Human Resources

Reports

Philippines teams up with European Union to boost seafarers’ competencies and welfare

Marga Manlapig Nov 14, 2024

Philippines and the European Union launched a Technical Assistance Project (TAP) to improve Filipino seafarers' training, education, and working conditions in the country

Reports

Crew Connect Global X Seatrade Cruise Asia opens conversation on crewing and human resource investment

Marga Manlapig Nov 13, 2024

The opening discussions of Crew Connect Global, the event currently being held in tandem with Seatrade Cruise Asia in Manila, seek to delve into the different aspects of maritime crewing, as…

Airports

In Photos: IATA World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium 2024

Marga Manlapig Nov 1, 2024

The joint IATA World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium 2024 were set against the dynamic backdrop of Bangkok, Thailand, a global capital that is working to become one of the…

Hospitality

Profitroom on the lookout for 1000 Hotel Stories

Marga Manlapig Oct 30, 2024

Profitroom announced that it is looking for 1000 Hotel Stories from those in the hospitality sector to feature in its inspirational film The Keepers of a Thousand Stories.

Hospitality

Singapore Hotel Association successful with first Hospitality Exchange

Marga Manlapig Oct 30, 2024

The inaugural Hospitality Exchange held on 3 October 2024 at Hilton Singapore Orchard was a resounding success.

Technology

Bakuun Holdings announces new appointment for Samyra Krooswijk

Marga Manlapig Oct 25, 2024

Bakuun Holdings announced the appointment of Samyra Krooswijk as its new vice-president of sales for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. 

Reports

Australian Travel Industry Association reveals new initiatives at Beyond Borders Summit

Marga Manlapig Oct 25, 2024

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) announced a series of landmark initiatives aimed at reshaping Australia’s travel sector at the first-ever Beyond Borders Summit in Sydney.

Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line makes its first visit to the Philippines

Marga Manlapig Oct 21, 2024

Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) celebrated its first-ever visit to the Philippines after Carnival Panorama arrived at the Manila South Harbour’s Eva Macapagal Super Terminal.

Reports

Australian cruise tourism sector surges to record high

Marga Manlapig Oct 18, 2024

Australia’s cruise tourism sector reports that its current value has surged to a record high, contributing significantly to the national economy.

Air

Singapore works to draw more women into the aviation sector

Marga Manlapig Oct 11, 2024

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Singapore chapter of Women in Aviation (WAI-SG) signed a memorandum of understanding that seeks to promote aviation-centric…

Hospitality

W Singapore-Sentosa Cove hosts next run of “What She Said” speaker series

Marga Manlapig Oct 11, 2024

W Singapore – Sentosa Cove teams up with Sponsors In Tech for the latest edition of What She Said on 9th November from 10am to 2pm.

Reports

WTTC report shows Oceania tourism could give Asia Pacific economy a major boost

Marga Manlapig Oct 9, 2024

The latest report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) hints that Oceania’s travel and tourism sector could boost the Asia-Pacific economy by US$112 billion by the end of the…

Associations

US longshoremen’s strike will have little impact on cruise sector

Marga Manlapig Oct 8, 2024

The president of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) gave the public assurance that cruise line operations will not be hampered.

Reports

ATIA scores win in federal inquiry on tourism and international education

Marga Manlapig Oct 3, 2024

ATIA announced a positive advocacy development with regard to the Federal Parliament’s inquiry report into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors.

Hospitality

Sentosa to upskill 15,000 employees in the tourism sector

Marga Manlapig Oct 1, 2024

Singapore’s popular resort island Sentosa recently took a pro-active step towards ensuring that its workforce is ready for the challenges posed by the tourism sector in the 21st century.

Hospitality

The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok introduces six-member executive team

Marga Manlapig Sep 17, 2024

Prior to its opening in November of this year, The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok introduced the six executives slated to lead at the new hotel.

Awards

Centara Hotels and Resorts lauded at 2024 HR Excellence Awards Thailand

Marga Manlapig Sep 6, 2024

Hotel management firm Centara Hotels and Resorts received the bronze award for Excellence in Workplace Culture at this year’s HR Excellence Awards Thailand. 

