Alastair Newport

Jun 14, 2024 | ttgasia.com | Alastair Newport

The recent release of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) latest Travel and Tourism Development Index saw Thailand tumble from 36th place to 47th, a significant blow to the government, which grew a meagre 1.5 per cent in 1Q2024. The news has seen many within the travel and hospitality sector call for greater investment, financially and conceptually, in the industry. The WEF index is an analytical overview of a nation’s travel and tourism industry.

Jun 11, 2024 | traveldailymedia.com | Megha Paul |Kristin Mariano |Chris Head |Alastair Newport

Browsing Category TBO: Transforming travel for agents worldwide Embark on a journey through the evolving landscape of travel as TBO spearheads a revolution, empowering agents with seamless solutions and global reach 5 ways Sabre reduces turbulence as NDC takes off The New Distribution Capability (NDC) conversation is shifting from NDC in theory, to NDC in practice. Learn 5 ways Sabre makes it easier to book NDC content, now including Finnair.… The time to Get Modern is now This isn’t going to...

Mar 8, 2024 | ttgasia.com | Alastair Newport

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Mar 7, 2024 | ttgasia.com | Alastair Newport

European travellers have turned out to be Southern Thailand’s strongest tourism drivers, pushing up hotel performance to record-breaking levels while staying for weeks at a time. According to a Bangkok Post report, tourists from Russia, Scandinavia and Germany, drawn to the region’s natural beauty, are the main contributors to an occupancy rate of 90 per cent or higher.

Feb 27, 2024 | ttgasia.com | Alastair Newport

With the official launch of APOLA (Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association) in January 2024, Tim Sargeant, founding member and co-founder & CMO Explorar Hotels & Resorts, shares how the new association will support the Asia-Pacific outdoor hospitality scene in enhancing local communities and championing the cause for sustainable environmental practices throughout the region The group had its official launch in January. Why now?