Yearly Archives: 2019
SiteMinder rolls out new hotel app store
Hotel guest acquisition platform SiteMinder has launched the Hotel App Store, a marketplace said to allow hotels to better pick and connect applications to...
Thailand extends visa-on-arrival fee waiver until April 2020
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will be extending the free visa-on-arrival for citizens of 20 nations for another six months, from November 1,...
Totalstay launches new booking site for travel agents
Totalstay, part of B2B accommodation provider WebBeds, has launched a brand new booking website for global travel agents.
The new totalstay.com website contains enhancements that provide more...
Fusion names Akshay Moza new CCO to spearhead company expansion
Vietnam-based hotel & resort company Fusion has appointed industry veteran Akshay Moza to the new role of chief commercial officer (CCO).
Moza first joined Fusion...
Zhang to lead the charge at Fusion Suites Saigon
Ray Jingshu Zhang has been hired as the new general manager of Fusion Suites Saigon.
With a decade of experience working in the hospitality industry...
FIFA U20 World Cup a major score for Indonesia tourism
The successful bidding of Indonesia to host the FIFA U20 World Cup in 2021, coming on the back of the Asian Games and IMF-World...
Thai Airways chairman resigns amid airline’s financial struggles
Thai Airways International (THAI), which is currently struggling with financial problems, has announced the resignation of Ekniti Nitithanprapas as chairman.
Chaiyapruk Didyasarin, who is currently...
Singaporean tour operator grooms young talent to drive industry innovation
With a team comprising some of Singapore’s youngest tour guides, Monster Day Tours is on a mission to pump passion and innovation back into the business of tours.
Chinese wholesaler Qiyouji partners VLeisure to gain access to Vietnam inventory
China's flight and hotel wholesaler, Guangdong Qiyouji International Travel Service (Qiyouji), has inked a deal with Vietnamese booking platform VLeisure in a partnership that...
Finnair finds rosy growth prospects in Asia
Asia remains a key growth market for Finnair, as the carrier plans to step up frequency and capacity on key routes to match demand...