Hotel Management Company

Rotana promotes Dominic Carr to chief information officer

Marga Manlapig Sep 5, 2024

Hotel management firm Rotana announced the promotion of Dominic Carr as its chief information officer for its operations in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye.

Cruise

Ambassador Cruise Line augments its trade team

Marga Manlapig Sep 3, 2024

Ambassador Cruise Line augmented its in-house trade team with four new business development executives, as well as a new trade support executive and trade support assistant.

Awards

Cebu Pacific hailed Best Employer brand for second year in a row

Marga Manlapig Aug 27, 2024

Cebu Pacific received the Best Employer Brand award at this year’s LinkedIn Talent Awards, winning the distinction for a second consecutive year.

Awards

Carnival Cruise Line’s Christine Duffy named among Forbes’ 50 Over 50

Marga Manlapig Aug 23, 2024

Forbes recently announced the inclusion of Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy to the fourth edition of its annual 50 Over 50 list.

Awards

LinkedIn hails Philippine Airlines as best employer brand for 2024

Marga Manlapig Aug 22, 2024

Philippine Airlines won the title of Best Employer Brand at this year’s LinkedIn Talent Awards for the Philippines.

Quarterly Reports

Q1-2024 sees 16 million Filipinos employed in the tourism sector

Marga Manlapig Aug 21, 2024

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) states that more than 16 million Filipinos now work in the tourism industry as of the end of the first quarter of this year.

Hospitality

Singapore Hotel Association announces strategic move for its training arm

Marga Manlapig Aug 15, 2024

SHATEC will shift from pre-employment training to focus on continuing education and training (CET) programmes.

Hotel Management Company

Centara holds 2024 Unity Conference

Marga Manlapig Aug 12, 2024

Centara Hotels & Resorts organised the Centara Unity Conference as part of its people development programme.

Hospitality

Tokyu Resorts & Stays set to expand foreign workforce

Marga Manlapig Aug 9, 2024

Tokyu Resorts & Stays plans to hire more foreign-born staff, expanding its current complement from 120 to around 580 individuals within the current decade.

Human Resources

VFS Global cements Preferred Employer status with high Glassdoor scores

Kanchan Nath Jan 31, 2024

VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, proudly announces its remarkable achievement of securing a rating of…

Eturbo News

Best Airline Employers For Women In America Named

Dmytro Makarov Sep 23, 2022 0

Best Airline Employers For Women In America Named

Air

Demand for 41,000 new jets by 2041: Boeing

Megha Paul Jul 22, 2022

Boeing has projected demand for more than 41,000 new airplanes through 2041, underscoring aviation industry resilience two years after the pandemic began

Tourism

Tourism sector in China to create over 30 million jobs over next decade

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2022

WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) shows the sector will reach more than 107 million employed within the sector by 2032

Tourism

Abu Dhabi rolls out training calendar for travel professionals

Megha Paul Jul 6, 2022

The new programme calendar aims to increase the growth and development of the Emirati and UAE-based workforce, encourage enrolment in training and job opportunities

Travelex to create 1,200 new international jobs as travel recovers

Megha Paul Jun 29, 2022

The announcement follows a series of major new contract wins across the APAC, Europe, MET and UK regions as both the international travel and FX markets continue to strongly recover…

Tourism

Travel sector to create six million US jobs, says WTTC

Megha Paul Jun 10, 2022

Between 2022 and 2032, jobs in the U.S. travel and tourism could grow at an average rate of 3.9% annually, representing a 47% increase from 2022 expected job levels

Tourism

8 million tourism jobs to be created in Europe within next decade: WTTC

Megha Paul May 12, 2022

WTTC) latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals Europe’s travel and tourism sector is expected to create up to eight million new jobs within the next decade

Air

Air New Zealand to boost staff as Kiwis start to book travel

Megha Paul May 9, 2022

The airline is looking to add 200 additional consultants, taking the total to more than 450 dedicated staff

Features

Tourism sector to create 126 million new jobs within next decade, says WTTC

Megha Paul Apr 22, 2022

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals the tourism sector is expected to create nearly 126 million new jobs within the next decade

Tourism

Employment in tourism across Europe will recover this year, says WTTC

Megha Paul Mar 1, 2022

New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows employment in tourism across Europe will recover with the region’s travel and tourism sector approaching pre-pandemic…

UK tourism sector sees massive job shortfall of over 200K this year: WTTC

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2021

A new analysis of staff shortages by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed 205,000 travel jobs across the UK predicted to remain unfilled by the end of this year

Emirates to hire 6,000 staff over next six months to support accelerated recovery

Megha Paul Oct 29, 2021

Emirates plans to boost its operational workforce by planning to recruit more than 6,000 staff over the next six months

Emirates takes steps to reverse the epidemic of job losses

Joe Cusmano Sep 20, 2021

Emirates has started a global recruitment drive to hire 3,000 cabin crew and 500 airport services staff at its Dubai hub over the next six months.

