Yearly Archives: 2015
Malaysian MICE players welcome Macau’s new suite of planner perks
THE Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has implemented the new year-long Travel Stimulation Programme from July 1 to boost the development of business tourism...
China’s proposed NGO law puts question mark on association meetings
CHINA’S proposed law – The Non-Mainland Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Management Law of the People’s Republic of China – could impact foreign associations wishing to...
AFECA launches AEC+ Expo in Kuala Lumpur
THE Asian Federation of Exhibition and Convention Associations (AFECA) is partnering the Malaysia Association of Convention and Exhibition Organiser and Suppliers (MACEOS) to jointly...
Positive airline sentiments clouded by Greece, China
ONGOING developments in Greece and fluctuations in the Chinese stock market may derail the airline industry’s performance for 2015, with IATA director-general and CEO,...
Singapore Cruise Centre training its sights on winning over boutique vessels
SINGAPORE Cruise Centre (SCC) is looking to attract more boutique cruise ships to call at the HarbourFront Terminal in the face of competition from...
Six new appointments for Hyatt
HYATT has announced the advancement of a number of its colleagues to general manager positions.
Adrian Slater is now general manager of Grand Hyatt Seoul....
Wyndham signs first property in Darwin
WYNDHAM Hotel Group today announced its entrance into Australia’s Northern Territory with the inking of a franchise agreement for Ramada Suites Zen Quarter, Darwin.
Owned...
Greece tours on as planned: Singapore, Malaysia travel consultants
THE Greek economic drama is continuing to unfold, with news out on limits being placed on ATM withdrawals and bank tranfers, and retailers rejecting...
New Zealand unleashes new campaign to showcase year-round draws
TOURISM New Zealand’s new Every day a different journey campaign, which seeks to showcase the destination’s diverse attractions and activities throughout the year, is expected...
UNWTO, Amadeus join hands to boost use of tech in travel
AMADEUS and UNWTO have agreed to work together to improve the use of innovative technology in tourism in areas such as education and multi-modality.
The...
