Yearly Archives: 2018
New CEO for Ascott as company surpasses China target
Singapore-based CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has exceeded its target of 20,000 units for China in 2017, ahead of...
Philippines cultivates farm tours and puts faith in pilgrimage packages
The Philippines is broadening its tourism offering with the launch of farm and faith-based tourism.
While Davao is the launching pad for farm tourism because...
Ctrip’s colossal ambitions
Ctrip, China’s leading provider of travel services, has some 300 million users, about half of whom book online. CEO Jane Jie Sun tells Caroline Boey about the company's ambitious plans – mapping out its future across online and offline channels, and beyond the first-tier cities.
Melco to replace Crown Towers with new NÜWA brand
Gaming and entertainment developer Melco Resorts & Entertainment will rename its Crown Towers hotels NÜWA with effect from January 16.
A brand of former Melco...
Cebu City Marriott Hotel set for relaunch under Seda brand
With Marriott International’s contract to manage Cebu City Marriott Hotel ending December 31, 2017, hotel owner AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts Corporation (AHRC) has announced...
Mövenpick names new Asia head
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has appointed Mark Willis as president Asia as the company works towards its target of 30 properties in the region...
Dusit Thani Bangkok postpones closing date
Originally slated to close for redevelopment on April 16 this year, Dusit Thani Bangkok will now operate as usual until January 5, 2019.
According to...
The Motogirl behind an all-female motorbike tour company
What started as a tool to pay their way through school has grown into a full-fledged business for a trio of young Cambodian women,...
Gems of the Java Sea
A great value on this sailing, especially for clients who live in Singapore, Indonesia and the rest of the region, is that only a...
