Asian travellers seek value, air-con, culture in 2016
A STUDY commissioned by online review and booking site TripAdvisor has revealed several key preferences of Asia’s travellers in 2016.
One of the topline findings...
Carlson Rezidor expands India portfolio
CARLSON Rezidor Hotel Group is expanding its India foothold with seven new properties under the Radisson Blu, Radisson and Country Inns & Suites by...
Hainan Airlines opens Xi’an-Rome route
HAINAN Airlines has launched a twice-weekly service between Xi'an and Rome.
Flights depart every Wednesday and Saturday from Xi’an aboard an airbus A330 at 01.00...
Qatar offers in-flight Wi-Fi
QATAR Airways, in partnership with telecommunications provider Ooredoo, is offering 15 minutes of complimentary Wi-Fi on all of Qatar’s A380, A350, B787, A319, and...
SLH kicks off agent loyalty programme
SMALL Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has launched a travel agent rewards initiative named Small Luxury Heroes.
Agents can register on SLH’s website to receive...
Aviation industry backs Paris climate deal
THE global aviation community have declared their support following the positive conclusion of the 2015 Paris Climate Conference (COP21), which news outlets worldwide hailed...
Hilton Singapore driveway ceiling collapses
Credit: S Nasser
PART of the false ceiling hanging over the driveway of Hilton Singapore hotel fell off and landed atop a black vehicle yesterday...
Personalised service key to customer loyalty
HOTELS that provide services catered to the taste of each individual guest creates greater customer loyalty, and hotels that make use of data and...
BeMyGuest opens marketplace for agents
TOURS and activities provider BeMyGuest has lived an online booking platform catered to travel agents.
Named Agents Marketplace, it offers registered users industry rates for...
Shenzhen welcomes first Marriott hotel
MARRIOTT Hotels has opened the Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan, sited on the 43rd to 60th floor of the SCC Building.
The 340-room property is a...