Airbnb becomes lightning rod of bad press
Screenshot of Airbnb's website homepage
INTERNATIONAL news media have descended upon Airbnb this week as the largest short-term accommodations rental company in the world contends...
Annie Chng-Luchau joins Design Hotels as sales director
Annie Chng-Luchau, regional director of sales, Asia-Pacific, Design Hotels
ANNIE Chng-Luchau, a veteran with 15 years of sales experience in the hospitality industry, has joined...
Young Skal initiatives ramp up in Singapore
With manpower shortage continuing to be a pertinent challenge in Singapore's hospitality sector, Skal International Singapore is ramping up its outreach via Young Skal...
Despite surging arrivals, tepid demand for Japan’s ryokans
Japan’s ryokans are struggling to attract international tourists even as the country welcomes a record 2.3 million visitors in June 2017, up 18.2 per...
Switzerland Tourism reboots workshops in South Korea amid pandemic
At a time when tourism organisations in South Korea are emptying their event calendars, one tourism board has taken the bold step of restarting...
New Ramada in Phuket to bear Straits Chinese influence
Wyndham Hotel Group will expand its Ramada brand in Thailand with the signing of Ramada Plaza Chaofah Phuket in a franchise deal with Southern...
Singaporeans still willing to splurge on travel
Departure hall at Changi Airport, Terminal 3
DESPITE a softening global economy, Singaporeans indicated that they are still willing to spend more on travel, according...
IHG, Mr & Mrs Smith team up on loyalty programme
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) have joined forces with boutique hotel specialist Mr & Mrs Smith on an exclusive loyalty partnership.
From early 2020, IHG Rewards...
Discova shows off its own collection of responsible tours
Global DMC Discova has launched at ITB Berlin 2024 a collection of owned and operated experiences in all the destinations it operates in.
Currently available...
Ctrip teams up with Hyatt to launch first flagship store
Major Chinese OTA Ctrip Group is linking arms with Hyatt to open its first flagship store on its website and mobile application, which will...
