New WTTC, UNEP report urges tourism stakeholders to rethink single-use plastics
In a bid to put the travel and tourism sector on a path towards sustainable recovery, the WTTC and the United Nations Environment Programme...
Qatar Airways aims to transform retail experience for trade with new...
Qatar Airways is introducing a new platform for trade partners that will enable them to build tailored travel experiences for their customers.
Called Oryx Connect,...
UNWTO launches hospitality recruitment platform
As part of efforts to kickstart tourism jobs recovery, the UNWTO has launched the Jobs Factory, an innovative platform designed to connect hospitality talent...
IHG grows India footprint with signing of Holiday Inn Express &...
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Samplast Resorts to develop Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jalandhar GT Road.
The new-build, 110-key...
Pandemic prompts more travellers to book directly
Covid-19 has resulted in a shift in consumer preference towards booking holidays directly, instead of going through an OTA, a recent GlobalData poll has...
New travel training company launched to help industry upskill
A new travel training company has launched, offering a range of e-learning courses designed to help industry players upskill in preparation for the post-pandemic...
Cruise services startup ropes in European veteran to develop Asia’s cruise...
Singapore-based cruise services startup NaviAsia is partnering with European Cruise Service (ECS) to drive the development of Asia as a cruise and leisure destination.
Started...
Airbnb on the hunt for 12 people to live anywhere for...
In light of the pandemic-induced shift to remote working, Airbnb has launched a programme that will enable 12 individuals to live exclusively in Airbnb-listed...
G2 Travel leaps into sports tourism specialisation
Global wholesale tour operator G2 Travel has birthed a new business division, G2 Sport, to provide end-to-end products and service in sports tourism, which...
RedDoorz checks into midscale hotel segment with launch of Sunerra brand
RedDoorz has joined the midscale hotel segment with the launch of its first Sunerra Hotel in Jakarta.
Located in a business district, the 142-key property...
