Aqua Expeditions sails into coastal waters
Boutique luxury cruise line Aqua Expeditions is diversifying its business operations to enter the coastal cruises market in 4Q2019, after operating as a river...
Hyatt to develop luxury hotel at Japan’s historic racing circuit
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into a management agreement with Towa Real Estate, an affiliate of Toyota Group, to develop a 120-key hotel at...
Trade throws support behind new Singapore travel startup
A Singapore startup has launched a new tours and attractions booking platform with strong support and backing from the trade, including traditional travel agency...
Amadeus agents get access to Agoda’s pre-paid hotel content
A new partnership between Amadeus and Agoda will give travel agents access to pre-paid hotel content from 150,000 properties globally, a move expected to...
WTTC forms industry taskforce to fight human trafficking
The WTTC has launched a global taskforce comprising travel industry members and associations to help prevent and combat human trafficking, an illicit activity that...
Centara launches lifestyle benefits programme
Centara Hotels & Resorts is launching Centara Privilege Club, a new paid loyalty programme that offers exclusive privileges, discounts and experiences to Centara customers.
The...
JNTO steps up courtship of New Zealand travellers
JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) Sydney's Office will extend its focus across the Tasman Sea to take on a more proactive role in enticing...
Trade welcomes Malaysia’s compulsory licensing for ride-hailing drivers
The Malaysian government's move to make licensing compulsory for ride-hailing service drivers has been lauded by the travel trade, with industry players believing that...
Families, repeat travellers wanted in Western Australia’s Swan Valley
Keen to draw more repeat visitors as well as more family travellers from Singapore, a contingent of industry stakeholders – comprising government officials, tour...
Oyo expands into Japan’s hospitality sector through Softbank JV
On the heels of its recent partnership with Yahoo to enter into Japan's home rental market, Oyo Hotels & Homes is now foraying into...
