Hotel Checkmyguest Acquired by OYO in Major Deal Just a few days after raising INR 1,457 Cr (approximately $175 Mn) in a down round, OYO has acquired Checkmyguest for INR 230 Cr ($27.4 Mn) in a cash and stock deal. By Priyal Dutta 16 Aug 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel Jamaica Plans to Be the Centre of Tourism Innovation Launched by the Tourism Enhancement Fund, the Tourism Innovation Incubator aims to identify and nurture ideas that can transform Jamaica’s tourism sector. By Mrinal Verma 14 Aug 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Singapore Food Festival: Where Tradition Meets Modernity Returning in October, the Singapore Food Festival (SFF) promises many unique culinary encounters. After a transformation, SFF has been redesigned with custom multi-genre events. By Priyal Dutta 13 Aug 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Caltrain launches its first electric train in California Caltrain made history when it unveiled California's first electric train. By moving to electric power by September 21, Caltrain intends to cut carbon dioxide emissions by a substantial 250,000 metric tons yearly. By Priyal Dutta 13 Aug 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Thailand's 'TAT Connex' is Now Open for Registration TAT Connex has been created for KOLs, influencers, media, and Thailand’s tourism-related businesses to connect for the promotion of Thailand’s tourism offerings. By Mrinal Verma 12 Aug 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Chandigarh’s Tourism Department is Failing its City, Concludes Audit According to the principal director of audit, Chandigarh, the city's tourism department has been doing an underwhelming job of “developing a detailed action plan and implementing effective governance to promote tourism in the city.” By Mrinal Verma 12 Aug 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Airline A Message from Boeing's New CEO Kelly Ortberg In his inaugural address to Boeing employees since assuming the role of CEO, Kelly Ortberg has offered a comprehensive statement outlining his vision and goals for the company's future. By Priyal Dutta 09 Aug 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel Sikkim Assembly Passes Bill to Tackle Tourism Issues A bill aimed at regulating the tourism sector to improve service quality was enacted by the Sikkim assembly. Tshering Thendup Bhutia, Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, introduced the Sikkim Registration of Tourist Trade Bill, 2024. By Priyal Dutta 09 Aug 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Jane Park Named PATA Face of the Future 2024 The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has awarded Jane Park, Assistant Manager of F&B Revenue Management & Operations at Hotel ICON, titled "Face of the Future 2024." By Priyal Dutta 08 Aug 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn