Yearly Archives: 2019
Malaysia pushes for digitalisation in its tourism industry
Malaysia is embarking on a comprehensive digitalisation journey to employ initiatives that will help develop its tourism industry through education, as well as the...
Okinawa poised to take on Bali and Phuket as international arrivals...
Often called the Hawaii of Japan, Okinawa is attracting a rising number of regional tourists, thanks to greater air connectivity driven by LCCs to...
VariFlight unveils new travel data intelligence arm Airsavvi
Chinese aviation data technology provider VariFlight is expanding its South-east Asia operations with the launch of a global brand dedicated to providing flight data...
DASTA, ASEANTA seal pact to promote sustainable tourism in SE Asia
Thailand's Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) and ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) have signed a four-year MoU to widen efforts to benefit the...
Hong Kong vintage tram gets on creative track
A vintage tram takes a new life as a roving arts and social venue, thanks to a collaboration of local expertise.
Reinventing passenger experiences through data-sharing
Mike Tansey, Accenture's managing director and travel & hospitality industry lead for Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East & Turkey, examines why greater collaboration of data between airports and airlines will provide passengers with a seamless and personalised experience.
Tink Labs ceases Handy smartphone service in most markets
Hong Kong-based company Tink Labs, which equips hotels globally with in-room handsets for guests, is terminating its services in multiple markets following the cessation...
Sentosa Sandsation strikes back with Star Wars characters
Be inspired by sand sculptures from a galaxy far, far away as this year's Sentosa Sandsation will see iconic Star Wars characters take over...
Sage Hotel West Perth welcomes new GM
Graeme Rutherford has joined Sage Hotel West Perth (under Next Hotels & Resorts) in Australia as general manager.
The industry veteran began his hospitality career...
Frank Teruel joins Adara as COO to lead global expansion
Adara, a travel data co-op and provider of traveler intelligence for travel brands, has appointed Frank Teruel to the newly-created position of COO as...
