Localyokl to bring independent guiding set-up beyond Australia
Australian startup Localyokl, which offers immersive guided experiences à la Airbnb Experiences, is planning to expand its services into Asia-Pacific.
"We're expecting the company to...
Ritz-Carlton dives into yacht cruising market with three ships
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, part of Marriott International, is making its first foray into luxury yachting and cruises with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, a...
Genting, China Southern gear fly-cruise deal for takeoff
Genting Cruise Lines and China Southern Airlines have signed an MoU to work together to market the fly-cruise concept in China and develop Guangzhou...
New brand identity for Mantra Group
Mantra Group is consolidating its multi-branded portfolio – Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree – across Australia, New Zealand, Bali and Hawaii into a new single...
New head for NATAS after Ohri’s surprise exit from agency business
Devinder Ohri has lost his presidency at the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) after his travel business ceased operations.
Steven Ler, the deputy president of...
Hong Kong airport gets HK$7bn upgrades
A HK$7 billion (US$897.5 million) enhancement and expansion project has gotten underway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), scheduled for completion in 2020.
Fred Lam,...
IHG announces as-yet-unnamed new brand
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed plans to launch a new midscale brand priced US$10-15 under Holiday Inn Express hotels. The name, logo and...
Bookings for UK hold up despite terror attacks
UK tourism appear to be relatively undaunted by recent terror incidents, according to ForwardKeys.
As of June 17, bookings for July and August were 12...
Travelport Fusion a new mobile product for airlines
Travelport has launched a new mobile product for airlines, Travelport Fusion, in response to increased demand for mobile services at all stages of travel.
The...
New hotel openings: Best Western Premier Agung Resort Ubud, The SIS...
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week.
Best Western Premier Agung Resort Ubud
The 75-key Best Western Premier Agung Resort Ubud offers rooms with...
