Yearly Archives: 2022
Maafushivaru Resort joins Outrigger
Outrigger Hospitality Group has acquired the newly renovated Maafushivaru Resort in the Maldives, branding it Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru.
The luxury resort on a private island...
Michelin Guide adds Dubai to listings
Dubai is the latest culinary destination to join the Michelin Guide, which will see the country’s diverse culinary offerings judged and showcased by the...
Purposeful explorations
Mauritius tourism stakeholders are crafting authentic destination experiences that take travellers right into the heart of the local community and environment.
Singapore Sevens gets nod for F&B, entertainment; sees brisk ticket sales
HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens will be held at the National Stadium this weekend, with F&B consumption allowed in the stands and a range of...
Certain steps upwards
Cruise demand is growing day by day, and customers are returning with a bigger appetite for immersive experiences over longer duration, observes Eamonn Ferrin, vice president for international business, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
Salter Brothers signs mega deal with Accor
Australian-owned global funds management business Salter Brothers will move its portfolio of hotels – acquired as part of its recent Travelodge acquisition in Australia...
UNWTO sees stronger start in 2022 but challenges remain
International tourism continued its recovery in January 2022, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021, but the industry is...
Plaza Premium Group introduces airport rewards programme app
Airport hospitality company Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has rolled out Smart Traveller, a mobile-app based global membership programme that combines all of PPG's offerings...
Gold Coast brings sales mission to critical Singapore market
Destination Gold Coast is leading what it calls an "all-out assault" to win back its valuable Singaporean tourism market.
It is the tourism bureau's first...
Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal opens
Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal, the final component of the phase one development of Desaru Coast Destination Resorts in Malaysia is now completed.
It is equipped...
















