Marriott to open 80 hotels in APAC this year
On the back of a strong first quarter, Marriott International says 2017 will be marked by continued growth momentum with nearly 80 hotels targeted...
Aviareps sets up shop in Hong Kong
Airline and tourism representation company Aviareps has launched a new Hong Kong office in Causeway Bay, becoming its sixth office in Greater China after...
Peninsula Hotels on board with Silversea for Asian sailings
Silversea Cruises has partnered The Peninsula Hotels to enhance the programming for the Silver Muse’s 73-day Grand Asia-Pacific Voyage in 2019 and other Asia-focused...
Ascott accelerates expansion in China with 1,300 additional units
Ascott has clinched seven contracts to manage over 1,300 apartment units across six cities in China, including new destinations Kunming and Yichang.
The Singapore-based serviced...
Thai outbound agents see demand for UK shift to Italy, Russia
Following a decline in bookings for the UK in the wake of recent terror attacks, some Thai agencies are hoping to cushion the impact by...
HomeAway homes in on Japan’s Setouchi area with DMO
Vacation rental platform HomeAway has entered into a partnership with Setouchi Brand Corporation, part of the largest regional DMO in Japan, to drive inbound...
Nepal tourism seeks new source markets
An interest in cultivating new visitor source markets is apparent among Nepal's tourism stakeholders at the inaugural Himalayan Travel Mart, which took place in...
Embattled but unbowed, Philippines’ all out to counter negative image
The embattled Philippine travel trade is using every avenue to improve the destination’s image, following the latest attack of a heavy indebted gambler at...
Indonesian e-commerce leader buys local OTA Tiket.com
Blibli.com, a major e-commerce player in Indonesia, has acquired Iocal OTA Tiket.com as it seeks growth in its travel business.
As of June 12, Blibli.com owns 100 per cent...
New identity for Niccolo, Marco Polo Hotels as Wharf Hotels
Niccolo and Marco Polo Hotels are now officially grouped together as Wharf Hotels under Wharf Hotels Management, the management company name for the Hong...
