STB, SIA and Changi Airport in tripartite push for Singapore tourism
The Changi Airport Group (CAG), Singapore Airlines and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will invest S$33.8 million (US$24.2 million) to renew a three-year partnership to...
Travel to Philippines scrapped as more countries issue advisories
A growing list of travel advisories against parts of the Philippines after a clash between the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group and the military left...
Garuda CEO replaced before his contract ends
Bank Mandiri director Pahala Nugraha Mansury has replaced Arif Wibowo as president and CEO of Garuda Indonesia.
Arif was appointed to the role in 2014....
Hong Kong Airlines codeshares with Asiana
Hong Kong Airlines and Asiana Airlines have entered into a codeshare partnership, increasing flight options to passengers travelling between Hong Kong and Seoul.
With this...
Amadeus strengthens airlines business in Asia-Pacific
Amadeus has created a new position, head of commercial Asia-Pacific, airlines, saying the region is driving its airlines business into one of its fastest-growing...
Australia, Japan narrow gap with Singapore as best expat locations
Singapore remains the world’s most liveable locations for Asian expatriates, but the gap separating it from Brisbane, Sydney and Osaka is closing due to...
Liquor ban leaves Indian hotels high and dry
A ban on liquor sales at establishments within 500m of state and national highways, effective April 1, has struck a serious blow to India's...
New executive search firm for hospitality, travel opens
Bespoke Executive Search, a division of US-based MG Consulting, has opened with offices based in North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East & Africa...
Indian arrivals to Malaysia on the rise
The demonetisation crisis might have put a dent on Indian outbound travel to Malaysia in 2016, but Malaysian agents are finally seeing signs of...
JATA forms council to stimulate outbound demand
The Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) has set up a new panel tasked with stimulating and sustaining outbound demand, which is being tested...
