Six new appointments for Hyatt
HYATT has announced the advancement of a number of its colleagues to general manager positions.
Adrian Slater is now general manager of Grand Hyatt Seoul....
Wyndham signs first property in Darwin
WYNDHAM Hotel Group today announced its entrance into Australia’s Northern Territory with the inking of a franchise agreement for Ramada Suites Zen Quarter, Darwin.
Owned...
Greece tours on as planned: Singapore, Malaysia travel consultants
THE Greek economic drama is continuing to unfold, with news out on limits being placed on ATM withdrawals and bank tranfers, and retailers rejecting...
New Zealand unleashes new campaign to showcase year-round draws
TOURISM New Zealand’s new Every day a different journey campaign, which seeks to showcase the destination’s diverse attractions and activities throughout the year, is expected...
UNWTO, Amadeus join hands to boost use of tech in travel
AMADEUS and UNWTO have agreed to work together to improve the use of innovative technology in tourism in areas such as education and multi-modality.
The...
10th Banyan Tree resort comes to China with launch of Banyan...
Credit: Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
BANYAN Tree Hotels & Resorts have officially launched its 10th resort in China – the Banyan Tree Huangshan.
The resort...
Malaysians still keen on travel to India despite weak ringgit
DESPITE the ailing ringgit, travel agencies in Malaysia are predicting that outbound travel to India in 4Q2015 will not be affected.
As of today the...
PATA draws up blueprint for Nepal’s tourism recovery
A TOTAL of 78 recommendations to help rebuild Nepal have been put forward in the PATA Nepal Tourism Rapid Recovery Task Force report, which...
Travelport spearheads mobile growth strategy with MTT acquisition
GDS operator Travelport Worldwide has acquired MTT and will run it as a wholly owned subsidiary as part of its ongoing strategy to get...
Shores and swank for Asia-Pacific’s affluent family holidays
BEACH getaways and upscale hotels are the top vacation destinations for well-heeled Asia-Pacific families, according to a Visa survey.
Researching the travel patterns of 500...
