Marriott, Starwood and Ritz-Carlton loyalty programmes merge into one
Marriott International yesterday announced one set of unified benefits across Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) for its members, putting...
STB launches tourism resource portals for businesses
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has launched two free-to-use online portals for tourism stakeholders to access and contribute information and data analytics.
The Tourism Information...
Hawaii intensifies agent outreach in Hong Kong, Southern China
The kicked off the third edition of Camp Aloha in Hong Kong, Wuhan and Shanghai this week with its biggest-ever trade delegation and agent...
Japan to get its first MGallery this year in Kyoto
AccorHotels is expanding its luxury portfolio in Japan with the 144-room MGallery by Sofitel Kyoto, which is set to open in 4Q42018.
The new-build hotel...
GCC’s robust hotel development a highlight at ATM 2018
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22-25, will see its biggest-ever hotel exhibition space, a...
Malaysia inbound agents sweat to arrest declining Middle East arrivals
Malaysian exhibitors at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) are strategising how they can attract Middle East tourists especially during the upcoming summer travel...
Philtoa tries to stem guides shortage, buys school to train them
The Philippine Tour Operators Association (Philtoa) will start offering sustainable training programme for tour guides in July/August 2018 to address the shortage and improve...
Blacklane expands reach to frequent flyers of Asian airlines
Competition for chauffeured airport transfers intensifies as Blacklane continues to expand its reach to frequent flyers of Asian airlines, the latest being its tie-up...
TUI’s new fly-cruise plan may help reverse Europe downslide to Malaysia
TUI Group is initiating a new Fly & Cruise programme to Malaysia that may help reverse a decline in arrivals from key European markets...
Proposals to reform visa policy in Schengen lauded
New proposals by the European Commission to reform the visa policy in the Schengen Area is key to Europe’s continued success as a longhaul...
