APG touts new NDC-compliant platform with lower distribution cost
APG, the Paris-based GSA airline representation network, is touting benefits for airlines of all sizes through its newly launched NDC-compliant platform, given the lower distribution cost relative to traditional GDSs.
Shopping, F&B spend continue to plateau for S’pore tourism
Singapore welcomed 9.2 million international visitor arrivals (IVA) in 1H2018, up 7.7 per cent, albeit with a continued marginal dip in tourism receipts due...
Garuda says 737 aircraft safe to fly after Boeing issues safety...
Garuda Indonesia is assuring the public that its Boeing 737 Max 8 is safe to fly, as the deadly Lion Air crash fuels discussion...
Uniworld rolls out enhanced booking tools for travel advisors
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has unveiled new technology enhancements to its River Currents travel advisor booking tool and a new waitlist functionality, said to offer travel advisors more opportunities to generate sales, save time and avoid missing out on potential client bookings
Shangri-La partners Tencent for smart hotels
Tencent and Shangri-La Group have formed a partnership to develop and deploy smart hotel solutions to power the transformation of hotel operations and services.
Through...
Departure tax unlikely to spur domestic travel in Malaysia
The Malaysian government is deliberating the imposition of a departure levy on all outbound air passengers starting June 1, 2019 to encourage travellers to take domestic holidays, but members of the travel industry are doubtful that the move will lead to the desired outcome
Mr & Mrs Smith eyes expansion after securing US$7.8m via crowdfunding
Boutique hotel booking site Mr & Mrs Smith has raised six million pounds (US$7.8 million) through crowdfunding in mid October to accelerate the expansion of its hotel portfolio and into new verticals
Aqua Expeditions gets US$28m investment
With a US$28 million capital injection from Bison Capital, boutique river cruise company Aqua Expeditions will now work towards increasing its fleet size by 150 per cent and add new geographic locations over the next two year.
Last call for exhibitors at ATF 2019
With just two months to go until ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2019 in Vietnam, time is running short for sellers and exhibitors to book...
THAI posts 3Q loss on natural disasters, Chinese market decline
Thai Airways International (THAI) reported an operating loss of nearly 3.7 billion baht (US$111.6 million) in 3Q2018, compared to under 1.9 billion baht in...
