SilverNeedle sharpens growth focus on SE Asia
Francis Zimmerman, managing director South-east Asia, SilverNeedle Hospitality
AS A company that boasts a substantial portfolio density in Australia and New Zealand, SilverNeedle Hospitality is...
GTA rekindles Premium Collection campaign for second year
GTA has unveiled the second edition of its Premium Collection campaign, aimed at driving more bookings and higher ADR to partner hotels and destinations...
Sihanoukville cleans up its act to draw more visitors
A beach in Sihanoukville
CONTINUED efforts to spruce up the image of Sihanoukville is essential if the Cambodia coastal town wants to compete with regional beach...
Ascott, Quest strike Docklands deal in Melbourne
Quest NewQuay Docklands
THE Ascott Limited is acquiring its first serviced residence in Docklands, Melbourne as part of its A$500 million (US$380 million) strategic partnership...
New charter flights move Chinese visitors beyond Bali
Manado Tua is an inactive volcanic cone island off the west coast of North Sulawesi, close to the capital Manado
FOLLOWING calls from the government...
Global TMCs show greater trust in Airbnb with new partnerships
AIRBNB’s new partnerships with global TMCs, American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), BCD Travel and Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), will bring its content to...
Accor completes FRHI takeover, names CEO of luxury brands
Chris Cahill has been appointed CEO, luxury brands, AccorHotels
ACCORHOTELS Group has officially acquired FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) following shareholders' approval yesterday.
The transaction sees...
Industry extends helping hand to quake-hit Kyushu
Kumamoto Castle in Kyushu, Japan
THE domestic industry is rallying to restore confidence to southern Japan, with travel agencies and airlines dropping prices to encourage...
Steady growth for global business travel until 2020: GBTA
A NEW report by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has forecasted that global business travel spending will be US$1.3 trillion in 2016, and...
Major events put shine on Jordan for Asian travellers
A 2nd-century Roman Theatre in Amman, Jordan
A SERIES of high-profile events will enable Jordan to train its sights on youth, faith and wellness travel...
