Monthly Archives: May 2019
New sales director for The St Regis Bangkok
The St Regis Bangkok has welcomed a new director of sales, Prachaya Basset.
In her new role, she will work closely with both revenue and...
International community shows support for New Zealand tourism after Christchurch shootings
Barely two months after the Christchurch shootings, Tourism New Zealand has seen no impact on visitor arrivals and is resuming destination marketing activities.
The destination...
Maldives hits highest arrivals growth in 15 years
Maldives tourism recorded its highest growth in 15 years in April 2019, setting up expectations for a good year among trade members.
While January to...
Indian Hotels Company partners Singapore’s GIC to acquire hotel assets
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC has partnered The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, to create an investment platform to the...
Indian Hotels Company partners Singapore’s GIC to acquire hotel assets
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC has partnered The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, to create an investment platform to the...
Singapore firm to launch space-themed resort in Phuket
A Singaporean company is building a space-themed resort in Phuket worth US$40 million, recognising the continued trajectory of tourism growth in the destination but...
Orchard Hotel revamp whisks heritage property into experience age
The heritage Orchard Hotel has completed its multimillion-dollar renovation, spanning 260 guest rooms, the lobby, two dining establishments and MICE facilities.
The 40-year-old property last...
Ctrip calls out pseudo bespoke agencies as customised luxury travel goes...
Ctrip is calling out Chinese travel agents for marketing ordinary small group packages as customised travel, as it unveils a joint report on Chinese...
Chinese mobility startup now integrated into Amadeus Transfers
Chinese mobility startup Heycars has been integrated into Amadeus Transfers, allowing Amadeus travel agents to search and book chauffeured vehicles.
Heycars is available in 83 countries,...
Airbnb and Thai bank partner to support local homestays
Airbnb and Thailand's state-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) have partnered to promote and empower Thai hospitality entrepreneurs, starting with local homestay owners.
The global leader...
