Yearly Archives: 2019
Luxury Escapes hires new Asia head from BeMyGuest
Luxury Escapes has appointed Graham Hills as the new head of Asia, based in its regional headquarters in Singapore to spearhead the company's regional growth strategy and launch in new markets.
Centara launches lifestyle benefits programme
Centara Hotels & Resorts is launching Centara Privilege Club, a new paid loyalty programme that offers exclusive privileges, discounts and experiences to Centara customers.
The...
JNTO steps up courtship of New Zealand travellers
JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) Sydney's Office will extend its focus across the Tasman Sea to take on a more proactive role in enticing...
New DOSMs named for Six Senses
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has appointed Karen Morris as named regional director of sales and marketing for Australia and New Zealand.
Morris has been...
Trade welcomes Malaysia’s compulsory licensing for ride-hailing drivers
The Malaysian government's move to make licensing compulsory for ride-hailing service drivers has been lauded by the travel trade, with industry players believing that...
Families, repeat travellers wanted in Western Australia’s Swan Valley
Keen to draw more repeat visitors as well as more family travellers from Singapore, a contingent of industry stakeholders – comprising government officials, tour...
Oyo expands into Japan’s hospitality sector through Softbank JV
On the heels of its recent partnership with Yahoo to enter into Japan's home rental market, Oyo Hotels & Homes is now foraying into...
Boeing accepts responsibility for fatal 737 Max crashes
Boeing chairman, president and CEO Dennis Muilenburg has publicly apologised and extended his sympathies for the lives lost in the two recent air tragedies...
Lonely Planet finds Trill in turning images into bookings
Betting on visual search and influencer content in travel, Lonely Planet has acquired Trill Travel, a AI-driven travel marketplace that analyses pictures and automatically...
Korean Air chief passes away
On April 7, Korean Air's chairman and CEO, Yang Ho Cho, died peacefully in a Los Angeles hospital at age 70.
He was a founder...
















