Yearly Archives: 2019
Ibis wants to transform from economy hotel to lifestyle destination
A brand shake up is expected to see Ibis hotels take on a stronger lifestyle focus and create social settings for guests and non-guests...
Australia to welcome its first Moxy hotel by Marriott
Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s playful brand targeting the next generation of travellers, is set to make its Australia debut with the signing of Moxy...
Hullett House to be relaunched as House 1881 following revamp
Now on lease by insurance company FWD Group, the historic hotel housed within 1881 Heritage in Tsim Sha Tsui is set to undergo a...
Fun after dark at Universal Studios Singapore
Guests to Universal Studios Singapore can experience more thrills and fun after the sun goes down, as the park debuts its all-new Universal After...
Keemala appoints new GM
Jason Allen Villarino has been appointed general manager of Keemala boutique resort in Phuket.
He was most recently general manager of Silavadee Pool Spa Resort...
What we know about possible plans to close Komodo
The Indonesia Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) is forming an integrated team to study the possible closure of the Komodo Island.
The decision was...
Major GDS players offer agents access to new Qantas channel
With the signing of separate distribution agreements with major GDS players, Qantas will make available its new pathway designed to deliver more personalised and...
Sabah’s Sandakan a harder sell without MASwings service
The local travel trade is calling for the reinstatement of MASwings' Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan flights in Sabah, saying Sandakan was an easier sell when the...
Garuda Indonesia touts one-row economy seats for London sector
Garuda Indonesia has introduced two new options in the economy class for passengers "to rest more comfortably" during their longhaul flights, as part of...
Exo Travel introduces responsible travel rating
With its new responsible travel rating system, Exo Travel says it is providing an important and transparent way for agents to assess, view, filter...
