Yearly Archives: 2019
Sabre moves into new APAC headquarters in Singapore
Sabre Corporation has inaugurated its new Asia-Pacific headquarters at Paya Lebar Quarter in Singapore.
Part of a S$3.2 billion (US$2.3 billion) complex, Sabre's new custom-built...
Aviation roundup: IndiGo, LOT Polish Airlines and more
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes and other aviation news.
Trade saddened but sees wake-up call in Thomas Cook’s fall
The global travel industry is coming to terms with the demise of 178-year-old British tour operator Thomas Cook following its bankruptcy announcement earlier this...
Indonesia’s capital move could lead to US$99 million revenue loss for...
Since Indonesian president Joko Widodo announced the plan to move the country's capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan, hospitality consulting firm Horwath HTL projects...
Indian trade expects GST rate cut on hotel tariffs to boost...
India's GST Council last Friday announced a GST rate cut on hotel rooms, bringing a much-welcomed relief to industry stakeholders who have long voiced...
Sri Lanka seeks private sector help to launch tourism promotion agency
Sri Lanka's government wants to set up a promotion agency with the private sector to circumvent bureaucratic difficulties in launching a destination marketing campaign.
Speaking...
IHG, Mr & Mrs Smith team up on loyalty programme
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) have joined forces with boutique hotel specialist Mr & Mrs Smith on an exclusive loyalty partnership.
From early 2020, IHG Rewards...
GTEF’s Pansy Ho joins tourism debate at UNWTO’s 23rd General Assembly
Pansy Ho, vice chairman and secretary-general of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF), participated in the Ministerial Debate on Education and Employment in Tourism:...
Centara and KMA Group sign new Myanmar resort
Centara Hotels & Resorts and KMA Group have signed a deal to manage a new hotel in Myanmar.
Owned by KMA, the 95-key Centara KMA...
Crossroads opens as Maldives’ first integrated resort
After two years of development, Crossroads, the first and largest integrated leisure and lifestyle destination in the Maldives by Thai developer Singha Estate, will...
