Yearly Archives: 2015
New World Langfang Hotel gets new GM
NEW World Hotels & Resorts has appointed Tony Chick as the new general manager of New World Langfang Hotel, set to open in late...
Sail away with the game changers
Asian cruise agents are spoilt for choice in 2016/2017 as cruise companies unleash new-gen ships, debut at exotic ports and unveil new innovations.
Royal Caribbean’s...
A new breed of road warriors
As millennials join the workplace in droves, the different travel patterns and desires of this new generation are also changing the face of business...
Honesty is the best policy
When a crisis strikes, honesty and consistency matter most when engaging the media
When a crisis hits a destination, the best way industry stakeholders can...
CDL’s Kwek Leng Joo dies of heart attack
KWEK Leng Joo, deputy chairman and executive director of City Developments (CDL), has died in his sleep yesterday morning due to a sudden heart...
Zion pioneers mini tour concept
SEEING Taiwanese travellers are now more mature and sophisticated, Zion Tours has pioneered a mini tour concept and its competitors are also quickly latching...
M&C on refurbishment spending spree
MILLENNIUM & Copthorne Hotels (M&C) is investing S$280 million (US$197 million) to upgrade and enhance its hotels globally, including a S$17 million revamp of...
Cheaper AirAsia flights for agents
AGENTS booking AirAsia flights can enjoy lower costs if payment is made via Virtual Account Numbers (VANs).
Under an agreement between eNett International and AirAsia,...
Lesson for agents from Shangri-La’s VR headsets
WHY Newfangled gadgets often fall in two categories: they are either gimmicks that entice potential customers for a short span of time before fading...
Does industry need behemoth like Marriott/Starwood?
THE global hotel industry wakes up to a behemoth – 1.1 million rooms, 5,500 hotels and 30 brands as a result of Marriott International...
