Yearly Archives: 2018
Spewing volcano in Hawaii deters visitors, save the Japanese
Following ongoing eruptions in recent weeks at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, ForwardKeys reported a slump in travel bookings from most of Hawaii's top feeder markets...
NDC developments: Travix, Pkfare, Sabre and CTM
The travel distribution world is on the cusp of a total modernisation with IATA's introduction of the New Distribution Capability (NDC) standard. From implementations of the standard to efforts to maximise its potential, we track changes that are bringing the industry closer to an NDC-enabled future,
Ooi now Wyndham’s president and MD for SE Asia and Pacific...
Now spun off from Wyndham Worldwide as a pure-play hotel company, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has appointed Joon Aun Ooi – who brings a...
Red Planet Japan’s new Philippines subsidiary acquires two local flagships
Following its recent sale-and-leaseback agreement with Goldman Sachs to reinvest in new Japan developments, Red Planet Japan has now established a new subsidiary in...
New hotels: Premier Village Phu Quoc, RYSE and more
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week.
Le Bokor Palace Opening 2018
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Le Bokor Palace Opening 2018
A luxurious and historical Hotel since 1920s is renovated for re-opening
Le Bokor Palace...
Hamish Keith sharpens focus on niche sectors as he succeeds Olivier...
After 25 years of service and leadership, Exo Travel's co-founder and CEO, Olivier Colomes, will move up to become chairman of the board and...
Malaysia’s zero GST spurs domestic travel this Hari Raya season
The current tax holiday that Malaysians are enjoying is spurring domestic travel, with inbound agents and hoteliers seeing an uptick in domestic tour package...
Minor snaps up HNA’s stake in NH Hotel Group
Thailand-based Minor International (MINT) has acquired an additional 25.2 per cent stake in Europe's NH Hotel Group for 619 million euros (US$730 million) from...
Mobile itinerary app enhanced for DMCs
Travel technology provider Open Destinations has unveiled a new functionality for DMCs within the Tineri app, enabling B2B travel providers to supply their agent...
















