Marco Polo Hotels names new DOSM
Antony Box has been appointed director of sales and marketing for Marco Polo Hotels, Hong Kong.
He will be responsible for the overall strategic direction...
Heyday for smaller players
As global chains figure out synergies from their M&As, smaller groups are making hay.
Banyan Tree Lang Co
On the question of who wins in the...
Making a good change agent
The first travel agent to become tourism secretary in the Philippines, Wanda Tulfo Teo wants to prove that she has the mettle and industry experience to change the country's travel industry for the better.
India fastest-growing business travel market in 2016: GBTA
India recorded double-digit business travel spending growth last year, making it the world’s fastest-growing major business travel market in 2016, according to The Global...
Hua Hin resort to rebrand as Mövenpick
Pool area at the soon-to-be Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts will make its Hua Hin debut this November with...
Qantas, Jetstar Asia codeshare on more Asia routes
Qantas and Jetstar Asia are expanding their codeshare arrangements, offering travellers more choice and frequencies across the Qantas Group Network in Asia.
Starting this month,...
Thai carriers raise domestic fares over fuel tax hike
Bangkok Airways
Thai airlines are responding to the government's recent fuel tax hike effective since January 25 by raising fares on domestic routes.
Thai AirAsia, Bangkok...
New Clark hub brings fresh destination pairings in the Philippines
Clark International Airport's departure hall
The emergence of Clark International Airport as a secondary air hub in the Philippines is opening up new business opportunities...
Lara Hernandez named IHG’s new CCO in AMEA
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Lara Hernandez to the role of chief commercial officer in the Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region.
Hernandez...
Baba Beach Club hotels coming to Phuket, Hua Hin
Artist impression of Baba Beach Club Hua Hin
Thailand’s Charn Issara Group will launch two new luxury hotels with a combined value of 2.5 billion...
