Malaysia eyes inbound growth from Central Asia
Tourism Malaysia has outlined concrete plans – which include improving air links and building destination awareness – to grow inbound traffic from Kazakhstan, as...
Dusit to open second Nepal hotel in Kathmandu
Thailand's Dusit International has signed an agreement with Hotel Lhasa International to develop and operate Dusit Princess Kathmandu, Nepal, which is set to open...
Master plan to reshape Singapore’s Sentosa, Brani islands revealed
Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has unveiled a comprehensive master plan aimed at redeveloping the Sentosa and Pulau Brani islands into "a game-changing leisure and...
At PHIST, hospitality sector sees sustainability as key to future growth
The travel industry needs to adopt sustainability measures that meet the growing demands of eco-conscious travellers to drive business into the future.
At the second...
Marriott embarks on major expansion drive in the Philippines
Marriott International expects to more than triple its portfolio in the Philippines within the next five years and roll out five new brands including...
Onyx expands Eastern Thailand portfolio with trio of Pattaya hotels
Onyx Hospitality Group has signed a management agreement with Thai real estate company Ratanakorn Asset for three new hotels in Pattaya.
The hotels will represent...
Aviation roundup: IndiGo, LOT Polish Airlines and more
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes and other aviation news.
Trade saddened but sees wake-up call in Thomas Cook’s fall
The global travel industry is coming to terms with the demise of 178-year-old British tour operator Thomas Cook following its bankruptcy announcement earlier this...
Indonesia’s capital move could lead to US$99 million revenue loss for...
Since Indonesian president Joko Widodo announced the plan to move the country's capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan, hospitality consulting firm Horwath HTL projects...
Indian trade expects GST rate cut on hotel tariffs to boost...
India's GST Council last Friday announced a GST rate cut on hotel rooms, bringing a much-welcomed relief to industry stakeholders who have long voiced...
