Multiple dead after shooting at Jehovah’s Witness church in Germany
Armed police responded to the shooting shortly after 9pm local time – REUTERS Several people are dead and more injured after a shooting at a church in the northern German…
Seven & I to close more Ito-Yokado stores, exit apparel business
(Source: Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon) Japan’s Seven & i Holdings Co said on Thursday it will close an additional 14 Ito-Yokado supermarket stores in Japan and fully exit from the apparel business…
Power of the young ones | TTG Asia
The youth travel segment is growing and has the potential to support tourism’s positive impact on cultural longevity, sustainability and local businesses – yet it is often overlooked, said tourism…
Chennai airport officials seize 740g of gold from M’sian passenger
Indian authorities foil smuggling bid with confiscation of jewellery worth around RM200,000 The Indian Customs Department says it found 740g of gold jewellery concealed on the body of a Malaysian…
The Rise of Online Adaptation – ITB Community
By Ankur Thakuria, Regional Director, APAC & ME at Tiqets While most businesses suffered during COVID-19 lockdowns, online companies saw an unprecedented growth. For the tourism industry, the shift to…
Taiwan president plans 'transit' in Los Angeles, New York: Government minister
TAIPEI: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen plans to stop off in Los Angeles and New York as part of a visit to Central America, a government minister said on Thursday (Mar…
Analysis-China's great reopening may come too late for many businesses
Camden Hauge, who owns the Egg cafe, poses in her cafe in central Shanghai. (Source: Reuters/Aly Song) The culinary tourism business of Brian Bergey and his wife Ruixi Hu has…
TFE Hotels announces global leadership appointments | TTG Asia
TFE Hotels has launched a new global leadership structure which comprises three new global officer roles. Amanda Hoolihan takes on the role of global revenue officer and will work to…
2 men from Athens arrested for trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl, police say
A 40-year-old man and a 30-year-old man were arrested for trafficking illegal drugs, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. Darrell Jackson and Darien Woodrum, both from Athens, were arrested…
Ringgit marginally higher against US dollar at opening
KUALA LUMPUR,. The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar today, recovering from its sharp fall yesterday after the US dollar surged due to the likelihood of the United…