HK suppliers roiled by Chinese B2B travel site’s partial closure
The temporary suspension of some operations at China's travel e-commerce aggregator Shijie99, which ran into financial troubles recently, had affected many suppliers in Hong...
Yeoh to head Malaysia Airlines’ sales
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) has appointed Yeoh Hock Thye as its new head of sales effective January 3, 2017.
Yeoh joins MAB from Delta Airlines,...
New luxury train in Japan on track for high demand
Twilight Express Mizukaze
Despite the high ticket prices ranging from 250,000 (US$2,187) to 1.3 million yen, the trade is expecting West Japan Railway's upcoming Twilight...
Luxury agents, OTAs wanted for The Edison George Town
Penang's luxury heritage hotel, The Edison George Town, has begun partnering OTAs to move its 35-key inventory and is looking to work with travel...
Photo of the Day: Water salute for Qatar Airways’ first Krabi...
Qatar Airways' first Doha-Krabi flight was greeted with a traditional water cannon salute when the Airbus A330-200 aircraft touched down in the southern Thai...
When worry-free holidays come true
On their days off, tourism chiefs in Asia-Pacific share what they most desire on their wish list for a carefree vacation
John O’Sullivan
Managing director,...
Visitor boom spurs Hilton’s ambitions in Sri Lanka
William Costley
Hilton Hotels & Resorts is exploring opportunities in Sri Lanka while stepping up efforts to cater to a growing Chinese clientele, according to...
‘Fun’ slogan in the Philippines here to stay
After much deliberation and pressure from the trade, the Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DoT) has confirmed that it will retain the It’s more fun...
Silversea partners Plateno Group for marketing in China
Silver Muse
Silversea Cruises has appointed Guangzhou-based hotel company Plateno Group to market and sell its cruises throughout China, Hong Kong and Macau.
This move comes...
New hotel openings: December 5 to 9, 2016
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week
Le Méridien Shanghai, Minhang
Located in Hongqiao Hub, this Mariott property features 240 guestrooms and suites anchored...
