Yearly Archives: 2024
Marriott enters Asia’s midscale lodging playground, with first step in Japan
Marriott International, Inc. has launched its midscale hospitality platform in Asia through a portfolio of 14 hotels in Japan belonging to global investment firm...
Sri Lanka makes U-turn on decision to double visa fees
Shortly after announcing a higher fee for tourist visa – US100, up from the previous US$50 – Sri Lanka’s cabinet on May 6 decided...
Amora Hotels & Resorts selects Sydney as regional hub
Amora Hotels & Resorts (Amora) is positioning itself for a new phase of expansion in Asia-Pacific with the opening of its inaugural corporate office...
Globus family of brands expands activity in Asia
Globus family of brands (GFOB) has expanded their activity in Asia, with distributor partner Holiday Tours & Travel Group (HTT) now also representing the...
Etihad Airways boosts interline deals with five airlines
Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners, further expanding travel options for guests across its expanding global network.
The airline...
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Airport are evolving across n Asia
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Mongolia rolls out roadshows to ramp up Greater China arrivals
The Mongolia Tourism Organization (MTO) kicked off a week-long Go Mongolia roadshow in Guangzhou (April 25), Hong Kong (April 26) and Beijing, where 22...
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance rebrands as World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has rebranded itself to the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) in a significant move that underscores its expanding global influence...
AirAsia Group starts new airline for Cambodian travel
AirAsia has introduced its seventh airline, AirAsia Cambodia, which commenced services on May 2.
With an initial fleet of two Airbus A320s, the airline operates...
Minor Hotels expands in India
Minor Hotels is set to intensify its presence in India with a target of 50 new openings within the next decade.
The group will focus...















