Yearly Archives: 2016
Standards system for SE Asia tourism professionals goes live
ASEAN delegates marking the launch of ATPRS onstage
STATE NTOs jointly launched the ASEAN Tourism Professional Registration System (ATPRS) at an event held in Jakarta...
Chinese authorities delay approval of Marriott-Starwood merger
Taipei Marriott Hotel
THE Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has requested for an extension of the time period needed to complete its review of the...
Burma Boating expands fleet, sets sail to new destinations
Clan VI
BOUTIQUE cruise operator Burma Boating has added four new yachts to its fleet, including new flagship the Clan VI, bringing total boat count...
More Chinese-speaking guides in Malaysia as travel demand rises
People walking and shopping at Kasturi Walk, Kuala Lumpur
THE Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia has approved the issuance of 50 licences for temporary...
At your e-service
A number of virtual concierge solutions have recently hit the market, offering hoteliers a range of customer-service apps that integrate with their existing property...
Enriching the young rich
Switzerland - Enriching the young rich
A market segment comprising rich Chinese millennials who want more out of their travel is good news for Swiss...
KLCC appoints Sharma as deputy director of operations
THE Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) has appointed Sudesh Sharma as deputy director of operations, a role that has been newly created “in recognition...
LICC enhances its half- and full-day meeting packages
LICC's Grand Ballroom
THE LANGKAWI International Convention Centre (LICC) has recently enhanced is half- and full-day meeting packages.
Half- or full-day meeting packages, complete with lunch...
Malaysia Airlines appoints new chief commercial officer
MALAYSIA Airlines has named Arved von zur Muehlen as its new chief commercial officer effective from September 5, taking over Paul Simmons who will...
Is China’s Anbang now eyeing a takeover of IHG?
AFTER an unsuccessful bidding war with Marriott International for the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, China’s Anbang Insurance Group has now apparently trained...
