Marriott expands Saudi Arabia portfolio
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Al Saedan Group, a real estate company in the Middle East, to open three hotels across Saudi...
Avis rolls out six-month car leasing service in Singapore
Avis Singapore has launched a six-month car leasing promotion for selected models at rates starting from S$1,228 (US$912).
The promotion runs from now until April...
Trip.com brings train seat selection onto booking app
Trip.com has launched a series of seat selection services for customers looking to book rides on KTX, ITX and Mugunghwa-ho trains in South Korea.
Seats can...
Balancing technology adoption with service and human connection
While the adoption of contactless service has been typically slow in the hospitality industry, the pandemic and resulting consumer desire for services that are delivered in a safe and hygienic manner have resulted in swift changes.
Bintan, Batam keen on forming a travel bubble with Singapore
Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy are laying the foundations for Bintan and Batam, the two main draws of the country's Riau Islands...
Star Alliance to plant second office in Singapore
Star Alliance will set up a management office in Singapore later this year, a move its Chief Executive Board believes will put the global...
ILTM Asia Pacific retains virtual stance for 2021
ILTM Asia Pacific will take place online again this year, as continued challenges in global travel and conducting in-person events force organisers to postpone...
More Philippine hotels brace for closures as Covid spike triggers fresh...
A surge in Covid-19 cases in metro Manila and surrounding provinces has prompted authorities to tighten travel restrictions, bringing more local hotels teetering on...
Star Cruises to resume sailing in Malaysia
Star Pisces will become the first ship to resume sailing in Malaysia, departing from Penang starting May 13, at the start of the Hari...
Tourism Australia lines up US$9.2m for marketing push
Tourism Australia has unveiled a new A$12 million (US$9.2 million) content creation initiative aimed at supporting tourism businesses across Australia in their recovery and...
