Yearly Archives: 2015
India replaces 5-20 rule with domestic flying credits proposal for new...
NEW airlines in India cannot mount flights to international destinations within a six-hour flight radius and must earn credit before being allowed to fly...
Hilton Tokyo Odaiba strengthens Hilton presence in Japan
THE former Hotel Nikko Tokyo will be rebranded and managed by Hilton Worldwide under the name of Hilton Tokyo Odaiba later this year.
Property owner...
Strong start to 2015 for Thailand as Asian tourists return
ROUBLE trouble from major source market Russia was unable to blot out Thailand's visitor arrival progress in January this year, with almost all source...
JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton come to Macau
NOW accepting forward bookings are JW Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, which are set to open this May 27 as part of...
Mantra Group purchases Outrigger Australia in US$22.6m deal
AUSTRALIA'S Mantra Group will add four resort properties to its portfolio in an agreement to acquire Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Australia.
Announced yesterday, the A$29.5...
Asia-Pacific tourists shore up inbound travel to Europe
ARRIVALS from Asia-Pacific were a key driver in travel to Europe in 2014 and forward bookings are indicating no let-up for the year ahead.
According...
Angeline Lee appointed DOSM of Contiki Asia
CONTIKI has officially announced Angeline Lee as its new director for sales & marketing in Asia.
In her new role, Lee will be responsible for...
Shanghai Disney Resort eyes domestic events scene
THE local market will be the focus of Shanghai Disney Resort's MICE strategy as the theme park approaches completion.
According to a spokeswoman who declined...
Accor named operator of Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre
ACCOR has been appointed the operator for the new Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC).
Located in the industrial hub of Sitapura and 5km from...
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre launches grant for young industry professionals
LOCAL association executives can now apply for a Professional Development Grant launched by the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre that is aimed at grooming the...