Tourism

Nepal looks at short-term job creation for tourism workers

Megha Paul Jul 22, 2021

Nepal Tourism Board is implementing a programme to provide temporary employment to those who have lost their jobs

Tourism

UNWTO launches ‘Jobs Factory’ to kickstart tourism jobs recovery

Megha Paul Jun 18, 2021

UNWTO has launched Jobs Factory, powered by Hosco, the global hospitality network to connect talent with employers across the sector

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia brings back hundreds of cabin crew

Joe Cusmano Apr 19, 2021

Hundreds of cabin crew are needed after Virgin Australia negotiated the reintroduction of 10 Boeing 737-800 planes with aircraft lessors.

Hospitality

OYO to cover COVID-19 vaccination costs for employees and families in India

Megha Paul Apr 2, 2021

OYO Hotels & Homes announced that it would be covering vaccination costs for all employees in India and their families, across locations and levels

Travel Daily Jobs

6 reasons why you should create a Travel Daily Jobs profile now

Chris Head Feb 16, 2021

Whether you are looking for a way to break into the travel industry or simply your next career move, Travel Daily Jobs offers you the best and latest job opportunities in the travel…

Travel Daily Jobs

Why you should setup a ‘Company Page’ at Travel Daily Jobs

Chris Head Feb 9, 2021

There's an ocean of jobs out there and your company is merely a drop! Here's why you should setup a Company Page at Travel Daily Jobs.

Tourism

Australia to lose 320,000 tourism jobs and USD 7 billion amid border shutdown

Megha Paul Jan 25, 2021

Australia’s tourism industry is forecast to lose almost USD 7 billion and place 320,000 jobs at risk over the summer holiday period due to domestic and international border closures brought…

Tourism

Over 100 million global tourism jobs could be recovered in 2021: WTTC

Megha Paul Jan 20, 2021

WTTC says more than 100 million jobs could return to the global travel and tourism sector during 2021 as the world recovers from the crippling COVID-19 pandemic

Nine in 10 young Saudis look towards emerging tourism and hospitality careers

Megha Paul Nov 24, 2020

Young Saudis are more interested in careers towards the tourism and hospitality industries aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

Ontario allocates USD 180.5 million for training and jobs in tourism

Megha Paul Nov 11, 2020

Canada’s Ontario government is providing USD 180.5 million to connect workers in the tourism and hospitality sector and others most affected by the pandemic to training and jobs

British Airways CEO Alex Cruz has stepped down with immediate effect

Chris Head Oct 12, 2020

BRITISH AIRWAYS CEO Alex Cruz has stepped down with immediate effect. He will be replaced by Sean Doyle, the boss of Aer Lingus, but will remain on the airline's board as non-executive…

UNWTO to harness the power of AI to link tourism workers with jobs

Megha Paul Oct 2, 2020

UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) will work with California-based Eightfold.ai to help connect tourism jobseekers with employers and so drive the global recovery of the sector

AHLA: 74% of hotels will lay off more employees without further aid

Harry S. Sep 22, 2020

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members shows that the hotel industry remains on the brink of collapse because of the pandemic. Results show 68 percent of hotels have less…

Recruitment

Applications open for Tourism NT representation in the UK and Germany

Chris Head Sep 22, 2020

In support of Tourism NT’s rebuild of inbound tourism from the Northern Territory key European source markets, Tourism NT seeks to secure the services of a Contractor that can provide…

IATA: Proposed environment tax will destroy 150,000 aviation jobs

Harry S. Sep 19, 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that proposed new environmental taxes in France will fail to decarbonize the aviation sector and eliminate 150,000 French aviation…

Hawaii Airlines Cuts 1,000 Jobs

Linda Hohnholz Sep 1, 2020

Hawaii’s largest carrier, Hawaiian Airlines, today announced more than 1,000 job cuts as COVID-19 continues to ravage travel demand and lockdowns fuel economic distress.

