Hilton rebrands, enhances loyalty programme
As part of a streamlining strategy, Hilton has rebranded its loyalty programme to introduce several industry-first benefits, alongside a refreshing of its corporate identity.
The...
AccorHotels to acquire villa rental platform Travel Keys
AccorHotels has announced that it has begun exclusive negotiations for the acquisition of 100 per cent of Travel Keys, a leading player in the...
Tokyo turns on charm offensive in India ahead of 2020 Olympics
Shinjuku, Tokyo
As part of its strategy to double tourist arrivals from India in the run-up to the 2020 Olympics, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government last...
India fastest-growing business travel market in 2016: GBTA
India recorded double-digit business travel spending growth last year, making it the world’s fastest-growing major business travel market in 2016, according to The Global...
Hua Hin resort to rebrand as Mövenpick
Pool area at the soon-to-be Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts will make its Hua Hin debut this November with...
Qantas, Jetstar Asia codeshare on more Asia routes
Qantas and Jetstar Asia are expanding their codeshare arrangements, offering travellers more choice and frequencies across the Qantas Group Network in Asia.
Starting this month,...
Thai carriers raise domestic fares over fuel tax hike
Bangkok Airways
Thai airlines are responding to the government's recent fuel tax hike effective since January 25 by raising fares on domestic routes.
Thai AirAsia, Bangkok...
New Clark hub brings fresh destination pairings in the Philippines
Clark International Airport's departure hall
The emergence of Clark International Airport as a secondary air hub in the Philippines is opening up new business opportunities...
Thai trade upbeat as key markets surpass expectations
Chinese tourists waiting for boat at Koh Larn off Pattaya coast
Thailand's tourism is expected to keep its growth momentum in 1Q2017, which industry players...
New hotel openings: January 30 – February 3, 2017
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week
Crowne Plaza Vientiane
InterContinental Hotels Group’s first property in Laos, the 197-room Crowne Plaza Vientiane has opened...
