American Airlines, US Airways merger green-lighted at last
AMERICAN Airlines and US Airways will proceed with a planned merger to form the world's largest airline after making concessions to ensure more competitiveness...
The Westin makes Singapore comeback today
THE Westin Singapore rolled out the red carpet to guests this morning, marking the brand's comeback to the city-state following a decade-long absence (TTG...
Typhoon Haiyan spares Malaysia
TOURISM in Malaysia has been spared the wrath of super typhoon Haiyan as the cyclone diverted from its original course to make landfall in...
Lufthansa to pump up South-east Asia capacity by 27%
LUFTHANSA plans to ramp up capacity in South-east Asia in the coming year, beginning with the launch of a new direct Kuala Lumpur-Frankfurt flight...
Montara charts owner-centric expansion course
MONTARA Hospitality Group is looking to expand two resort brands across the region and expects to open about 10 new properties within the next...
Genting HK’s JV now listed on Philippine Stock Exchange
THE operator of Resorts World Manila, Travellers International Hotel Group, this week began trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange using the ticker RWM.
Travellers International...
Outrigger APAC’s William Marshall dies
William Marshall
WILLIAM "Willie" Marshall, general manager, planning & support of the Outrigger Asia-Pacific Corporate Office, died in his sleep at his home in Phuket...
Best Western plans additional Cebu property
BEST Western International is developing a hotel in the heart of Cebu City that will begin welcoming guests in 2015, in partnership with the...
Thai protests to have little impact on tourism: industry
ANTI-GOVERNMENT protests in Bangkok are unlikely to have a significant effect on Thailand's tourism industry, according to travel specialists, however the risk of disruption...
Carlson Rezidor goes big in Philippines with Park Inn brand
CARLSON Rezidor Hotel Group has partnered mega developer SM Hotels and Conventions to affix its mid-market brand Park Inn by Radisson to at least...
