Marriott CEO in plea for travel freedom
Ian Jarrett - Apr 24, 2026
DUBAI - The world's growing travel and tourism industry is a powerful engine building global opportunity, but governments need to…
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China mobilises cheer squad for torch relay
Ian Jarrett - Apr 24, 2026
CANBERRA - Hundreds of Chinese students were bussed into Canberra today to support the Olympic torch relay as it made…
Macau cracks down on gaming bonanza
Ian Jarrett - Apr 24, 2026
MACAU – Beijing has moved to curb the expansion of gaming in Macau, where casino revenue has soared this year.…
All aboard! Hong Kong-China rail ready to roll
Ian Jarrett - Apr 24, 2026
HONG KONG – A fast track rail system will slash train connection times between Hong Kong and Mainland China cities.…
Amadeus opens the hotel books
Ian Jarrett - Apr 24, 2026
BANGKOK – Amadeus has signed up 60 hotel brands around the world to Amadeus Worldwide Commission Manager (WCM) and yesterday…
Minor International goes on safari
Ian Jarrett - Apr 24, 2026
BANGKOK - Minor International (MINT), developer of Anantara Resorts, has taken its first step into East Africa with a US$12…
Skype introduces overseas phone service
Ian Jarrett - Apr 24, 2026
NEW YORK - Skype, the internet calling subsidiary of eBay Inc., is introducing its first plan for unlimited calls to…
Five trends to watch in online travel space
Ian Jarrett - Apr 24, 2026
by Yeoh Siew Hoon A couple of key learning points I picked up at the Amadeus Horizons 2008 conference held…
Hilton lands at Beijing Capital
Ian Jarrett - Apr 24, 2026
SINGAPORE - A subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corp has signed an agreement with Beijing Capital Airport Tourism to manage the…
Dohop launches Chinese version of Flight Planner
Ian Jarrett - Apr 24, 2026
REYKJAVIK - Travel technology company Dohop has released the Chinese version of Dohop.com Flight Planner, which it promotes as “the…
Star Cruises waves farewell to two ships
Ian Jarrett - Apr 24, 2026
SINGAPORE - Star Cruises has completed the sale of two ships, Norwegian Dream and Norwegian Majesty, to the Cyprus Louis…
Six Senses triumphs in global awards
Ian Jarrett - Apr 24, 2026
DUBAI – One of Asia’s leading resort and spa development companies, Six Senses, has won a 2008 Tourism for Tomorrow…
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