Hotels seek to build customer loyalty through memorable brands
At a time when retaining loyalty among guests is becoming a harder task than before, hotel chains and companies are clamouring to roll out...
Expedia’s CEO and CFO exit over strategy dispute
Expedia's CEO Mark Okerstrom and CFO Alan Pickerill have resigned following a fight with the board over the travel company’s strategy, according to a...
PATA Destination Marketing Forum goes to Sarawak in 2020
The PATA Destination Marketing Forum (PDMF) 2020 will take place in Kuching, Sarawak from November 25-27, marking the second PATA event heading to Eastern...
Thomas Cook India scores a ‘good deal’ in acquiring rights to...
Some three months after expressing his indecision as to whether or not to retain the Thomas Cook brand name in the wake of Thomas...
Travel experts play anchoring role in Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ business
While digitalisation and proliferation of OTAs might have rendered travel agents obsolete for many people, this is apparently not the case for the luxury...
Next Story Group writes out new Ink Hotels brand
International hospitality company Next Story Group marks the addition of Ink Hotels to its brand portfolio with the opening of the 162-key Ink Hotel...
Philippines ought to double down on Chinese market, say tourism experts
Instead of being complacent about the growth in inbound Chinese arrivals, industry stakeholders are urging the Philippine government to maintain the market’s upward trajectory...
Aviation roundup: Eva Air, Vietjet, and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and other aviation news.
Trade raises doubt over viability of proposed US$1,000 annual fee to...
Indonesia's plans to transform Komodo Island into a premium tourist destination by charging foreign tourists an annual membership fee of US$1,000 has raised more...
Global events and attractions add to Shanghai’s international appeal
More domestic tourists are heading to Shanghai than ever, drawn by the metropolis’ ever-growing supply of internationally-branded theme parks and attractions.
Shanghai Disneyland, for instance,...
