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...
North Korea grapples with tourism dreams after student’s death
Tourism could be leveraged to improve international relations with North Korea (DPRK), said UNWTO secretary general Taleb Rifai during a joint presentation with the...
Cheers from trade as Kerala removes liquor ban
The Kerala state government will reverse a ban imposed in 2014 that restricted liquor sale to five-star hotels, rejuvenating tour operators’ confidence in the comeback of...
World’s best airline crown goes to Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways took top honours as the world's best airline in the 2017 Skytrax World Airline Awards, beating last year’s winner, Emirates, and perennial...
Indonesian DMO introduces Dayak village stay programme
The Tanjung Puting Destination Management Organisation has launched the Staying with the Dayak community-based tourism programme at the recent Bali & Beyond Travel Fair 2017.
Under the...
A Last Lingering Look at pre-restoration Raffles Hotel
Before commencing the second phase of its restoration, Raffles Hotel will jointly run a tour and exhibition with Singapore’s National Heritage Board.
Through A Last, Lingering Look...
Aviation roundup: Scoot, Hainan Airlines and more
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes.
Scoot's off to Athens
Scoot has begun flying to Athens, the only LCC that offers a direct flight...
