Yearly Archives: 2020
Agoda unveils EasyCancel to support hotel partners
Agoda has launched EasyCancel which allows participating partner hotels and properties worldwide to offer their guests greater booking flexibility, with the option for free...
Adara unfurls new data platform for destination marketers
As part of its Covid-19 response, travel intelligence company Adara has rolled out a new data product for destinations, which will provide the most...
Thailand’s Pimalai renovates premises, upskill staff
Following the recent closure of Koh Lanta island in Thailand's Krabi province, Pimalai Resort & Spa will be using this downtime to renovate 20...
Trio appointed to bolster Ayana’s exco
Ayana Hotels has made three appointments to its executive committee covering the Indonesian islands of Bali and Flores.
Stefan Fuchs has been named general manager...
Hoteliers share survival, recovery tips on Bidroom webinar
Brand presence over sales, continued customer engagement, and care for employees are among the things hotels need to do for survival and recovery, shared...
Skye Suites Green Square to open ahead of time
Skye Suites is fast-tracking the opening of its third hotel in Zetland, New South Wales, which is located within the US$575 million architectural precinct,...
Airbnb branches into Online Experiences
With virtual travel rapidly gaining steam in light of the coronavirus pandemic, home-sharing giant Airbnb has unveiled a suite of Online Experiences, allowing communities...
Travel and tourism sector key to APAC’s economic recovery: WTTC
The travel and tourism industry will play a pivotal role in Asia-Pacific's economic recovery, once the Covid-19 pandemic resolves, according to a new report...
FATA urges IATA to ensure passenger refunds
The Federation of ASEAN Travel Associations (FATA) has raised concerns that many passengers and travel agents are not getting refunds from flight cancellations as...
Asian countries step up social distancing, extend lockdowns as virus toll...
Governments across Asia are tightening the screws on social distancing and travel restrictions, with many announcing the extension of travel bans and lockdowns, in...
