Yearly Archives: 2018
Growth from Americas prompts Tour East’s launch of full-service office in...
After recently appointing sales representation for both leisure and MICE in North America, Tour East is now opening a full-service travel industry support centre...
Majority of Airbnb’s Japan listings frozen ahead of new rental law
Ahead of Japan's new minpaku law coming into effect, Airbnb froze a "major portion" of home listings and guest reservations in the country, citing requirements...
Qatar Airways wants to launch an Indian airline
Qatar Airways will soon apply to launch a full-service airline in India for domestic operations, declared its chief executive Akbar Al Baker, according to...
Majority of Indian millennials merge altruism with travel
An overwhelming proportion of young Indians are motivated to make sustainable holiday choices and merge altruism with travel, according to a Cox & Kings...
New Nordic Group invests US$4.5 million in Pattaya hotel
Hong Kong-based New Nordic Group has invested US$4.5 million in Auran Group's Marcus Hotel Project in Thailand.
This significant financial investment will go towards the...
PATA honours industry leaders with awards
Industry leaders who have made significant contributions to the development of Asia-Pacific's travel and tourism sector were recognised at the recent PATA Annual Summit...
Subroto Banerjee GM of Mövenpick’s first hotel in Bangladesh
Subroto Banerjee has been appointed as general manager of Mövenpick Hotel Sylhet, the first Mövenpick-branded property in Bangladesh.
Banerjee has been a part of the...
‘Barefoot’ luxury travel tradeshow debuts in Bali in November
A new luxury travel tradeshow, Further East, to be held in Bali in November, asks buyers and sellers to “shake off your shoes and...
Craig Hooley named COO of Oaks and Avani brands
Minor Hotels has appointed Craig Hooley as the new COO of Oaks Hotels & Resorts and Avani Hotels & Resorts (Australia and New Zealand).
In...
Myanmar travellers blaze trails to new destinations for international tourists
As leisure travel picks up among Myanmar's citizens, domestic tourism is surging and helping to plant the country's emerging destinations on the international travel...
