Yearly Archives: 2019
JA Manafaru Maldives names new female GM
Karen Merrick has been appointed as general manager of JA Manafaru Maldives to lead a team of 350 associates at the luxury island resort,...
Muslim millennials want destination marketers to rethink ‘halal travel’
Modern Muslim millennials are demanding more than just halal labelling at buffet tables and more Muslim women are travelling with their fellow female companions,...
With integration put to rest, Hotelbeds now eyes growth in ancillaries...
With the recent completion of integration of Tourico Holidays and GTA onto a single platform, Hotelbeds' priority is now on growing its customer base...
APTCO inks rich content retailing agreements with Sabre and Amadeus
The Airline Tariff Publishing Company (ATPCO) has signed retailing agreements with Sabre and Amadeus to expand their merchandising capabilities for airlines.
The partnership will enable...
TripAdvisor enables direct bookings for hoteliers through Sponsored Placements feature
TripAdvisor has launched a new direct booking feature within the existing TripAdvisor Sponsored Placements product, giving business owners premium exposure to more booking-ready travellers...
HK gov’t dangles US$12 million cash incentive to trade amid crisis
Hong Kong’s travel industry has been offered a government-backed HKD$100 million (US$12 million) cash incentive to encourage agents to rake in more business, although...
New hotels: Midnight Hotel, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, and more
TTG Asia's weekly roundup of new hotel openings.
Choice Hotels embarks on aggressive expansion drive in Japan
US-based Choice Hotels International (CHH) has signed a 10-year extension of its existing master franchising agreement with Choice Hotels Japan and expects to open...
Cross Hotels hires UK and Ireland rep
Thailand-based Cross Hotels & Resorts has appointed Red Tree as its representation for the UK and Ireland, in its pursuit of new markets.
Red Tree's...
Deepavali break for TTG Asia
TTG Asia will be taking a break on Monday, October 28, in lieu of Deepavali – also known as Diwali – holiday on Sunday....
