Singapore

Hotels

Eat, drink and be merry! Park Regis brings back #sginsiders heritage food trail

Kristin Mariano May 16, 2019

If you are a fan of Netflix’s new series Street Food and is bound to Singapore, Park Regis is bringing back #sginsiders trail that will take guests for a culinary spin to taste authentic…

Startups

Neuron scoots in Bangkok

Kristin Mariano May 8, 2019

I first saw the orange scooters parked right outside Park Regis Singapore when I stayed there. Now, it will be seen cruising the streets of Bangkok.

Startups

Grab enters travel space with hotel booking feature

Kristin Mariano Apr 24, 2019

Ride-hailing company Grab has announced its new hotel booking feature along with other three in-app services.

Technology

Travel tech this week: Uber’s “Women Preferred View” and more

Kristin Mariano Apr 18, 2019

This week, we saw incredible features from the ride-hailing and car rental sector. Following Saudi Arabia’s grant license to drive to women, Uber launches women-only drivers. Meanwhile,…

Hotels

Park Regis Singapore review: “Our motto is simple, making guests happy”

Kristin Mariano Apr 15, 2019

When I travel for business, I look for two things in my accommodation – convenience in terms of location and great service.

Global

IN PHOTOS: Singapore unveils Jewel Changi Airport

Kristin Mariano Apr 12, 2019

Singapore, where its airport is a prime tourist attraction, has welcomed the public to its latest development called Jewel Changi Airport, a sprawling complex built to increase Changi's…

Technology

Digital Travel APAC 2019 focuses on disruption in industries

Kristin Mariano Apr 1, 2019

The tech possibilities in the travel industry are virtually limitless and travel companies must live with the expectations of customers in order to provide the most effective experience.

Airlines and Aviation

How NTUC Income “reimagined” travel insurance

Alastair Newport Mar 29, 2019

Travel insurance firm NTUC Income, has come up with a new way of making sure travellers are protected against the seemingly random and unpredictable nature of airline’s tickets prices, which…

Startups

Grab Philippines launches water delivery service amid water crisis

Kristin Mariano Mar 28, 2019

Ride-railing firm Grab Philippines offers a water delivery service in water-deprived city of Marikina.

Hotels

“Customised touchpoints”: The Outpost Hotel at Sentosa joins SLH

Tian Tolentino Mar 20, 2019

Global luxe accommodation group Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced that The Outpost Hotel at Sentosa is now a member of their properties.

Startups

Shop now, pay later: Grab pushes for post-paid payment feature

Kristin Mariano Mar 20, 2019

Grab is the first ride-hailing platform that is giving banks a run for their money. The Singapore-based start-up has announced new fintech features focusing on SME micro-loans and insurtech…

Hotels

Veni, vidi, vici: Direct Booking Summit Singapore 2019

Alastair Newport Mar 15, 2019

The last week in February saw the arrival of the Direct Booking Summit at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore, the seventh edition since the inaugural event in 2016.

Startups

RedDoorz to raise USD 50 million in Series B round

Kristin Mariano Mar 13, 2019

Singapore-based budget hotel operator RedDoorz is raising up to USD 50 million for its Series B financing round.

Global

Crown jewel of Singapore: Changi Airport lifestyle hub opens on 17 April

Kristin Mariano Mar 12, 2019

Singapore is building a multi-dimensional tourist complex, Jewel Changi Airport, and will open its doors on 17 April.

Startups

Unstoppable: Grab receives USD 1.5 billion fund

Kristin Mariano Mar 8, 2019

Yes, Grab is unstoppable as it just added another USD 1.5 billion in its stash by raising USD 1.46 billion from SoftBank’s USD 100 billion Vision Fund.

Startups

Drive safe: Go-Jek partners with Doctor Anywhere

Kristin Mariano Mar 7, 2019

Go-Jek cares for the welfare of its drivers in Singapore as it partners with local start-up Doctor Anywhere.

Startups

Grab allows users to cancel rides for free, but there’s a catch

Kristin Mariano Mar 4, 2019

Starting 11 March, Grab users can cancel rides for free within five minutes after booking.

Food & Drink

Hawker Calling: SG street food legend returns to London

Tian Tolentino Feb 25, 2019

Singaporean street food legend, Hawker Chan, and A Noodle Story will bring their signature dishes to London for a ‘taste of Singapore’ this March.

