Warming North-South ties, Pyeongchang Games raise hopes for Korea tourism
The easing tension between North and South Korea is expected to bolster tourism numbers into both nations, with Vietnam, Canada and Japan leading the...
SE Asia’s largest gathering of hotel owners, investors meet in Bangkok
The two-day South-east Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit (SEAHIS) kicks off this afternoon at Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, promising heavy-hitting discussions among owners and investors...
IHG goes on deal spree in western China with 10 projects...
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed 10 new deals under seven of its brands in western China.
The 10 hotels will sit under the InterContinental,...
Travel like a boss: industry leaders’ favourite travel apps
In our new Travel Technology column in TTG Asia print, we ask two industry leaders which travel apps help to make their travel better. Read on to find out their recommendations.
Superior products, experiences drive consumer loyalty better than financial rewards: EAN
Asia-Pacific travel brands are driving loyalty by improving their product offering versus creating membership programmes, according to Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) and Points’ new...
Thai sustainable tourism standard gets GSTC recognition
Thailand’s Sustainable Tourism Management Standard, published by Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) – a government agency under the Prime Minister's Office –...
Diethelm appoints partner reps in France and Turkey
Diethelm Travel Group has appointed two companies in France and Turkey to serve as its representatives in the respective markets.
France-based mN'Organisation will be responsible...
Announcement of new Singapore tourism chief imminent
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is expected to announce a new CEO shortly as the current chief, Lionel Yeo, is reaching the end of...
Global tourism’s carbon footprint much bigger than thought
Tourism has been revealed to be responsible for almost a tenth of greenhouse gas emissions, with flights a major component, according to a world-first...
Ascott creates Chinese JV to accelerate expansion through ‘manachising’
Ascott is targeting to triple its Citadines room inventory by 2025 through a joint venture with Chinese hotel operator Huazhu Hotels Group and CJIA...
