Yearly Archives: 2022
Singapore drops pre-arrival approval for non-vaccinated travellers
Non-fully vaccinated long-term pass holders and short-term visitors aged 13 and above travelling to Singapore will no longer need to apply for entry permit...
Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon appoints GM
Centara Hotels & Resorts has selected Metta Boonyaritipong as opening general manager for Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon, a new hotel set...
HotelPORT, Sabre partner to help hoteliers with content management
HotelPORT, a specialist in technology and distribution solutions for the hotel industry, has entered into a new technology agreement with Sabre. This partnership will...
SiteMinder to acquire GuestJoy
SiteMinder will acquire hotel guest engagement suite GuestJoy, a cloud-based app that allows hoteliers to automate personalised, direct, contactless guest communications before, during and...
Hilton further grows luxury portfolio in Asia-Pacific
Hilton has announced six landmark signings in Asia-Pacific across its portfolio of luxury brands in the year to date.
With the signing of Waldorf Astoria...
Singapore cuts mask-wearing requirements from Aug 29
The Singapore government will make mask-wearing optional from August 29, taking a further step towards the country's return to post-lockdown normalcy.
Currently, mask-wearing is not...
Oracle Hospitality and Skift report reveals travellers’ expectations for hotel experiences
A new Oracle Hospitality and Skift survey, Guest Expectations for 2025, has identified Comfort, Control and Convenience as the three essential ‘Cs’ of hotel...
Fly Bangkok to Taipei on Thai Vietjet from US$99
Thai Vietjet celebrates the inauguration of its Bangkok-Taipei service with the Super Deluxe Sale offering deluxe fares starting from US$99.
It includes 20kg of checked...
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh welcomes new GM
Juan Mercadante is the new general manager of Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh.
The Mexican has overseen a succession of projects with Hyatt during his tenure,...
Mandarin Oriental strengthens global sales team
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced three senior appointments.
Raphael Lanfant has been appointed global vice president of channel sales and will oversee the global...
















