Aviation roundup: Wow Air, LOT Polish Airlines and more
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Travel industry urgently needs to tackle overtourism, disaster resilience
Industry speakers at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) joint debate last week outlined several key challenges...
Hotel investment sentiment on the upswing with Mahathir in PM seat
Investor confidence in the Malaysian hospitality sector has surged following the appointment of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has made clear that he would...
After 11 years, Blackstone checks out of Hilton with huge profits
American investment firm Blackstone will be selling its 5.8 per cent stake in Hilton, after 11 years of holding shares in the hotel chain.
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Hopes high as Malaysian trade awaits details on zero-rated GST
With the Harapan Coalition now in power, Malaysia's travel trade is looking forward to the promised reduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST)...
Customised, in-depth travel catches on with new-gen Chinese
A new generation of Chinese travellers is placing experiences at the forefront, driving a stronger demand for in-depth, customised travel in Europe with their...
Kempinski to open first Singapore hotel at The Capitol, unveils Asian...
Perennial Real Estate Holdings has appointed Europe-based luxury hotel group Kempinski Hotels to operate The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore at Capitol Singapore, the first...
Integrated transport modes to shape a connected travel future
Seamless transportation is set to play a bigger role in shaping and influencing growth of tourist destinations, industry players forecasted at PATA Annual Summit,...
Hotel booking portal dangles zero commission offer
Online travel booking engine Traveliko, which was launched in early 2017 to offer a flat 10 per cent commission rate for hotels, is now...
Dubai links arm with Tencent to court Chinese travel market
Chinese Internet giant Tencent has signed an MoU with Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), an agreement expected to see Chinese...
