Yearly Archives: 2018
Heritage museum uses technology, seniors to preserve the past
Singapore's Chinatown Heritage Centre (CHC), located within three restored shophouses on Pagoda Street, has undergone a makeover that features unique elements both new and...
Football Hierro stands with responsible tourism
Former Real Madrid star Fernando Hierro has been named UNWTO's Ambassador for Responsible Tourism.
“Fernando is an exceptional athlete and an example of personal integrity,...
The St Regis Singapore introduces new GM
Xavi Gonzalez has been appointed as general manager at The St Regis Singapore.
The Spaniard has nearly 20 years of international experience in the hospitality...
MITA’s Tour Buddy initiative comes under scrutiny
Barely two months since the launch of Tour Buddy, the digital sharing economy initiative introduced by the Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) in collaboration...
Chinese New Year travel bookings up 11 per cent: ForwardKeys
Asia-Pacific looks set to be the biggest beneficiary from the greater numbers of Chinese travelling abroad during the Lunar New Year, according to ForwardKeys.
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Sri Lanka eager to double Indian arrivals
Aiming to double Indian arrivals in the next couple of years, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) is looking to up the ante...
Airbnb opens up to third-party hotel distribution
Airbnb has entered into a new partnership with cloud-based distribution platform SiteMinder to allow hotels and accommodation providers to list on the site through...
How to convert travel dreamers into bookers: MyTravelResearch.com
The period after the December-January break is when people start dreaming about their next holiday, says MyTravelResearch.com, providing an opportunity for travel marketers to inspire...
Bangkok Airways puts down ATR order for SE Asia growth
Bangkok Airways on Wednesday signed a contract to purchase four ATR 72-600 aircraft, valued at more than US$10 million, for the airline to develop...
Frasers Hospitality expands Japan portfolio
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, has invested S$250 million (US$188 million) to develop two new serviced residences in Tokyo's Ginza and...