Startups

Grab teases on big partnerships this year

Kristin Mariano Feb 21, 2019

Grab is not yet done as the ride-hailing app Grab has plans to expand into business ranging from health care to insurance to video streaming through big partnerships and raised funding.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines reassures passengers that they’re not spying on them

Kristin Mariano Feb 20, 2019

Singapore Airlines has reassured passengers that the tiny cameras attached to the in-flight entertainment system on some of its planes are deactivated.

OTAs & Tour Operators

These OTAs put element of surprise in travel

Kristin Mariano Feb 19, 2019

Anywhr and ATO Tours are two companies that are continents apart, but are sending travellers on surprise trips.

Air

Bengaluru’s first A350 to Singapore

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 19, 2019

The Silicon valley of India, Bengaluru is set to get its first ever A350 medium haul aircraft experience as Singapore Airlines introduces the aircraft on the Bengaluru to Singapore sector.

Airlines and Aviation

Virtual Realty: Qantas unveils 3D images of multi-million dollar First Lounge

Alastair Newport Feb 14, 2019

Back in October Qantas announced plans for a new multi-million dollar First Lounge, as well as the expansion of it the airlines business lounge product, at Singapore Changi Airport. Now,…

Global

The long and the short of it: Ascott’s Brian Tan on the shifting serviced apartment market

Alastair Newport Feb 6, 2019

A couple of weeks ago TD reported the news that serviced apartment specialists Ascott Limited, had experienced unprecedented growth.  I spoke to country general manager for Thailand, Brian…

MICE

MICE: When 12 heads are better than one

Alastair Newport Feb 6, 2019

BestCities Global Alliance, a community of 12 cities around the world, dedicated to the betterment of international conferences and meetings, believes, naturally, that the right partner is…

Startups

Netflix and ride? Grab adds a streaming service to its app

Kristin Mariano Jan 31, 2019

Grab added Netflix-like video-on-demand service HOOQ into its core ride-hailing app. The company, which is valued at USD 11 billion and raising a USD 5 billion round, already offers a range…

Global

Klook couples Old World train travel with new-school tech

Alastair Newport Jan 30, 2019

Klook, the Hong Kong tour and experiences booking app which has been making waves throughout Asia for the last 18 months, has entered into a new relationship with Rail Europe, bound to cause…

Startups

Travelstop marks major expansion in Asia

Kristin Mariano Jan 23, 2019

Singapore-based business travel start-up Travelstop is launching in seven markets including Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam.

Startups

GrabJobs disrupts old school recruitment process in SEA

Kristin Mariano Jan 16, 2019

Finding a job has never been this easy for both job seekers and employers. Singapore-based GrabJobs is making a fuss in the recruitment scene with their interview chatbot technology.

Global

Klook and CoopCulture’s “big step” towards digitising Italy

Alastair Newport Jan 15, 2019

Travel activities, services and tour booking platform Klook, has announced its brand new global partnership with CoopCulture, an official national tour operator in Italy.

Singapore

Oakwood: Welcome to the showroom of tomorrow

Alastair Newport Jan 14, 2019

Oakwood, specialists in fully furnished accommodation solutions, has announced the opening of its brand new display space, The Oakwood Showroom in Singapore, to put a spotlight on new tech…

Startups

Go-Jek operates in Singapore after roadblock in the Philippines

Kristin Mariano Jan 11, 2019

Indonesian unicorn Go-Jek has opened its app to passengers in Singapore after it hits a roadblock in the Philippines.

Global

20/20 Vision: Wyndham’s APAC president’s plans for 2019 and beyond

Alastair Newport Dec 19, 2018

Following the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts split from parent company Wyndham Worldwide earlier this year, it was necessary to install a new head honcho for APAC. Opting to recruit internally…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Traveloka reportedly acquires PegiPegi and two other rivals for USD 66.8 million

Kristin Mariano Dec 17, 2018

A report has surfaced that the Indonesian travel tech unicorn Traveloka has long acquired some of its rivals in Southeast Asia through a Singapore-based shell company named Jet Tech…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA: Key pillar of digital transformation will “truly transform the way offers are created”

Alastair Newport Dec 17, 2018

Amadeus and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have unveiled their upgraded partnership this morning with the announcement that the airline has fully integrated the Amadeus Altéa NDC and Amadeus…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines uses real time data feedback to take control

Alastair Newport Dec 11, 2018

Singapore Airlines (SIA) launched its brand new operations management system today.

