Yearly Archives: 2019
Philippines identifies Israel as opportunity market for tourism
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) is increasing its marketing spend in Israel by 20 per cent as it aims for 20 per cent...
Malaysia’s WA Hospitality to enter Cambodia with upscale Sihanoukville casino resort
Malaysian-based WA Hospitality has announced plans to set foot in Sihanoukville following the recent signing of a management contract with Cambodian real estate developer...
Oyo launches home rental model in Japan through Yahoo JV
India-based franchising and hospitality company Oyo has forayed into Japan's housing rental market through a joint venture with Yahoo Japan Corporation to form Oyo...
Indian Hotels Company moves into homestays with Ama Trails & Stays
The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company which owns the Taj chain of luxury hotels, has launched Ama Trails & Stays...
Sean McDonald joins Sabre as VP online travel
Sabre has appointed Sean McDonald as vice president, online travel for its Travel Network business.
In this role, McDonald will lead worldwide sales, commercial operations,...
Uniworld unveils look of new Mekong ‘super ship’
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has unveiled details of its upcoming SS Mekong Jewel, a "super ship" set to debut on January 3, 2020...
Millennium Hilton Bangkok launches e-limousine service with BYD vehicles
Millennium Hilton Bangkok has launched a battery electric limousine service, the result of a collaboration with Rizen Energy, the authorised importer and distributor of...
Accor unveils new loyalty programme, PSG partnership
Accor has announced a new loyalty programme, and along with that, new partnerships including one with French football club, Paris Saint Germain (PSG).
This follows...
Marriott strikes partnership deal with Red Devils
Marriott International has teamed up with Manchester United to kick-start its newly launched Bonvoy loyalty programme, including offering members exclusive opportunities to shadow the...
India looks to SE Asia for tourism growth
To boost its tourism numbers, India is reaching out to South-east Asia with more unique tours and experiences.
In 2018, the country welcomed 15.5 million...
















