TTG Asia
Asia/Singapore Saturday, 21st February 2026

More Chinese-speaking guides in Malaysia as travel demand rises

People walking and shopping at Kasturi Walk, Kuala Lumpur THE Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia has approved the issuance of 50 licences for temporary...

Is China’s Anbang now eyeing a takeover of IHG?

AFTER an unsuccessful bidding war with Marriott International for the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, China’s Anbang Insurance Group has now apparently trained...

Olivier Chavy takes top job at Mövenpick

Olivier Chavy THE board of directors of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has appointed hotel veteran Olivier Chavy as the Swiss hospitality company’s new CEO. His appointment...

Many air travellers not able to find best ticket prices: Sabre

Global travel shopping data showing the share of travellers that pay above the average air fare price on selected routes MORE than one in three travellers...

CellPoint launches new mobile payments solution for airlines

AIRLINE payment service provider (PSP) CellPoint Mobile has unveiled Velocity, the company’s latest offering, and touted as the first mobile PSP-as-a-service solution. Created specifically for...

Hotel Jen offers free city activities for guests

Guests riding on handcrafted bamboo bicycles in Intramuros. Credit: Bambike Tours THOSE making a booking at one of any 10 Hotel Jen properties in the...

Most Singaporeans underestimate value of cruising: RCI

IN A survey conducted by Royal Caribbean International (RCI), it was found that 86 per cent of Singaporeans underestimated the value of cruising. The survey...

TTG Asia wishes Singapore a happy 51st birthday

Credit: Facebook / NDPeeps TTG Asia e-Daily will be taking a break for the public holiday in Singapore on Tuesday, August 9, in recognition of...

Pokémon Go a no-go for travel businesses in Japan

IN ITS cultural home of Japan, Pokémon is big business. Firms cater for all with offerings of the fictional creatures ranging from TV programmes...

Bleak economy, terror attacks a drag on global air travel

EVEN though demand for air travel is on the rise worldwide, it is elevating at a slower pace than before due to headwinds from...