United Airlines axes 2,850 pilot jobs

Harry S. Aug 28, 2020

United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced today that it is preparing to eliminate 2,850 (about 21% of the total) pilot jobs in 2020, unless the federal government approves further U.S.…

American Airlines axes 19,000 jobs, other US carriers follow suit

Harry S. Aug 26, 2020

American Airlines‘ corporate office announced today that the carrier is planning to eliminate over 40,000 jobs this year. 19,000 of those 40,000 jobs will be furloughs and layoffs in…

Recruitment

TMS Talent acquires Digital / Technology Specialist – SCOUT TALENT

Steve Hamblin Jul 13, 2020

Global recruitment firm, TMS Talent, has acquired digital and technology specialist recruitment business, Scout Talent. This key move effective 13 July 2020 is in line with TMS Talent’s…

China, India and US may lose up to 40 million tourism jobs

Megha Paul May 20, 2020

Global job losses from the Covid-19 crisis could far exceed 100 million, with China, India and the US expected to be the hardest hit as these countries stand to lose almost 40 million…

Austrian extends short-time work

Megha Paul Apr 22, 2020

Due to the global developments in connection with the coronavirus and the continuing restrictions on travel, Austrian Airlines is extending the short-time working model for its 7,000…

British Airways furlough sad but necessary step, says GlobalData

Megha Paul Apr 6, 2020

Following the news that 36,000 British Airways (BA) staff are expected to be furloughed as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), GlobalData said it is an important step. Nick Wyatt,…

One million travel jobs lost every day: WTTC

Megha Paul Mar 23, 2020

A staggering one million jobs are being lost every day in the travel and tourism sector due to the sweeping effect of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Travel &…

WTTC warns 50 million tourism jobs could go in coronavirus outbreak

Megha Paul Mar 16, 2020

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has argued up to 50 million jobs in the tourism sector are at risk due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Gloria Guevara, president of WTTC…

Air Canada salutes women in aviation

Megha Paul Mar 11, 2020

Air Canada marked Women of Aviation Worldwide Week leading up to International Women’s Day 2020 by celebrating the achievements of its women employees while also looking ahead to the…

Be the social change: UNDP and Mövenpick in Maldives initiate ‘each for equal’ programme

Megha Paul Mar 10, 2020

Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives celebrated International Women’s Day by organising a master class with Akiko Fujii, resident representative of United Nations Development Programme…

ANA recognised for diversity and inclusion

Megha Paul Mar 9, 2020

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, has received the Advanced Achievement Award from the Japan Women’s Innovative Network (J-Win) for the second consecutive year. J-Win’s…

Hospitality bucks national trend to deliver 15% apprenticeship growth

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

The UK’s hospitality sector is delivering continued apprenticeship growth, bucking the national trend in other sectors. Speaking at the Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase in Parliament,…

LHC expands into Asia with first office in Bangkok

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020

LHC International, a recruitment consulting firm specialising in the hospitality sector with a focus on middle and upper management roles, has announced the launch of its operations…

United Airlines wins accolades for LGBTQ+ workplace equality

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

United Airlines announced it has received a perfect score of 100% on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a premier benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices…

Qantas pilot training school takes off in Toowoomba, Australia

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

Qantas has opened its new Pilot Academy at Toowoomba, in Queensland. The academy will have the capacity to train up to 250 pilots each year to build a long-term talent pipeline for…

Sky’s the limit for mums flying together after 25 years

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020

A chance re-union on an airline training course led to two mums flying together again last week for the first time in 25 years, after getting a second chance at an airline cabin crew…

Gulf Air ropes in 22 Bahraini maintenance technicians

Megha Paul Jan 27, 2020

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, recently welcomed a new batch of 22 Bahraini aircraft maintenance technicians who have recently joined the airline and began their training…

Global

HR, red flags and why ‘eating strategy for breakfast’ doesn’t go far enough

Alastair Newport Nov 13, 2019

On a whistle-stop of Asia, Amadeus' people & culture chief officer, Sabine Hansen Peck finds time to speak to TD about the everchanging world of modern HR.

