Yearly Archives: 2019
The changing face of Cambodia’s tourism
As Cambodia continues its aggressive pursuit for the yuan and arrivals from China continue to rise exponentially, questions are being raised about the impact on the country’s overall tourism landscape.
Hong Kong hotel occupancy rates plunge to record low: STR
Hotels in Hong Kong are experiencing all-time low occupancy levels for the month of August amid ongoing protests in the region, according to preliminary...
UNWTO meeting brings sustainability to forefront; adopts convention on tourism ethics
The 23rd session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with sustainability and innovation taking...
Brisbane puts forth 2031 vision to boost tourism economy
More than 500 operators, investors, industry, local councils and government partners have joined forces to deliver a bold new 12-year vision to encourage visitors...
OTAs must rethink merchandising and retail flows for future growth: Amadeus
As the online travel market continues to rapidly evolve and grow, OTAs in Asia-Pacific looking to remain competitive must embrace merchandising and reinvent retail...
Hilton to open first Cambodia hotel in Phnom Penh come 2022
Hilton has signed a management agreement with real estate development group GFC Company to operate a new hotel in Phnom Penh.
Part of a mixed-use...
Tourism Australia appoints first female MD
Tourism Australia has named Phillipa Harrison as its new managing director, replacing John O’Sullivan who quit in May to head up adventure tourism company...
Fairmont Maldives unveils new underwater art installation
After the Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi was ordered by the Maldives' government last August to remove "anti-Islamic" human-like sculptures within the Coralarium —...
New hotels: Eiheiji Hakujukan, The Clubhouse at Ulu, and more
TTG Asia's weekly roundup of new hotel openings and announcements.
Michael Gaehler joins Six Senses Uluwatu, Bali as GM
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has appointed Michael Gaehler as the general manager of Six Senses Uluwatu, Bali.
A seasoned professional, Gaehler brings more than...
















