Yearly Archives: 2019
LA tourism board aims to groom destination specialists in Asia
Spurred by increased connectivity and expanding attractions, Los Angeles (LA) Tourism & Convention Board has launched the LA Insider Specialist Program in Asia to...
Far East Hospitality turns to The Clan to roll out new...
With millennial spending power on the rise, Far East Hospitality (FEH) has launched its latest Clan Hotel brand to redefine luxury accommodation for a...
Argentina and Brazil eye more Chinese tourists with easier visa rules
With a total 175 million outbound Chinese travellers expected in 2019, emerging destinations in South America like Argentina and Brazil have joined hands to...
Singapore Airlines enhances NDC capabilities with aggregator Lucy
Global travel agency group Lufthansa City Center (LCC) and Israel-based NDC provider Atriis Technologies have launched the pilot operation of the international New Distribution...
Air NZ goes for the Stretch with new economy seat
Air New Zealand will be introducing a new economy class product on its widebody fleet, offering customers extra legroom and perks on longhaul flights.
Economy...
Wyndham Garden to make Australian debut in Brisbane
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts will be introducing its Wyndham Garden brand to Australia with the signing of a new hotel in Brisbane, as the...
Steven Tang helms Destination Singapore Beach Road
Destination Singapore Beach Road has appointed Steven Tang as its general manager.
Bringing nearly 30 years of hospitality experience to the table, Tang started his...
Up in arms against human trafficking
With sexual exploitation and modern slavery still rearing its prevalent head in the Asia-Pacific, authorities are joining forces with the tourism sector to stem the tide of human trafficking.
Flying the flag for Nepal
Binod Chaudhary, Nepal’s sole billionaire, plays the role of entrepreneur, industrialist and philanthropist in his country. The chairman of Chaudhary Group (CG Global), a multi-dimensional conglomerate spanning hotels, real estate, banking and food businesses, tells Rohit Kaul why through building up a global hospitality empire, he seeks to bring the world to Nepal, and Nepal to the world.
Dubai gears up for ‘the world’s greatest show’
With just a year to go until its October 2020 launch, Expo 2020 Dubai stakeholders are leaving no stone unturned in promoting the city...
