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Appointments

The latest appointments from SITA, IHG, Six Senses and more

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2017
ILYA GUTLIN has been named as the president of SITA's Air Travel Solutions division, leading the delivery of products to the company's airline and airport customers. He previously held…
Hotels

Hard Rock sets division for Japanese casino resorts

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2017
Hard Rock International has launched a new division to support its expansion in Japan. The new Hard Rock Japan LLC will be headed up by CEO Edward Tracy, who previously led Sands…
Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo boosts Singapore, domestic flights

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2017
IndiGo, the Indian low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to add a series of new domestic services this month. On 16 February 2017, the airline will double the frequency of its…
Indonesia

Work starts on Yogyakarta’s new airport

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017
A ground-breaking ceremony was held recently to mark the start of work on the new Yogyakarta International Airport. The new hub in Kulon Progo, west of the Indonesian city, will lead…
Airlines and Aviation

Garuda expands West Papua connections

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017
Garuda Indonesia is extending its network to the westernmost parts of the country, with additional capacity to, from and within the province of West Papua. The Antara news agency…
Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Nepal prepares airports for natural disasters

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017
Nepal has moved to improve the preparedness of the country's airports to respond to natural disasters. Representatives from the Home Ministry, army, airport authorities and…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Thai Lion Air, S7 Airlines, and more…

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017
Thai Lion roars into Western China Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Chengdu (China) When? Daily, effective 1 March 2017 Who? Thai Lion Air Why? Mainly serving rising Chinese tourist…
Hotels

Where to Stay: New hotels in London, Jakarta, LA and more…

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square (pictured above) Location: In the former headquarters of the Port of London Authority, in the city's business district near Tower Bridge…
Cruise

Star Cruises reveals details of Shanghai season

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017
Star Cruises has revealed plans to homeport one of its cruise ships in Shanghai this summer. From July to October 2017, the 75,300-tonne, the 13-deck SuperStar Virgo cruise ship will…
Hotels

Indonesia’s Tauzia launches sixth hotel brand

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017
Indonesia's Tauzia Hotel Management has unveiled its sixth brand, Harris Vertu Hotels, which will be rolled out both domestically and overseas. The new concept will focus on…
Indonesia

Major new marine park to open in Bali

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017
Bali will soon be home to another major tourist attraction, following the launch of a new marine park. Officials from the Taman Safari Indonesia Group told the Bali Post recently that the…
River Cruising

The Strand Cruise starts sailing to Yangon

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017
The Strand Cruise has announced details of a new voyage along the Irrawaddy (or Ayeyarwady) River between Mandalay and Yangon. The new itinerary will cover 959km over 11 days, leaving…
United States

Spotlight on the Booking.com Leadership Team

Chicke Fitzgerald Jan 27, 2017 4
Today, I started my day like I always do.  Online. Well, that was after feeding the cat, getting my son's lunch packed and getting breakfast for he and my husband, who graciously offered…
Hotels

Hotel giant makes debut in Myanmar

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2017
One of the world's largest hotel groups has opened its first ever property in Myanmar. Wyndham, which has a global network of almost 8,000 hotels, has launched the Tryp Yangon, a…
Attractions

Vietnam to lift casino ban for citizens

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017
Vietnamese nationals will soon be allowed to gamble at the country's casinos. The Vietnam News Service (VNS) reports that the country's Prime Minister, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, has already…
Hotels

Chinese investment to revamp Great Barrier Reef island resort

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017
An upscale resort in the Great Barrier Reef will undergo a multi-million dollar revamp, funded by its Chinese owners. The China Capital Investment Group (CCIG) will spend AU$50 million…
Hotels

Australian hotel rates hit record high

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017
Hotels in Australia are cashing in on strong demand by raising room rates to record levels. According to the latest data from STR, the country's average daily rate (ADR) reached…
Australia

Travel now a necessity as Asians become explorers

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017
The Asian outbound tourism boom is driving a more mature type of traveller who is seeks regular, independent travel, a new report has revealed. In a major survey, Sabre found that…
Airlines and Aviation

Ethiopian Airlines plans Asian treble

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017
Ethiopian Airlines will add three more Asian destinations to its route map in the first half of 2017. The national carrier will start flying to Singapore, Jakarta and Chengdu as part…
Sports Tourism

