Despite 2017 deficit, outlook upbeat for recovering Cathay Pacific
The Cathay Pacific Group is seeing progress from its three-year transformation programme, as a strong cargo business, a weaker US dollar and improved premium...
HNA drops stake in Hilton timeshare spinoff
In the middle of an asset reorganisation, debt-ridden Chinese conglomerate HNA Group is selling its shares in Hilton Grand Vacations for US$1.1 billion and...
Our readers say: power of exceptional branding; sustainability’s the word
Here's a look at what readers are saying about our recent stories.
Why Silversea combines Asia with Europe
Silversea Cruises says its new structure integrating Asia into Europe comes amid a growing business out of Asia towards the Mediterranean, and vice versa...
Trade split as Thailand mulls scrapping travel agent security deposit
A proposal to abolish the collection of security deposits from Thai outbound agents has been met with mixed reactions from the travel industry.
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IHG buys 51% stake in Regent; IC Hong Kong to become...
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is acquiring a 51 per cent stake in Regent Hotels and Resorts for US$39 million as part of its expansion...
Agents say Mega Maldives’ exit is no loss
Mega Maldives Airlines, the troubled private airline which once claimed to carry 10 per cent of all tourist traffic into the Maldives, has gone...
Carnival strikes port development deal with Japan’s Sasebo
Carnival Corporation has signed an agreement with the Japanese port city of Sasebo, which will see the company invest in the construction of a...
Xiaozhu, agoda get cosy with new partnership
Chinese home-sharing platform Xiaozhu.com and global OTA agoda have combined forces in a global strategic partnership that will see both companies collaborating in areas including listings,...
Aviation roundup: Air India, Citilink Indonesia and Hainan Airlines
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships.
