Yearly Archives: 2018
Sarawak Tourism Board ramps up digital strategy as it cuts tradeshow...
The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is cutting back on consumer fair and tradeshow participation in favour of digital advertising.
“We will substitute our presence with...
NCLH restructures APAC operations, strengthens Chinese focus
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) made changes in its Asia-Pacific operations that it said will further leverage corporate resources there and strengthen its presence...
Global passport power index: Singapore in second spot, China races ahead
Singapore's passport now ranks the world's second most powerful, after Germany, in the 2018 Henley Passport Index released this week.
This is Singapore's highest ranking...
Amadeus trials new bot on Line for Thai travel agents
Amadeus is piloting an AI-powered bot that connects travel agents to users of popular chat app, Line.
Developed in partnership with India-based GoHero.ai, the bot –...
2017 safest year in air travel: AAPA
The international air transport industry achieved its safest year on record in 2017, with a total of 10 major accidents involving western-built aircraft resulting...
New tie-up serves up overseas restaurant bookings for Ctrip users
Ctrip is partnering the Priceline Group's restaurant reservations platform, OpenTable, to allow Ctrip mobile app users to book from tens of thousands of restaurants...
Centara appoints new VP for business development
Centara Hotels & Resorts has appointed Allen Thomas as vice president business development.
Reporting to Centara’s deputy CEO Markland Blaiklock, Thomas will be responsible for...
Aviation roundup: Malaysia Airlines, Eurowings and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and updated frequencies.
Air New Zealand appoints head to oversee South and South-east Asia
Air New Zealand has appointed Jenni Martin as head of South and South-East Asia. She will report to Scott Carr, regional general manager Asia.
In...
New year, new change-makers for Hong Kong’s travel trade
Hong Kong's tourism trade ushered in 2018 with new leaders at the helm of key associations and councils, eager to propel their organisations forward...
















