Conrad Bengaluru Appoints Director of Sales
Dhruva Parate has been appointed director of sales at Conrad Bengaluru, bringing experience from Marriott International where he managed national accounts and drove revenue growth across multiple properties. In his new role he will lead sales strategy with an emphasis on client relationships, market expansion, and performance metrics. The hire underscores Conrad’s effort to sharpen its sales leadership amid intense competition in India’s upscale hospitality segment.
Agoda, Taipei City Government Team up to Support Tourism Growth
Agoda and the Taipei City Government signed a memorandum of understanding at the 2026 Taiwan Gold Circle Awards to jointly promote tourism. The partnership will combine Agoda’s global digital platform with Taipei’s local attractions, offering data sharing, industry training, and...
Qantas Project Sunrise Aircraft Moves Closer to Testing Stage
Qantas’ Project Sunrise has received its first Airbus A350‑1000ULR, rolled out from Toulouse and slated for a two‑month flight‑testing program. The aircraft features an extra fuel tank enabling nonstop flights of up to 22 hours, targeting direct routes from Australia’s...
Singapore Flyer Refreshes Time Capsule Experience
Singapore’s flagship observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer, has relaunched its Time Capsule exhibition with Epson’s projection‑mapping technology. The refreshed attraction spans two levels and ten themed installations, blending AI‑driven visuals, spatial sound, and interactive storytelling to guide visitors through Singapore’s history....
W Kuala Lumpur Rolls Out Family Staycation Package for School Holiday Travel
W Kuala Lumpur has unveiled "Little Guests. Big Experience," a one‑night family staycation aimed at Singapore travelers during the May and June school holidays. The package, priced from S$600 (≈US$445), bundles accommodation, daily breakfast for two adults and up to...
Jens Corder Takes the Lead at Jen Singapore Orchardgateway
Jens Corder has been named general manager of Jen Singapore Orchardgateway, the boutique hotel operated by Shangri‑La. Corder joins the property after senior general‑management stints at Shangri‑La’s China World Summit Wing Beijing and the Shangri‑La Bangalore. In his new role...
Carlton Hotel Singapore Names Executive Assistant Manager, Sales and Marketing
Joanne Chan has been promoted to executive assistant manager, sales and marketing at Carlton Hotel Singapore. She previously led sales and marketing initiatives at Carlton City Hotel Singapore within the Carlton Collection. In her new role, Chan will oversee sales,...
Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya Welcomes New GM
Marshall Chai has been appointed general manager of Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya, succeeding his role as hotel manager at Moxy Putrajaya where he helped launch the property. In his new position, Chai will oversee all hotel operations, with a particular...
Ascott Brings Famed Striker Hasselbaink to Vietnam for Loyalty Member Engagement Event
Ascott Ltd. expanded its Star Rewards loyalty programme with a two‑day fan engagement event in Hanoi, featuring Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. The April 17‑18 "A Night with the Blues" gave ASR members a rare meet‑and‑greet and showcased the newly...
Tourism Businesses See Health and Safety Advantages in Pursuit of Halal Certification
Hospitality firms in Macau are pursuing halal certification to boost health and safety standards, a view echoed at the MITE 2026 Muslim Tourism Opportunities Salon. Panelists likened the halal audit to HACCP, emphasizing product traceability and quality from farm to...
Trafalgar Enters River Cruise Market with Rhine and Danube Sailings
Trafalgar has entered the river‑cruise segment with two new ships, the Trafalgar Verity and Trafalgar Reverie, launching inaugural sailings on the Rhine and Danube in April. The first voyage hosted over 100 trade partners and media in Amsterdam, while the...
TripWorks Flags Risks From AI-Built Booking Platforms Amid Reliability Concerns
TripWorks warned that AI‑generated booking platforms are proliferating faster than their operational foundations can support, leading to accuracy gaps and failure under real‑world stress. While generative AI can produce polished demos, many new systems lack the backend resilience needed for...
JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa Welcomes New Director of Rooms
JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa has named Bindiya Yadav as its new director of rooms. Yadav comes from Fairmont Palace in Udaipur, where she served as executive housekeeper overseeing operations and service delivery. In her new role...
Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore Appoints GM
Nelson Quek has been appointed General Manager of Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore. He previously served as Executive Assistant Manager, Sales and Marketing at Carlton Hotel Singapore, where he focused on revenue growth and market positioning. In his new role, Quek will oversee...
Hong Kong Visitor Arrivals Rise in First Quarter of 2026
Hong Kong recorded 4.35 million visitors in March 2026, a 14% increase year‑over‑year, while total arrivals for the first quarter reached 14.31 million, up 17%. Mainland Chinese travelers accounted for the bulk of growth, rising 20% to 11.08 million, and international visitors grew...