Yearly Archives: 2020
Growing tech-savviness among independent hotels: SiteMinder
Today’s independent hoteliers have a greater awareness and appetite around technology when it comes to their marketing and distribution strategies, noted new research backed...
PATA chief will serve his final 11 months with the association
In a letter yesterday to travel trade colleagues, Mario Hardy, CEO of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has expressed his intentions to not...
Onyx to open two Bangkok hotels; targets 99 hotels by 2024
Shama Serviced Apartments by Bangkok-based Onyx Hospitality Group will be doubling its presence in the Thai capital with the addition of Phrom Phong and...
KLIA pilots facial recognition technology
Select visitors to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will now be able to take advantage of its Single Token Journey concept which leverages...
Kampong Ayer Walking Trail
Touring the centuries-old Kampong Ayer leads Cheryl Ong to discover a collection of charmingly quaint abodes, vanishing trades, and a hark back to simpler times.
Artistic greats to brighten walls of National Gallery Singapore
Visitors to National Gallery Singapore (NGS) will be able to catch the works of some of the world's most renowned artists, such as Pablo...
Global airlines ground China flights amid mounting virus fears
As the coronavirus continues to spread rapidly, airlines around the world are suspending flights to and from China, with some carriers extending the cancellation...
Coronavirus deals fresh blow to Australian tourism
Australia's tourism sector is facing a double whammy, with the coronavirus dealing a second blow and causing further disruption to an industry that's still reeling from the damage caused by the bushfires.
Singapore unveils measures to help tourism sector navigate nCoV challenge
Singapore hotels can expect financial assistance for their environmental cleaning and disinfection costs, while hotels, travel agents and tourist guides will have their licence...
Confident Thailand maintains schedule of tourism events
As a firm demonstration of her health surveillance systems for disease control and confidence that activities can carry on as usual amid Novel Coronavirus...
















