Oakwood focuses on hospitality as pandemic brings more interest in long...
The Covid-19 crisis has heavily impacted hotel businesses around the world, but for long-stay operator Oakwood, its stable occupancy rates have garnered greater attention...
Southern Kansai campaign draws strong interest in China
A destination marketing campaign implemented earlier this year by a Chinese digital marketing company and Japan International Economic Development Organisation (JIEDO) to draw Chinese...
NZ tourism and hospitality industry calls for more govt support
The New Zealand tourism and hospitality industry has been calling for more targeted support from the government, particularly financial support, after the national budget...
Thai Airways files for bankruptcy protection to rehabilitate its business
The Thai cabinet on Tuesday approved the ailing state enterprise Thai Airways International (THAI) to file for bankruptcy protection at the Central Bankruptcy Court...
IATA defines layered approach and principles for industry re-start
IATA has outlined a temporary layered approach to biosecurity for restarting passenger flights amid the pandemic, and along with that a commitment by airline...
Indonesian travel agents shut out of air ticket sales
As Indonesian airlines restart domestic flights, local travel companies are shut out from reaping the benefits of resumed flights as a circular from the...
Minor International to raise 25 billion baht through funding strategy
Minor International, which operates hotel brands such as Marriott, Four Seasons, Anantara and Avani, will raise 25 billion baht (US$782.5 million) in capital through...
Rollercoaster on Global Dream takes form
Construction of the world’s longest rollercoaster at sea, the star attraction of Dream Cruises’ new ship Global Dream, is in full swing.
The coaster, which...
Expedia hops on the virtual craze
Expedia has launched the Travel from Home virtual tour series featuring a catalogue of virtual activities and experiences to satiate Singaporeans’ wanderlust during this...
Hotels revise touchpoints, service delivery to reflect new health, safety measures
Guest experiences at hotels in Asia are set to change in the wake of Covid-19, as hotels tweak guest-facing services and activities to accommodate heightened hygiene and sanitising standards.
