Yearly Archives: 2018
Revised tax split gives Malaysian state governments more tourism funds
Malaysian tourism and culture minister Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz has announced that the tourism tax will be split 50:50 between the federal and state...
New cryptocurrency platform TravelKoin takes on industry’s pain points
Amid a polarisation of views on the practical value of cryptocurrency, TravelKoin is positive it can alleviate persistent travel industry painpoints – think many...
Yogyakarta Marriott marks brand’s debut in Indonesia
Having soft opened last November, the 347-room Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel is in its early days seeking volume in order to gain visibility in the...
Despite 2017 deficit, outlook upbeat for recovering Cathay Pacific
The Cathay Pacific Group is seeing progress from its three-year transformation programme, as a strong cargo business, a weaker US dollar and improved premium...
HNA drops stake in Hilton timeshare spinoff
In the middle of an asset reorganisation, debt-ridden Chinese conglomerate HNA Group is selling its shares in Hilton Grand Vacations for US$1.1 billion and...
Our readers say: power of exceptional branding; sustainability’s the word
Here's a look at what readers are saying about our recent stories.
Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin, Thailand
Xinyi Liang-Pholsena finds herself enthralled as she pops into Hua Hin’s new water park resort for a weekend stay and splashing fun with her family
Nat Geo writer becomes Cambodia product manager at Exo Travel
Trevor Ranges – author of National Geographic Traveler: Cambodia, 1st Edition and other travel guides – has been named Exo Travel's product manager in...
New hotels: Amari Vang Vieng, The Millennials and more
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week.
GM Jeane Lim takes helm at Parkroyal on Pickering
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has appointed Jeane Lim as general manager of Parkroyal on Pickering.
Prior to this appointment, Lim was most recently the general manager...
