Yearly Archives: 2018
British Airways’ basic fare unlikely to fly for Far East clients,...
British Airways is aiming to head off the challenge of its low-cost rivals by launching new basic fares on a series of longhaul routes,...
Sri Lankan hotel rates on the rise despite supply surge
Hoteliers have managed to maintain pricing power despite slowing demand for hotel rooms in Sri Lanka, according to an analysis from STR, but growing...
Our readers say: Regent’s unrealised potential; still paradise in Sihanoukville’s islands
Here's a look at what readers are saying about our recent stories.
Singapore Rugby Sevens
The HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens in its third edition this year attracted more spectators than the last, thanks in part to its bigger lifestyle carnival offerings for families and fans.
Trio of Princess ships to sail from Taiwan this year
Princess Cruises is this year deploying three ships to Taiwan for the first time, with Majestic Princess, Sun Princess and Diamond Princess offering over...
Former agency owner joins Virtuoso as business development manager
Michele Saunderson, who recently sold Virtuoso agency Peninsula Travel, will from mid-May take on the role of business development manager at Virtuoso, working with members across Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Queensland.
Inbound woes drive Philippine agents towards brisk outbound sector
Philippine travel agencies are shifting their focus to the stable and robust outbound market as the inbound sector suffers a series of shocks, the...
Still room for hotels growth in Singapore to meet ‘frustrated demand’
Concerns over the large supply of hotel rooms in Singapore has receded amid stronger tourist arrivals and stabilising corporate demand driven by firmer economic...
Direct Booking Summit on its way to APAC
The Direct Booking Summit, is expanding beyond the Americas and Europe with an Asia-Pacific edition inaugurating in Singapore in February 17-29, 2019.
The event is...
Saurabh Prakash appointed as Radisson’s commercial VP for APAC
Radisson Hotel Group has appointed Saurabh Prakash as its new vice president, commercial, Asia Pacific.
Based at the company’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore, Prakash will...
