Best Western acquires WorldHotels to enhance luxury portfolio
WorldHotels has been acquired by Best Western Hotels & Resorts, marking another change of ownership since it was bought over by US-based hospitality sales...
Philippines revives It’s More Fun campaign with sustainability in focus
The Philippine Department of Tourism yesterday rolled out the refreshed It’s More Fun in the Philippines campaign anchored on tourism sustainability.
Sporting a new logo...
M’sia to clamp down on unregistered accommodation providers
Malaysia's minister of tourism, arts and culture, Mohamaddin Ketapi, has called on unlicensed hotel operators and those offering vacation rental services on Airbnb to...
Year of health and wellness kicking off at ILTM Asia Pacific
ILTM Asia Pacific will return for its second edition with a fresh focus on wellness, with the organisers dedicating an area on the show...
Marriott Bonvoy members get VIP access to concerts, sporting events in...
Marriott International is introducing benefits in Asia-Pacific for members of its newly integrated loyalty programme in Asia-Pacific.
New to the Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform are...
In India, Uttarakhand revs up efforts to lure more international arrivals
A recently unveiled state tourism policy, coupled with the hosting of PATA Adventure Travel And Responsible Tourism Conference And Mart 2019 in Rishikesh last...
US grants Vietnam permission for direct flights
With the US set to permit direct flights from Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines has announced plans to launch four-times-weekly flights to Los Angeles.
The US embassy...
Aviation still vulnerable to cyber attacks despite greater IT spend: SITA
While the aviation sector has demonstrated awareness of the rising threats to security and data privacy, companies are still lacking in resources and capabilities...
India raises adventure tourism profile but perceived cultural destination image lingers
Recent efforts by India's Ministry of Tourism and state tourism boards to promote adventure tourism are expected to drive more international arrivals and promote...
Airbus to cease production of A380 as orders dry up
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus will soon cease production of the A380, with the last of the world's largest passenger aircraft expected to be delivered...
