One million travel jobs lost every day: WTTC Megha Paul Mar 23, 2020 A staggering one million jobs are being lost every day in the travel and tourism sector due to the sweeping…
Chakkrit Parapuntakul to be acting president of THAI Megha Paul Mar 20, 2020 Thai Airways International (THAI) held its board of directors meeting where it passed a resolution to appoint…
Sabre appoints Otto Gergye to lead airline operations in North Asia Megha Paul Mar 18, 2020 Sabre Corporation, the software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, announced Otto…
New Study: 63% of job applicants admit to lying on CV Megha Paul Mar 17, 2020 Employers are aware that some job applicants will exaggerate their professional experience and even add…
WTTC warns 50 million tourism jobs could go in coronavirus outbreak Megha Paul Mar 16, 2020 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has argued up to 50 million jobs in the tourism sector are at…
ZUZU Hospitality strengthens position in Southeast Asia with regional expansion… Megha Paul Mar 16, 2020 ZUZU Hospitality, a Singapore-based hospitality tech startup which provides revenue management and distribution…
Vachirachai Sirisumpan joins TAT as director in New Delhi Megha Paul Mar 16, 2020 The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has appointed Vachirachai Sirisumpan as director for its New Delhi…
Gordon Bell to steer Insider Journeys’ growth in North America Megha Paul Mar 12, 2020 Insider Journeys has announced the appointment of Gordon Bell as business development manager for international…
Diane Waldron re-elected as ICCA UK & Ireland head Megha Paul Mar 11, 2020 The International Congress and Convention Association’s UK & Ireland chapter has re-elected Diane Waldron,…
Air Canada salutes women in aviation Megha Paul Mar 11, 2020 Air Canada marked Women of Aviation Worldwide Week leading up to International Women’s Day 2020 by celebrating…
Be the social change: UNDP and Mövenpick in Maldives initiate ‘each for equal’… Megha Paul Mar 10, 2020 Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives celebrated International Women’s Day by organising a master class with…
ANA recognised for diversity and inclusion Megha Paul Mar 9, 2020 All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, has received the Advanced Achievement Award from the Japan…
New chief revenue officer at American Express GBT Megha Paul Mar 4, 2020 American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), the world’s leading business partner for managed travel, has…
CWT appoints David Pitts as vice president of revenue management Megha Paul Mar 4, 2020 CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, announces the appointment of David Pitts as vice president of…
New GM takes lead at London Docklands Hotel Megha Paul Mar 4, 2020 Experienced hotelier Stephen Brown has been appointed as the new general manager of Crowne Plaza London –…
Boeing names new chief information officer Megha Paul Mar 4, 2020 Boeing has announced it has appointed Susan Doniz as the company’s chief information officer and senior vice…
The travel dream job that allows you to live and explore NYC for free Kristin Mariano Mar 4, 2020 The Alliance is seeking for an urban explorer with a keen eye and has the ability to produce compelling,…
Karan Kaul to drive growth for Absolute Hotels Megha Paul Mar 3, 2020 The CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Group, Jonathan Wigley, has announced the appointment of Karan Kaul as the…
Handover in Cologne: Jens Bischof to steer Eurowings Megha Paul Mar 3, 2020 Jens Bischof has taken over as chairman of the management board of Cologne-based Eurowings from 2 March 2020.…
The culinary twist at Vakkaru Maldives Megha Paul Feb 25, 2020 Vakkaru Maldives, a secluded tropical island resort in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, has announced…
Linda Creighton joins CWT’s financial leadership team Megha Paul Feb 24, 2020 CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has appointed Linda Creighton as vice president of business finance…
Banyan Tree Phuket welcomes Michelle Lee as director of sales Megha Paul Feb 24, 2020 Banyan Tree Phuket has announced the appointment of Michelle Lee as director of sales and marketing. With over…
FCM appoints new director of account management Megha Paul Feb 21, 2020 FCM Travel Solutions, one of the world’s largest travel management companies, has announced the appointment of…
Dynamic duo to lead team at new Manchester Hotel Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020 A duo of highly experienced hoteliers has been appointed to lead the opening of the highly anticipated new…
Erica Antony to steer CWT’s go-to-market strategy Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020 Corporate & Business CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has announced the appointment of Erica Antony as chief product…
Singapore Airlines announces senior management reshuffle Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020 Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced several senior management appointments, all effective from 1 April 2020.…
How companies can protect mental health of business travellers Kristin Mariano Feb 17, 2020 The mental health of business travellers is by far the most commonly ignored subject despite the challenges faced…
Benefits of taking work breaks Kristin Mariano Feb 17, 2020 HR & Careers We tend to assume that work and productivity stop when workers take time to relax, away from their desks, however,…
