Yearly Archives: 2019
Phuket Hotel Association fundraiser returns in May
The Phuket Hotels Association (PHA) will host its 2019 benefit gala (PHAB) on May 3 to raise funds for more than 10 fully-paid hospitality...
How airlines can assure passengers of data trust
Íñigo Valenzuela, CEO of Smartvel, breaks down the dilemmas when it comes to consumer data and offers his two cents on how airlines can go about obtaining data with the trust of their passengers
Avenue of Stars lighting up HK’s Victoria Harbourfront again
After three years of construction, Hong Kong's waterfront Avenue of Stars (AoS) has reopened with new features including electricity generation by wave energy.
Funded by...
Manila Bay rehab a larger undertaking than Boracay
An extensive clean-up has kicked off at the badly polluted Manila Bay, Philippines, expected to cover 190km of coastline and a scope that includes...
Maldives to review ‘outdated’ safety regulations in light of tourist deaths
An unusual spate of reported tourist deaths in the Maldives has prompted the government to review safety standards and step up inspection of resorts,...
Indigenous peoples’ rights recognised in a joint declaration by Asian ecotourism...
The Asian Ecotourism Network (AEN) and Taiwan Ecotourism Association (TEA) have signed a joint declaration outlining the judicious management of indigenous peoples while reaping...
SiteMinder’s 2018 ranking of booking revenue makers shows explosion of new...
SiteMinder, provider of guest acquisition software solutions for the hotel industry, has unveiled its 2018 rankings of the channels that brought the highest booking...
Arabian Travel Market to be part of expanded brand of four...
Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, has announced the launch of Arabian Travel Week – an...
Oakwood revamps booking system with TravelClick deal
Oakwood has partnered Amadeus' TravelClick in a revamp of its reservations platform that allows consumers to make immediate online bookings.
“Our customers have asked for...
Hilton moves to new APAC HQ
Hilton has moved its Asia-Pacific headquarters to Centennial Tower, adjacent to Millenia Walk and in the same integrated development as Hilton's Conrad Centennial Singapore...