Etihad marks graduation of 140 UAE nationals

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2019

Etihad Aviation Group recently celebrated the graduation of 140 UAE nationals from various training programmes during a Year of Tolerance-themed ceremony at Zayed University, Abu Dhabi.…

What makes employers think you are better suited

Megha Paul Oct 16, 2019

Have you been daydreaming of travelling to distant places away from your comfort zone? For people with a love of new experiences, a career in travel is rewarding. But do you know what…

Travelodge is opening six hotels in the lead up to Christmas

Megha Paul Oct 8, 2019

Travelodge, the UK’s budget hotel chain announces it is opening six hotels in the lead up to Christmas. This equates to an average of one hotel opening every 12 days. These six hotels…

IATA launches gender diversity campaign

Megha Paul Sep 30, 2019

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the 25by2025Campaign—an airline industry initiative to advance gender diversity in the airline industry by 2025. The 25by2025…

Digital, green and social skills need of the hour

Megha Paul Sep 24, 2019

Research released today by People 1st International, a Next Tourism Generation Alliance (NTG) partner, highlights the importance that employers in the UK’s tourism sector are placing on…

Could you be British Airways’ next high flyer? Applications open for graduate scheme in UK

Megha Paul Sep 24, 2019

British Airways is on the lookout for ambitious and adventurous graduates to help implement its unprecedented GBP 6.5 billion (USD 8.08 billion) transformation programme. The airline is…

DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka embraces woman’s touch

Megha Paul Sep 20, 2019

Awarded recently as the best company for women by Fairygodboss, the largest female career community where highly motivated women go to share authentic work and life experiences, Hilton…

New horizons: WTTC and Deloitte unveil initiative on future of work transformations in tourism

Megha Paul Sep 19, 2019

Accounting for one in 10 jobs on the planet, travel and tourism is a key driver of job creation. To ensure a successful transformation in the digital revolution, World Travel &…

Hilton expands family-friendly benefits

Megha Paul Sep 17, 2019

In a robust expansion of its family-friendly benefits, Hilton has announced an extension of its parental leave. The enhancements underscore Hilton’s commitment to creating an inclusive…

Wyndham Destinations to add 140 jobs as part of Orlando expansion

Megha Paul Aug 23, 2019

Wyndham Destinations, vacation ownership and exchange company, announced it would add 140 jobs to its South Orlando call centre operations as part of an expansion to support the ongoing…

OYO Vacation Homes to hire 1,000 employees in Europe by 2020

Megha Paul Aug 21, 2019

OYO Vacation Homes, vacation rental companies in Europe, has announced it will hire at least 1.000 employees in Europe by 2020. This decision follows the recently stated commitment to…

HR & Careers

Dream job: These companies will pay you to travel

Kristin Mariano Jun 21, 2019

Here are some companies that offer to send you on a trip and pay you for doing so.

Human Resources

HARP wallen: Recruiting for a global lifestyle

Kim Kalanon Mar 5, 2019

Global specialists in executive recruitment, HARP wallen delivers cost-effective solutions for the travel, tourism, hospitality and luxury retail sectors. For over 20 years, the…

HR & Careers

HR trends to watch in 2019

Kim Kalanon Feb 7, 2019

People are the backbone of the hospitality industry. Accounting for 10.4% of global GDP, travel and tourism is one of the world’s largest economic sectors. The industry employs almost…

HR & Careers

Building a team is just like baking a cake

Kim Kalanon Feb 6, 2019

Take a strong vision, add a dash of passion and a sprinkling of fun, then top it all off with thoughtful leadership. The recipe for a well-functioning team is simple, yet effective. Get the…

Hotels

“Creativity is key”: GM of The St. Regis Doha

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 4, 2019

The St. Regis Doha is a property recognised for its elegance, luxury and renowned service standards. With its prime location, and award-winning restaurants, The St. Regis Doha adds potential…

Hotels

“Nothing replaces the human factor”: GM of The Westin KL

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 1, 2019

The Westin KL's new GM talks about patience, communication and the value of movement in a career.

