Public-private partnerships key to Mekong’s tourism recovery
It is vital private sector players step up their game to coordinate unified tourism recovery across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries in the...
Malaysian agents urged to craft new tourism products for domestic crowd
Malaysia Tourism Council (MTC) is taking the lead to encourage all tourism associations to develop new products and promote off-the-beaten-path destinations in Malaysia, in...
Travelport completes first Qantas flight with NDC bookings
Travelport has started the roll out of bookings on Qantas using IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC), ahead of NDC booking capabilities being extended gradually...
Hilton banks on conversions to bolster growth in Thailand
Hilton aims to convert up to 2,000 rooms over two years in Thailand, with a focus on its full service brands Hilton Hotels &...
Marriott expands Saudi Arabia portfolio
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Al Saedan Group, a real estate company in the Middle East, to open three hotels across Saudi...
Avis rolls out six-month car leasing service in Singapore
Avis Singapore has launched a six-month car leasing promotion for selected models at rates starting from S$1,228 (US$912).
The promotion runs from now until April...
Trip.com brings train seat selection onto booking app
Trip.com has launched a series of seat selection services for customers looking to book rides on KTX, ITX and Mugunghwa-ho trains in South Korea.
Seats can...
Balancing technology adoption with service and human connection
While the adoption of contactless service has been typically slow in the hospitality industry, the pandemic and resulting consumer desire for services that are delivered in a safe and hygienic manner have resulted in swift changes.
Bintan, Batam keen on forming a travel bubble with Singapore
Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy are laying the foundations for Bintan and Batam, the two main draws of the country's Riau Islands...
Star Alliance to plant second office in Singapore
Star Alliance will set up a management office in Singapore later this year, a move its Chief Executive Board believes will put the global...
