Northstar acquires conference series and publications from Schneider Publishing
Northstar Travel Group, parent of WIT, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of publications SportsTravel and Association News, as well as the conference series, TEAMS Conference + Expo and Meetings Quest from Schneider Publishing.
The purchase also includes the rights to the Shamro [...]
Tide of opposition swells up against government’s plans for highway bridge along famed Chao Phraya
A tide of opposition from various corners of Bangkok society including architects, environmentalists, businesses, engineers, community leaders is swelling up against the Thai’s government plans to build a highway running along both sides of the Chao Phraya from Rama VII bridge to the Gulf of Thail [...]
AccorHotels ventures into private sales with purchase of booking platform VeryChic
AccorHotels' buying spree continues with its latest acquisition - VeryChic, a digital platform for the private sale of luxury hotel rooms and apartments, cruises, breaks and packages.
This deal follows close on the heels of its decision to buy French hospitality firm Potel & Chabot (deal is [...]
The Millennial Traveller: The secrets behind cultivating real talent in hospitality
The second WIT Hospitality conference took place at Hotel ICON this week, one of Hong Kong’s more forward-thinking teaching hotels. The day saw close on 200 delegates attending, ranging from the usual CEO figureheads from major hotel groups to characters from ambitious startups.
Among them too [...]
AccorHotels in talks to buy French hospitality firm Potel & Chabot
AccorHotels is on the acquisition trail again, as it is in negotiations to purchase French event company, Potel & Chabot Group.
The French hotel group is working with private equity firm, Edmond de Rothschild Investment, to acquire the company.
Under the deal Edmond de Rothschild Investment [...]
Special Report: No slowdown in Malaysia’s outbound travel despite weak ringgit
The Malaysian ringgit may be tumbling, prices of essentials in the country may be rising, and many in the country’s population of 31 million may be cutting down on spending, but one thing hasn’t changed – travel.
As one friend said: “I can reduce the number of dresses I buy or stop upgrad [...]
BeMyGuest recognised as Ctrip’s most valued strategic partner
BeMyGuest has made the news again – this time being awarded ‘Best Strategic Partner 2016’ by China’s largest online travel agency Ctrip at its annual partners’ conference, the China Travelers’ Forum and the International Tourism Industry Summit 2017.
The Asian attractions, tours and a [...]
India’s Paytm beds Booking.com
India’s Paytm, a new disruptor in the travelscape, continues to make inroads with the big travel boys, announcing a booking.com partnership.
Under this partnership, all domestic and international accommodations available on booking.com will be available on Paytm, with new offers and promotions, [...]
The Wrap: Meet IVALO, the Tinder for fashion
In the news: IVALO, a mobile shopping app for high fashion, new presidents for Genting Hong Kong, York Hotel Singapore’s revamped website, mobile boarding for more Jetstar's destinations
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY: MEET IVALO, THE TINDER FOR FASHION
See a beautiful dress that you like and want to [...]
Travel insurance startup Hepstar is Silicon Valley-bound
Cape Town based start-up, Hepstar, has been selected to participate in the world’s largest start-up accelerator programme.
Plug and Play is the most active investment organisation in Silicon Valley, with portfolio companies including PayPal, Dropbox and Skytree.
Hepstar is a travel [...]