HR & Careers

Five personality traits of a travel consultant

Kim Kalanon Jan 25, 2019

Being paid to travel the world and share your impressions of the people and places that you encounter is considered by many to be a dream job. Current employment trends point to a…

Global

Overlooking the twin towers: Live it up at the only 4-star ibis in Asia

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jan 25, 2019

ibis, the midscale brand from AccorHotels, made its debut in Kuala Lumpur with the opening of ibis Hotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) last August. Well within the shadows of the iconic…

Technology

Traveltek founder and CEO Kenny Picken to retire

Alastair Newport Jan 25, 2019

Coming just a week after the resignation of senior vice president of sales Francis Riley, Traveltek’s founder and CEO Kenny Picken has now announced his plans to retire after sixteen years…

HR & Careers

“Culture is the key” says Amadeus’ HR mandarin

Alastair Newport Jan 14, 2019

With employees always on the lookout for new opportunities to develop their life experiences as much as their career, the responsibility of human resources to find, develop and retain a…

Global

Founders and CEOs share their tips for finding the right team members

Kristin Mariano Dec 14, 2018

For the past year, I have spoken with founders and CEOs of various travel companies on how to find the right team members.

Tourism Boards

ITDC partners with local university to boost tourism education

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Oct 26, 2018

With an aim to accelerate tourism and hospitality sectors in India, the Tourism Development Board entered into an agreement with Amity University in Haryana, India.

Global

Mentoring, vision and thought leadership with Sushma Panikker Ceasar

Sushma Ceasar Sep 20, 2018

Sushma Panikker Ceasar is an expert in leadership development and talent management.

UK

Pipeline of female talent in aviation “simply not there,” says Flybe CEO

Alastair Newport Sep 19, 2018

Following an online survey commissioned by Flybe, the UK based regional airline has announced it will be taking measures to combat the gender imbalance it perceives within the aviation…

Podcasts

The workforce of the future: When AI meets HR

Brett Henry Sep 12, 2018

TD spoke to Jitender Panihar on this week's podcast about how AI will affect the role of HR professionals and indeed the global workforce.

Podcasts

“Doing away with the yearly appraisals that nobody likes”: HR tech in 2018

Brett Henry Sep 7, 2018

I spoke to Adrian Tan, the cofounder of The Resource Group, about how HR technology will disrupt the industry in the years to come and how HR departments will operate in the future.

Podcasts

“HR is not about policies or transactions” – Sam Neo, founder of People Mentality Inc.

Brett Henry Sep 5, 2018

Sam Neo is the founder of People Mentality Incorporated, a Singapore-based HR consultancy, focussing on employment culture, I spoke to him about creating the 'picture perfect employer of…

Hospitality

Kevin Tatem to make “immediate impact” at Frontdesk Anywhere

Alastair Newport Apr 20, 2018

Frontdesk Anywhere has announced Kevin Tatem as its new managing director of Asia Pacific. Tatem will be based at the cloud-based hotel Property Management System (PMS)'s Bangkok office,…

Hospitality

CWT Meetings & Events new senior director to harness APAC MICE potential

Alastair Newport Apr 4, 2018

Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s dedicated MICE division CWT Meetings & Events has signed up Sam Lay, as its new senior director for Asia Pacific.

Appointments

Tom Enders declares “the ideal candidate” for CEO Airbus Helicopters

Alastair Newport Feb 16, 2018

Airbus has appointed Bruno Even, 49, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2018. He will report to Airbus CEO Tom Enders and join the company’s Executive…

Hotels

InterContinental Hotels promote seasoned executive to MD for Europe

Alastair Newport Feb 6, 2018

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has appointed industry leader Karin Sheppard as Managing Director for IHG across its European business.

Human Resources

Bleisure Travel – The Key to Happier (and Cheaper) Employees?

