South Korea now on IHG’s growth radar
The 2018 Winter Olympics as well as the country's strong leisure and MICE tourism potential is keeping South Korea high on the expansion radar...
New SVP and chief HR officer for Oakwood Worldwide
Seasoned HR executive Craig Simmons has joined Oakwood Worldwide as senior vice president (SVP) and chief human resources officer (CHRO), reporting directly to new...
JNTO sets up office in Kuala Lumpur
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has on March 8 established a new office in Kuala Lumpur to intensify overseas promotion of Japan and...
Malaysia proffers more lesser-known destinations to Chinese visitors
Encouraged by improved air links between Malaysia and China, Tourism Malaysia is stepping up efforts to tap tourist traffic from second- and third-tier Chinese...
The reinvention of tours
With unicorn Airbnb and new players foraying into their turf, traditional players are redesigning tours and boosting their strengths, Raini Hamdi writes
One of...
Aviation roundup: LOT Polish Airlines, AirAsia, Thai Vietjet, and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes.
Malaysia is official partner country of ITB Berlin 2019
While the official partner for the 2018 edition has yet to be confirmed, Malaysia has been confirmed as ITB Berlin's official partner country in...
Mariner of the Seas’ SE Asia season brought forward
Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas will start her upcoming South-east Asian season on September 10 instead of October as originally scheduled, adding...
Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur welcomes new GM
Michael Delargy has been appointed general manager for Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur, and will be responsible for the strategic direction, guest satisfaction and day-to-day...
Involve private sector in crisis management: new WTTC president
The private sector should be engaged early on in crisis management, be it a health-related outbreak, act of god or act of mad men,...
