New tents offer serene river views and an intimate wildlife experience in Cambodia’s largest national park, while supporting vital conservation efforts Botum Sakor National Park, Cambodia, 2024-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Cardamom Tented Camp, set within the pristine wilderness of Cambodia’s Botum Sakor National Park, has enhanced its eco-conscious accommodation offering with the addition… Read the full press release
Surat Thani, Thailand, 2024-Nov-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Anurak Community Lodge in southern Thailand has won the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) 2024 Responsible Tourism Award in the “Responsible Tourism Accommodation” category. The five winners, including Willem Niemeijer, co-founder of Anurak Lodge, and the CEO of owner-operator YAANA Ventures, received the award on… Read the full press release
Luang Prabang, 2024-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), the ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC), and the Lao PDR Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism jointly organised a four-day digital skills training workshop, 24-27 September in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. Twenty-eight participants from the public and private sectors attended the event… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2024-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Human trafficking of children is a blight and has to end. Accordingly, Bangkok-based YAANA Ventures stepped up to organise the Blue Dragon Marathon Walk at Koh Kred, a heritage-rich island in the Chao Phraya River, Greater Bangkok, on 8 September. The charity event raised funds to end… Read the full press release
The Philippines, 2024-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Khiri Travel has added The Philippines to its destinations with the acquisition of Travel Authentic Philippines. The Philippines becomes Khiri Travel’s ninth Asian destination, joining Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Sri Lanka, The Maldives, and Myanmar. Travel Authentic Philippines (TAP) Country Manager, Paulette Viacrucis, will retain… Read the full press release
Vietnam, 2024-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wafaifo Hospitality in Vietnam has signed a new agreement with its founding partners. The agreement, signed 23 August, gives scope for Wafaifo Hospitality to offer management and consultancy services to new hotel, retail and wellness ventures across Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. These can be projects for… Read the full press release
Thailand, 2024-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Anurak Community Lodge beside Khao Sok national park near Phuket and Krabi in southern Thailand has completed renovations and improvements to its guest rooms and bathrooms, the main restaurant, public areas and water supply. The award winning 19-key ecolodge has also added nine new mountain bikes bringing the… Read the full press release
Hoi An, Vietnam, 2024-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — In Vietnam, the Wafaifo Resort Hoi An, which opens 11 October, has unveiled a range of remarkable food, drink, branding and entertainment options to transform the dining scene in the famous UNESCO heritage city. The independent, boutique resort is set to be known for its illuminated… Read the full press release
Cambodia, 2024-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Cardamom Tented Camp ecolodge in Cambodia has launched its own conservation beer with the tagline, “Your Beer Keeps the Forest Standing”. Profits from the Cardamom Mountains Steam beer, now available at the ecolodge, help fund the conservation work of 16 forest rangers who protect 18,000 hectares (180km2)… Read the full press release
When it opens in September, the Wafaifo Resort in heritage city of Hoi An will offer epigenetic testing, hyperbaric chambers, sleep technology and infrared saunas as part of its comprehensive wellness offering for tourists HOI AN, VIETNAM, 2024-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The new Wafaifo Resort Hoi An in Vietnam, which opens 1… Read the full press release
Experts convened by PATA also show that digitalisation, localisation, seamless travel payments and tourism aligned to values are redefining the new Asia Pacific tourism landscape Bangkok, 2024-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — New consumer preferences and habits have emerged in the first half of 2024 in an Asia Pacific tourism sector which is recovering from… Read the full press release
Two original pre-independence steam locomotives have been lovingly restored to power the Revolution Express, a new heritage tourism experience in central Vietnam that will start in late 2024 or early 2025 DANANG, VIETNAM, 2024-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Indochina Rail Tourist Service joint stock company and Wafaifo Optimisers have signed a management agreement for… Read the full press release
The Wafaifo Resort, a 10-minute walk from Hoi An ancient town in central Vietnam, will open its doors on 1 September HOI AN, VIETNAM, 2024-May-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Wafaifo Hoi An Resort in the ancient heritage capital of Hoi An in central Vietnam will open its doors to guests on 1… Read the full press release
Lijiang, China, 2024-May-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2024, hosted in Lijiang from April 23 to 25, successfully concluded with 270 delegates at both the welcome dinner and the opening ceremony. The forum was honored by the opening speech from H.E. Zhang Zheng, Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism… Read the full press release
New packages and rates from the luxury tented camp in northern Thailand include deals for Songkran water festival in April, the summer holiday period, families, couples and individual travellers (PRESS RELEASE) CHIANG RAI, THAILAND, 2024-Apr-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Visama Mae Chan luxury tented camp in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, has announced special… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Cardamom Tented Camp, a renowned conservation lodge in Cambodia, has recently become a fellow member of The Long Run, an esteemed international alliance dedicated to sustainable nature-based tourism. By committing to the rigorous standards of a Global Ecosphere Retreat (GER), the camp demonstrates its dedication to conservation, community engagement, and cultural preservation…. Read the full press release
