Yearly Archives: 2018
Prince’s expansion gains speed outside Japan with StayWell acquisition
Half a year since acquiring Australia's StayWell Hospitality, Japan's Prince Hotels is set to make its mark beyond its home ground, with two new...
Qantas-Emirates alliance renewed for another five years
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has reauthorised an existing partnership between Qantas and Emirates until 2023.
The approval came on the heels of...
Red flags up over lack of lifeguards on Phuket beaches
The International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) is requesting for the US State Department to issue a level three travel advisory warning of the "extreme...
Expedia tweaks name in corporate brand refresh
Expedia has changed its corporate name and branding to Expedia Group to "better reflect its identity as a leading global technology company", the OTA...
SIA first to take delivery of Boeing 787-10
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has become the world's first airline to take delivery of the Boeing 787-10 – Boeing's newest aircraft variant and the longest...
Malaysia lays out recovery plans as 2017 tourist arrivals fall short...
Despite a weak ringgit that was perceived to boost inbound tourism, foreign tourist arrivals to Malaysia totalled 25.9 million in 2017 with a yield...
Closure of Ijen Crater not affecting tourism so far
Ijen Crater in Banyuwangi, East Java has since last Thursday been temporarily closed to any activities due to the toxic sulphur burst, but tour...
Hong Kong a bigger draw for Europeans with Pearl River Delta...
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is banking on the soon-to-be-operational Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) and Express Rail Link to attract even more European visitors...
New Galaxy found for Wynn Resort as Steve Wynn exits
Wynn Resorts is no longer owned by founder Steve Wynn, with all shares in the company picked up by Macau's Galaxy Entertainment Group and...
Free in-flight insurance, instant encashment for Singapore travellers
Singapore online insurer, Etiqa, has launched the city's first free in-flight insurance service for travellers, which includes up to S$50,000 (US$38,005) in personal accident...
