Business

Chairman of the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB), Mr Chris Barlow, has announced that Karen Bolinger has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MCVB.

Tourism businesses in Chiang Rai are pleased to announce the formation of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Chiang Rai Chapter, the 39th chapter in the world.

Messe Berlin (Singapore), organiser of ITB Asia, ‘The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market’, has announced that Japan will be the partner country for this year’s show held from 19 – 21 October in Singapore.

Business leaders from around Central Asia met to exchange notes on travel industry developments and to explore new business opportunities at the 1st Abacus Corporate Conference held today in Almaty.

IHG announced a major initiative to better serve guests’ evolving needs in the hotel reservations industry.

SilverNeedle Hospitality, a new integrated management, development and investment hospitality company, has just launched itself in Asia.

Conference hosted outside of the U.S. for the second time to focus international attention on social responsibility and environmental issues.

Skyscanner, Europe’s number one flight search engine, is now moving to emulate its massive European success in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region as a whole.

Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, has announced the launch of the Radisson Blu hotels and resorts brand across Asia Pacific, as part of the brand’s global roll-out.

Hongkong Jet is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Buchholz as Chief Executive Officer and Mark Thibault as Chief Operating Officer, two well-known heavyweights of business aviation in the Asia Pacific Region.

Messe Berlin (Singapore), organiser of ITB Asia, ‘The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market’, has announced four new conference sessions added to this year’s show.

Abacus International, Asia’s leading revenue partner for airlines, today announced that the company has signed a new agreement with SCAT Air, a leading carrier in Kazakhstan.

Abacus International, Asia’s leading provider of travel solutions and services, and Lao Airlines (QV), the national airline of Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), celebrated the signing of a joint venture agreement yesterday, adding another significant milestone to Abacus’ presence in Asia Pacific.

A Water Cannon Salute welcomed Air China's inaugural second daily nonstop flight between Los Angeles and Beijing on Sept. 1.

The SmartTravelAsia.com recently released 2011 "Best in Travel Poll" with Bangkok Airways and Samui Airport ranked among the world's top ten in overall category.

Australia is set to take centre stage with the launch today of Luxperience, Australasia and Pacific's international business exchange for the luxury and experiential travel market.

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced it has expanded its network in China through its affiliation with Shining Star Vacation Club, Xing Yao Shui Xiang Resort.

Australia is set to take centre stage with the launch today of Luxperience, Australasia and Pacific's international business exchange for the luxury and experiential travel market.

The Asia Cruise Terminal Association (ACTA) recently stated that the cruise market in the region is burgeoning rapidly and it will be embarking on several initiatives to position the industry to embrace what is anticipated to be rapid growth.

Celebrated as the fastest brand launch in hospitality industry history, four new Aloft® hotels around the world have catapulted the white-hot brand past its landmark 50th hotel opening.