Pandemic prompts more travellers to book directly
Covid-19 has resulted in a shift in consumer preference towards booking holidays directly, instead of going through an OTA, a recent GlobalData poll has...
Singapore travel agents show their mettle amid tourism gloom
Sixteen months into the pandemic, travel agents in Singapore have proven a resilient lot, adapting on the fly and making creative pivots to stay afloat.
New travel training company launched to help industry upskill
A new travel training company has launched, offering a range of e-learning courses designed to help industry players upskill in preparation for the post-pandemic...
Centara commits to sustainability
Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts has renewed its commitment to environmental sustainability with new long-term goals to meet climate-related targets.
The 10-year roadmap includes measurable...
Travel trade leverages downtime to upskill staff, develop tours as Malaysia...
Tour operators in Malaysia are keeping busy preparing for the reopening of borders, even as authorities extend the country's third movement control order (MCO)...
Four Seasons adds Osaka hotel to Japan portfolio
A 175-key Four Seasons hotel will be opening in Japan's third-largest city of Osaka come 2024.
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka will be part of the...
Indonesia’s domestic market ripe for Bali tourism stakeholders’ picking
Bali tourism stakeholders are being encouraged to take proactive action to attract domestic travellers while international travel remains largely restricted amid the threat of...
Cruise services startup ropes in European veteran to develop Asia’s cruise...
Singapore-based cruise services startup NaviAsia is partnering with European Cruise Service (ECS) to drive the development of Asia as a cruise and leisure destination.
Started...
Accor embarks on massive recruitment drive
Accor is recruiting for over 1,000 new career opportunities at almost all of its 400 hotels in Australia and New Zealand, in a bid...
Courtyard by Marriott to make Sri Lanka debut in Colombo
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Colombo City Centre Partners, part of the Abans Group, to debut the Courtyard by Marriott brand in...
