Yearly Archives: 2018
Diethelm appoints partner reps in France and Turkey
Diethelm Travel Group has appointed two companies in France and Turkey to serve as its representatives in the respective markets.
France-based mN'Organisation will be responsible...
Ann Siang House, Singapore
This recently opened hotel in Singapore’s Chinatown is a prime example of how both the past and present can be interwoven beautifully, with modern living spaces housed within the hotel's century-old exterior
New hotels: Fujino Kirameki Fuji Gotemba, Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap...
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week.
Making cybersecurity a priority
As travel businesses increasingly rely on digital information systems and other online processes, cyberthreats are rearing their ugly heads with costly consequences. Unless the right measures are taken, few are exempt from the risk of a security breach, not even smaller-scale companies
Announcement of new Singapore tourism chief imminent
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is expected to announce a new CEO shortly as the current chief, Lionel Yeo, is reaching the end of...
Global tourism’s carbon footprint much bigger than thought
Tourism has been revealed to be responsible for almost a tenth of greenhouse gas emissions, with flights a major component, according to a world-first...
Agoda COO John Brown to become CEO come June
Booking Holdings has announced that John Brown will become CEO of Agoda effective June 1.
Ascott creates Chinese JV to accelerate expansion through ‘manachising’
Ascott is targeting to triple its Citadines room inventory by 2025 through a joint venture with Chinese hotel operator Huazhu Hotels Group and CJIA...
Why the travel industry needs to embrace NDC together
Brought to you by Amadeus
By Gianni Pisanello, VP, NDC-X program, Amadeus
NDC is today in a very different place than a few years ago. We...
Luxury stay deal at Bangkok’s Centara Grand
From now until 23 December 2018, Centara Grand at CentralWorld in Bangkok is offering Luxury Stay privileges for one- or two-bedroom executive suite bookings.