First golf course for famous Asian UNESCO World Heritage site

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017
Halong Bay, the famous UNESCO World Heritage site in Vietnam, will soon become an international golf destination, following the development of a new course overlooking the limestone…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad flies latest aircraft to Far East

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its newest aircraft to three major cities in the Far East. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will take delivery of nine more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian airline traffic up 6% in 2016, outlook positive

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017
Demand for air travel in Asia Pacific continues to rise, with the region's airlines experiencing a 6.0% increase in international passenger numbers last year. According to the latest data…
Airlines and Aviation

Free Wi-Fi on JAL domestic flights

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017
JAL will start offering free, unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers on its domestic routes. At present, the airline provides 15 minutes of free Wi-Fi per passenger, but this offer…
Hotels

Where to Stay: New hotels in India, Indonesia, China, the US and more

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017
Oaks Bodhgaya Location: In the Indian town of Bodhgaya, a UNESCO site where Buddha is said to have found enlightenment Grade: Upscale Keys: 78 Facilities: Gymnasium, a rooftop…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia carried exceeds 50 million passengers

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2017
AirAsia broke through the 50 million passenger barrier again in 2016, as demand for its short-haul flights continued to flourish. The low-cost carrier group boarded a total of 56.59m…
Hotels

Banyan Tree develops beachfront condos in Phuket

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2017
Banyan Tree has revealed plans to develop its first condominium project in Thailand, under the Angsana brand. The new beachfront development will rise on the shores of Bang Tao Beach,…
Hotels

Japanese hotel rates rise in 2016

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2017
Japan's hotel sector experienced a steady increase in ADR (average daily rate) last year. According to the full-year data from STR, the country's ADR climbed 5.2% to JPY15,396…
Appointments

The latest appointments from AccorHotels, Carnival, Amadeus and more

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2017
LOUISE DALEY has been appointed as AccorHotels' deputy chief executive officer Asia Pacific. She has been with AccorHotels for 26 years, having commenced her career in Australia before…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas adds new capital connection to China

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2017
Qantas’ Asian expansion strategy took another step forward today (25 January 2017) with the relaunch of direct flights to China’s capital city, Beijing. The Australian national carrier…
Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines sheds seats to capture premium market

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2017
Philippine Airlines will remove more than 100 seats from some of its aircraft in a bid to woo more premium passengers. Eight of the national carrier's 414-seat Airbus A330-300s will be…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: China Eastern Airlines, Cebu Pacific and more

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2017
China Eastern launches new link to Laos Where? Kunming (China) to Luang Prabang, pictured (Laos) When? Four times a week, effective 2 March 2017 Who? China Eastern Airlines Why?…
United States

Top Rated Star Gazing Trips

Simon Willmore Jan 24, 2017 0
There are not many things as inspiring and magnificent as looking at a starry sky on a clear night. With warmer and romantic days coming up, it might be a great idea to surprise your partner…
Hotels

Chinese real estate company invests in Banyan Tree

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2017
Banyan Tree has formed a new joint venture with Vanke, the Chinese real estate company. Under the partnership the two companies have created Banyan Tree China (BTC) to take control of…
Hotels

Phuket hoteliers join forces to promote island

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2017
The recently-launched Phuket Hotels Association has unveiled its new “Brand Phuket”, which is aimed creating a unified marketing stance for the popular Thai resort island. Unveiled at…
Hotels

Novotel revamps rooms in Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2017
To mark its 25th anniversary, the Novotel Century Hong Kong has unveiled the results of a major refurbishment. All of the hotel's 510 rooms and suites have now been updated, with…
Hotels

Thailand hotels end year on a high

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2017
Thailand's hotel sector performed well in 2016, with occupancy reaching an average of 75% and room rates increasing. According to the full-year data from STR, Thailand has recovered…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X gets green light for US flights

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2017
AirAsia X, the Asian low-cost carrier, has been cleared to launch its first ever flights to the US. The Malaysia-based airline has received permission from the US Federal Aviation…
Hotels

