed almost 30% more global visitors so far this year compared with 2016, prompting the country’s Ministry for Culture and Tourism to declare its tourism comeback “a great success”
WTM 2017: TTG Media to publish new WTM Insights magazine
New publication for global WTM community to launch in 2018
WTM 2017: Positive forecast for Philippines’ tourism amid human rights abuse allegations
The Philippine Tourism Promotions Board aims to bolster international arrivals to 7.5m in 2018 despite human rights abuse claims from international media