SIA CEO reveals driving force behind merger with SilkAir
As Singapore Airlines (SIA) and sister airline SilkAir inch closer towards merger date, SIA’s CEO Goh Choon Phong has revealed the motivation behind the...
Agents fear effects of World Heritage Site web breach
A security breach has been discovered in the web booking system for one of Europe’s leading UNESCO World Heritage sites, exposing personal information from...
TAT, Alipay ink pact to enhance Thailand’s tourism offerings for Chinese...
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Alipay (Hangzhou) Information Technology have signed a letter of intent (LoI) to form a long-term strategic partnership...
Hyatt expands luxury portfolio in APAC; plans new Hyatt Centric in...
Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of 21 new luxury hotels and resorts – across its Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Andaz and Alila brands...
Shakeup in Lotus leadership following CTM takeover
The management shakeup at 62-year-old Lotus Tours came earlier than expected after Corporate Travel Management (CTM) acquired a majority stake in Hong Kong-based Lotus...
Old Customs House in Bangkok to transform into luxury hotel
Thailand's U City will invest three billion baht (US$93.7 million) to transform the Old Customs House on Bangkok’s riverfront into a luxury hotel.
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China relaxes travel advisory on bomb-hit Sri Lanka
China has relaxed its travel advisory on Sri Lanka, the first origin country to do so after the Easter Sunday bombings that left more...
Beijing eager to woo more foreign tourists
Beijing is aiming to further grow its inbound arrival numbers by dangling perks such as a seven-day transit visa-free policy, sales tax rebates and...
New investors pump US$4.5 million into Luxstay
Vietnam-based tech startup Luxstay has completed its bridge round of funding with the participation of two new investors from South Korea – GS Home...
New Mövenpick resort flexes wellness power with BDMS partnership
Globally, wellness has emerged as one of the most popular ways to spruce up hospitality offerings, but the new Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok...
