Yearly Archives: 2019
GM named for soon-to-launch Eastin Grand Hotel Nha Trang
Absolute Hotel Services has named Leon Dolle as general manager of Eastin Grand Hotel Nha Trang, a 1,086-room property set to open in Vietnam...
More Chinese travellers hunger after adventure travel
Chinese travellers are increasingly opting for destinations with diverse and exciting offerings, as they explore new ways to experience culture and nature during their...
Mount Bromo’s new booking platform welcome but questions linger over ‘differential’...
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) Agency has rolled out an online booking platform for visits to Mount Bromo, a key attraction in East...
Dillip Rajakarier moves into CEO seat at Minor International
Dillip Rajakarier will soon take up the role of group CEO for Minor International, effective 1 January 2020, the Thailand-based hospitality announced.
Promoted from group...
Go-Jek partners Trans-Cab to grow Singapore fleet
Indonesian ride-hailing company Go-Jek will be expanding its fleet in Singapore through a partnership with local taxi company Trans-Cab, according to a report by...
Tourism agencies look to WeChat to expand Chinese reach
WeChat launched an alliance on Tuesday with some 30 foreign tourism agencies, including the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), to promote wider use of its...
Ascott to bring flagship brand to Penang come 2021
Ascott, a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand, has secured a contract from Malaysian property developer Plenitude to manage its first Ascott-branded serviced residence in...
New Thai hospitality brand to debut with Bangkok property
Siam Sindhorn will be launching Sindhorn Midtown, a new Thai-born hospitality brand, in the heart of Bangkok’s Langsuan neighborhood.
Slated to open in March 2020,...
More attractions added to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai
One of China’s biggest marine theme parks, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Hengqin (Zhuhai) continues to woo visitors with the addition of show-stopping entertainment and...
Japan goes all out to attract Asians, especially repeat travellers
Asian markets are taking a significant lead in Japan’s inbound arrival numbers, with countries including China and South Korea making up 85 per cent...
















