When dynamism meets heritage
Its economic prowess aside, Shanghai is also a powerhouse in tourism, tapping its unique blend of western and oriental influences, old and new to...
Beating OTAs at their own game
WHO The vision of wresting control back from giant OTAs is what led a group of hospitality veterans – COO Yann Gouriou, CFO Martijn...
Agents still wanted as Chinese get more involved in travel planning
Amid burgeoning information and greater opportunities to travel, Chinese travellers are wanting more personalised holidays while still valuing support from travel service providers, according...
Richard Solomons to step down as IHG CEO
InterContinental Hotels Group's (IHG) CEO Richard Solomons will step down on June 30 and retire from the company on August 30. He joined the...
Tourism Malaysia in pact with AirAsia to promote tourism
Tourism Malaysia and AirAsia yesterday signed a Memorandum of Agreement, which will see both parties collaborate to promote tourism in Malaysia.
The signing ceremony was...
Potential SriLankan Airlines investor backs out
Texas Pacific Group (TPG) has pulled out from nearly 10 month-long discussions with the Sri Lankan government over picking up a stake in the...
TAcentre enters digital realm with new tours
Online B2B travel platform Asiatravel.com is getting ready to roll out digital tours using the latest technology to offer a unique travel experience.
Asiatravel.com, together...
Europe embraces the dragon
Understanding will be a key theme that the Europe Travel Commission (ETC) will adopt as it rolls out stronger efforts to grow Europe’s success...
TUI takes contrarian strategy to China
Rather than jumping headlong into the huge China market, Germany’s TUI Group is taking the contrarian approach, going for slow but steady growth in...
Singapore tourism stars get recognition
Thirty-one individuals and organisations were recognised at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2017 last week for their exceptional achievements in delivering experience and enterprise excellence....
