The Bureau of Transportation, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is pleased to announce that “Children’s Smile Spot,” an area designed to provide support for parents getting around the city with babies and little children, which opened on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Ueno-okachimachi Station on the Toei Subway Oedo Line. Ueno-okachimachi station already provides several amenities…
Flight UK819 flew Vistara’s 50 millionth passenger from Delhi-Bengaluru
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, achieved the momentous milestone of flying 50 million customers in just eight years of operations. This achievement signifies Vistara’s exponential growth and demonstrates the trust that customers have placed in the brand. Since its inception, Vistara has continuously strived…
Elcome opens new office in Canada as part of its global expansion strategy
Maritime systems and services provider Elcome International has established a new office in Vancouver, Canada, to meet growing demand for its services across the country and the broader North American continent. The Vancouver facility marks Elcome’s first presence in North America. Explaining the reason behind the expansion, Elcome’s Managing Director, Jimmy Grewal, said: “From Vancouver,…
Hong Kong Tourism Board announces senior appointment in Southeast Asia
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that Raymond Chan, Regional Director of Southeast Asia, will be relocating back to Hong Kong to assume the position of General Manager, Events & Product Development, effective 1 July 2023. Martin Gwee has been appointed Director, Southeast Asia to lead the development and implementation of the HKTB’s marketing…
SEAHIS 2023 successfully concludes in Bangkok
SEAHIS 2023, the 6th edition of the Summit, was held in Bangkok on 26-27th June at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit, with the first night reception on the rooftop at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit. It was the largest SEAHIS to date, with 330 attendees, out of whom 106 were speaking.The mood was generally upbeat, though…
BWH hotels continues global expansion with the addition of hotels In North America, Europe, Africa and Asia
BWH Hotels celebrates continued expansive growth of its 19 distinctive brands across every chain scale segment – from luxury to premium economy – adding several new properties to its global portfolio of hotels and resorts. Most recently, the company has expanded in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Travellers will be pleased to find the…
Digital Apron and Tower Management System at HKIA wins Top Global Award
HKIA is world’s first to deploy airport-wide digital system Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has won a top international award for its pioneering airport-wide Digital Apron and Tower Management System (DATMS). HKIA is the first in the world to deploy such a large scale digital system for airport operations. DATMS, jointly developed by Airport Authority…
Incredible Journeys announce new partnership with Wendy Wu Tours
Specialist touring and adventure brand of dnata Travel Group B2B, Incredible Journeys, are excited to announce their new partnership with the UK’s leading tour specialist, Wendy Wu Tours. Wendy Wu Tours, who offer fully inclusive, escorted tours to China, Vietnam, Japan, India, South America and more, are a great fit for the sister brand of…
IHG Hotels & Resorts extends partnership with Pride in London for second year
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the continuation of its partnership with Pride in London – the UK’s biggest and most diverse Pride event – for a second year. Led by its LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (ERG), ‘Out & Open’, the extension of the relationship reflects IHG’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in its…
Centara and Thai Hospitality Management Company Limited sign HMA for 2nd Bangkok Hotel together
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s hotel operator and Thai Hospitality Management Company Limited announced the signing of a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) for Centra by Centara Ratchada Hotel Bangkok. Senior management teams from both companies officially executed the agreement at a signing ceremony held at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld. The project marks Centara’s sixth…