Global

IATA suspends Zuji’s air booking license

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Dec 7, 2018

Zuji, an online travel booking platform has abruptly stalled its airline booking operations in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Technology

SBC Travel yearns to streamline payments in travel with blockchain

Kristin Mariano Dec 4, 2018

SBC Travel hasn’t been launched officially yet, but it already gained a lot of traction due to its recent acquisitions.

Hotels

Preferred Hotels unveils 23 worldwide hotels for 2019

Alastair Newport Dec 3, 2018

Preferred Hotels unveil the latest properties to be added throughout next year.

Airlines and Aviation

The duty-three: SIA’s new joint-venture sinks USD 35 million into KrisShop

Alastair Newport Dec 3, 2018

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has revealed that it will be launching KrisShop Pte Ltd, in collaboration with 3Sixty (formerly DFASS Group) and SATS (Singapore Airport Duty-Free Emporium), which…

Air

Gone in 60 seconds: myCWT rolls out “simple, fast and easy” flight bookings

Alastair Newport Nov 27, 2018

Travel management firm Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has increased the scope of its myCWT app by introducing the mobile air booking tech, with an average booking time of one minute to key…

Global

The sexiest company in travel: TD asks 5 questions for rapid industry insight

Simon Willmore Nov 25, 2018

In the world of travel, the phrase ‘NDC’ is on everyone’s lips at the moment. It represents a paradigm shift in the way airline tickets are retailed globally – and yet, surprisingly few…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot to take over SilkAir’s routes ahead its merger into Singapore Airlines

Kristin Mariano Nov 22, 2018

SilkAir will transfer a number of its routes to Scoot ahead of its merger into Singapore Airlines, while Scoot will be transferring some of its services to existing destinations served by…

Technology

+en Travel Envoys seeks travel agents

Kristin Mariano Nov 20, 2018

+en Travel Envoys is a new initiative backed by the Singapore Tourism Board that provides individuals with the digital platforms, training, expertise, network and resources to start a travel…

Global

Bula Vinaka: Fiji Airways’ warm welcome to Singaporeans and Indians

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 16, 2018

In a recent discussion, I chatted with the well-travelled marketing officer at Fiji Airways, Marc Cavaliere, who in his spirited style unveiled some of their upcoming plans to make Fiji…

Hotels

Hotel in a garden: PARKROYAL on Pickering “an architectural stunner”

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 13, 2018

PARKROYAL on Pickering, an eco-chic hotel, recently bagged the title of "Asia’s Leading Green Hotel" at the World Travel Awards (Asia & Australasia) for the fourth consecutive year. We…

Technology

SBC Travel acquires Dream Holidays Planner ahead its launch

Kristin Mariano Nov 13, 2018

Continuing to strengthen its position in the travel industry, Singapore-based travel agency and subsidiary of Swissbloc Capital, SBC Travel, has announced that it will purchase…

Expedition Cruising

Aqua Expeditions gets USD 28M to expand fleet

Kristin Mariano Nov 9, 2018

Boutique river cruise company Aqua Expeditions has received USD 28 million investment from Bison Capital to fuel its expansion plans.

Singapore

Travel giants Agoda and JTB Corp join forces

Alastair Newport Nov 8, 2018

Singapore based online travel agent (OTA) Agoda, has announced today a brand new deal with Japan’s biggest travel agent JTB Corp.

Airlines and Aviation

For your tastebuds: Finnair announces summer routes in Europe

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 2, 2018

Further strengthening its summer holiday offering for leisure customers, Finnair will open three new routes to Bologna, Italy; Bordeaux, France and Porto, Portugal for the peak summer season…

Airlines and Aviation

United doubles down on Singapore-San Francisco by doubling up daily offering

Alastair Newport Nov 2, 2018

United’s second SG-SFO connection gives “passengers what the asked for: better sleep in the sky,” says country manager Laurence Chin.

MICE

Direct Booking Summit: Asia-Pacific: Triptease selects architectural icon as event hosts

Alastair Newport Oct 24, 2018

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore has been unveiled as the host location of the inaugural Direct Booking Summit: Asia-Pacific, by event organisers Triptease, this week.

