A new future for Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector
NEOM, meaning new future, is Saudi Arabia’s US$500 billion project being built from the ground up based on “liveability and sustainability” and where a...
Slow tourism recovery hitting jobs and growth worldwide: WTTC
The travel and tourism sector’s continued sluggish recovery will see its year-on-year contribution to global GDP rise by less than one-third in 2021, according...
Millennium raises nearly US$50,000 to help needy students
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) has raised S$65,000 (US$47,800) in a year-long charity initiative with The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF), a...
UN report underscores tourism’s key role in global economic recovery
Tourism's critical role as a source of employment and economic development will determine growth for the global economy, notes the 2022 edition of the...
DidaTravel enters distribution deal with Tokyu Hotels
Global hotel wholesaler DidaTravel has signed a partnership agreement with Tokyu Hotels, one of the largest hotel chains in Japan.
With this agreement, DidaTravel’s B2B...
Have a Good Friday and blessed Easter
TTG Asia e-Daily will be taking a break tomorrow, March 25 to observe Good Friday.
News will resume on Monday, March 28.
Have a Good Friday...
Sabre begins roll-out of next-generation GDS
STARTING early next year, Sabre will begin upgrading the distribution platforms of their travel agency partners to its new Sabre Red Workspace solution.
A suite...
Sabre reveals which airline ancillary products sell best
Airline passengers are most likely to fork out extra money on cabin class upgrades, food and beverage, preferred seating and extra legroom, according to...
New Clark hub brings fresh destination pairings in the Philippines
Clark International Airport's departure hall
The emergence of Clark International Airport as a secondary air hub in the Philippines is opening up new business opportunities...
SIA Group places US$13.8 billion order for Boeing aircraft
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a letter of intent with Boeing comprising 39 firm orders plus six options for each aircraft type, which if...
