Japan overtakes Singapore as world’s most powerful passport
Japan has overtaken Singapore as the world's strongest passport, claiming top spot on the 2018 Henley Passport Index, revealed residence and citizenship advisory firm...
NH board pondering Minor bid but deal likely to go through
The board of Spain’s NH Hotel Group has recommended rejecting a bid price for shares by Thai hotel chain Minor International, although it is...
CLIA Asia says #ChooseCruise, launches travel agent search tool
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has introduced a travel agent search tool on its Asia website and rolled out a campaign to help agents...
Vietnam to rank tour guides for the first time
The Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) will soon launch a programme to rank Vietnamese tour guides, according to a Vietnam News Agency report.
This is the...
Onyx to plant an Ozo resort in the Maldives
Onyx Hospitality Group has signed an agreement with a joint venture company led by Panchshil Realty to launch an Ozo-branded property in the Maldives,...
Chan Brothers builds and grows platform for independent travel agents
Singapore-based Chan Brothers Group is looking to the public to build a network of independent travel agents with the launch of the ten Travel...
End of an era as HK icon is set to be...
The iconic Excelsior hotel in Hong Kong will close to be redeveloped into an office tower in March 2019.
Mandarin Oriental had put the four-star...
Avis Prestige service rolls into Singapore
Avis Car Rental has launched its premium Avis Prestige service in Singapore through its partnership with Wearnes Leasing, a division of South-east Asian luxury...
Singapore-based hotel group casts expansion sights worldwide
With the consolidation of its six brands – Hotel 81, Value Hotel, Venue Hotel, V Hotel, Hotel Boss, and Hotel Mi – under one...
Silversea Cruises puts down order for three new ships
A trio of new ships will be built for Silversea Cruises, the ultra-luxury and expedition cruise brand that recently joined the Royal Caribbean Cruises...