Rajiv Bansal to pilot Air India for second time Megha Paul Feb 14, 2020 The government has appointed senior IAS officer Rajiv Bansal as the chairman and managing director (CMD) of Air…
Schmitt to become chief commercial officer at Eurowings Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020 Oliver Schmitt, currently vice president of sales at Eurowings and managing director of Eurowings Digital, will…
MakeMyTrip founder Deep Kalra steps down as group CEO Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020 Deep Kalra, group chief executives of MakeMyTrip, has stepped down, with co-founder Rajesh Magow, who was…
Charles B. Robertson new CEO of American Cruise Lines Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020 Charles B. Robertson has been appointed as chief executive (CEO) of American Cruise Lines. The decision follows…
Anantara Hua Hin welcomes new resort manager Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020 Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa’s general manager, Graeme Ure, has announced the appointment of Stephan…
Green move: TUI looks at strengthening Sustainability Strategy 2030 Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020 Charlotte WWiebe has been appointed as TUI's new group sustainability director. She previously held the…
Piotr Madej takes charge at The Andaman, Langkawi Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020 Marriott International announced the appointment of Piotr Madej as the new general manager of The Andaman, a…
CWT appoints Nick Vournakis to head newly expanded Global Customer Group Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020 CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, announced the appointment of Nick Vournakis as head of the CWT…
Hospitality bucks national trend to deliver 15% apprenticeship growth Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020 The UK’s hospitality sector is delivering continued apprenticeship growth, bucking the national trend in other…
New quality assurance director at Absolute Hotel Services Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020 Frank Clovyn, senior vice president of operations in Asia at Absolute Hotel Services has announced the…
Neal Jones to drive Marriott’s travel programme in EMEA Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020 Marriott International announced that Marriott veteran, Neal Jones, has taken on the role of chief sales and…
Illinois announces USD 1.9 million for tourism grant programme Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020 The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism, has announced USD 1.9…
LHC expands into Asia with first office in Bangkok Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020 LHC International, a recruitment consulting firm specialising in the hospitality sector with a focus on middle…
Absolute Hotel Services veteran Chutima Fortescue is new GM for Chiang Mai… Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020 Frank Clovyn, senior vice president of operation in Asia at Absolute Hotel Services has announced the…
Abercrombie & Kent strengthens sales team Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020 Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has announced that Richard Hey joined the business this…
IndiGo appoints Ronojoy Dutta as CEO Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020 Ronojoy Dutta has been re-designated as a whole-time director and chief executive officer of InterGlobe…
United Airlines wins accolades for LGBTQ+ workplace equality Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020 United Airlines announced it has received a perfect score of 100% on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a…
Qantas pilot training school takes off in Toowoomba, Australia Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020 Qantas has opened its new Pilot Academy at Toowoomba, in Queensland. The academy will have the capacity to…
Building relationships in corporate travel Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020 The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) announced it has named Bruce Hanna as regional director…
Iceland hosts first International Women In Travel & Tourism Forum Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020 Travel industry chiefs and next-generation female professionals from 18 countries headed to Iceland and pledged…
Palladium names new president and CEO Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020 Palladium Hotel Group has named Abel Matutes Prats its new president and Jesús Sobrino as its new CEO. The…
Sky’s the limit for mums flying together after 25 years Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020 A chance re-union on an airline training course led to two mums flying together again last week for the first…
Gulf Air ropes in 22 Bahraini maintenance technicians Megha Paul Jan 27, 2020 Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, recently welcomed a new batch of 22 Bahraini aircraft maintenance…
Centara taps hospitality industry veteran for key role Megha Paul Jan 24, 2020 Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's hotel operator, has expanded its executive management team with the…
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi strengthens leadership Megha Paul Jan 22, 2020 Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, a luxury resort set in the North Shaviyani Atoll, has announced two key…
Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya gets new GM Megha Paul Jan 21, 2020 Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya in Indonesia has started 2020 with an announcement of its newly…
