GHM dives into the Maldives with Chedi launch
Luxury hotel group GHM will be launching The Chedi Kudavillingili, its first resort in the Maldives, later this year.
Located on a 1km coral island...
AirAsia CEO and chairman temporarily step down amid Airbus bribery probe
AirAsia Group's CEO Tony Fernandes and chairman Kamarudin Meranun have announced they would be stepping aside for two months, as authorities investigate allegations that...
Former SriLankan Airlines CEO nabbed over Airbus bribery scam
Sri Lankan authorities have ordered the arrest of the former CEO of national carrier, SriLankan Airlines (SLA), and his wife after they were implicated...
Asian outbound travel stumbles over flu challenge
Health and safety concerns rising along with the number of Novel Coronavirus cases in China and beyond are stifling travel confidence in Asian markets,...
Thailand targets millennials, quality tourists in Indian market
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will be targeting millennials and quality tourists in India this year, projecting a 10 per cent growth from the...
PATA chief will serve his final 11 months with the association
In a letter yesterday to travel trade colleagues, Mario Hardy, CEO of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has expressed his intentions to not...
Onyx to open two Bangkok hotels; targets 99 hotels by 2024
Shama Serviced Apartments by Bangkok-based Onyx Hospitality Group will be doubling its presence in the Thai capital with the addition of Phrom Phong and...
Global airlines ground China flights amid mounting virus fears
As the coronavirus continues to spread rapidly, airlines around the world are suspending flights to and from China, with some carriers extending the cancellation...
Coronavirus deals fresh blow to Australian tourism
Australia's tourism sector is facing a double whammy, with the coronavirus dealing a second blow and causing further disruption to an industry that's still reeling from the damage caused by the bushfires.
Singapore unveils measures to help tourism sector navigate nCoV challenge
Singapore hotels can expect financial assistance for their environmental cleaning and disinfection costs, while hotels, travel agents and tourist guides will have their licence...
