Yearly Archives: 2022
Tapping the metaverse for tourism players
In this new world, hospitality and travel stakeholders can now endeavour to build and fund virtual and physical hotels with NFTs, create meta-international attractions and immersive events, promote their offerings, alleviate manpower crunch, and so much more. By Serene Foo
The Barracks Hotel takes guests on a heritage safari
The Barracks Hotel, a charming conserved colonial building previously occupied by the British Army, invites guests to retreat into tranquillity and explore Singapore’s storied...
New yardsticks: Goodbye volume; hello quality dispersal and spend
It takes two to tango, so (destination developers and marketers) have been shaping the narrative the right way themselves, through messages that inspire meaningful, immersive and sustainable travel.
Malaysia relaxes restrictions for tourists
The tourism industry stands to benefit from the government’s move to further relax Covid-19 restrictions from May 1, with fully vaccinated travellers aged 13...
Millennium opens M Social Decentraland in metaverse
Millennium Hotels and Resorts will launch M Social Decentraland on May 5, 2022, making it the group's first virtual property to join physical outposts...
Malindo Air is now Batik Air
Malaysian-based regional airline, Malindo Air, has been rebranded as Batik Air and will commence business under the new identity on April 28.
The rebranding exercise...
Cruise community commits to continued sustainability efforts as recovery presses on
Findings from a new consumer research led by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) are painting a picture of resilience in the cruise community, with...
Dorsett Hospitality International births new ‘aparthotel’ brand
Dorsett Hospitality International has paved the way into London for its new brand Dao by Dorsett, with the first property opening this June.
Dao is...
United Airlines, Singapore Airlines build up codeshares
Star Alliance members United Airlines and Singapore Airlines (SIA) are expanding their codeshare arrangements to include 19 new destinations in Asia and the US.
From...
New hotels: Regent Phu Quoc, Tivoli Chengdu at Cultural Heritage Park...
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