Yearly Archives: 2019
Plunge in Singaporeans visiting M’sia prompts tourism tacticals
After arrivals from Singapore took a tumble last year, Malaysia's inbound players are stepping up on efforts to turn things around.
In the January to...
Smart tourism moves up Macau’s 2019 agenda
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) plans to hone in on smart tourism development and tourism quality this year, one of the four work...
RCL names new Singapore trade sales head
Royal Caribbean Cruises' (RCL) head of sales – Asia Pacific, Josh Wen, will be expanding his role to cover Singapore trade sales.
Wen, who has...
Sentosa’s rejuvenation appeals to more travellers from Europe
Sentosa’s upcoming developments – part of the Singapore government’s plans to transform for the entire island – are expected to better position the city-state...
AirAsia wants to set up Indonesia hub in Lombok
AirAsia has confirmed its intention to develop a new hub in Lombok, Indonesia, as the quake-hit destination works to get back on it feet.
AirAsia...
Sabre’s top consumer trends to watch in hospitality
Sabre has partnered with TrendWatching in a study that looks at the top consumer trends expected to shape the hospitality industry in 2019 and...
Best Western Sapporo Odori Koen
Opened in early 2018, this midscale property marks the return of Best Western Hotels & Resorts to Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido. Rachel AJ Lee spends two comfortable nights within its compact and modern confines
Marriott plans 2020 launch for first Aloft in Japan
Marriott International signed an agreement with The Sankei Building Company to open the Aloft Tokyo Ginza in spring 2020.
The new-build will be 16-storey high,...
Cluster GM appointed for X2’s Pattaya properties
X2 Resorts – part of BHMA Hotels & Resorts portfolio – has appointed a new cluster general manager, Steve Lockhart, for X2 Pattaya Oceanphere...
Intra-region holidays acquires greater shine for SE Asian travellers
South-east Asia may once be perceived as a less sexy backyard for travel but perceptions are now changing, with agents pointing to signs of...
