Oaks debuts in India with new Bodhgaya hotel

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2017
Oaks Hotels & Resorts, the Australian brand acquired by Thailand's Minor Hotels, has made its debut in India with the opening of the opening of Oaks Bodhgaya. The new hotel is located…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: HK Express, Tianjin Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017
HK Express completes Pacific island double Where? Hong Kong to Saipan (Northern Mariara Islands) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? HK Express Why? New leisure travel…
Cambodia

Record year for Cambodian airports

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017
Passenger traffic to Cambodia’s three international airports exceeded the seven million mark for the first time last year. According to data released by Cambodia Airports, the company…
Road

Uber settles Taiwan row with new taxi service

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017
Uber will form a new taxi-hailing service in Taiwan, following a compromise reached with the country's Transport Ministry. The ride-hailing service had been in dispute with the Taiwanese…
Tourism

Bali, Jakarta to welcome 70% of Indo visitors

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017
Approximately 70% of international visitors to Indonesia in 2017 are expected to travel to just two destinations: Bali and Jakarta. The Indonesian government is targeting a total of…
New Zealand

Carnival Legend completes first NZ cruise

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017
The Carnival Legend cruise ship completed its inaugural New Zealand sailing last week. The 88,500-tonne ship headed to the country on 10-day roundtrip cruise from Sydney earlier this…
Tourism

Thailand expects record tourism revenues in 2017

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017
Thailand is expecting to generate record tourism revenues in 2017. The Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) Sydney director, Rujiras Chatchalermkit, said that the country is…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad adds peak season flights to the Maldives

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017
Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch additional flights to the Maldives during the peak summer period. Between 1 July and 17 September 2017, the airline will operate four…
Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: May Myat Mon Win

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017
This week, Travel Daily Asia chats with May Myat Mon Win, chair of Myanmar Tourism Marketing, about the country's tourism strategy and targets... Q)    How did Myanmar's tourism…
Tourism Boards

Myanmar calls for investment in new tourism destinations

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017
The Myanmar government has called on international companies to invest in its up-and-coming tourism industry. Speaking at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Singapore, Myanmar's…
Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines expands operations at Clark

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017
Philippine Airlines is ramping up its operations at Clark International Airport, north of Manila. The national carrier is aiming to ease pressure at Manila's Ninoy Aquino…
Tourism Boards

FIT Ruums connects agents and suppliers with reward programme

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017
FIT Ruums, Webjet’s new B2B travel distributor in Asia, has unveiled a new rewards programme aimed at developing closer relationships between travel agents and suppliers. The…
Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ carries one million passengers to Queenstown

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017
Air New Zealand is celebrating a new milestone, with the news that it carried a million domestic passengers to and from Queenstown in 2016. The airline reached the seven-digit figure…
Hotels

Asian hotelier brings Playboy Bunnies back to New York

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017
The legendary Playboy Club will relaunch in New York later this year, thanks to a Hong Kong-based hotel group. Cachet Hotel Group, which includes Shanghai's URBN Hotel among its…
Cruise

Dream Cruises reveals first non-Chinese homeport

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017
Dream Cruises, the new upscale Asian cruise line, has revealed plans for its first homeport season outside China. In December 2017, the Genting Dream cruise ship will commence a…
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico spreads wings to South Korea

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017
Aeromexico will expand its Asian network this year with the launch of its first ever flights to South Korea. Commencing on 27 May 2017, the airline will operate four weekly flights…
Airlines and Aviation

C-3PO takes off with ANA

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017
He is, famously, fluent in over six million different forms of communication, and now he can fly! C-3PO, the golden protocol droid from the Star Wars moves, has been painted on one of…
Hotels

Archipelago at the double in Indonesia

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017
Archipelago International has added two more hotels to its portfolio in Indonesia. Aston Canggu Beach Resort is a new upscale property in the shores of Bali’s Kuta area. It becomes…
Hotels

Where to Stay: New hotels in Vancouver, the Maldives, Budapest and Kota Kinabalu

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017
Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver Location: In a new twisted tower on West Georgia Street, in Vancouver’s CBD Grade: Luxury Keys: 147 suites Facilities: Chinese…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Gulf Air, Vietjet and more

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017
Gulf Air starts flying to Sri Lanka Where? Manama (Bahrain) to Colombo (Sri Lanka) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? Gulf Air Why? Taking advantage of double-digit…
Tourism

