Yearly Archives: 2018
Next 50 years of ASEAN tourism
What’s needed is the reverse: convincing governments of the need to protect their country from tourism...
Philippine associations join forces to reclaim passport processing role
Six Philippine travel agencies associations have joined forces in a bid to restore their passport processing services, which the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...
The Travel Corporation launches B2B2C portal for agents
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has launched an integrated online platform for agents to procure TTC products and provide customer care to their clients.
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Six Senses’ first city hotels to debut in Singapore
Six Senses has chosen Singapore to launch its first city hotels, set to open later in the year with a heritage focus.
Six Senses Singapore...
Former Four Seasons exec named CEO of Jumeirah
Dubai-based luxury hotel company Jumeirah yesterday appointed Jose Silva as its new CEO.
Silva brings over 35 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, including almost...
What to look forward to at ATF 2018 in Chiang Mai
As Thailand readies to host the 37th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF 2018) in Chiang Mai from January 22 to 26 under the theme of...
Air India to be privatised, split into four units for sale
Uncertainty about the fate of India's debt-laden flag carrier Air India continues to loom with the government reportedly divesting its stake in the airline...
Aviation roundup: SIA, Hainan Airlines and American Airlines
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships.
Upcoming election dampens Malaysians’ mood for CNY travel
Forward bookings for travel during the Chinese New Year festive period are down significantly this year, revealed outbound agents in Malaysia, citing anticipation of...
Hostel market booming in SE Asia: C9
South-east Asia’s hostel market experienced “skyrocketing growth” in 2017, surging 32 per cent in bed inventory, according to the latest Hostel Market Update by C9 Hotelworks.
