Monthly Archives: May 2019
New hotels: Jetwing Surf, Sri Lanka; Mason, Thailand; and more
TTG Asia's weekly roundup of new hotel openings and announcements.
Vision for the future 45 views
We ask 45 industry leaders to share their visions of the travel and tourism sector. In response, we hear what excites them about the future and what they would like to change to bring their visions to life
Bangkok Airways joins race for duty-free concession at Thai airports amid...
Bangkok Airways is focussed on diversifying beyond its core aviation business, putting high hopes on restaurants and duty-free retail.
Amid the airline's ongoing diversification, significant...
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore gets its own Monopoly game
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore has launched a bespoke edition of Monopoly as well as a Game Night room package featuring the classic board game.
Available...
Hasbro-themed water park to make a splash in Melaka
The world’s first Hasbro Water Theme Park, scheduled to open in 2022, is expected to anchor the Malaysia Tourism City (MTC) development in Melaka.
The...
Sri Lanka approves financial relief for tourism after bombings leave industry...
Sri Lanka is offering a one-year moratorium on loans and interest payments to the tourist industry, which has taken a big hit after the...
Troubled Asiana to cut routes, cease first class service
South Korea's Asiana Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will suspend three international routes, starting early July, and cease the operation of first-class cabins...
ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Awards now open for entries
ASEAN is calling for entries for its second sustainable tourism awards.
The biennial ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Awards (ASTA) is returning for the second time next...
Malaysia’s first Hyatt Centric flag to fly in Kota Kinabalu
A Hyatt Centric hotel is set to rise in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, come 2021.
The first Hyatt Centric hotel in Malaysia will be situated in...
Pending exit of HKTB’s well-liked chief surprises many in trade
Travel trade players are shocked by news of the departure of Hong Kong Tourism Board's (HKTB) executive director Anthony Lau, well-liked in the industry...
