Amadeus’ wireless solution makes ancillary payment at airports easier
Amadeus and payment technology provider Ingenico have launched Amadeus Airport Pay, the industry’s first wireless payment solution that accepts EMV1 chip card payment and...
Peninsula Hotels on board with Silversea for Asian sailings
Silversea Cruises has partnered The Peninsula Hotels to enhance the programming for the Silver Muse’s 73-day Grand Asia-Pacific Voyage in 2019 and other Asia-focused...
Insight Vacations Specialist courses now on TTC’s Agent Academy
The Travel Corporation has introduced the Insight Vacations Specialist certification onto its Agent Academy e-learning platform launched earlier this year.
Agents can access a suite...
In Lombok, high-end demand stokes investor confidence
Strong investor optimism underlined the recent Lombok Tourism Development Forum, fuelled by upscale resort demand outstripping supply in 2016 and a 61 per cent...
PromPeru sets sights on high-end Chinese segment
About 170 travel agents in China have signed up for the China Travel Academy WeChat-based training and certification programme to become Peru destination experts.
Developed...
Aviareps sets up shop in Hong Kong
Airline and tourism representation company Aviareps has launched a new Hong Kong office in Causeway Bay, becoming its sixth office in Greater China after...
Jet Airways, Aeromexico enter codeshare deal
India’s Jet Airways and Aeromexico, the flag carrier of Mexico, have signed an MoU outlining cooperation on codeshare flights and frequent flyer programmes.
Both carriers...
New hotel openings: Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu, Somerset Ekamai Bangkok and...
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week
Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu
Marking Marriott International's debut in Nepal, the 115-room Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu is...
Majestic Dream ferry plies between Singapore and Batam, Bintan
Majestic Fast Ferry has launched its 11th and newest vessel, Majestic Dream, which can accommodate 317 passengers, including eight in business class.
It will serve passengers travelling...
Onyx to redevelop North Pattaya site, plans a new Ozo hotel
Thailand-based Onyx Hospitality Group is investing US$100 million to redevelop its North Pattaya site, which will feature the new 406-room Ozo Pattaya hotel, an...
