Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott checking in to Sri Lanka
Come 2021, the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott brands will make their Sri Lanka debut in Colombo, set to be part of a new luxury...
IHG’s third voco hotel heads to Melbourne
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed its third voco-branded property in Australia, partnering with Brady Group to open voco Melbourne Central in July 2020.
The...
What to expect from Global Tourism Economy Forum 2018
The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) will hold its seventh edition in Macau on October 23 and 24, spearheading discussions in the context of...
Remembering Mamerth Banatin, a beloved travel pioneer and skilled dancer
The Philippine travel trade mourns the passing (Tuesday night) of Mamerth Banatin, 87, president and founder of Adam’s Express Travel, who is well-loved for...
Xiaozhu bags US$300 million in latest funding round
China-based homesharing platform, Xiaozhu.com, has raised around US$300 million in its latest round of financing.
Jack Ma-backed Yunfeng Capital and Advantech Capital jointly led this round...
Boat service from Kuah in Langkawi ignites Tuba Island tourism
The addition of boat services from Langkawi's Kuah Town is igniting the tourism trade on Tuba Island, which could provide additional revenue to the...
Grab rival Go-Jek will soon enter Singapore’s ride-hailing race
Following its launch in Vietnam under the brand Go-Viet, Indonesia-based ride-hailing startup Go-Jek is gearing up for a Singapore entry as early as this...
Japan overtakes Singapore as world’s most powerful passport
Japan has overtaken Singapore as the world's strongest passport, claiming top spot on the 2018 Henley Passport Index, revealed residence and citizenship advisory firm...
NH board pondering Minor bid but deal likely to go through
The board of Spain’s NH Hotel Group has recommended rejecting a bid price for shares by Thai hotel chain Minor International, although it is...
CLIA Asia says #ChooseCruise, launches travel agent search tool
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has introduced a travel agent search tool on its Asia website and rolled out a campaign to help agents...