Khiri Reach, the 16-year old charitable arm of Khiri Travel, has joined Wildlife Alliance’s ambitious long-term One Million Tree initiative to reforest illegally cleared land in Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains (IN SHORT) Khiri Reach, the charitable arm of Khiri Travel, has committed $15,000 to the One Million Tree reforestation project in Cambodia’s Koh Kong and Sihanoukville… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) OUTRIGGER Khao Lak Beach Resort in Thailand has unveiled an elegant and sustainable Christmas tree in its lobby. This innovative Christmas tree is crafted entirely from recycled plastic bottles and adorned with twinkling lights and recycled ornaments. The tree represents the resort’s commitment to sustainability and its global conservation initiative, OUTRIGGER Zone…. Read the full press release
Barefoot luxury reaches new heights at Lonubo – an idyllic private island adjacent to OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort where guests can indulge in the epitome of serenity (IN SHORT) OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort introduces a new level of luxury with the Lonubo private island retreat, located just 200 meters from the resort. Guests can… Read the full press release
Up to 40% off premium resort stays across all of OUTRIGGER’s global beachfront properties and early cyber sale access for DISCOVERY loyalty members (IN SHORT) OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels has launched its 2023 cyber sale, offering up to 40% off resort and hotel rates at its global beachfront properties in locations like the Maldives, Thailand,… Read the full press release
Khiri Reach, the 16-year old charitable arm of Khiri Travel, wins in the Tour Operator-Travel Agent category (IN SHORT) Khiri Reach, the charitable arm of Khiri Travel in Southeast Asia, has been awarded the 2023 Skal Sustainable Tourism Award in the tour operator category. The award recognizes Khiri Reach’s 16 years of community and… Read the full press release
Experience Exquisite Culinary Delights as Eyck Zimmer Takes Centre Stage at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru in January 2024 (IN SHORT) Renowned international chef Eyck Zimmer, known for his excellence in haute cuisine, will be making a highly-anticipated return to the Maldives in January 2024. He will curate two exceptional five-course dining experiences at the OUTRIGGER Maldives… Read the full press release
SOUTHEAST ASIA BASED DMC ADDS EXPERIENCES IN “SIGNATURE”, “SELECT”, “WOW!”, “PERSONALITY”, “SUNDOWNER” AND “PICNIC” CATEGORIES (IN SHORT) Khiri Travel, a destination management company based in Southeast Asia, has introduced new travel products across eight countries in the region. These travel experiences are categorized into six groups: Signature, Select, Personality, Sundowner, Picnic, and Wow!, offering… Read the full press release
Value-added Thonglor and Sukhumvit 24 “staycation” offers make an affordable, convenient base for Bangkok visits up to 31 December 2023 BANGKOK, 2023-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Staybridge Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit, in the city’s bustling Sukhumvit 24 area, has released a “Staycation Offer” starting at THB4000++ (THB4,708 net) per night. The rate includes breakfast… Read the full press release
Journalists, investors and stakeholders can sign up for free monthly Vietnam and Indochina-focused insight newsletter and specialist video interviews Vietnam, 2023-Oct-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Central Vietnam based Wafaifo Optimisers are behind a new insight newsletter and video channel dedicated to hospitality, hotel and tourism developments in the region. The co-founders of Wafaifo Resort Hoi… Read the full press release
The fully five-star Visama Mae Chan, which has a charitable purpose and will promote Lanna culture, will soft open 1 November Thailand, 2023-Oct-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Visama Mae Chan luxury tented camp in the mountains of Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, will open 1 November. The new property, with 10 luxuriously appointed… Read the full press release
Hawaii, 2023-Oct-3 — /Travel PR News/ — OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoff Pearson as the new General Manager of OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa on Hawaii Island. In this role, Pearson will assume the responsibility of overseeing the daily operations and management of the resort. His duties will encompass… Read the full press release
Emotional connection, empathy and narrative storytelling in an AI age of declining attention spans dominated debate at the inaugural Global Leaders Summit of the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage VALENCIA, 2023-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Heritage tourism experts grappled with complex issues of presenting culture and heritage to tourists at an… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2023-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has unveiled Mekong Voices and Mekong’s Hidden Gems – captivating interviews with local tourism pioneers, and insights into less travelled ‘hidden’ destinations. Both initiatives are hosted on the new MekongTourism.org website. Mekong Voices is a series of Q&A interviews with intrepid travellers,… Read the full press release
At the helm of OHANA Waikiii East by OUTRIGGER is Kiana Beimes and at OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel is Cecilia ‘Ceci’ Hamao HONOLULU, 2023-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is pleased to announce Kiana Beimes as General Manager of the OHANA Waikiki East by OUTRIGGER and Ceci Hamao as General Manager… Read the full press release