Airbnb gets friendly with animals through Experiences
Having added Adventure offerings to its activities arm earlier this year, Airbnb is further widening its Experiences portfolio with the launch of Airbnb Animal...
Taiwan embarks on major promo push to woo more Indonesian tourists
Recognising the growth potential of Indonesia as a visitor source market, the Taiwanese government is teaming up with travel agents and airlines to build...
Trafalgar chief urges travel agents to prove their value in experience...
The collapse of travel giant Thomas Cook and the uncertain future of cash-strapped Cox & Kings have prompted travel companies to cast a keener...
Onyx signs first hotel in Japan
Thailand-based Onyx Hospitality Group has signed a management agreement with Hong Kong-based investment firm Metropoly Holdings to open its first hotel in Japan, Amari...
A collaborative approach to break wasteful practices in hospitality
LightBlue Environmental Consulting (LBEC) and Travel Without Plastic (TWP) are joining forces to tackle the two single biggest waste streams in hotels – food...
TripAdvisor bans sales to attractions that breed captive whales and dolphins
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to, or generate revenue from, any attraction that continues to contribute to the captivity of future generations of...
Boracay’s tightening restrictions on beach activities may affect tourism
Industry players in Boracay are worried that the destination will stand to lose certain market segments following its prohibition of an upcoming beach volleyball...
The age of Asia passport power has arrived
It's clearly the age of Asia when it comes to passport power, as Japan and Singapore retain a firm hold at first place on...
Hotel data firm STR acquired for US$450 million
Commercial real estate information provider CoStar Group has entered into an agreement to acquire STR, one of the world's biggest hospitality data and intelligence...
CLIA kicks off Cruise Month in Asia
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has launched its annual Cruise Month, a month-long campaign that promotes cruising as the preferred holiday style.
Running through October,...
