GHM to manage new resort in Koh Chang
GHM will manage Aquarius International Development's 200-key Chedi Aquarius Koh Chang, which is slated to welcome guests in 4Q2023.
The property will feature an all-day-dining...
India looks to extend e-visa scheme to 36 more countries
THE Indian government is looking to extend e-visa facilities to citizens of 36 more countries including Italy, Iran, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Maldives,...
Philippine trade joins forces to beat cancellations
To make up for recent booking cancellations owing to safety and security concerns, a newly formed private sector-led working committee in the Philippines is firming up...
ASITA’s internal tussle taken to court
The Jakarta and Bali chapters of the Association of the Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) have filed a lawsuit against their national board,...
Continued infections test Asian agents’ resilience
New year, new hopes for post-pandemic travel recovery, but infection surges and continued travel restrictions have provided little relief for many travel agents across Asia. In this three-part series, we find out how the travel agent community in key Asian markets are coping.
Wyndham to expand APAC footprint in 2021
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is expected to open about 180 hotels across Asia-Pacific this year, an estimated 40 per cent increase in openings from...
Marriott commits to continued China expansion
Demonstrating continued confidence in the recovery and long-term tourism growth of Greater China, Marriott International says it will add more than 50 hotels in...
Hong Kong commits to continued tourism, MICE development
The first Policy Address by Hong Kong chief executive John Lee today underlines the government’s commitment to tourism and business events development, with fresh...
Hilton ramps up sustainability targets and initiatives in Asia-Pacific
Hilton continues to advance towards meeting key sustainability targets by reinforcing Travel with Purpose efforts in Asia-Pacific.
Published in 2022, the Travel with Purpose report...
A larger Marriott Asia-Pacific to meet for the first time
A larger Marriott Asia-Pacific will meet for the first time since Marriott International bought Starwood Hotels & Resorts, with CEO Arne Sorenson joining the...