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Northstar Acquires Web In Travel

Apr 14, 2014

Northstar Travel Media recently announced its acquisition of Web In Travel (WIT), a Singapore-based, multi-media platform content provider that comprises a news website, e-newsletters, blogs and video channels and produces conferences in Singapore, Dubai, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan and Australia. WIT’s founder and editor Yeoh Siew Hoon will become editorial director of Northstar Travel Media Asia and will report to Bob Sullivan, executive vice president of Northstar Travel Media.

“The addition of WIT is an important strategic move for our company and demonstrates our dedication to providing the best information from all parts of the world,” said Thomas Kemp, Chairman and CEO of Northstar Travel Media.

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