Human Resources

The Emirates Group formally signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Beyond to extend Airbus’s Leadership Programme for the Group’s Emirati workforce for another three years.

Taiwan’s Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) held the first Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Talent Exchange Programme from 2nd to 8th December.

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) and the Australian Travel Education Pty Ltd (ATE), owned by Rick Myatt, announced that they are pursuing individual paths, after 17 years of collaboration on training initiatives for the travel-and-tourism sector.

TFE Hotels is putting up its country office in New Zealand in the wake of its multi-property management agreement with accommodation provider Heritage Hotels.

Philippine hotel management company Discovery Hospitality Corporation (DHC) recently partnered with Enderun Colleges to enable students enrolled in hospitality courses to make the most of global opportunities.

Organisations must prioritise hiring and developing the best talent based on merit while considering diverse representations. TDM interviews Karen Chee, Vice President, People & Culture, Asia Pacific, BCD Travel on the changing phases of women empowerment, sustainability and advancing technologies.

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

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 well as the need for cruise and shipping firms to properly invest in human resources.

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 world’s leading aviation hubs.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 experiential activities for young women in a bid to increase the number of women in the aviation sector.

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.

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 current decade.

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

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