Airbnb top hospitality newsmaker in Asia: Meltwater
Airbnb has the largest share of voice on both news and social media channels in Asia, trumping other hotels including legacy brands that have...
Staff cuts at Maldives airline as Chinese traffic decline
A DROP in Chinese arrivals and delays in launching new routes has forced Mega Maldives Airlines to shed jobs.
It has reduced its fleet from...
Arival | Activate conference to be held in Bangkok in June
The Arival | Activate conference will take place from June 12 to 14 at the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park in Thailand this year.
The...
Boracay reopening lashed by deluge of criticism
It looks like Boracay’s reopening is going to be as chaotic as its closure six months ago.
With just 18 days to the announced reopening,...
Malaysia-Tencent partnership targets Chinese travellers
The Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), together with its promotional arm Tourism Malaysia, will collaborate with Tencent Holdings – China's tech titan...
Hyatt expands in India, South-west Asia with eight new hotels
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding its brand portfolio in India and South-west Asia, with a robust pipeline of eight new properties that are expected...
Cross Hotels signs new hotel in Halong Bay
Cross Hotels and Resorts has expanded its presence in Vietnam with the signing of a hotel management agreement for the X2 Vibe Halong Bay,...
Big data, technology drive Expedia and HomeAway’s growth in APAC
As the digital transformation wave sweeps across the tourism industry, travel retailers are waking up to the need to leverage technology to unlock insights...
Bali inbound travel fair urged to go big
Tanah Lot, a rock formation, in Bali
INDONESIA’s tourism authority wants Bali and Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) to grow from an inbound travel mart into...
Sapporo and Nagoya properties to rebrand under Travelodge
Travelodge Hotels Asia (TLA) and a capital partner advised by TLA has acquired former 2ND by hotel androoms Sapporo and 2ND by hotel androoms...
