Yearly Archives: 2018
Avis goes Beep with new platform for travel agents
Avis Budget Group in Asia has rolled out its one-stop training platform, Beep, for travel trade professionals.
Beep provides an overview of the company’s brands,...
Philippines’ TPB gets new chief
Veteran tourism official Marie Venus Tan is the new COO of the Philippines Tourism Promotions Board (TPB).
She replaces actor Cesar Montano whose short stint...
Review fraudster on TripAdvisor gets jail time
A pivotal legal ruling in Italy saw a persistent online review fraudster sentenced to jail, prompting reviews site TripAdvisor to emphasise its stance against...
Peak DMC sets up new Indonesia base in Bali
Peak DMC, operating brand for the Intrepid Group, is expanding in South-east Asia with the opening of Peak DMC Indonesia.
The Indonesia office marks Peak...
Cox & Kings’ self-driving trips hit the roads in India
As experience-led tours gain traction in India, Cox & Kings has created a host of new thematic journeys on localised and unique activities.
Yusuf Poonawala,...
Radisson Hotel Group expands China portfolio with three new signings
Radisson Hotel Group will be launching its Radisson Blu brand in both Hainan and Wuhan, with the latter getting another Radisson-branded hotel.
Located 30 minutes’...
Aviation roundup: Norwegian, Qatar and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships.
The Datai Langkawi appoints new DOSM
Stéphanie Walters has joined The Datai Langkawi as director of sales.
She will be managing all the direct B2B transactions for the European market, as...
What’s next for China cruising?
Some stay while others go and come back later. China’s cruise market is not for the faint-hearted but rewards may be bigger for those who stick around.
HKTB, Cathay Pacific extend reach into tech-savvy India with Klook partnership
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Cathay Pacific have partnered Klook, an in-destination travel booking platform giant, to woo Indian travellers.
This represents a...
