Cruise news: Largest monopoly, solar catamarans and more
From half a million dollar investment upgrades to the largest monopoly in the world at sea the cruise world has been quite dynamic this week. Read up and catch up on all the action.
AirAsia files MYR 400m counter-claim against MAHB
AirAsia has revealed that it’s seeking more than MYR 400 million (USD 96.73m) in counter-claims against Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).
Viking launches new cruise programmes for 2020 and 2021
Viking cruise line has announced the launch of its new season of 2020 and 2021 ocean and 2020 river cruise programmes.
Bedsonline extends +3% commission for TA’s across the globe
Bedsonline, has announced the extension of its +3% commission campaign for agents throughout the firm’s extensive global network, after a highly successful 2018.
Latest News
Bold, distinctive, informal: IHG to launch voco in South East Asia
Just after opening its first voco hotel in Australia — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced its debut in South East Asia.
Overcoming the challenges of ‘on-the-go’ waste in airports
Dan Brown, corporate sector director at SWRnewstar discusses some of the waste challenges airports face and more importantly — how to overcome them.
Aviation round up: BA goes BOAC in time and Lufthansa looks to the future
Aviation this week looks to the past as well as the future with some notable tech developments, while an iconic name celebrates a century of flying by rifling through its wardrobe for a…
Invisible walls: US gov’t shutdown cripples travel industry
It is Day 32 of the shutdown and the travel industry is feeling the impact. If the UK is battling Brexit, the US is dealing with the disagreement between President Donald Trump and the US…
Infographic: The new engine driving Chinese outbound travel
Alipay, in collaboration with Nielsen, has discovered that Chinese tourists from second-tier cities have become the new engine driving the Chinese outbound tourism market, as part of their…
Ascott achieves “unprecedented growth” with 100,000 units globally
Serviced residence operator The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has secured contracts for another 26 properties, boosting its portfolio to 100,000 units globally.
Interviews
Unfolding the Arabic carpet: Deutsche Hospitality groups expands presence in ME
Intercity offers more than 40 upper mid-range urban hotels, all of which are located within easy walking distance of…
Appointments
Glass ceiling cracks: Sharihan Al Mashary becomes first female GM in Dubai
Emaar Hospitality Group's newest appointee at Manzil Downtown, Sharihan Al Mashary, is dubai’s first female Emirati…
Tech
Travelstop marks major expansion in Asia
Singapore-based business travel start-up Travelstop is launching in seven markets including Indonesia, Thailand, Hong…