Ascott to chalk up 17 lyf properties by 2025
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has expanded its lyf portfolio to a total of 17 properties with over 3,000 units across 13 cities and nine...
Personalisation, AI can help hoteliers drive ancillary revenue
With the rise of more sophisticated online bookers, hotels can cut their reliance on OTAs and grow revenue by changing their marketing strategy through...
Slow tourism recovery hitting jobs and growth worldwide: WTTC
The travel and tourism sector’s continued sluggish recovery will see its year-on-year contribution to global GDP rise by less than one-third in 2021, according...
Marriott, Rakuten form strategic alliance to benefit Japanese travellers
Marriott International and Rakuten Group, Inc. has established an industry-first strategic collaboration to elevate the experience of Japanese travellers.
The agreement will leverage the strength...
Philippine tourism organisations combat pandemic anxiety with mental well-being safeguards
Safeguarding mental health has become a priority for Philippine travel and tourism stakeholders who are more susceptible to depression, stress, and anxiety brought about...
Phu Quoc’s reopening prompts new source market focus
Vietnam is eyeing up new markets as the island of Phu Quoc prepares to welcome again tourists in November.
At a webinar hosted by Delivering...
Indonesia lifts passenger inbound cap following industry protest
Indonesia's directorate general of air transportation has reversed its policy to impose a cap on international passenger arrivals in Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The...
Maldivian tourism operators brace for winter demand surge with some resorts...
The Maldives, one of the few tourism destinations that is thriving in the post-pandemic era, is anticipating a surge in tourist traffic this upcoming...
Six more airlines to roll out IATA Travel Pass
Etihad Airways, Jazeera Airways, Jetstar, Qantas, Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian will implement IATA Travel Pass in a phased rollout across the airlines’ networks.
These...
Klook adds Atome to payment options
Klook and Atome have signed a deal to expand buy now pay later payment acceptance for travel, attractions and leisure experiences across South-east Asia.
The...
