Anantara to kick off annual fundraiser for elephants
Formerly a sponsor of the recently discontinued King's Cup Elephant Polo in Thailand, Anantara Hotels and Resorts is now getting involved in elephant-centred activities in a...
World’s first Orient Express Hotel to pull into Bangkok
Bangkok’s growing luxury hotel scene will welcome a new brand when the world’s first Orient Express hotel opens in the King Power Mahanakhon Building...
Radisson, Panorama Group confirm end of Indonesia JV
Radisson Hotel Group and Panorama Group are parting ways in their Indonesian joint venture partnership, ahead of its anticipated life span.
The hotel group, formerly...
LVMH eyes luxury hotels presence with Belmond acquisition
French luxury goods company LVMH – which owns iconic brands including Moët & Chandon and Louis Vuitton – is acquiring Belmond in a multi-billion-dollar...
Air India’s exclusive distribution deal with Travelport draws flak from agents
Indian travel agents and associations have taken offence to the recent decision of national carrier Air India to make Travelport its exclusive GDS provider...
As Philippines cruise tourism grows, so have its challenges
With cruise tourism in the Philippines on an upward growth trajectory, the emergence of this sector is bringing along with it growth opportunities as...
IATA ‘cautiously optimistic’ on airlines’ profitability in 2019
With lower fuel prices and strong economic growth, the global airline industry net profit is expected to hit US$35.5 billion in 2019, slightly ahead...
Pattaya’s Royal Cliff unveils fresh look after major revamp
Royal Cliff Hotels Group, an over 40-year landmark in Pattaya, has unveiled a complete overhaul spanning common areas, F&B and event spaces, as well...
EasyRentCars rides on KrisFlyer as mileage partner
EasyRentCars and KrisFlyer have jointly launched a partnership entitled Earn Miles with Every Ride, allowing KrisFlyer members to earn four miles for every US$1...
TTG Asia goes on year-end break
TTG Asia will be taking a long-awaited break from December 14 after a very fruitful year. We'll be back on January 7, 2019, and...
