Yearly Archives: 2019
Airbnb names new regional policy director for APAC
Brent Thomas has been appointed as Airbnb’s regional policy director for Asia-Pacific, taking over from Mike Orgill who is now Airbnb’s general manager for...
Capella curates tours that tell distinct destination stories
Capella Hotels & Resorts has launched its own programme of curated experiences for guests, incorporating interesting characters, traditions and learning opportunities.
Capella Curates' on- and...
Travel agents make scents with Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises hosted perfume-making sessions in South-east Asia as part of its travel advisors’ appreciation programme.
The sessions were designed to provide a mood-lifting and...
Family Time at Rosewood hotels
Rosewood Hotel Group has developed a Family Time package for families to bond together while connecting with local cultures and communities they visit.
Available at...
Hylton Lipkin returns to Fusion’s fold as GM of Hue property
Fusion has hired Hylton Lipkin as the general manager of Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion, a natural hot springs resort and hotel on the...
Thomas Cook says Fosun bailout is its best option
After news of Thomas Cook being approached for takeover by its largest investor Fosun Tourism, the UK travel company reportedly said last week that...
Wynn Resorts unveils plans for new US$2b complex in Macau
Wynn Resorts has unveiled plans for a US$2 billion expansion of its properties in Macau including new hotel towers, an art museum, and more,...
Travel agency H.I.S. wants up to 40 per cent of developer...
Japanese travel agency H.I.S. has announced plans to purchase up to 40 per cent of real estate developer Unizo's shares for as much as...
JR West passes now selling on Traveloka
Indonesia's OTA unicorn Traveloka has become the first online travel booking platform in South-east Asia to partner directly with West Japan Railway Company (JR...
C9 warns of stress in Phuket hotel market with pipeline set...
Phuket's accommodation market is predicted to face stress in the short- to medium-term with soaring hotel supply expected to be challenged by declining tourism...
