New SPG Pro loyalty programme rewards event planners individually
STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has launched SPG Pro, a new B2B loyalty programme that enables travel trade and related professionals to accumulate points...
Aqua Mekong sets sail to strong demand from Australia, NZ
LUXURY river cruise company Aqua Expeditions is seeing strong bookings from Australia and New Zealand for its new Aqua Mekong cruises, set to commence...
Marine interaction guidelines underway in the Philippines
THE Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) is currently drawing up national guidelines for interaction with threatened marine wildlife like giant turtles, whales, whale sharks,...
John Keells’ new Cinnamon Red embodies ‘lean luxury’
JOHN Keells Group's Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has introduced a new 'lean luxury' concept with the launch of the 243-room Cinnamon Red hotel in...
Worldhotels’ Lotte Hanoi debuts as Vietnam’s tallest hotel
THE five-star Lotte Hotel Hanoi, which just opened its doors on September 2, has joined the Worldhotels global portfolio, following Lotte Hotel Seoul –...
Best Western Premier The Hive builds buzz in Greater Jakarta
BEST Western International (BWI) has launched the 191-key Best Western Premier The Hive in the Greater Jakarta region, making it the second hotel under...
12Go.asia navigates complex transport landscape with multi-modal e-ticketing
THE challenges of traversing South-east Asia's transportation networks owing to challenges in language, currency and obtaining schedules online have led one start-up to create...
Uniworld takes on India with new programme, ship
UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises' new river cruise will take passengers on a 12-night sailing through India's most popular destinations and its sacred river, the...
Norwegian strengthens upscale portfolio with Oceania, Regent buy
NORWEGIAN Cruise Line is diversifying its offerings and improving its economies of scale through the purchase of Prestige Cruises International.
Earlier this week Norwegian announced...
BHMAsia chosen to grow Golden Tulip brand in Thailand
THAILAND'S Bespoke Hospitality Management Asia (BHMAsia) and Paris-based Louvre Hotels Group have entered into an agreement that aims to strengthen the management and development potential...