Michael Mackey Sep 7, 2017

Nearly a third or 30 percent of employees would accept a lower paying job if it meant more travel, research from Booking.com has shown. Business travel has long been seen as a workplace…

Human Resources

Hilton provides leadership training to young Chinese

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2017

Hilton has become the first hospitality company to partner with the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA), in a bid to provide leadership training and fund projects that improve…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA to create pilot training school in Singapore

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2017

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture for pilot training in Singapore. The arrangement with CAE, the aviation training…

Human Resources

EVA cancels flights due to cabin crew shortage

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2017

EVA Air was forced to cancel dozens of flights on Sunday, when more than 500 flight attendants asked for the day off. The unusual manpower crunch occurred a day after Typhoon Nesat…

Airlines and Aviation

Asia Pacific to need quarter of a million new pilots

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2017

Airlines based in the Asia Pacific region will need to find more than a quarter of a million new pilots over the next 20 years, Boeing has predicted. According to the "2017 Pilot and…

Appointments

CWT appoints new CEO in India

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2017

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has appointed Vishal Sinha as its new chief executive officer for India. Based at CWT India's head office in Gurgaon, near Delhi, Sinha takes over from…

Hotels

Marriott supports Asian women

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2017

Marriott International has formed a new partnership aimed at helping improving the employment prospects of women in Asian countries. The hotel group will now support the Asian University…

Hotels

Mövenpick creates Gen Y committee to target millennials

Mark Elliott May 17, 2017

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has created a new committee to advise it how to attract millennial guests and staff. The new team comprises "Generation Y" employees and entrepreneurs,…

Human Resources

CLIA opens membership to Asian agents

Mark Elliott May 5, 2017

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has started allowing Asian travel agents to join its membership and accreditation programme. At an event in Jakarta yesterday, held in…

Human Resources

Indian tourism supports 40 million jobs

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2017

India’s travel and tourism industry supported 40.3 million jobs in 2016 - the second most of any country in the world. According to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council…

Human Resources

Airbus starts work on major training centre in India

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2017

Airbus is investing in the future of the Indian aviation sector, with the development of a major new training centre near Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. A ground-breaking…

Hotels

First Saudi woman appointed hotel GM

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2017

History was made in the hotel industry recently when Rezidor Hotel Group appointed the first ever Saudi Arabian female general manager. Maram Kokandi will lead the new Park Inn by…

Human Resources

Korean woman stands for UNWTO top job

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2017

South Korea's Young-shim Dho is one of seven candidates in line to become the UN World Tourism Organization’s new secretary-general. Ms Dho is currently the chair of the UNWTO's…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair to cancel 90+ flights on Friday

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2017

Finnair has confirmed that it will cancel more than 90 flights on Friday 17 March, due to strike action at Helsinki Airport. The industrial action is due to take place between 3pm and…

Hotel

亚太仍是新加坡商旅首选地

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2017

本月，美国运通全球商务旅行（American Express GBT）发布的最新数据显示，亚太地区仍然是新加坡商务旅客的出差首选，这一地区的城市们总共占比2016年10大出境目的地的所有前十位。 不过，虽然目的地仍然基本和原来相同，但是商务旅行者们的出行方式却发生了一些改变。 Dr Carl…

Human Resources

PATA boosts tourism training in the Maldives

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2017

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is helping the Maldives to improve the skills of its tourism workforce by hosting a series of HR workshops in the country. The association…

Human Resources

Pandaw trains underprivileged youths in Myanmar

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

Pandaw Expeditions, the river cruise operator, has partnered with a restaurant in Myanmar to launch a new training programme for teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds. Sanon, the…

Human Resources

Gender salary gap remains in Asian travel industry

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

The difference between the salaries of men and women in Asia Pacific’s travel, tourism and hospitality industries appears to be widening, a new report has found. The 2017 ‘Salary &…

Hotels

Dusit exchanges staff with Japan’s Prince Hotels

Mark Elliott Feb 15, 2017

Dusit International has entered the next phase of its alliance with Japan's Prince Hotels, with the launch of a staff exchange programme this month. The companies first joined forces…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI denies strike rumours

Mark Elliott Feb 12, 2017

Thai Airways has denied that its staff are planning to go on strike. Following recent reports of potential industrial action, THAI's acting president, Usanee Sangsingkeo, "clarified"…

Airlines and Aviation

James Hogan to leave Etihad

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2017

James Hogan is stepping down as president & CEO of the Etihad Aviation Group. The Australian, who has led Etihad since 2006, will leave the Abu Dhabi-based airline in the second…

Human Resources

Cambodians complain about foreign tour guides

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017

A group of Cambodian tour guides has complained to the country’s Ministry of Tourism about the rising number of unlicensed guides operating at Angkor Wat. The Phnom Penh Post reports that…