Scott Hace to accelerate strategic projects at CWT Megha Paul Jan 21, 2020 Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the B2B4E travel management platform, has appointed Scott Hace, vice president…
How to increase productivity and motivation at work Tian Tolentino Jan 20, 2020 In this exclusive interview, Ute Saltenberger talks about her strategy for the executive team, the company culture…
MHR signs up Brice Borin as GM of Mӧvenpick Resort Cam Ranh Alastair Newport Jan 16, 2020 Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has appointed Brice Borin as GM of Mӧvenpick Resort Cam Ranh, a spectacular…
CLIA strengthens European focus Megha Paul Jan 15, 2020 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice for the global cruise industry, announced it…
Air New Zealand’s new chief asks staff five questions for strategic plan Kristin Mariano Jan 14, 2020 Air New Zealand new chief executive Greg Foran involves the whole airline staff in shaping the strategic plan for…
Exploring new avenues top priority for Rotana’s CEO Megha Paul Jan 13, 2020 Establishing a strong start to 2020, Rotana has announced that Guy Hutchinson, acting chief executive officer,…
InterContinental Bali Resort appoints new resort manager Megha Paul Jan 13, 2020 InterContinental Bali Resort has welcomed Eleftherios P. Kavieris (Terry) as the new resort manager. He is no…
Luxperia DMC: Responsible tourism starts at home Tian Tolentino Jan 10, 2020 Luxperia DMC, a destination management company for Vietnam, has expanded its management team with new principal…
Scotch delights: ASVA makes history by appointing woman to top job Megha Paul Jan 9, 2020 Susan Morrison, chief executive of The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, has been appointed as the new…
SriLankan Airlines gets new chairman Megha Paul Dec 30, 2019 Ashok Pathirage has been appointed as chairman of the SriLankan Airlines Group by its principal shareholder,…
Emirates president Tim Clark to step down Megha Paul Dec 26, 2019 Dubai-based Emirates has confirmed that Tim Clark will retire as the president of the airline at the end of…
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick no longer associated with company Kristin Mariano Dec 26, 2019 After a decade since the conception of Uber, Travis Kalanick has severed his last ties with the company he…
Boeing fires CEO Dennis Muilenburg as 737 Max crisis deepens Megha Paul Dec 24, 2019 With the mounting losses faced by the company and a damaged reputation owing to the 737 Max crisis, the Boeing…
Global Travel Group appoints new head Megha Paul Dec 24, 2019 Stephanie Lord has been appointed as head of marketing for Global Travel Group with immediate effect. The…
The balancing act of driving business and revenue Tian Tolentino Dec 16, 2019 Interviews In this exclusive interview, we ring in the new year with cluster director of sales Amy Khiew, as she shares her…
Jet2 appoints over 120 ex-Thomas Cook employees Tian Tolentino Dec 12, 2019 HR & Careers Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have appointed over 120 ex-Thomas Cook colleagues, including more than 50 pilots, 20…
Appointment of a new general manager at New World Saigon Hotel Tian Tolentino Dec 11, 2019 Appointments New World Saigon Hotel is pleased to announce that Eddy Sarton has been appointed as the hotel’s new general…
This man has the best job in the world Anthony Gallagher Dec 3, 2019 TD Media dropped by in the heart of the South Pacific and meet up with Matt Stoeckel, the man who has the best job…
Here’s the tech that shapes the future of travel Kristin Mariano Dec 2, 2019 Travel Tech Sabre Red 360 sets a new standard in travel booking — through its website-like design and API integration, it…
Malaysia Airlines appoints key roles in preparation of European expansion Alastair Newport Nov 28, 2019 Malaysia Airlines has revealed is has brought in a number of key staff to the UK, in the last few months, preparing…
B&B owners across the UK worry about ‘Airbnb effect’ Tian Tolentino Nov 26, 2019 New research has revealed nearly half (47%) of B&B owners across the UK are nervous about oversupply in the…
‘Ambitious plans for growth and development’: Travelport unveils new… Alastair Newport Nov 19, 2019 Travelport has announced Nick Bray as its new chief financial officer. As CFO Bray will play a fundamental…
HR, red flags and why ‘eating strategy for breakfast’ doesn’t go… Alastair Newport Nov 13, 2019 On a whistle-stop of Asia, Amadeus' people & culture chief officer, Sabine Hansen Peck finds time to speak to…
Philippine Airlines president passes away two weeks after takeover Kristin Mariano Nov 12, 2019 The newly appointed president and chief operating officer of Philippine Airlines operator PAL Holdings, Inc., Lucio…
Frank Trampert to drive further growth for Sabre in new role Kristin Mariano Nov 7, 2019 Frank Trampert is the new managing director & chief commercial officer, EMEA & APAC, Sabre Hospitality…
“It’s like coming back to a newly renovated home for me”: Rachel Ng comes home to… Kristin Mariano Nov 6, 2019 Rachel Ng is the new executive assistant manager of Grand Park City Hall. Rachel will be working closely with…
Etihad marks graduation of 140 UAE nationals Megha Paul Oct 28, 2019 Etihad Aviation Group recently celebrated the graduation of 140 UAE nationals from various training programmes…
Plaza Premium Group strengthens leadership for global expansion Megha Paul Oct 28, 2019 The airport hospitality company Plaza Premium Group named Chamil Liyanage as group director of lounges to lead…
