Multi-level collaboration key to Philippines’ tourism revival: new chief
The Philippines' new tourism secretary, Christina Garcia Frasco, said collaboration between the national government, local government units (LGUs) and all tourism stakeholders from the...
Sabah re-establishes air access
Five foreign carriers have returned to Sabah, with the most recent being Jeju Air which restarted operations on June 29 between Incheon and Kota...
Malaysia Airlines reopens its Platinum Lounge at KLIA
Malaysia Airlines' Platinum Lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is back in business to support the flag carrier's ramped up international services.
The reopening...
IHG opens first Vignette Collection hotel in Asia
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Siam Sindhorn has designated Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok – previously an independent property – as the first Vignette Collection...
Ascott acquires Oakwood Worldwide
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has acquired Oakwood Worldwide (Oakwood), a global serviced apartment provider, from...
China tightens Covid curbs again
Eastern Chinese cities have tightened Covid-19 curbs on July 3 in response to new infection clusters, setting fresh delays to the country's tourism and...
Indonesia’s tourism recovery marred by clipped wings
Demand for Indonesia, particularly Bali, is high but Indonesian travel industry members are concerned that the lack of seat capacity and skyrocketing airfares will...
Asia Concierge aims to reinvent the DMC model
A new DMC, Asia Concierge, has launched in Asia, led by former leaders of Destination Asia who see an opportunity to create a “travel design company” that reimagines the DMC model and the Asia travel experience for upmarket clients.
New luxury booking service launches to draw elite travellers
AQBooking.com is a new luxury booking service that has hit the market, targeting "elite global travellers" who value personal service and bespoke experiences.
The website...
Hyatt to launch in Sapporo
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, together with NTT Urban Development Corporation, will launch Hyatt Centric Sapporo in 2024.
The 216-room hotel will be the first Hyatt Centric...
