Yearly Archives: 2018
Paramount theme park to land in massive Incheon IR
A Paramount Picture-branded theme park is set to open within an upcoming multi-billion-dollar integrated entertainment resort in South Korea's Incheon.
A development by Inspire Integrated...
Rosewood Taipei to open in 2024
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Fubon Hospitality Management to manage Rosewood Taipei, set to launch in 2024.
Rosewood Taipei will feature 191...
Norwegian’s Harry Sommer takes on new president, international role
Harry Sommer has been named Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' (NCLH) president, international – a new role created to reinforce plans to expand global sourcing...
Aviation roundup: NokScoot, Xiamen Airlines and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes.
Sheraton Langfang Chaobai River Hotel announces GM
Ivan Liu has been appointed as general manager of Sheraton Langfang Chaobai River Hotel.
Prior to his latest appointment, Liu was director of human resources...
Hotspots to watch
From Kerala to Phu Quoc, here’s a look at destinations that have made Asian travel experts’ wow list for 2019.
Hospitality veteran at helm of Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur
Kamal Munasinghe is now the general manager of Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur.
The hospitality veteran has over two decades of hospitality expertise managing independent and...
Looking back and looking forward: a wholesaler perspective
As 2018 draws to a close, Hotelbeds' senior executives delve into some of the key talking points of the year, and share their outlook going into 2019.
Price war dulls premium lustre of Japan for Thai travellers
In Thailand, an ongoing price war in the sale of Japan tour packages has altered the image of the destination, once associated with luxury.
While...
Swiss Travel Centre sets up first Asia base in Hong Kong
Switzerland’s largest DMC Swiss Travel Centre (STC) now has its first Asia base with the opening of an office in Hong Kong.
Launched on November...
