American Express GBT appoints new chief information security officer Megha Paul Oct 17, 2019 American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has appointed David Levin as its new chief information security…
What makes employers think you are better suited Megha Paul Oct 16, 2019 Have you been daydreaming of travelling to distant places away from your comfort zone? For people with a love…
Abad joins Flight Centre Travel Group Megha Paul Oct 9, 2019 Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) global procurement network has appointed Yon Abad to the role of vice…
First mother-daughter pilot duo fly high Megha Paul Oct 9, 2019 Aviation, like much of the travel industry, remains a male-dominated space. Even in 2019, female pilots still…
Travelodge is opening six hotels in the lead up to Christmas Megha Paul Oct 8, 2019 Travelodge, the UK’s budget hotel chain announces it is opening six hotels in the lead up to Christmas. This…
Outrigger Hospitality SVP & CDO: “We expect to continue to grow” Tian Tolentino Oct 7, 2019 In this exclusive TD interview, SVP & CDO Kenny Kan reveals his strategy to achieve growth, new developments in…
Tourism Office of Spain appoints new director for India Megha Paul Oct 4, 2019 The Tourism Office of Spain (Turespaña) in Mumbai, India, has appointed Elisa Robles-Fraga as the new director.…
Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort gets new GM Megha Paul Oct 3, 2019 Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort and Spa has announced the appointment of Chandrashekhar Joshi as the new general…
IATA launches gender diversity campaign Megha Paul Sep 30, 2019 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the 25by2025Campaign—an airline industry initiative…
G Adventures boosts support to agents Megha Paul Sep 27, 2019 Tourism G Adventures has appointed Tom Bell as director of sales for the UK and Ireland. Bell will join G Adventures on…
American Express GBT appoints new CEO Megha Paul Sep 25, 2019 American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) announced that Paul Abbott will assume the role of chief…
Digital, green and social skills need of the hour Megha Paul Sep 24, 2019 Research released today by People 1st International, a Next Tourism Generation Alliance (NTG) partner,…
Could you be British Airways’ next high flyer? Applications open for graduate… Megha Paul Sep 24, 2019 British Airways is on the lookout for ambitious and adventurous graduates to help implement its unprecedented…
Rifai joins adventure travel association Megha Paul Sep 23, 2019 The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has roped in Taleb Rifai, former secretary general of the United…
Singapore Tourism Board gets two area directors in India Megha Paul Sep 20, 2019 The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have announced the appointment of two new area directors in India and South…
DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka embraces woman’s touch Megha Paul Sep 20, 2019 Awarded recently as the best company for women by Fairygodboss, the largest female career community where…
New horizons: WTTC and Deloitte unveil initiative on future of work… Megha Paul Sep 19, 2019 Accounting for one in 10 jobs on the planet, travel and tourism is a key driver of job creation. To ensure a…
Hilton expands family-friendly benefits Megha Paul Sep 17, 2019 In a robust expansion of its family-friendly benefits, Hilton has announced an extension of its parental leave.…
MICE work if you can get it: Hilton exec chats Asian meetings industry and work… Alastair Newport Sep 6, 2019 In yesterday's interview with Hilton executive Matt Fry, we discussed the Asian expansion of Hilton. Today,…
Nobu Hotel Barcelona GM: “My style is to focus on passion” Tian Tolentino Sep 2, 2019 In this exclusive interview, GM Laurence Dubey talks about her management style, the importance of open…
Wyndham Destinations to add 140 jobs as part of Orlando expansion Megha Paul Aug 23, 2019 Wyndham Destinations, vacation ownership and exchange company, announced it would add 140 jobs to its South…
Los Angeles Tourism strengthens India connection Megha Paul Aug 22, 2019 Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) is deepening its foothold in the India market…
OYO Vacation Homes to hire 1,000 employees in Europe by 2020 Megha Paul Aug 21, 2019 OYO Vacation Homes, vacation rental companies in Europe, has announced it will hire at least 1.000 employees in…
Genting HK announces new Dream appointment Alastair Newport Jul 26, 2019 HR & Careers Genting Hong Kong (“Genting HK”) has revealed the identity of its new president of Dream Cruises as Michael Goh,…
What would Ed do? Ed Fuller on hospitality trends Kristin Mariano Jul 10, 2019 Hospitality There is no one in the hospitality industry who doesn’t know Ed Fuller who in his 40-year tenure in Marriott drove…
Hilton GM: 17 years in the Arabian Peninsula Tian Tolentino Jul 3, 2019 Interviews In this exclusive interview, we ask Nader Halim, cluster GM at Hilton, about building relationships, dealing with…
Asia’s youngest blockchain entrepreneur steals show at Techsauce Global Summit Megha Paul Jun 24, 2019 Travel Tech One of the ASEAN region’s youngest entrepreneurs, KIDLetCoin CEO and co-founder, 10-year-old Kaede Takenaka,…
Dream job: These companies will pay you to travel Kristin Mariano Jun 21, 2019 HR & Careers Here are some companies that offer to send you on a trip and pay you for doing so.
