Yearly Archives: 2016
Amelia Roziman rises up the ranks at Sarawak Convention Bureau
THE Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB) has promoted Amelia Roziman to the position of general manager, marketing and sales.
The former global marketing and communications director...
Minor acquires Portugal’s Tivoli hotels
MINOR Hotel Group has acquired Portugal’s Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, marking its entry into Europe and Latin America.
The 294.2 million euro (US$320..6 million) transaction...
Singaporeans travel most to Bangkok during Lunar New Year
TRAVEL search engine Kayak.sg has found that 49 per cent of all searches for February departures are for travel on February 5 and 6, the start...
Singapore second most vacation-deprived nation in APAC
SINGAPORE is the second most vacation-deprived nation in the Asia-Pacific and third most vacation-deprived globally, a study commissioned by Expedia finds.
The Vacation Deprivation Report...
Mövenpick sticks to single brand strategy
WHILE most international hotel chains command multiple brands to target different market segments, Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts is sticking to a single brand growth...
Goa to launch new travel booking portal
THE Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) will soon be launching a multi-lingual e-portal for travellers to book tourism products found within India. Travel agents...
Dragonair to be renamed Cathay Dragon
CATHAY Pacific’s sister airline Dragonair will be rebranded as Cathay Dragon to better position itself for the mainland China market.
The rebranding will see a...
Agents sceptical as Malaysia unveils visa-free entry for Chinese visitors
CHINESE travellers to Malaysia will not require a visa between March 1 and December 31 this year for stays of up to 15 days,...
Taiwan makes it easier for foreigners to fly in for MICE
BUSINESS event visitors to Taiwan can now enjoy easier visa application procedures, following the destination's introduction of an e-visa system for all foreigners who...
Tourism New Zealand, Dynasty Travel join hands to win planners’ hearts
TOURISM New Zealand and Singapore-based Dynasty Travel International has inked an agreement to promote The Land of the Long White Cloud for business events...
