Europe’s the official partner destination for ITB China 2017
(From left) European Travel Commission's Eduardo Santander and ITB China's David Axiotis
ITB China’s first partner destination for its inaugural tradeshow this year will be...
Solomon Islands begins courtship of Asian markets
Josefa Tuamoto
The Solomon Islands saw a nine per cent increase in inbound travellers in 2016 and has set a similar target for this year,...
Bangkok’s IMPACT diversifies into leisure offerings
IMPACT Challenger Exhibition and Convention Center at Muang Thong Thani
IMPACT Exhibition Management has earmarked 5.6 billion baht (US$159.4 million) over a three-year period to develop...
Hard Rock picks ex-Sands boss to head new Japan unit
Hard Rock International will launch Hard Rock Japan with casino maestro Edward Tracy as CEO to support the new division and growth plans in...
Singapore to paint brighter picture of design festivals
Yong: Power of design tourism is something that we have to ride on
Singapore’s art and design festivals are gaining the support of Singapore Tourism...
Industry leaders oppose Trump’s travel ban, but no impacts on Asia...
The 90-day ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries entering the US has riled the global travel community, with many industry leaders calling for...
Rudi Koppen passes away
Rudiger Robert Köppen
One of Asia-Pacific’s most memorable hoteliers, Rudiger Robert Köppen, 80, passed away on Sunday (January 29) after a brief battle following oesophageal...
Los Angeles icon to rebirth as Fairmont Century Plaza
Fairmont Century Plaza concept art
Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles is slated to reopen in 2018 as the massive mixed-use Fairmont Century Plaza, Los...
Hotel distribution player SHR seeks stronger Asian foothold
Hotel distribution and services provider SHR, which has established its foothold in America’s hospitality sector, has set its sights on expanding into Asia-Pacific with...
Genting Dream to cruise Okinawa’s waters in April
Genting Dream
From April 2, 2017, Genting Dream will sail from her dual homeports of Hong Kong and Nansha, Guangzhou, on six-day, five-night voyages to Okinawa...
