Tao Group Hospitality has announced a partnership for a first-of-its-kind concept in London with new independent luxury hotel The BoTree. Tao Group Hospitality will oversee all of the food and beverage outlets in the 199-room luxury hotel, including LAVO Ristorante, which will make its London debut when The BoTree opens this summer at the intersection of…
Trevolution Group launches Dreamport Platform to empower Gig Workers across India
Trevolution Group, which operates Asaptickets, Skyluxtravel, International Travel Network, and other global travel brands, has launched a new platform Dreamport which enables gig workers to get contracted as independent travel managers regardless of their physical location. India and Uzbekistan were strategically chosen as soft launch markets for the platform. Dreamport offers an all-inclusive free trainingprogram to…
Game On! Emirates Group and AWS team up to craft an immersive digital world
The Emirates Group is embarking on a futuristic, immersive digital journey to transform its employee experiences – a first for the industry – by collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Both organisations have signed an agreement to develop an immersive Extended Reality (iXR) platform and capability for the Emirates Group’s cabin crew, new joiners, and…
Alert VFS Global security personnel nab group with forged documents to apply for Schengen visa
The forged documents were allegedly provided by two Delhi-based agents in exchange of INR 30,000 to INR 55,000. Two alert security personnel at the VFS Global visa application centre (VAC) in Delhi nabbed a group of seven applicants carrying a forged document to apply for Schengen visas. VFS Global is the world’s largest outsourcing and technology…
Trevolution Group chooses India to build NDC Team of Excellence
Trevolution Group, which operates International Travel Network, Asaptickets, Skyluxtravel, Aviajet, and other travel brands, announces plans to implement new distribution capabilities (NDC) in its ticket distribution by partnering with AirGateway, a world-leading NDC aggregator. Following this, a highly specialized, local NDC Team of Excellence is to be built. Peter Vazan, CEO of International Travel Network, said: “To fully leverage the benefits of NDC,…
Trip.com Group data shows outbound flight bookings surge from Mainland China
On the morning of 27 Dec, Trip.com Group, recorded a staggering 254% increase in mainland China’s outbound flight bookings compared to a day earlier. Flights bound for Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong (China), Japan and Thailand led the surge, making them the top five tourist destinations following mainland China’s decision to reopen borders on 27 Dec. Singapore was the fastest-growing of all the destinations, with flight bookings leaping…
Trip.com Group launches travel revival plan to reconnect Chinese travellers with global destinations
Trip.com Group’s leading Chinese language platform Ctrip launched its 2023 Travel Revival A Plan to reunite destinations with Chinese travellers. The platform’s four-pronged strategy engages destinations around the world in capturing pent-up travel demand from the vast Chinese travel market. In 2020, Trip.com Group launched its pilot Travel Revival V Plan, investing RMB 1 billion in a…
I Asia Thailand partners with Royal Orchid Holidays Travel Group for global sales
Bangkok-based tour operator I Asia Thailand has exclusively partnered with Royal Orchid Holidays (part of Thai Airways International) to provide Hotels, Tours and Activities, Packages and Ground Transfers to their clients and through Thai Airways International overseas offices. “Partnering with Royal Orchid Holidays and offering our products is a natural next step for I Asia…
Emirates Group marks UAE Flag Day
Proud employees of the Emirates Group gathered today at its headquarters in a ceremonial moment to raise the UAE Flag high. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and chief executive Emirates Airline and Group, raised the UAE Flag while senior executives and employees proudly participated in the annual observance that celebrates the nation’s unity,…
Central Beach Bazaar by Singapore’s Mount Faber Leisure Group
Mount Faber Leisure Group (MFLG), has introduced a brand new attraction -Central Beach Bazaar in Singapore. A unique day-to-night carnival beach experience of immersive new sights, scents and sounds at the heart of Sentosa’s beaches, Central Beach Bazaar offers a plethora of entertainment and dining experiences for families at a single location. With Singapore being…
