India’s tourism ministry trims overseas presence
India’s Ministry of Tourism is trimming the number of overseas offices from 14 to just eight, the restructure being part of an integrated marketing...
Australia regulator gives nod to Accor’s Mantra takeover
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given the nod for AccorHotels' A$1.2 billion acquisition of Mantra Group, after finding that two companies...
Mövenpick targets 11 openings worldwide in 2018
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts moves forward with its expansion plans to open 11 new properties in nine countries by the end of 2018.
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What’s hot about cruising
Need help to convince your clients to book cruise vacations? Find out why cruising is hot and will get even more popular as TTG...
Sri Lanka frets tourism fallout from state of emergency
Travel in Sri Lanka has largely been unaffected by the state of emergency that was declared on Tuesday to curb ethnic unrest in some...
Indonesian tourism ministry’s restructure puts marketing development at forefront
The Indonesia Ministry of Tourism’s recent restructure has resulted in marketing development being split into two area-based structures: zone I for domestic and neighbouring...
Myanmar moves to allay Rakhine fears
Tourism stakeholders in Myanmar are rallying to mitigate the effects of conflict in the north-western Rakhine region on the country’s overall tourism health, with...
Malaysia works towards prominent presence in Europe
Malaysia is seeking greater visibility in Europe through two new partnerships, one with ITB Berlin for 2019 and the other with the European Travel...
Chinese-centric LN Global Hotel Alliance has been formed
Ling Nan Hospitality and online solution provider Compass Edge, together with partners China Southern Airlines and GZL Travel Services, have come together to launch...
Wake-up call for the Far East?
German-speaking markets Germany, Austria and Switzerland are “solid” overall but this isn’t translating to increased bookings to the Far East – in fact, longtime...