Travel Daily Jobs launches location-based search Kristin Mariano Jun 19, 2019 HR & Careers Travel Daily Jobs, an online career platform for travel and hospitality professionals, recently launched a…
UKHospitality urges government to “unleash the potential” of coastal… Alastair Newport Jun 5, 2019 HR & Careers Following the Government’s response to the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee’s report on…
IATA appoints SpiceJet chief on board of governors Megha Paul Jun 4, 2019 Air Ajay Singh, chairman and managing director, SpiceJet, has been appointed on the Board of Governors (BoG) of the…
Carsten Spohr is new IATA chairperson Megha Paul Jun 4, 2019 Air The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Lufthansa group chief executive officer,…
Israel Ministry of Tourism appoints Sammy Yahia as director Megha Paul Jun 3, 2019 Tourism Israel Ministry of Tourism has appointed Sammy Yahia as the new director of tourism for India and the…
Vienna Airport extends pilot training centre to make room for advanced tech Alastair Newport May 24, 2019 UK Lufthansa Aviation Training Austria GmbH has announced it will be growing its Vienna training centre yesterday at a…
Agoda’s new chief marketing officer opens up the OTA’s subtle approach… Alastair Newport May 10, 2019 OTAs & Tour Operators Following his recent promotion from Agoda’s vice president of marketing to becoming the OTA’s chief marketing…
Coral Expeditions: “We have identified the UK as a key international… Alastair Newport May 8, 2019 Cruise Coral Expeditions has announced the establishment of a UK sales office in London and by appointing Amy Sharpe as…
Building blocks: Construction veteran gives hotel renovation and makeover advice Tian Tolentino Apr 19, 2019 Appointments In this interview, we’re going behind the scenes as project manager Scott Reid talks about his current work,…
A hotel GM’s take on fashion, culture and hands-on leadership Tian Tolentino Apr 4, 2019 Hotels Hospitality veteran Tim Quarm explains what’s it like in Dubai, what hoteliers can learn from fashion, and managing…
Pavilions Hotels & Resorts announce key appointment for new Asia role Alastair Newport Mar 28, 2019 Hospitality Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has announced it has found the right candidate for its of regional director of sales…
Phenomenal females: Wise words from the top women in travel Kristin Mariano Mar 8, 2019 Corporate & Business In celebration of International Women’s Day, I asked several women holding top positions in the travel industry how…
HARP wallen: Recruiting for a global lifestyle Kim Kalanon Mar 5, 2019 Human Resources Global specialists in executive recruitment, HARP wallen delivers cost-effective solutions for the travel,…
“A story of two loves”: Falling in love with the hospitality business Tian Tolentino Feb 28, 2019 HR & Careers In this interview, we talk about her passion for the industry, how she handles the workforce and cultivating the…
Finding the balance with Sabre APAC head of talent acquisition and culture Kim Kalanon Feb 25, 2019 Global In a single minute, Sabre supports 5,235 online hotel room shoppers, brings in $454,000 from hotel and air bookings…
Bunnik Tours is a new way of touring for Australians Kim Kalanon Feb 11, 2019 HR & Careers Bunnik Tours is not just another Australian tour company – it’s a better way of touring. In 2003, Marion Bunnik…
Solving the talent crisis Kim Kalanon Feb 10, 2019 HR & Careers There is a talent shortage in Asia Pacific countries. The region is heading towards a deficit of 12.3 million…
HR trends to watch in 2019 Kim Kalanon Feb 7, 2019 HR & Careers People are the backbone of the hospitality industry. Accounting for 10.4% of global GDP, travel and tourism is…
Building a team is just like baking a cake Kim Kalanon Feb 6, 2019 HR & Careers Take a strong vision, add a dash of passion and a sprinkling of fun, then top it all off with thoughtful…
“Creativity is key”: GM of The St. Regis Doha MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 4, 2019 Hotels The St. Regis Doha is a property recognised for its elegance, luxury and renowned service standards. With its prime…
“We are a local company”: RedDoorz CEO MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 1, 2019 Hotels Just last week, Indonesian OTA RedDoorz, announced its regional expansion plans to open in 10 new cities in East…
“Nothing replaces the human factor”: GM of The Westin KL MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 1, 2019 Hotels The Westin KL's new GM talks about patience, communication and the value of movement in a career.
