Yearly Archives: 2019
Lego parent and Blackstone snap up Merlin in US$6.3 billion deal
A consortium including Lego owner Kirkbi, US private equity group Blackstone and Canadian pension fund CPPIB agreed last Friday to buy Britain's Merlin Entertainments...
Sabre integrates OTA content into lodging solution
Sabre Corporation is releasing a new solution that integrates traditional GDS hotel content alongside content from Booking.com, Bedsonline, and Expedia Partner Solutions.
Solving for growing buyer...
Family-owned Windsor Suites Hotel in Bangkok to rebrand under Accor
Accor has signed an agreement to manage the Windsor Suites Hotel in Bangkok, which will see the 50-year-old property undergo a two-year revamp and...
UmrahHolidays extends B2B reach in China with two new partnerships
Saudi Arabia-based UmrahHolidays International (UHI), part of B2B accommodation provider WebBeds, has signed two partnership agreements to deepen its reach within China's fast-growing halal...
Travelport reveals top longhaul destinations for Australian travellers this winter
The UK, the US and China are among the most popular longhaul destinations for travellers in Australia this winter holiday, according to Travelport's analysis...
IATA urges coordinated effort to return Boeing 737 Max to service
With a new potential risk identified in the Boeing 737 Max, IATA urged state aviation safety regulators to continue to align on technical validation...
Qatar – An Exciting Destination Awaits
Brought to you by Qatar National Tourism Council
Qatar is preparing for the much-anticipated 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™ as the first Middle Eastern host, and many...
Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore
Brought to you by Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore
Step in and be greeted by the grandiose new lobby, with the chandelier centrepiece, inspired by...
Locals take the wheel
As Cambodia’s tourism landscape matures, more locals are taking the lead and devising innovative tours to give visitors a true taste of the country and help them discover outlying areas, while driving social and economic change at the same time. By Marissa Carruthers
Connection gains offset slowdown
Amid a domestic travel slump, Indonesian hotels are finding cheer in more international air services linking up the country to new markets. By Mimi Hudoyo
