Yearly Archives: 2018
Three-market musical collab storms into Resorts World Singapore
Marking the first theatrical collaboration between Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea, Musical Taru is now showing at Resorts World Sentosa featuring a star-studded cast...
Radisson, Panorama Group confirm end of Indonesia JV
Radisson Hotel Group and Panorama Group are parting ways in their Indonesian joint venture partnership, ahead of its anticipated life span.
The hotel group, formerly...
LVMH eyes luxury hotels presence with Belmond acquisition
French luxury goods company LVMH – which owns iconic brands including Moët & Chandon and Louis Vuitton – is acquiring Belmond in a multi-billion-dollar...
How travel businesses can leverage AI to drive engagement
Charles Ng, vice president of AI enterprise, Appier, sheds light on how AI can help businesses navigate the explosion in traveller data for more meaningful engagement and longer-term value.
Air India’s exclusive distribution deal with Travelport draws flak from agents
Indian travel agents and associations have taken offence to the recent decision of national carrier Air India to make Travelport its exclusive GDS provider...
As Philippines cruise tourism grows, so have its challenges
With cruise tourism in the Philippines on an upward growth trajectory, the emergence of this sector is bringing along with it growth opportunities as...
IATA ‘cautiously optimistic’ on airlines’ profitability in 2019
With lower fuel prices and strong economic growth, the global airline industry net profit is expected to hit US$35.5 billion in 2019, slightly ahead...
What’s on the minds of CEOs in 2019?
Digital disruption, trade wars and political changes are some of the core issues seated front and centre in the minds of Asia’s travel business chiefs as the new year approaches. TTG Asia rounds up the top concerns of these industry leaders, and takes a peek at their reading list this year-end
Pattaya’s Royal Cliff unveils fresh look after major revamp
Royal Cliff Hotels Group, an over 40-year landmark in Pattaya, has unveiled a complete overhaul spanning common areas, F&B and event spaces, as well...
EasyRentCars rides on KrisFlyer as mileage partner
EasyRentCars and KrisFlyer have jointly launched a partnership entitled Earn Miles with Every Ride, allowing KrisFlyer members to earn four miles for every US$1...
