Yearly Archives: 2018
Indonesia tourism determined to expand air connectivity, outreach with India
After recording strong growth in tourist arrivals from the Indian market in the first eight months of 2018, Indonesia is now stepping up efforts...
Amadeus stresses agent education amid NDC revolution
NDC is fast becoming a reality as industry adoption of the new standard becomes more widespread, although there remains work to be done to...
E-ticketing coming soon to Thai marine parks
Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will introduce an e-ticketing system at marine locations, effectively barring entry by walk-in, the...
SIA introduces mobile boarding pass access via Google Pay
Singapore Airlines is allowing its customers to use mobile boarding passes on Google Pay, the first time an airline in the Asia-Pacific region is...
Japan, India shortlisted for launch of Uber flying taxis
Uber has shortlisted five countries to launch its Uber Air "flying taxi" service, three of which are in Asia-Pacific.
After announcing plans to introduce electric-powered...
Vietnam’s Vinpearl Luxury resorts go on discount for travel professionals
Vinpearl is offering 30 per cent off best available rates on all room categories for travel industry professionals booking a stay at Vinpearl Luxury...
Claudine Triolo joins Six Senses as regional DOSM
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has appointed Claudine Triolo to the role of regional director of sales and marketing for Thailand, Bhutan and Cambodia.
Triolo...
Facing the rate challenge
The Chinese are returning to Hong Kong, but this is not relieving agents of challenges they face with dynamic room rates, finds Prudence Lui.
Seoul’s hotel development kicks into high gear
As political tensions ease, hospitality players launch projects across South Korea and extend feelers into the luxury segment. By Pamela Chow.
Agencies take on bigger role in travel tech value chain
With airline distribution in the travel industry set to undergo major technological change, some agencies say they are becoming more involved in helping shape...
















