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2017 Articles Archive

2017 Articles Archive

Former Disney Cruise Line SVP named Crystal’s CEO

Tom Wolber has succeeded Edie Rodriguez as president and CEO of Crystal Cruises. Wolber brings to Crystal over three decades of experience in general management,...

India agents pin commission hopes on NDC-enabled portal

IATA Agents Association of India (IAAI) has launched an i-Top (Indian Travel-Agents Own Portal), which it hopes will result in better remunerations for small...

Malaysia Airlines dreams ‘premium’ again

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has signed an MoU with Boeing for 16 airplanes, including eight 787-9 Dreamliners converted from an existing order of eight Boeing...

IHG CEO says he’s not de-prioritising AMEA

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) CEO Keith Barr said he is not de-prioritising AMEA with his move to create a new mega region that combines...

Auckland flight cancellations persist with fuel troubles at airport

Flights continue to be rerouted and cancelled at Auckland Airport, which faces a fuel shortage after an oil pipeline to the airport was ruptured...

Airbnb top hospitality newsmaker in Asia: Meltwater

Airbnb has the largest share of voice on both news and social media channels in Asia, trumping other hotels including legacy brands that have...

Monique Arnoux is CEO of Destination Asia

Monique Arnoux is now CEO of Bangkok-based Destination Asia, replacing James Reed, who has been promoted to executive chairman. Arnoux was global sales and marketing...

Qatar to launch e-travel authorisation

Effective September 27, Qatar will make Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) available to visitors that hold valid residence permits or visas from the UK, the...

Caravans to carry tours and footfalls into Myanmar

To raise its own visitor numbers, Myanmar is working with operators and organisations in neighbouring countries on improving cross-border tourism in the region. One of...

Mandarin Oriental to manage a hutong hotel in Beijing

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage a luxury hotel in Beijing located in a traditional hutong quarter close to Tiananmen Square. The hotel, Mandarin Oriental...