Singapore PM launches ASEAN’s golden tourism campaign

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017
ASEAN has launched a major tourism campaign to mark the Southeast Asian bloc's golden jubilee. Officially unveiled this week by Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, and ASEAN…
Airlines and Aviation

ANA to add third daily Jakarta flight

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017
ANA has announced plans to launch a third daily flight to Jakarta this summer. Commencing on 1 August 2017, the Japanese carrier will introduce a second daily service from Tokyo's…
Tourism Boards

Macau exceeds 30 million visitors, but mainland market stagnates

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017
Macau welcomed more visitors last year, despite the fact that arrivals from mainland China remained almost flat. According to the full-year data from the Macao Government Tourism…
Hotels

Carlson breaks new ground with first Sri Lankan hotel

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has broken ground on its first ever property in Sri Lanka. The company held a ceremony recently to mark the start of construction work on the Park Inn by…
Airlines and Aviation

Australia’s Jetstar plans first flights to Vietnam

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017
Vietnam's tourism industry will get a lift this year when Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar launches its first two routes to the country. In May 2017, Jetstar will start operating…
Hotels

Agoda, HK Express enter points partnership

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017
Agoda.com, the online booking site, has formed a new partnership with reward-U, the loyalty programme of HK Express, the Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier. Under the tie-up, reward-U…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X starts offering in-flight entertainment

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017
AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, is aiming to enhance its onboard experience with the launch of in-flight entertainment for all passengers. The new 'Xcite Inflight…
United States

Where to Stay: New hotels in New York, Hua Hin, Dublin and Madrid

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017
Cachet Boutique New York Hotel Location: West 42nd Street, Midtown Manhattan Grade: Luxury Keys: 107 Facilities: An outdoor wellness area and jacuzzi, restaurant and supper club…
Hotels

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts marks its Sri Lanka debut

Gemma Greenwood Jan 18, 2017
 Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened a strikingly-modern property in Colombo, introducing a unique hospitality concept that brings attitude and altitude to the Sri Lankan capital.…
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay traffic edges higher despite Chinese decline

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017
Cathay Pacific recorded a slight increase in passenger traffic in 2016, despite falling demand on routes to and from mainland China. Revealing its full-year results this week, the…
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…
Thailand

Runway work to cut Suvarnabhumi capacity

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017
Airlines and passengers at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport could face disruption over the coming months, as work is carried out to repair one of the runways. The Bangkok Post reports…
Airlines and Aviation

Cambodia’s new airline prepares to launch

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017
A new Chinese-backed Cambodian airline is set to launch next month. The Phnom Penh Post reports that JC International Airlines expects to take delivery of its first aircraft in the…
Airlines and Aviation

New Nepalese airline flies to Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017
Himalaya Airlines, the new Nepalese airline, will launch its first flights to Southeast Asia next month. Commencing on 10 February 2017, the Kathmandu-based carrier will operate five…
Sports Tourism

Golfasian expands with Thai acquisition

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017
Golfasian, the golf tour operator, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Solar Golf, which is based in the Thai resort town of Pattaya. Solar Golf has operated for more…
Hotels

Ayana Bali increases inventory with new tower

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017
The Ayana Resort & Spa in Bali added 120 more rooms and suites to its inventory with the opening of a new tower. The Rimba East tower forms part of Rimba Jimbaran Bali, the sister…
Hotels

Park Hotel Group enters midscale market with third brand

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017
Singapore's Park Hotel Group has revealed plans to diversify its portfolio with the launch of a new midscale brand. "Destination" becomes the hotel group's third brand, following the…
Appointments

The latest appointments, including Sabre’s Frank Trampert and Nikki Beach’s new president

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017
FRANK TRAMPERT has been appointed as the new managing director & chief commercial officer for Sabre's hospitality business in Asia Pacific. Trampert has extensive experience in the…
Maldives

Coming to San Francisco in 2017

Simon Willmore Jan 17, 2017 0
The year 2017 in San Francisco will be a time of welcoming the new and unique while celebrating the richness of the past.  Here are some of the major highlights: 50th Anniversary of the…
UK

