Yearly Archives: 2015
IHG confirms Holiday Inn Express property in Adelaide
INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group (IHG) and international investment company Pro Invest Group have signed a franchise agreement for a 245-room Holiday Inn Express in Adelaide's...
Frasers Commercial Trust plans hotel in Singapore’s China Square
A NEW hotel to be operated by Frasers Hospitality has been proposed for the China Square Central site in Singapore.
According to local broadsheet The...
Nepal earthquake death toll surges past 4,000; devastates tourism
THE monster 7.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the Kathmandu valley on Saturday has now claimed 4,310 lives and injured almost 8,000, according to official figures.
All...
HRS partners with GDSs with independent hotels, secondary city offerings
GLOBAL hotel solutions provider HRS is riding on GDSs to extend its reach and offer of independent hotels that are traditionally not available in...
China gateway city hotels turning the corner: STR Global
HOTELS in Beijing are set for a “better 2Q2015”, according to STR Global, which presented a Travel Trends in Asia update at the PATA...
Taipei on track to launch rail system linking Taoyuan and city...
THE new mass rapid transit (MRT) rail system that will dramatically reduce the time taken to travel between Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei is...
Abacus packs in activities, events for ContentPlus
WHEN Abacus releases Abacus ContentPlus retail platform in May, travel consultants will find it equipped with a host of travel experiences provided by City...
British Airways names new commercial manager, Malaysia
BRITISH Airways has appointed Vivian Tan-Loh as its commercial manager, Malaysia.
In her new role, Tan-Loh will oversee the airline’s commercial activities and development in...
Crystal Cruises identity will not be compromised by Genting takeover
THERE will be no change in existing management and business direction at Crystal Cruises despite the acquisition by Genting Hong Kong announced last month.
Edie...
Shilla Stay Seodaemun to welcome guests from May 1
OPENING its doors in Seoul on May 1 is the new 27-storey Shilla Stay Seodaemun.
Located close to Seoul’s financial and retail hubs, the 319-room...
