Yearly Archives: 2019
Sentosa opens gates as testbed for local enterprises
The Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has launched a scheme to allow trial runs by local enterprises to be conducted on the island, announced key...
Far East Hospitality says Xin Chao to Vietnam
Singapore-headquartered Far East Hospitality (FEH) is making its Vietnam debut with two boutique hotels set to open in Ho Chi Minh city by the...
Philippines gears up for tourist influx during Holy Week
The Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT), through its regional offices, has coordinated with various local government units and agencies to ensure that destinations are...
Vinpearl rolls out AI-based facial recognition to smoothen guest experience
Vietnam's Vinpearl has introduced facial recognition technology based on artificial intelligence (AI), expected to bring conveniences in check-in, payments and movements within property grounds.
In...
TTG Asia goes on break for Good Friday
TTG Asia will be on break tomorrow, April 19, in observance of Good Friday. To our Christian readers, have a good Holy Friday and Easter Sunday. See you on Monday, April 22, when we return with more news.
New tourism development coming to Singapore’s Jurong Lake District
The Jurong Lake District (JLD) in west Singapore is set for a major transformation and will soon welcome an integrated tourism development with attractions, hotels,...
Travelport partners HKIA on multi-modal transport services
Travelport has signed an agreement with Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) to promote multi-modal connectivity services at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to travel...
Ride-hailing startup takes to the air with helicopter-on-demand service
Vietnam's first helicopter-hailing service could be launching in Hanoi as soon as this month, focusing on tourism in northern provinces, according to VnExpress International.
Vietnamese...
Marriott and Expedia expand distribution arrangement beyond transient bookings
Marriott has signed a new, multi-year agreement with Expedia Group, which the two say will result in "an innovative distribution agreement beyond transient retail bookings".
According to a...
Splitty sets sights on Asia after bagging US$6.75m in series A...
Israel-based start-up Splitty has raised US$6.8 million in a series A round of funding, led by Fosun RZ Capital, the VC investment arm of...
