Garuda turns in US$9.4 million profit in 2016
Garuda Indonesia Group in 2016 posted a net profit of close to US$9.4 million and consolidated revenue of US$3.9 billion, as Garuda Indonesia and...
New partnership puts IHG in bed with Hotelbeds
Hotelbeds Group has entered into a partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to connect to the international hotel company's CRS and 12 hotel brands.
This...
TAT rolls out Good Host training for tourism suppliers
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a Good Host Programme to raise awareness and hospitality standards among tourism stakeholders in the country.
The...
Aman turns expansion focus westwards
Luxury hotel brand Aman will focus its expansion in the Western Hemisphere, after spending almost 30 years establishing its Asian foothold that spans 31...
Asian appetite for France strong despite security concerns
To improve the confidence of visitors from South-east Asia amid security concerns about travel in Europe, the Paris Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB) is...
Calling for a level playing field
The advent of guesthouses raises fair play concerns among mid-sized resorts while DMCs fear a dilution of the Maldives brand with budget beds.
With the...
Flight of reality
Lofty arrival targets have been set, but the country's aviation infrastructure is sorely lagging behind.
The Indonesian government has set a high target of 20...
Emirates rolls out laptop, tablet handling service to beat US ban
In response to the March 25 implementation of the US government's electronics carry-on ban, Emirates has came up a new laptop and tablet handling...
Roomonger opens door to China
B2B travel booking platform, Roomonger, has signed a GSA agreement on Wednesday afternoon with Shanghai Business International Travel (SBIT), a move that grants all...
Hyatt Place Tokyo Bay to open in 2019
Hyatt Hotels will introduce its Hyatt Place brand to Japan in 2019 with the opening of Hyatt Place Tokyo Bay in Urayasu City, Chiba...
