Yearly Archives: 2014
Their time in the sun
The time has come for the sleepier Asian beach resorts – the Desarus and Lomboks of the region – to shine. Here’s a guide...
Mandarin Oriental names new GM for Jakarta hotel
MANDARIN Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Maximilian von Reden as general manager of Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta.
He replaces Mark Bradford who is now general manager...
Education, training takes spotlight at Global 2014 & 11th ATF
THE Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference and Asia Tourism Forum (Global 2014 & 11th ATF) will be held in Hong Kong on May 18-20...
Jameson Inn checks into India, kicks off South Asian plan for...
Jameson Inn Shiraz was launched in collaboration with Cygnett Hotels & Resorts and offers 46 guestrooms, a spa, gym, business centre, free Wi-Fi and...
Uniworld’s SS Maria Theresa to debut in 2015
UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruise Collection will introduce its new Super Ship, the SS Maria Theresa, in spring 2015.
Named after the archduchess of Austria and...
Mapletree enters serviced apartments fray with Oakwood JV
OAKWOOD Worldwide and Mapletree Group Singapore has announced a new joint venture that will roll out more than 100 Oakwood properties globally within the...
Cathay Pacific will move to Changi’s T4
CATHAY Pacific Airways is the first airline to announce that it will move its operations to Singapore Changi Airport's Terminal 4 (T4) when the...
India to open 7 new visa centres in Malaysia
INDIA will open seven new visa centres in Malaysia by the end of this month to support a recently implemented rule requiring travellers to...
Why the world needs better tourism service
Service cannot be universally great, but it should always be proactive and reflect the unique personality traits of the people in each destination, says...
New president takes helm at TTAA
THE Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) has elected Supharerk Soonrangura to succeed Suthipong Phuenphiphop as president.
Supharerk, who is also managing director of NS Travel...
