Yearly Archives: 2019
Car-sharing service zips into Asia, but yet to make inroads among...
The car-sharing concept was rolled out to Asia when Avis Budget Group’s Zipcar Taiwan launched in 2018 with Taipei selected as the first major...
Klook completes US$425m Series D funding round
Hong Kong-based travel activity booking platform Klook has raised US$225 million in Series D+ funding, coming just eight months after the company announced its...
Rising start-up culture drives Ascott’s lyf into more Asian cities
The Ascott's co-living lyf brand is gaining traction in Asia, making up a trio of signings among the hospitality company's new 14 contracts clinched...
Aqua Expeditions sails into coastal waters
Boutique luxury cruise line Aqua Expeditions is diversifying its business operations to enter the coastal cruises market in 4Q2019, after operating as a river...
Tour of Sky Mirror and Bukit Melawati, Selangor
The mystical seabed that surfaces as nature's mirror was until recently one of the best-kept secrets of Kuala Selangor. Today, it delights as a stunning backdrop for Instagram shots, and is a great excuse to learn about the storied past and natural beauty of Bukit Melawati.
Hyatt to develop luxury hotel at Japan’s historic racing circuit
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into a management agreement with Towa Real Estate, an affiliate of Toyota Group, to develop a 120-key hotel at...
New airport perks for Grab’s top-tier loyalty members in SE Asia
Grab is launching a new suite of benefits redeemable at South-east Asia's airports for Grab Platinum and Gold members, eager to tap the growing...
Trade throws support behind new Singapore travel startup
A Singapore startup has launched a new tours and attractions booking platform with strong support and backing from the trade, including traditional travel agency...
Amadeus agents get access to Agoda’s pre-paid hotel content
A new partnership between Amadeus and Agoda will give travel agents access to pre-paid hotel content from 150,000 properties globally, a move expected to...
WTTC forms industry taskforce to fight human trafficking
The WTTC has launched a global taskforce comprising travel industry members and associations to help prevent and combat human trafficking, an illicit activity that...
