Yearly Archives: 2019
Chinese hotel group LvYue raises millions from Tencent and Baidu, among...
China's LvYue Group, the strategic investment arm of Trip.com, has raised several hundred million dollars as part of its Series A and A+ round financing...
Aviation roundup: Royal Brunei Airlines, Jetstar Asia and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and other aviation news.
Airbnb scores nine-year Olympic sponsorship deal with IOC
Airbnb has signed a deal with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to provide accommodation for the host cities until 2028, as the games' organisers...
China piques growing interest from South American luxury market
China is attracting growing interest among South America's luxury travellers as trade between the two continents strengthen and luxury bleisure bookings are on the...
KTO partners Wego to woo more GCC travellers
Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has partnered travel search engine Wego to boost visitor arrivals from the GCC to South Korea.
To attract more tourists from...
Pragma Hospitality signs deal to manage Eco Inn Hotel Group’s properties...
The newly-formed Pragma Hospitality has signed an agreement with Eco Inn Hotel Group to manage the group's existing portfolio of six economy hotels located...
Mystifly rolls out API for “seamless” air ticketing and cancellations processes
In a move to simplify the post ticketing experience, Mystifly, a B2B global airfare consolidator services company, has unveiled OnePoint C2 geared towards "enhancing...
Geopolitical shifts, climate change among top travel risks for 2020, says...
Heightened security threats, civil unrest and geopolitical instability will be the top disruptors to the mobile workforce in 2020, according to an International SOS...
Red Planet Japan dangles discounted stays to shareholders
Red Planet Japan (RPJ), the subsidiary of Bangkok-based Red Planet Hotels, has introduced a shareholder benefits programme for 2020 that allows its shareholders to...
Six Senses Krabey Island gets new GM
Six Senses Krabey Island has appointed Ateeb Shrestha as general manager.
Ateeb brings more than 16 years of experience in the hospitality sector to his...