Premier Holidays rolls out tactical offers on US packages

Gemma Greenwood Jan 17, 2017
Tour operator Premier Holidays has rolled out a selection of tactical offers to the USA for its 2017 Turn of Year campaign.  The promotions focus on tailor-made twin-centre…
Hotels

Sokha opens Teppanyaki restaurant at new Siem Reap hotel

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2017
Sokha, the Cambodian hotel group, has introduced its Teppanyaki restaurant concept to its new property in Siem Reap. Takezono Teppanyaki is now open at the Sokha Siem Reap Resort…
Airlines and Aviation

Spanish travel to Far East takes off

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2017
The number of Spanish travellers to destinations in the Far East is on the rise, driven by new air links, a new report has shown. According to data from ForwardKeys, international…
Hotels

Travelodge arrives in Asia

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2017
Travelodge will make its debut in Asia next month with the opening of a new hotel in Hong Kong. A 126-room midscale property on Nathan Road, currently operating as the Hotel Rainbow,…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Saudia, Vanilla Air and more

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2017
Pakistan gets new pilgrimmage flights Where? Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) to Multan (Pakistan) When? Four times a week, effective 1 April 2017 Who? Saudi Arabian Airlines Why? Trade and…
Indonesia

Shark attacks surfer off Bali coast

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2017
An Australian tourist has been attacked by a shark while surfing off the coast of Bali. Local news site Tribune-Bali.com reports that the 48-year-old man was bitten earlier this month…
Airlines and Aviation

Garuda eyes new routes for Chinese New Year

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2017
Garuda Indonesia is planning to take advantage of the booming Chinese outbound travel market by launching a series of new charter flights over the Lunar New Year holiday period. The…
Hotels

Where to Stay: New hotels in Hong Kong, India, Vietnam and more…

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2017
Silka Tsuen Wan Location: Tsuen Wan district of Hong Kong, on the way to Disneyland and airport Grade: Midscale Keys: 419 Facilities: Gym, restaurant, coffee shop, smartphones in…
Airlines and Aviation

Kenya Airways spreads wings in Asia

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2017
Kenya Airways has signed a new agreement that will expand connectivity between Asia and Africa. The codeshare partnership with Hong Kong Airlines enables passengers to book…
Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Christian Bernkopf

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017
Travel Daily Asia's Mark Elliott chats to Christian Bernkopf, the newly-appointed General Manager of the Pullman Danang Beach Resort... Q)           Congratulations on your new role as GM…
Indonesia

Tourists told to stay away from Krakatau

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017
Authorities in Indonesia have warned tourists to steer clear of Mount Anak Krakatau, due to increased volcanic activity. The Antara news agency reported the head of the volcano's…
Tourism Boards

Thailand expects Chinese New Year tourism boost

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017
Thailand expects to welcome 825,000 international visitors during the forthcoming Chinese New year holiday period. The total, which was revealed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand…
Airlines and Aviation

37 dead as Boeing 747 crashes in Kyrgyzstan

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017
A large cargo plane crashed in Kyrgyzstan on Monday morning, killing at least 37 people. The incident occurred when the Boeing 747 aircraft, operated by Turkey's ACT Airlines, crashed…
Tourism

Singapore becomes Asia’s most powerful passport

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017
The Singapore passport is now the strongest in Asia, in terms of the number of countries its holders are able to access without a visa. According to the latest report by Passport…
Attractions

Singapore enhances ecotourism with two new wildlife parks

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017
Singapore will supplement its already extensive portfolio of nature-based attractions in the coming years, following the launch of a major new project that will include the creation of two…
Hotels

Raffles Singapore marks 130th anniversary with new tours

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017
The Raffles Singapore celebrates its 130th anniversary this year, and the hotel is inviting guests to learn more about its history with a series of walking tours. Scheduled for the…
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay boosts Canadian connections

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017
Cathay Pacific has revealed plans to increase its Canadian operations this summer. Commencing on 24 June 2017, the airline will add four more weekly flights between Hong Kong and…
Hotels

Mövenpick makes Sri Lankan debut with landmark tower

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has entered Sri Lanka with the launch of a new property in the country's capital, Colombo. The new Mövenpick Hotel Colombo becomes the city’s first new…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia X and more