Building a legacy: The Four Seasons story Kim Kalanon Jan 31, 2019 HR & Careers Synonymous with luxury, the Four Seasons brand is the definition of personal service, lavish design and premium…
“If you are another nondescript branded hotel they will not even remember… Brett Henry Jan 31, 2019 Podcasts For this week's podcast, I spoke to Juanjo Rodriguez, the CEO of The Hotels Network, a company delivering a hotel…
Expats vs locals: Millennium Hotels to restore balance in hospitality sector Tian Tolentino Jan 30, 2019 HR & Careers Millennium Hotels & Resorts has launched an internship development programme to promote talent and leadership…
Marriott appoints new CDO to drive Middle East ambition Alastair Newport Jan 29, 2019 Hospitality Marriott International has announced Jerome Briet as chief development officer for the Middle East and Africa. In…
Kids go BArmy for aviation at Westfield Alastair Newport Jan 29, 2019 Airlines and Aviation BA joined forces with KidZania in the Westfield shopping centre this weekend to host a careers fair with a…
Airbus and CATC team up to boost local talent Alastair Newport Jan 28, 2019 Thailand Aviation giant Airbus has unveiled its new plans to foster the development of locals with a yen to reach the skies…
Five personality traits of a travel consultant Kim Kalanon Jan 25, 2019 HR & Careers Being paid to travel the world and share your impressions of the people and places that you encounter is…
Overlooking the twin towers: Live it up at the only 4-star ibis in Asia MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jan 25, 2019 Global ibis, the midscale brand from AccorHotels, made its debut in Kuala Lumpur with the opening of ibis Hotel Kuala…
Traveltek founder and CEO Kenny Picken to retire Alastair Newport Jan 25, 2019 Travel Tech Coming just a week after the resignation of senior vice president of sales Francis Riley, Traveltek’s founder and…
The entrepreneurial coach: A train journey through social enterprise in India MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jan 24, 2019 Tourism A one-of-a-kind journey; the Jagriti Yatra that recently completed its 11th edition; serves the mission of building…
Bali: From Holiday to Home Simon Willmore Jan 23, 2019 HR & Careers The next step in your career could have you walking with Komodo dragons or sipping cocktails by azure seas and…
Life’s a cruise at Phil Hoffmann Travel Simon Willmore Jan 21, 2019 HR & Careers A typical day for a travel consultant at Phil Hoffmann Travel could involve cruising the Mekong or the Rhine…
How TripClub values women and their need of work and life balance Kristin Mariano Jan 18, 2019 Startups For TripClub CEO and founder Menchie Dizon, women deserve to have both worlds so she created a program that will…
‘I look at it like Fedex’ says GolfAsian MD, Mark Siegel Alastair Newport Jan 18, 2019 Thailand One company taking advantage of the continuing popularity of golf in Asia is Thailand’s GolfAsian. To find out more…
GrabJobs disrupts old school recruitment process in SEA Kristin Mariano Jan 16, 2019 Startups Finding a job has never been this easy for both job seekers and employers. Singapore-based GrabJobs is making a…
“Culture is the key” says Amadeus’ HR mandarin Alastair Newport Jan 14, 2019 HR & Careers With employees always on the lookout for new opportunities to develop their life experiences as much as their…
5 sales & HR job openings in travel industry in Southeast Asia Chris Head Jan 10, 2019 HR & Careers There are a lot of job openings in travel industry. If you are a champion in sales or have a solid people strategy,…
5 travel jobs to look out for in 2019 Chris Head Jan 3, 2019 Global Here are five hot travel jobs to keep an eye out for in 2019, including luxury travel advisor.
3, 2, 1… lift off! Blast into 2019 with these top travel jobs Chris Head Dec 27, 2018 HR & Careers Get set with your career goals for 2019 with the exclusive TD Jobs below.
HR in hospitality: The key to nurturing talent and doing outstanding work Tian Tolentino Dec 21, 2018 HR & Careers How does HR in hospitality differ from other industries? We asked Shelley Perkins, chief talent and culture officer…
20/20 Vision: Wyndham’s APAC president’s plans for 2019 and beyond Alastair Newport Dec 19, 2018 Global Following the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts split from parent company Wyndham Worldwide earlier this year, it was…
TGIM – thank god it’s Monday Chris Head Dec 17, 2018 HR & Careers TGIM! Let's start this week with five incredible job opportunities on TD Jobs. More…
Founders and CEOs share their tips for finding the right team members Kristin Mariano Dec 14, 2018 Global For the past year, I have spoken with founders and CEOs of various travel companies on how to find the right team…
Local heroes: Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit gives Bangkok chefs a chance to shine Alastair Newport Dec 13, 2018 Hotels On target for its grand opening in early 2019 the Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit Bangkok is one of the most exciting…
Glass ceiling cracks: Sharihan Al Mashary becomes first female GM in Dubai MILI SEMLANI Semlani Dec 12, 2018 Hospitality Emaar Hospitality Group's newest appointee at Manzil Downtown, Sharihan Al Mashary, is dubai’s first female Emirati…
Here’s why the younger generation want to work in travel and why you should hire… Kristin Mariano Dec 12, 2018 HR & Careers 70% of the respondents opined they have a strong desire to travel and is a major reason why they work.
