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Marlon Abeyakoon helms as GM of NH Collection Maldives Havodda

Minor Hotels has named Marlon Abeyakoon as NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort’s new general manager. With over 25 years of industry expertise in luxury hospitality and rebranding, he has a track record of operational leadership...

Business as usual for CWT as curiosity mounts over Amex GBT’s acquisition

Industry chatter is picking up about American Express Global Business Travel’s (Amex GBT) Monday announcement to acquire industry competitor CWT, with many concerned about disrupted services in the lead up to the conclusion of...

Affordable, accessible China draws Malaysian corporates

Amid the ringgit’s depreciation against major currencies and Malaysia’s economic growth slowdown, destinations in China have become increasingly popular among Malaysian companies with tight budgets for incentive programmes. Faeez Fadhlillah, co-founder and CEO of Tripfez...

Easy visas drive up Indian meetings in China

The demand for business travel from India to China is on the rise due to China’s accommodating visa policies. Previously, Indians planning to visit China had to schedule appointments at visa application service centres in...

Move towards green flights triggers reviews of travel policies

As more mandates on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage surface, corporate travel managers are reviewing their travel policy to better meet responsible travel objectives and identify savings. Singapore is the latest in the world to...

Thai CVB banks on local festivals to grow MICE industry

Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is partnering four associations to deepen its support for local festivals as a means to boost the country’s business events industry and attract high-spending visitors. The new partnerships with...

Frasers deepens China footprint

Multi-brand long-stay accommodation provider Frasers Hospitality is expanding its China portfolio with the imminent opening of the 255-unit Fraser Place Chengdu, targeted to soft open on March 29, and the 325-key Modena by Fraser...

Metropolitan marvel

Jakarta is undergoing a transformative phase, where infrastructure advancements are redefining its business events landscape