Yearly Archives: 2015
Singapore tourism sector pays tribute to Lee Kuan Yew
Credit: The Straits Times
AS SINGAPORE mourns the passing of its first and longest-serving prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, the travel industry is likewise marking...
Accor appoints new director of loyalty and communications
VALERIE Marina Barrios has been appointed Accor’s director of loyalty and communications for Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines.
In her...
New GM for Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur
DORSETT Hospitality International has appointed Lee Ng as general manager for Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur.
In his new role, Ng will take responsibility for the...
Indonesia’s grand 30-country visa waiver a castle in the air?
TOURISM minister Arief Yahaya's declaration that Indonesia will grant 30 more countries visa-free access was met with cheers internationally but local travel companies were...
Universal Studios Japan looks to Okinawa for expansion
UNIVERSAL Studios Japan (USJ) is planning to open a sister park in Okinawa, in what is likely to be the first of more theme...
Frasers scores 3rd German property with Frasers Suites Hamburg
AN ICONIC heritage building in Hamburg will be transformed into Frasers Suites Hamburg, a five-star all-suites hotel aimed at business travellers.
Scheduled to open in...
Direct Beijing-Auckland flights could commence in December
AIR New Zealand and Air China are keen to take their codeshare partnership to the next level with a proposed alliance that will see...
Korean Air, Aerolineas Argentina codeshare Seoul-Buenos Aires flights
KOREAN Air and Aerolíneas Argentina have agreed to codeshare on flights that will effectively link Seoul and Buenos Aires via New York and São...
MAS axes 6,000 jobs as new owner prepares for takeover
MALAYSIA'S beleaguered Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will lay off some 6,000 employees this June as it recalibrates its business strategy following a trying 2014.
According to...
Tourism Australia welcomes new regional GM for Greater China
TOURISM Australia announced yesterday the appointment of Andrew Hogg to the role of regional general manger Greater China.
Hogg joins Tourism Australia from Qantas, where...
