Marriott deepens partnership with YTL in M’sia, Japan
Marriott International and YTL Hotels have agreed to develop two new luxury hotels in Malaysia under the JW Marriott and Edition brands.
In Malaysia, YTL...
No threat from sharing economy
Vacation rentals have not infringed on growth of traditional travel players in China.
The rise of sharing economy in China has given birth to homegrown...
Waldorf Astoria to make Maldives debut in 2019
Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is set to make its debut Maldives appearance with a new-build resort spanning three islands in the South...
How the Internet of Things is transforming travel
Tim Sherwood, vice president, mobility & IoT solutions, Tata Communications, talks how the Internet of Things can be harnessed for greater results in the travel industry.
Bali airport reopens with air space deemed safe for flights
As flights in and out of Bali begin to resume with the I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport reopening yesterday, Indonesian president Joko Widodo is...
Clutching at straws of recovery
Nepal tries to solidify signs of recovery by diversifying into eco- and spiritual tourism, but still faces infrastructaure and pollution issues, Marissa Carruthers reports
While...
Deutsche Hospitality picks Bangkok for SE Asia debut
Deutsche Hospitality will plant its first hotel in South-east Asia when the Steigenberger Hotel Riverside opens in Bangkok in 2019.
“The hotel is our gateway...
New association launched to feed growing appetite for food tours
As the appetite for culinary tourism increases worldwide, operators can now turn to The Independent Food Tour Association (TIFTA) for support and referrals.
TIFTA was...
Sail away with Emperor Cruises Halong’s summer trade deal
Emperor Cruises Halong is currently offering an industry rate for members of the travel and hospitality industry worldwide from June through September.
Trade members can...
Travellers more open to non-hotel stays in home continent: Agoda
Travellers are more likely to opt for homestays when travelling close to home, the Agoda Travel & Tech Study on non-hotel accommodations (NHAs) has...