Expedition Cruising

Azamara Club Cruises pairs with Cox & Kings to make stays in cities memorable

Kristin Mariano Oct 22, 2018

Azamara Club Cruises has partnered with luxury tour operator Cox & Kings and launched the City Stays program that will allow guests to explore the iconic arrival or departure ports.

Road

Avis Car Rental brings Avis Prestige service in Singapore

Kristin Mariano Oct 10, 2018

Avis Car Rental has launched Avis Prestige service in Singapore, through a partnership with Wearnes Leasing, a division of luxury car retailer Wearnes Automotive.

Cruise

Home porting: Costa Cruises returns to Singapore after a decade

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Oct 5, 2018

Costa Cruises announced that it has entered its second tripartite partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi Airport Group (CAG).

Tourism Boards

Wellington: New Zealand’s capital enjoys tourism growth

Tian Tolentino Oct 4, 2018

Tourism New Zealand has released new figures that show Wellington as an emerging tourist destination.

India

Flow of Indian millennials to Singapore is ‘unstoppable’

Alastair Newport Oct 1, 2018

Indian millennials are being specifically targeted by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) when the organisation unleashed a new video this weekend, featuring both Indian and Singaporean…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines and Tourism Australia sign AUD 11 million marketing deal

Tian Tolentino Sep 28, 2018

Singapore Airlines and Tourism Australia have re-affirmed their commercial ties with a three-year strategic marketing deal.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines receives world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR

Tian Tolentino Sep 25, 2018

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR ultra-long-range aircraft.

Hospitality

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore — ready to open in October

Tian Tolentino Sep 24, 2018

After going through meticulous restoration, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore has announced its re-opening on 1 October 2018.

MICE

“The inside access” to events – we talk to founder Arron Goh

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Sep 21, 2018

At the very heart of The Inside Access is its mission to create a stress-free environment, allowing their clients to focus solely on being the perfect, generous host. Let's hear what Arron…

Hospitality

Soirees, Sojourns & Stories: Raffles’ new book details 130-year journey

Tian Tolentino Sep 19, 2018

Raffles has unveiled a storybook in partnership with Rizzoli New York, to uncover the glamour, romance and history behind the brand.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Crazy Rich Asians inspires 10% increase in bookings

Tian Tolentino Sep 19, 2018

After the box office hit Crazy Rich Asians hit the theatres worldwide — the booking platform, Klook, has reported a spike in luxury travel interests and bookings.

Technology

Beep! Beep! Avis Budget Group launches one-stop-portal

Kristin Mariano Sep 14, 2018

Avis Budget Group has launched its training platform, Beep – a one-stop-portal for travel trade professionals in Asia.

Technology

Alipay’s cash-free spending spree in SG

Alastair Newport Sep 13, 2018

Mobile payment platform Alipay has announced it’s special “cashless” trip to Singapore, where Chinese tourists to Singapore travelled to the Little Red Dot and endeavoured to cover all their…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Big Bus Tours enters SEA with Duck and HiPPO acquisition

Tian Tolentino Sep 5, 2018

Open-top tour bus operator, Big Bus Tours, has announced the acquisition of Singapore’s Duck & HiPPO, a home attraction and sightseeing company.

Global

SIA unites with Chinese tech powerhouse Alibaba

Alastair Newport Aug 27, 2018

Chinese giant Alibaba has revealed it is entering the aviation game with an ambitious new relationship with Skytrax's "world's best airline", Singapore Airlines (SIA).

Travel Agents

Is data personalisation simply to improve the human touch?

Kristin Mariano Aug 6, 2018

Personalisation is the winning ingredient in travel and we have been seeing signs of it creep into more mainstream experiences. Whoever owns the traveller’s journey from end-to-end will win.

Tourism

How much do Singaporeans actually spend on travel?

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Aug 3, 2018

Singaporeans love to travel, with a majority of people taking more two or more vacations per year. A study by Value Penguin breaks down the average cost of a vacation for Singaporeans, as…

Corporate & Business

Is the sharing economy safe for corporate travel?

Kristin Mariano Jul 30, 2018

The sharing economy enables individuals to lend and avail goods and services to one another for a fee.

