Yearly Archives: 2015
When luxury comes knocking
Not willing to be hampered by poor infrastructure or a lack of promotion any longer, the Philippines wants to woo premium travellers with its...
Spotlight on communities
Thailand’s community-based tourism initiatives are driven by a rising interest in sustainable tourism and authentic experiences
TAT lends its support to CBT initiatives such as...
Travelport shuffles leadership team
TRAVELPORT has made several new appointments to its leadership team, all taking place with immediate effect.
Sandra McLeod has been named CEO of Locomote, an...
Michelin Guide comes to Singapore
SINGAPORE will be the first South-east Asian nation to get its own Michelin Guide, the popular restaurant recommendation publication which awards much-coveted stars –...
Emerging middle class drives luxury travel growth
THE luxury travel segment is expected to see more buoyant growth worldwide due to increasing income levels and a greater emerging middle class, according...
Xiamen Airlines launches new routes to Sydney
XIAMEN Airlines has commenced flights from Sydney to Fuzhou since November 29, with plans to launch a Sydney-Xiamen route from December 5. A Boeing...
Travelport takes majority share of travel start-up
TRAVELPORT has increased its investment in corporate travel technology company Locomote, now taking a 55 per cent controlling share of the Australian start-up. Travelport...
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit offers MICE deal
SOFITEL Bangkok Sukhumvit is offering a four-day, three-night corporate package that caters to groups of 15 to 50 people looking for a combined business...
Ettedgui steps down as MOHG CEO
EDOUARD Ettedgui, who has led Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) as CEO since 1998, is stepping down on March 31, but will remain a...
Industry deal: Ceylon Tea Trails and Cape Weligama
CEYLON Tea Trails and Cape Weligama is incentivising agents to book its two properties by offering a 10 per cent discount on contracted rates.
Cape...












