BRUNEI, 20 November 2014: The official launch of the MV Sentosa ferry cruise was presided over by the Minister of Industry and Primary Resources Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Yahya bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar, last week. This Brunei Bay and Water Village Cruise is run by Sha-Zan Marine Sdn Bhd located at …

London’s Bermondsey Square Hotel has suddenly banned the sale of alcohol, and reportedly pork, “in accordance with Sharia law” under the orders of its new Middle-Eastern owner. The Islamic rules were imposed on the hotel on Tuesday, the Daily Mail reported. It is not just alcoholic drinks which have been banned, but also any food containing alcohol. Items such as …

UALA LUMPUR, 14 November 2014: Tourism Malaysia is hosting the second annual ASEAN Explore Quest Malaysia programme from today through to 21 November to raise awareness for Malaysia MYFEST 2015 campaign. A total of 100 participants from 10 ASEAN countries, comprising of celebrities, media and tour agents, join an “Amazing Race” type event that will see them journey through Malaysia, …

Tourism Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Dr Ng Yen Yen believes that cruise tourism would be the new tourism for Asia in the 21st Century. She said the tourism linked the numerous ports in Asia which could be developed into a top Asian cruise tourism destination, providing billions of dollars to the economy and thousands of jobs. The cruise tourism industry …

Cambodia welcomed the airline Cathay Pacific has decided to fly to Cambodia. Facebook page of Samdech Hun Sen, Cambodian Prime Minister airline Cathay Pacific Freight Service (Cargo) to Phnom Penh (from Hong Kong-Singapore-Penang-Phnom Penh), and will which began on 23 November. Aviation Services will provide more jobs to citizens. The airline is beginning to expand it’s market in the country …

Cruise Tourism to be 21st Century Tourism for Asia PHNOM PENH Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says reopening an entrance to the 11th century Preah Vihear Temple from the Thai side of the border is unnecessary since Cambodia has adequate infrastructures to serve tourists who want to visit the world heritage temple. Xinhua channel news quoted the ministry spokesperson, Koy …

Tourism Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Dr Ng Yen Yen believes that cruise tourism would be the new tourism for Asia in the 21st Century. She said the tourism linked the numerous ports in Asia which could be developed into a top Asian cruise tourism destination, providing billions of dollars to the economy and thousands of jobs. The cruise tourism industry …

Indonesia is to waive visa requirements for tourists from China, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Russia, and introduce third-country visas next year. Announcing this following a coordinating ministers’ meeting this morning, Indonesia coordinating minister of maritime affairs, Indroyono Susilo, said: “A task force has been set up to make the (government regulation) amendments with a target to implement this in …

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, considered Abu Dhabi’s Leading Business Hotel by World Travel Awards is participating at WTM 2014. We asked Nael El-Waary, General Manager of the hotel, questions about Abu Dhabi tourism trends. 1. What are Abu Dhabi’s key tourism strengths which ensure it stands out both regionally and on an international platform? Nowadays majority of tourists, who visit …