Pentahotels’ coming to Bangkok in 2020
Thailand will be the first South-east Asia country to see the launch of pentahotels, when the design-led and neighbourhood lifestyle brand rises in Bangkok's...
With Tourico deal sealed, Hotelbeds turns to integrating both businesses
Tourico Holidays yesterday officially become part of Hotelbeds Group and will become a business unit within the global bedbank while the integration progresses, following...
Non-native head for new Japanese DMO a first
Go Central Japan was inaugurated last month as the country's largest DMO, with the appointment of Ashley Harvey, former country manager of VisitBritain's Japan...
New visas for Singaporeans pave way for longer tours in Australia
Following the recently announced extended visas for Singapore travellers to Australia, tour operators are rolling out longer and deeper itineraries that extend beyond the...
Malaysia’s tourism tax an ‘unfair’ levy to hotels while others get...
Malaysia will from July 1 implement the tourism tax on all types of accommodation premises serving tourists, according to a Bernama report quoting tourism and culture...
St Regis’ new Live Exquisite brand promise to benefit even meetings
St Regis Hotels and Resorts’ ongoing brand repositioning is promising more exquisite and experiential guest programmes that will benefit the intimate-sized, C-level meetings its...
Designer playgrounds, early check-in crown Changi Airport’s new Jewel
Changi Airport has unveiled the latest features in its upcoming lifestyle complex Jewel, with designer play attractions, dining outlets and walking trails crowning the...
China regains luxury appetite but travel budgets stagnate
In 2016, Chinese luxury spend increased 20 per cent and returned to pre-2013 levels, according to chairman and chief researcher of the Hurun Report...
St Regis repositions brand, promises more exquisite guest experiences
St Regis Hotels and Resorts is undergoing a brand repositioning to stay modern and relevant, and part of the new brand delivery will include...
Bintan Resorts launches new initiatives for Muslim segment
In collaboration with CrescentRating and Halaltrip, Bintan Resorts in Indonesia's Riau Archipelago has rolled out a series of initiatives to increase its appeal to...
