Bintan’s Treasure Bay signs on US brands, Chiva-Som
BINTAN will see the Phase 1 opening of mega integrated resort, Treasure Bay Bintan, in 4Q2014, whose pioneering development will be an adventure hotel...
Changi Airport extends financial aid to airlines amid challenging environment
CHANGI Airport Group yesterday announced the rolling out of a wide-ranging Growth and Assistance Incentive (GAIN) programme to be implemented over the coming year.
In...
AIBTM reinvents tradeshow format
THE Americas Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (AIBTM) will take on a new name and show format to become an exclusive, invitation-only event...
Lombok trade rallies for Jetstar’s Perth services to continue
JETSTAR'S impending cessation of its four-weekly Perth-Lombok services on October 17 is a blow to the travel industry on the island.
Lombok has enjoyed significant...
Travelport’s new itinerary product to drive ancillary sales
TRAVELPORT expects to roll out a B2B2C product later this year, by which agencies can send a detailed itinerary containing images, information and live...
IATA, UNWTO collaborate on innovation, talent development
UNWTO and IATA have signed an MoU for joint innovation and talent development in the public and private sectors to promote competitive and sustainable...
BBTF seeks more funding, non-Bali sellers for next edition
BALI'S first B2B/B2C travel event kicked off yesterday, with sellers mostly from the island for a start.
Bali & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) attracted 361...
No more shark fin at Marina Bay Sands events, restaurants
MARINA Bay Sands yesterday announced it no longer serves shark fin in restaurants it owns and operates, nor offers it at MICE events at...
Hilton develops five properties in Myanmar, rebrands Thingaha hotels
HILTON Worldwide yesterday announced the signing of management agreements with Eden Group for five Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties in Myanmar.
Under the agreements, two...
Ascott secures first two franchise agreements
ASCOTT today announced it has secured its first franchise agreements in Vientiane, Laos and Bali, Indonesia.
The agreements are for an operating serviced residence in...
