Yearly Archives: 2018
JetBlue Ventures looks to invest in Asian startups
A growing number of venture capitalists are turning towards Asia to seek out travel technology startups to put their investment dollars in, drawn by...
Dafam shows a Lombok ready for business
Dafam Hotel Management recently organised a media fam trip to Lombok and Bali as part of its efforts to support Lombok's tourism recovery, following the devastating earthquake that struck the island a few months ago.
Firefly gets a new chief
Malaysia Aviation Group has appointed Philip See as the new CEO of its regional subsidiary Firefly, effective January 1, 2019.
He will replace Ignatius Ong,...
Lion Air’s safety culture in spotlight as plane in crash ‘not...
The Lion Air plane that crashed into Java Sea last month with 189 people on board was not airworthy and should have been grounded,...
Madrid Fusion Manila comes to premature end
The Department of Tourism (DoT) has finally thrown in the towel on the fourth edition of Madrid Fusion Manila, citing the need “to focus...
New Asia MD for Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has named Anthony Lim the new managing director for Asia for the Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold brands.
Based in Singapore,...
Blacklane gets on board Shangri-La Hotels’ rewards programme
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has partnered Blacklane to provide premium chauffeur service to its Golden Circle members.
With this partnership, Shangri-La Golden Circle members booking...
Dusit International, Silpakorn University team up to preserve flagship hotel
Dusit International is joining hands with Thailand's Silpakorn University to preserve the architectural and artistic heritage of Dusit Thani Bangkok, the company’s flagship hotel which...
Belt and Road Initiative boosts tourism for Central Asian countries
Tourism players have been keen to leverage business opportunities and travel interest arising from enhanced links and cooperation between China and countries participating in...
dnata picks up majority stake in AI tech firm
Dubai-based air services provider dnata, part of the Emirates Group, has acquired a majority stake in bd4travel (Big Data for Travel), a technology company...
