Yearly Archives: 2019
New kids on the block: Gen Alpha
Move over, millennials and Generation Zs. A new generation of travellers – Generation Alpha – is becoming an emergent force in influencing travel purchase...
Market expertise, engagement key for agents to stay relevant in direct...
Travel agencies that want to remain relevant in a hotel distribution plan must sharpen their source market understanding and engagement abilities.
Universal Beijing ropes in Alibaba to pioneer digitised theme park
Universal Beijing Resort (UBR) has signed a strategic partnership with Alibaba Group to elevate the guest experience through the use of smart technology and...
Genting unveils hull artwork for Global Dream
Genting Cruise Lines has presented Global Dream’s brand-new hull artwork with an unveiling ceremony at ITB Asia 2019 in Singapore.
Senior minister of state for...
Personalisation, sustainability demands on the rise for APAC travellers: Sabre
A rising tide of group travel for retirees, eco-conscious movement and thirst for customisation are some of the key traveller trends that Sabre has...
The Postcard Hotel sends first global outposts to Bhutan and Sri...
Following the launch of a trio of properties in Goa earlier this year, The Postcard Hotel will soon bring the India-based boutique luxury hotel...
New hotels: The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, Oakwood Residence Hanoi, and more
TTG Asia's weekly roundup of new hotel openings.
John Reed joins Octave Institute as COO
Health and wellness hospitality company Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute has appointed John Reed as COO.
Reporting to chairman and founder of Octave Institute, Frederick...
Penang eyes Singapore market with Experience Penang 2020 campaign
Penang Global Tourism is looking to snare even stronger arrivals from Singapore – among the Malaysian destination’s top three source markets – with its...
Zen Rooms snags further investment from South Korea’s Yanolja
Singapore-headquartered budget hotel chain Zen Rooms (Zen) has received additional investment of an undisclosed sum from South Korea's travel group Yanolja.
Yanolja has also acquired...
