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017
Second Sydney service for Vietnam Airlines Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Sydney (Australia) When? Three times a week, effective 29 March 2017 Who? Vietnam Airlines Why? Continues the…
Hong Kong

Records tumble as HKIA traffic soars

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved another record-breaking year in 2016, experiencing its highest ever levels of passenger traffic, flight movements and cargo traffic. Last…
Hotel Management Company

Half a million hotel rooms to open across Asia

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2017
More than half a million new hotels will be introduced to the Asia Pacific region's inventory over the coming years. In its pipeline report for December 2016, STR revealed that the…
Hotels

Where to Stay: New hotels in Sri Lanka, China, India and Australia

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2017
Jetwing Lake Location: 5km from town of Dambulla, central Sri Lanka Grade: Upscale Keys: 94 Facilities: 71-metre pool, spa, gym, two restaurants (including Chinese) Meeting space:…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia starts flying Philippines-Taiwan

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2016
AirAsia has launched its first two routes linking the Philippines with Taiwan. The low-cost carrier's Philippine subsidiary started flying direct from Manila to Taipei on 21 November, and…
Tourism Boards

Tourism tops New Zealand economy

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2016
New Zealand’s tourism industry has become the country’s top export earner, contributing NZ$14.5 billion (US$10.2bn) into the country's economy and directly employing more than 188,000…
Face‑to‑Face

Face to face: Philippines Tourism Minister Wanda Corazon T. Teo

Aaron Greenwood Nov 1, 2016
How important is the UK market to the Philippines?  We are serious in courting the British travel trade and business networks to bring more arrivals and related investments to the…
Hotel Management Company

Hotel G to make debut in Singapore

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2016
GCP Hospitality will expand its Hotel G concept in Asia this month, with the opening of its first property in Singapore. Scheduled to launch on 17 November 2016, the new Hotel G…
Hotel Management Company

Thailand’s BHMAsia expands hotel portfolio across Vietnam

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2016
BHMAsia, which operates the X2 and Away boutique hotel brands, is expanding its presence across Vietnam. Having entered the Vietnamese market last year, the Bangkok-based hotel group has…
Tourism Boards

Halal tourism boom predicted for the UAE

Gemma Greenwood Oct 3, 2016
Total spending on halal tourism in the UAE is projected to increase by 4.4% in 2016, according to a study conducted by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI). The outbound…
Tourism Boards

Philippines turns to India for tourism boost

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016
The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) headed to India this month to undertake a four-city tourism roadshow. A delegation from the Southeast Asia country, which included hotels and…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates boosts Philippine links with new Cebu and Clark flights

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2016
Emirates has tripled its network of destinations in the Philippines with the launch of flights to Cebu and Clark. The new triangular service took off for the first time on Wednesday 30…
Tourism Boards

Cruise tourism in the spotlight for Philippines

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2016
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) completed its first Cruise Tourism Development Strategy under assistance of United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Ted…
Tourism Boards

Asian cruise destinations join forces to drive growth

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2016
Five Asian cruise destinations have teamed up to jointly promote and fund the growth of the industry. The newly-formed Asia Cruise Cooperation (ACC) includes tourism authorities in…
Tourism Boards

Double-digit growth for Philippine arrivals

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2016
The Philippines experienced strong growth in terms of visitor arrivals last year, but remains a long way short of its targets. The country's Department of Tourism has revealed that a…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates promotes new Philippine routes to the trade

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2016
Emirates has teamed up with the Philippine Tourism Board to educate the travel trade about its new flights to Clark and Cebu. Scheduled to commence on 30 March, the new triangular route…
Tourism Boards

Cebu launches Middle East seat sale

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2016
Philippines airline, Cebu Pacific Air has launched an exclusive seat sale today, for its routes between the Middle East and the Philippines.  Starting from AED 500, travellers from…
Tourism Boards

Philippines looks to accelerate Halal tourism plans

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2016
The Philippines is accelerating its plans to position itself as one of the world’s preferred destinations for Muslim tourists, according to its tourist board.  The Philippine…
Tourism Boards

The Philippines focuses on halal tourism

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2016
The Philippines is taking steps to position itself as a destination for halal tourism. The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) has unveiled a series of initiatives to attract…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates boosts its services to the Philippines

