Yearly Archives: 2020
Destination Capital, KTB Securities launch equity trust for hotel investment
Destination Capital and Thailand's KTB Securities (KTBST SEC) have launched DESCAP 1 Private Equity Trust, which will aim to raise 2.5 billion baht (US$79.9...
RIU steps up CSR investments
RIU Hotels' Sustainability Report has identified 1.2 million euros (US$1.4 million) in social and environmental investments in 2019, up 41.2 per cent on 2018.
The...
Thailand welcomes first batch of foreign tourists
A group of 41 tourists from Shanghai will be the first foreign visitors to set foot in Thailand this evening since travel and border...
Rally Investco to manage Bedsonline in Indonesia
Bedsonline has signed Rally Investco up as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Indonesia, allowing the latter to establish a rewards programme for travel...
Phuket establishes Green Day to inspire island clean-up
Phuket Hotels Association’s Environmental & Sustainability Working Group is encouraging locals and tourists to value the beauty of Phuket’s well-loved beaches and surrounding seas...
TTG Conversation: Five questions with Eric Ricaurte, Greenview
As businesses restart their planning for tourism in the new normal, the recovery process presents a prime opportunity to embed sustainability and responsible practices...
Hopes persist even as Maldives tourism sees slow rebound
The Maldives, one of the few countries in Asia open to international tourists amid the ongoing pandemic, is likely to end 2020 with over...
Malaysian agency’s outbound tour packages sold out amid Covid
At a time when most international borders remain sealed, and Malaysians are banned from travelling abroad, outbound tour specialist Apple Vacations recently sold out...
Ascott yields bumper crop of China signings
CapitaLand’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has secured more than 2,100 units across 12 properties in China over the last...
Etihad strikes deal with Trip.com
Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has partnered with Trip.com to allow programme members to earn miles on accommodation bookings made through...