What do cycling, golf, and a mixologist have in common? Chris Head Dec 12, 2018 Global So what do cycling, golf, and a mixologist have in common? They are all part of our hot jobs of the week on TD…
Jobs of the week 7 December Chris Head Dec 6, 2018 HR & Careers Want to take your career to the next level? We've curated five exclusive travel jobs in Cambodia, Thailand,…
Deal or no deal: eNett CEO on his once-in-a-lifetime pitch in a taxi Kristin Mariano Dec 3, 2018 Travel Tech They say that you should know your business inside out for you will never know when an opportunity strikes. Learn…
Industry insights with Willem Niemeijer of Khiri Travel MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 30, 2018 HR & Careers Celebrating 25 years in business, Khiri Travel retrospects on its journey in travel in Asia. Khiri Travel founder,…
What it takes to be a next-gen hospitality professional MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 28, 2018 Hotels An alumnus of the Institute of Hotel Management, Goa, Sachin Shet has spent over 18 years in the luxury hotel…
Jobs of the week 28 November Chris Head Nov 28, 2018 HR & Careers Oh yes! Another week and another five incredible job opportunities in Southeast Asia that have become available on…
Taking the next step: Bidroom co-founders bring new leadership to fuel growth Kristin Mariano Nov 28, 2018 Travel Tech One of the major challenges for start-ups is how to take the business to the next level and foster growth. The two…
Portier hires travel tech grandee Olivier Dombey to become a “very serious… Alastair Newport Nov 27, 2018 Global Portier Technologies, has announced the appointment of Olivier Dombey as its new chief operating officer based out…
Career Wanderlust: The UK’s appetite for career travel Tian Tolentino Nov 27, 2018 HR & Careers Sports equipment retailer Decathlon has surveyed 1,000 people from the UK and revealed that workers aged 18-35 have…
Building upon legacy: The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Tian Tolentino Nov 23, 2018 Appointments We caught up with Jeremy Canivet, newly-appointed DOSM at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, about what’s new for 2019 and…
Here’s why apprenticeship in travel industry is the best way to gain skills Kristin Mariano Nov 21, 2018 HR & Careers Research has revealed that apprenticeship in the leisure, tourism and hospitality sectors provide the best…
Jobs of the week 20 November Chris Head Nov 20, 2018 Asia We have curated a list of five incredible job opportunities in Southeast Asia that have become available on TD…
Pausing but not giving up: Spacebase CEO on recalibrating your business Kristin Mariano Nov 19, 2018 Travel Tech Unproductive and uncreative are how Spacebase co-founder and CEO Julian Jost described the conventional board…
5 hot travel jobs in Southeast Asia this week Chris Head Nov 13, 2018 HR & Careers We have put together a list of five incredible jobs in Thailand that have become available on TD Jobs in the past…
“Embracing differences”: Marriott expands Culture Day program worldwide Tian Tolentino Nov 9, 2018 Hospitality Marriott International has announced the expansion of its Culture Day program aimed at fostering multicultural…
Hard Rock Hotel London: “The atmosphere will be like nothing else” Tian Tolentino Nov 9, 2018 Hotels Ahead of Hard Rock Hotel London opening its doors in spring 2019, we caught up with its hotel manager, Robert…
Hospitality sector growth plays key role in the future of young Emiratis Tian Tolentino Nov 7, 2018 Hospitality As the UAE’s hospitality industry continues its rapid growth, it presents highly promising career opportunities for…
From selling shampoo to CEO: European Vacation Rentals Henrik Kjellberg reveals… Kristin Mariano Nov 6, 2018 Hospitality Henrik Kjellberg brought along the expertise he gained from 20 years of working in the travel industry as he…
Where pawns become queens: 5 underrated Asian markets Kristin Mariano Nov 5, 2018 Travel Tech Asia and the Pacific is a massive market and a fertile ground for travel start-ups.
