Yearly Archives: 2015
PHILTOA pushes for community-based tourism
FUELLED by a new breed of travellers seeking more exotic and enriching experiences, the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is now promoting community-based tourism...
Chinese tourists are the biggest spenders in Spain
DESPITE the recent downturn in China’s economy, the Chinese are expected to remain the biggest spenders among all international visitors to Spain, revealed tourism...
Emergence of Asian FITs brings cheer to Swiss hotels
MORE and more repeat Asian travellers to Switzerland are venturing beyond Interlaken/Jungfrau and Zermatt, which have long wooed them, into fresh fields such as...
David Cao returns to Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou as GM
STARWOOD China has welcomed David Cao back into the fold as general manager of Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel.
He first joined the Starwood family as...
Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints new sales senior VP
THE Pan Pacific Hotels Group has appointed Karen Tan as senior vice president, sales and revenue performance.
Based in the corporate headquarters in Singapore, she...
SE Asia, where travel startups come calling
The rapid rise of entrepreneurs entering into South-east Asia’s travel landscape has been nothing short of transformative. Singapore, in particular, has been hailed as...
PTAA reactivates membership with UFTAA
THE Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) has reactivated its membership with world body United Federation of Travel Agents’ Association (UFTAA).
Now that UFTAA is under...
Art lovers’ paradise at Hotel Vagabond
Credit: Hotel Vagabond
HOTEL Vagabond, a luxury boutique hotel in Singapore, is set to welcome guests next month, making it the first hotel in...
Qantas links up Bali and Sydney during peak seasons
QANTAS will operate a new direct seasonal service between Bali and Sydney to address increased demand for the route.
Starting from December 4, 2015 until...
[Sponsored Post] ATF 2016 sees interest from corporate exhibitors
THE upcoming ATF 2016 TRAVEX from January 20-22 held in Manila, Philippines, has confirmed the participation of leading hospitality brands led by its corporate...
