Malaysia’s new tourism minister backs tax; hotel groups to appeal
After reviewing the tourism tax, Malaysia's Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Mohamaddin Ketapi has decided the flat rate of RM10 (US$2.47) per room per...
Asia DMC ploughs through business declines in Myanmar
As portions of the international travel community boycott Myanmar over the Rohingya crisis, Asia DMC is intensifying promotion of the destination with trade partners.
It...
Major revamp kicks off at Orchard Hotel Singapore
Orchard Hotel Singapore is undergoing a major asset enhancement exercise, with the makeover involving the hotel’s 260 deluxe rooms, ballroom, lobby, Orchard Café and...
Hyatt realises NH bride has run away with Minor
Hyatt Hotels has dropped its pursuit of NH Hotels after rival suitor Minor International revealed it controls 44 per cent of the Spanish group,...
TTG’s Michael Chow retires, Pierre Quek steps into new role
Michael Chow is stepping into an advisory role as publisher emeritus following his retirement after 30 years with TTG Asia Media.
While Chow’s position will...
MATTA rolls out digital payment, fintech workshops for agents
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is conducting nationwide workshops on digital payment solutions and financial technologies to help members to...
Tencent eyes investment in Indian budget hotel chain Oyo
China's Internet giant and owner of WeChat, Tencent, is in talks to lead a funding round in Indian budget hotel chain, Oyo Rooms, the Times of India reports.
There be Marriott for dragons in Komodo come 2021
A Courtyard by Marriott will open in Labuan Bajo, gateway to Komodo National Park which is home to the Komodo dragons, come 2021.
With a...
Deadly earthquake rocks Lombok; state of emergency declared
At least 14 people were killed and more than 160 missing when a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake yesterday struck Lombok, with a three-day state...
NH Hotel takeover heats up with Hyatt now in the running
Hyatt has indicated its interest in acquiring NH Hotel Group, as the latter mulls an offer from Thailand's Minor International, an existing shareholder, Bloomberg...
