In Lombok, high-end demand stokes investor confidence
Strong investor optimism underlined the recent Lombok Tourism Development Forum, fuelled by upscale resort demand outstripping supply in 2016 and a 61 per cent...
PromPeru sets sights on high-end Chinese segment
About 170 travel agents in China have signed up for the China Travel Academy WeChat-based training and certification programme to become Peru destination experts.
Developed...
Asian Trails gets new Vietnam GM
Bangkok-based DMC Asian Trails has named Jose Gregorio Manzo its Vietnam general manager.
He will be based in Ho Chi Minh City, taking on the...
Aviareps sets up shop in Hong Kong
Airline and tourism representation company Aviareps has launched a new Hong Kong office in Causeway Bay, becoming its sixth office in Greater China after...
Jet Airways, Aeromexico enter codeshare deal
India’s Jet Airways and Aeromexico, the flag carrier of Mexico, have signed an MoU outlining cooperation on codeshare flights and frequent flyer programmes.
Both carriers...
New hotel openings: Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu, Somerset Ekamai Bangkok and...
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week
Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu
Marking Marriott International's debut in Nepal, the 115-room Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu is...
Majestic Dream ferry plies between Singapore and Batam, Bintan
Majestic Fast Ferry has launched its 11th and newest vessel, Majestic Dream, which can accommodate 317 passengers, including eight in business class.
It will serve passengers travelling...
Onyx to redevelop North Pattaya site, plans a new Ozo hotel
Thailand-based Onyx Hospitality Group is investing US$100 million to redevelop its North Pattaya site, which will feature the new 406-room Ozo Pattaya hotel, an...
Pentahotels’ coming to Bangkok in 2020
Thailand will be the first South-east Asia country to see the launch of pentahotels, when the design-led and neighbourhood lifestyle brand rises in Bangkok's...
With Tourico deal sealed, Hotelbeds turns to integrating both businesses
Tourico Holidays yesterday officially become part of Hotelbeds Group and will become a business unit within the global bedbank while the integration progresses, following...