“We have Satoshi to thank”, says founder of KeyoCoin MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 1, 2018 Hotels So what can the travel industry realistically hope to gain from blockchain technology in the decade to come? Matt…
ITDC partners with local university to boost tourism education MILI SEMLANI Semlani Oct 26, 2018 Tourism Boards With an aim to accelerate tourism and hospitality sectors in India, the Tourism Development Board entered into an…
Dream Hotel Group VP: Capturing the APAC market Tian Tolentino Oct 26, 2018 Interviews We asked Kitmun Fung of Dream Hotel Group about the growing market in APAC, maintaining an edge over the…
Calling all hoteliers: 5 hot sales and marketing jobs in Thailand Chris Head Oct 25, 2018 HR & Careers We have put together a list of five incredible jobs in Thailand that have become available on our new jobs board in…
Building the billion-dollar travel company “you’ve never heard… Brett Henry Oct 24, 2018 Podcasts For this week's TD Podcast I met the CEO of WorldVentures Holdings and Rovia, Josh Paine, back stage at the Impact…
DCC Forum reveals tipping culture of UK holidaymakers Tian Tolentino Oct 24, 2018 Hospitality DCC Forum has revealed that a significant number of UK holidaymakers are wary of tipping on holiday as a result of…
Jumeirah Group announces incentive for Emiratis to join the hospitality sector Tian Tolentino Oct 23, 2018 HR & Careers Jumeirah Group’s Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management puts the spotlight on career opportunities in the…
Radisson’s new collaboration empowers “guests to contribute to… Alastair Newport Oct 22, 2018 Hotels Today saw the launch of ‘Make a Difference’, a brand new project from Radisson Hotel Group, with the goal of…
Rosewood makes key appointment for new Bangkok property Alastair Newport Oct 19, 2018 Hospitality Coming in the wake of Rosewood Hotel Group’s news of its Asian expansion, with the launch of four new properties to…
How tech can solve your hospitality HR problems Adrian Tan Oct 16, 2018 Travel Tech By Adrian Tan, co-founder of The Resource Group.
HR Executive Summit: Connecting, informing and developing Alastair Newport Oct 13, 2018 Global A little over a month after the success TD GM Summit, it was time for the TD events team to once again swing into…
Amadeus ramps up Airport IT in APAC with two senior appointments Kristin Mariano Oct 11, 2018 Appointments Amadeus has announced the promotion of Sarah Samuel to Head of Airport IT, Asia Pacific and the appointment of…
BHMA sign up Paul Wilson to help spearhead expansion Alastair Newport Oct 8, 2018 Hotels BHMA, the hospitality division of Flight Centre Travel Group, has announced the appointment of Paul Wilson as its…
Discover our World TA sales seminar returns to Bangkok Alastair Newport Oct 5, 2018 Thailand Calling all agents, Discover the World, Thailand has announced the second edition of its agent orientated master…
8 tips on how to make unforgettable travel memories Kristin Mariano Oct 1, 2018 Airlines and Aviation We remember our travels better than our everyday life – that’s the finding of the experiment of Professor Lutz…
PHIST: Phuket gets a helping hand cleaning up for the future Alastair Newport Sep 27, 2018 Charity / Sustainability / CSR With some of Phuket’s biggest hospitality players in attendance, the very first Phuket Hotels for Islands…
Rising from the ranks: Director of Premier Holidays talks career in travel Tian Tolentino Sep 21, 2018 HR & Careers TD speaks with Mark Godfrey about his journey, the challenges that came with it and the lessons he learned — so we…
Mentoring, vision and thought leadership with Sushma Panikker Ceasar Sushma Ceasar Sep 20, 2018 Global Sushma Panikker Ceasar is an expert in leadership development and talent management.
Pipeline of female talent in aviation “simply not there,” says Flybe… Alastair Newport Sep 19, 2018 UK Following an online survey commissioned by Flybe, the UK based regional airline has announced it will be taking…
Soirees, Sojourns & Stories: Raffles’ new book details 130-year journey Tian Tolentino Sep 19, 2018 Hospitality Raffles has unveiled a storybook in partnership with Rizzoli New York, to uncover the glamour, romance and history…
Guestline appoints Robert Gorby as chief marketing officer Simon Willmore Sep 18, 2018 Travel Tech Hospitality software business Guestline has announced the appointment of Robert Gorby as chief marketing officer,…
Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh launches Saudisation programme Alastair Newport Sep 12, 2018 Hotels The Saudi nationalisation scheme or Saudisation, a government directive to boost the country’s workforce with Saudi…
SWISS: Travel memories have the power to shape our personality Tian Tolentino Sep 12, 2018 Airlines and Aviation As part of its “Moments that last” campaign, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has commissioned a new research…