Yearly Archives: 2019
Letting go to let it grow
Rather than owning 100 per cent of his “beloved baby”, Marc Steinmeyer, CEO of The Green Oak Hotel Management, the holding company of Tauzia Hotels, tells why he’s willing to cede a 70 per cent stake to Ascott to achieve his vision of growing the business beyond Indonesia
Travelling with multi-gen tribes: bring the kids – and grandparents
Multi-generational travel is a strong and fast-growing trend that shows no sign of abating. According to the 2019 Virtuoso Luxe Report on the global...
Navigating Brexit chaos
The prolonged uncertainty over Brexit has agonised the travel sector and left business leaders in limbo. Bright spots are few, but the trade is hopeful that Asia, with its strong value proposition, could be a winner arising from Brexit’s shambles.
Sabre rolls out first set of NDC APIs
Sabre Corporation has released its first set of New Distribution Capability (NDC) APIs with launch carrier, United Airlines, enabling the airline to offer customers...
Resorts World Sentosa, Marina Bay Sands set for multi-billion-dollar transformation
The two IRs in Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) and Marina Bay Sands (MBS), have unveiled massive expansion plans, each at an estimated investment...
Tourism’s ‘the best partner for governments’ to drive economy and job...
The growing importance of tourism's role in the global economy was once again underscored by WTTC president & CEO Gloria Guevara yesterday at the...
Gap in Thailand’s economy hotel sector drives expansion at Kokotel
Bangkok-based Kokotel is stepping up its expansion strategy as the bed-and-cafe chain seeks to fill the gaps in Thailand's economy scale segment, driven by...
Norwegian to develop cruise training facility near Manila
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) will develop and construct a new shipboard team member training facility near Manila in the Philippines.
NCLH has secured a...
Asian Trails names new GM to head Laos operations
Laetitia Law-Lai will soon become the new Asian Trails Laos’ general manager as of April 8, replacing Virginie Kury who will move to Phnom Penh to head Asian Trails Cambodia as general manager.
Upcoming Shangri-La property named official hotel for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
A Shangri-La hotel set for opening in Beijing's Shougang Park come end-2021 will be the designated official hotel and event reception venue for the...
