Yearly Archives: 2018
New regional VP heads up TripAdvisor’s business operations and strategy
TripAdvisor has appointed Jane Lim as vice president of business operations and strategy for Asia-Pacific.
In her new role, she will lead growth initiatives, ensuring...
Rascal teams up with conservation group to take guests on scientific...
Rascal Voyages is partnering Conservation International Indonesia (CI Indonesia) to launch The Exploration Series of scientific expeditions across the Indonesian Archipelago, South-east Asia, the...
Still early days for ultra-longhaul travel as world’s longest flight takes...
Singapore Airlines' (SIA) landmark New York flight will lead to more ultra-long haul routes opening up but such moves are still a long way...
Royal Caribbean chases Taiwan’s market of ‘keen cruisers’
Honing in on the Taiwan fly-cruise market, Royal Caribbean International was in the state last week to highlight its upcoming cruising experiences in a...
Malaysia, Azerbaijan strengthen tourism cooperation
Tourism Malaysia has announced a Malaysia-Azerbaijan cooperative tourism initiative, marking a strategic bilateral effort to woo more tourists from Azerbaijan and the Caucasus region...
Sustainable development specialist joins Khiri Travel Laos as assistant GM
Connor Bedard has been named assistant general manager of Khiri Travel Laos.
Before joining Khiri Travel Laos, Bedard, a Canadian national, worked for an NGO...
South Korean telco giant bringing AI solutions to SE Asia’s hotels
South Korea's largest telecommunications company, KT Corp, will introduce its home-developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology to hotels, apartments, building and cities overseas, starting with...
Porter & Sail and Design Hotels partner up for mobile bookings
Following a new partnership with Design Hotels, travel technology platform Porter & Sail's has launched a mobile booking functionality to complete the end-to-end user...
WTAAA unveils new exco, board
The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) has elected a new executive committee and board.
This marks the end of the two year-term served by...
Penthouse living at InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay
To commemorate its first anniversary, InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay has launched the Ultimate Luxury Experience Package.
Valid for Penthouse stays from October 12 to November...