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2016
In a recent development, Emirates announced its intent to launch a daily circular service from Dubai to Cebu (CEB) and Clark (CRK) in the Philippines. The new service will commence…
Tourism Boards

UK Dubai’s ‘third-biggest tourism source market’

Aaron Greenwood Dec 24, 2015
The UK is now the third biggest source market for international tourism to Dubai, according to new figures released by Dubai Tourism.  Figures show more than 11.7M international…
Tourism Boards

Philippines records 12% increase in Middle East tourist

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2015
The success of the Visit the Philippines Year (VPY) 2015 campaign has led the Department of Tourism (DOT) to launch the Visit the Philippines Again (VPA) 2016. This is part of its…
Tourism Boards

Dubai tourism numbers on the rise

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2015
Recent statistics released by the department of tourism in Dubai stated that visitor numbers reveal that more than 11.7 million international overnight visitors arrived in the city…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad adds more flights to the Philippines

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2015
Etihad Airways will add three new weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Manila next year. From 1 May 2016, the airline will increase the route’s frequency from 14 to 17 weekly flights,…
Tourism Boards

Best Western expands in the Philippines

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2015
Best Western has expanded its portfolio in the Philippines with the launch of a new midscale hotel in Subic Bay. Set on the west coast of Luzon Island, approximately 100km north of…
Airlines and Aviation

Reunion debris confirmed as MH370

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2015
The piece of aircraft wing that washed up on the island of Reunion last week is from flight MH370, it has been confirmed. Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak, addressed his citizens in…
Airlines and Aviation

Reunion “wing flap” could belong to MH370

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2015
A large piece of debris has washed up on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion, leading to hopes that it could be part of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. The white object,…
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore tourism partners seal biggest ever partnership

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2015
Singapore's three main travel and tourism groups have teamed up once again for their highest value partnership to date. The new two-year deal between Singapore Airlines (SIA), Changi…
Tourism Boards

Singapore prepares major tourism drive for Golden Jubilee

Mark Elliott May 27, 2015
Singapore is hoping to give its tourism sector a lift this summer, with the launch of a major campaign to attract visitors for the country's Golden Jubilee. The Singapore Tourism…
Tourism Boards

‘Visit Philippines Year’ and ‘Kids Go Free’ campaign promoted by PDOT

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2015
The on-going Riyadh Travel Fair will witness the Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) strengthen its initiative to proactively attract family travellers. Verna Buensuceso,…
Tourism Boards

ASEAN countries team up to drive cruise tourism

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2015
Four Southeast Asian countries have teamed up to promote the region's cruise industry. Under a unified ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) banner, representatives from…
Tourism Boards

dnata expands its presence in Philippines

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2015
In an effort to enhance its customer experience, dnata recently opened a new lounge at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International airport (NAIA) and a contact centre in Clark. dnata first…
Tourism Boards

India, Philippines discuss tourism tie-up

Mark Elliott Feb 5, 2015
A tourism delegation from the Philippines arrived in India recently, to discuss future cooperation between the two countries. The Philippines' Tourism Minister, Ramon Jimenez Jr, met…
Tourism Boards

Indian tourism comes together at SATTE 2015

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2015
The Indian travel industry was on show at last week's SATTE 2015 event in New Delhi. With the Indian government promising a renewed focus on the tourism sector, multiple state…
Tourism Boards

‘Visit the Philippines Year’ announced by PDOT for 2015

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2014
The New Year will see the roll out of a new campaign by the Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT), together with its marketing and promotions arm the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB).…
Tourism Boards

Asia Cruise Fund expands to Hainan, Philippines

Mark Elliott Nov 27, 2014
The Asia Cruise Fund, which was launched by Taiwan and Hong Kong to drive investment in the Asian cruise industry, has added two new members - the Philippines and the Chinese island province…
Tourism Boards

Thailand sees first signs of tourism recovery

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2014
Thailand experienced its first monthly tourist arrivals growth of the year in October, leading to hopes of an upturn in the country’s tourism fortunes. According to the latest data from…
Tourism Boards

The Philippines targets young travellers with STA

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2014
STA Travel has signed a new agreement that will see it promote the Philippines as a destination for young travellers. The marketing deal, which was signed with the Philippines…
Tourism Boards

