New tourism development coming to Singapore’s Jurong Lake District
The Jurong Lake District (JLD) in west Singapore is set for a major transformation and will soon welcome an integrated tourism development with attractions, hotels,...
Ride-hailing startup takes to the air with helicopter-on-demand service
Vietnam's first helicopter-hailing service could be launching in Hanoi as soon as this month, focusing on tourism in northern provinces, according to VnExpress International.
Vietnamese...
Marriott and Expedia expand distribution arrangement beyond transient bookings
Marriott has signed a new, multi-year agreement with Expedia Group, which the two say will result in "an innovative distribution agreement beyond transient retail bookings".
According to a...
Splitty sets sights on Asia after bagging US$6.75m in series A...
Israel-based start-up Splitty has raised US$6.8 million in a series A round of funding, led by Fosun RZ Capital, the VC investment arm of...
China’s Plateno Group introduces Chonpines Hotel to S.Korea
Plateno Group will bring Chonpines Hotel to Gangneung city, marking the midscale brand's entry into South Korea.
Work on Chonpines Gangneung, South Korea has just...
Singapore Tourism Board strikes deals with Traveloka, Alibaba
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has struck partnerships with two major players in online travel – Indonesian unicorn startup Traveloka, fresh out of a US$420 million...
Ringgit intervention to bring welcome stability: M’sian tourism stakeholders
The Malaysian government is considering imposing measures to protect the ringgit, which has been sliding against the dollar, a move seen as beneficial for...
Oyo gets into bed with Hotelbeds
Hotelbeds and Oyo Hotels & Homes have announced a strategic global distribution partnership, giving the Indian hotel giant its first deal with a bedbank.
The...
SuperStar Virgo’s transformation into Explorer Dream now complete
Following a US$56 million overhaul that spans on-board facilities and cabin interiors, Dream Cruises christened its newest vessel, the Explorer Dream, in Shanghai last...
Wellness hospitality pioneer in Vietnam keeps the ball rolling with more...
Vietnam-based Fusion hotel group is adding to the country’s burgeoning wellness hospitality market with plans to open more properties.
Since 2008, Fusion has introduced upscale...