Philippines to host Routes Asia 2016

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2014
The Philippines will host Routes Asia in 2016. The annual aviation event will take place in Manila from 6-8 March 2016, following the 2015 edition in Chengdu. The announcement came…
Tourism

PDOT launches ‘Kids Go Free’ campaign

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2014
In an effort to tap into the family segment, the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT), in cooperation with travel partners from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the Philippines,…
Tourism Boards

Filipino TOs look to boost two-way tourism exchange

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2014
The Philippines Embassy in Muscat has announced that representatives of two Filipino travel and tour companies are looking to promote two-way tourism exchange. CCT 168 Travel &…
Tourism Boards

Asia Pacific leads global tourism growth – UNWTO

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2014
The Asia Pacific region led growth in the global tourism market last year, thereby earning a large share of global tourism arrivals and revenues. According to a new report from the UN…
Tourism Boards

World Health Tourism Congress in Dubai

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2014
Dubai is set to host the World Health Tourism Congress. The congress is likely to be attended by more than 350 participants from 80 countries. Previous events have been held in Germany,…
Tourism Boards

Philippine Airlines becomes latest Etihad partner

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2014
Etihad Airways has made Philippine Airlines its latest strategic partner. The partnership will initially include a codeshare with the PR and EY codes to be placed on flights between…
Tourism Boards

Indonesia plans 25% jump in tourism arrivals

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2014
Indonesia is targeting a 25% increase in international visitor arrivals over the next five years. Outlining its latest five-year development plan, the country's Ministry of Tourism…
Tourism Boards

UNWTO puts climate change at “heart” of Asian tourism agenda

Mark Elliott May 29, 2014
Climate change needs to be at the "heart of the tourism agenda" in Southeast Asia, the UNWTO has said. The organisation recently hosted a major event in the Philippines that outlined…
Airlines and Aviation

Philippines boosted by Etihad deal

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2014
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has secured a new partnership with Etihad Airways that has the potential to significantly enhance tourism flows into the Philippines. The national carrier…
Tourism Boards

New visa scheme to boost India’s inbound tourism

Mark Elliott Apr 9, 2014
The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) announced by the Indian government in February 2014 is expected to make travelling a lot more easier for inbound visitors. The ETA scheme…
Tourism Boards

China drives Singapore tourism growth in 2013

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2014
Singapore recorded a steady increase in visitor arrivals in 2013, driven by a strong rise in the number of tourists from China. Citing preliminary full-year arrivals data, the…
Tourism Boards

Philippines arrivals grow despite disaster

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2014
The Philippines saw a strong rise in tourist arrivals in 2013, despite the typhoon that devastated swathes of the country in November. According to data from the country’s Department of…
Tourism Boards

Reef Worlds explore potential of underwater tourism sites in UAE

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2014
California - Los Angeles-based Reef Worlds have shown a keen interest in building underwater tourism sites in Dubai and across the UAE, as reported by Emirates 24I7. According to a…
Tourism Boards

Philippines Tourism looks to boost Saudi tourists numbers

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2013
The Philippine Department of Tourism, in conjunction with Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, have come together to launch a new revitalized…
Tourism Boards

‘Tourism will help rebuild Philippines’

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2013
Philippine’s Department of Tourism (DOT) has said tourism will play a “significant role” in rebuilding the country after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan. Tourism already accounts…
Tourism Boards

Industry calls for help in Philippines relief effort

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2013
The Intrepid Foundation and PATA are amongst the travel and tourism organisations raising money for the Philippines relief effort. The Intrepid Foundation, through Intrepid Travel,…
Airlines and Aviation

Call for higher policy coordination between tourism and aviation sectors

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2013
Improving air connectivity through a closer coordination of tourism and aviation policies to ensure the sustained growth of the tourism sector and of air transport was the commitment…
Tourism Boards

Philippines sees rise in Indian arrivals

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2013
Philippines has seen a steady increase in the number of Indian arrivals to the country. The country received 46,395 Indian tourists in 2012 and expects to boost the figure by 50% this…
Tourism Boards

International Tourism Mart concludes in Tawang

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2013
The second International Tourism Mart (ITM) has concluded in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The three-day event organised by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) from 18-20 October 2013,…
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