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot air launches first transactional chatbot

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jul 30, 2018

Scoot launched a transactional chatbot, named M.A.R.V.I.E. (Most Awesome and Resourceful Virtual Intern Ever) via Facebook Messenger.

Technology

Will we ever see a single platform for booking travel?

Kristin Mariano Jul 27, 2018

A number of companies claim that they provide the best single platform for travel, but it seems that there is still a void in the market that needs to be filled.

Corporate & Business

The plight of the corporate traveller – in 2023

Kristin Mariano Jul 25, 2018

In 2023, Millennials and Gen Z comprise more than 60% of the workforce and they will dictate corporate travel trends in the next five years.

Corporate & Business

Rediscover Singapore: Three distinct hotels unite to create corporate package

Tian Tolentino Jul 25, 2018

JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, The St Regis Singapore and W Hotels Sentosa Cove, have tied up to offer a new corporate package, Rediscover Singapore.

Attractions

KKday – a tour company of millennials for millennials

Kristin Mariano Jul 24, 2018

If there is Booking.com for hotels and Skyscanner for flights, there is KKday for tours and activities. KKday avoids “one-size-fits-all” tours and targets younger travellers.

Tourism

Singapore sees a 17% year-on-year increase in tourists from India

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jul 23, 2018

A popular overseas destinations, Singapore is a hot favourite with Indians. No wonder that it received over half a million visitors from India just between January to May 2018, reporting a…

Hotels

Artificial intelligence in hospitality – friend or foe?

Kristin Mariano Jul 20, 2018

Hotels and travel management companies are increasingly using AI to carry out customer service tasks, which are important in managing bookings and service.

Global

TripAdvisor reinvestment pushes Eatigo total to $25 million

Alastair Newport Jul 16, 2018

Following its launch in the Thai capital Bangkok in 2014, restaurant reservations and discount app Eatigo has announced that it has received further funding from original investor…

Hospitality

Far East Hospitality to add high-end brand The Clan Hotel

Kristin Mariano Jul 11, 2018

Singapore-based Far East Hospitality has announced that is expanding its portfolio with the addition of a new brand, The Clan Hotel.

Airlines and Aviation

SIA launches Dreamliner and new regional cabin products in India

Alastair Newport Jul 10, 2018

Following the delivery of the world’s very first Boeing Dreamliner to Singapore Airlines in April of this year, the airline has now announced it will be rolling out its 787-10 services to…

Hospitality

The Ritz-Carlton Singapore’s grand ballroom gets a tech-forward facelift

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jul 4, 2018

New technological innovations at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore’s Grand Ballroom and meeting spaces set to transform corporate events, meetings and social celebrations.

Hospitality

Upgrading.cc platform to boost hospitality upselling routines

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jul 3, 2018

Upgrading.cc gives travellers the ability to secure their desired hotel upgrades prior to arrival, and on their own terms allowing hotel and service apartment partners an opportunity to…

Technology

Wandermust: Scoot wants to prove that travel is in our blood

Tian Tolentino Jun 25, 2018

Singaporean airline, Scoot, has partnered with a genetics expert to prove how travel is in our blood and explain how we can reach the full potential of our nature.

Air

Low cost carrier Scoot launches non-stop flights to Berlin

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jun 21, 2018

Scoot launched its third long-haul destination with non-stop four-times-weekly flights to Berlin from Singapore.

Hotels

We talk to Ocean Group about Super Falcon “underwater private jet”

Alastair Newport Jun 19, 2018

There are few greater pleasures in life than “simply messing about in boats” as Ratty said to Mole in Kenneth Grahame's children’s classic, The Wind in the Willows. Ocean Group, Singapore…

Hospitality

YOTEL Singapore GM gets the measure of bleisure

Alastair Newport Jun 18, 2018

As a veteran of the industry - with over 25 year’s experience working for Starwood, Accor and Onyx across Asia and Australia - Brendan Daly is a hospitality man through and through.  …

Tourism

Singapore travel companies to reap rewards from Trump-Kim summit

Kristin Mariano Jun 13, 2018

United States President Donald Trump, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, former NBA superstar Dennis Rodman, and the rest of their entourage are not the only tourists that flew to Singapore…

Hotels

Host hotel of Trump-Kim summit, Capella Hotel Group, to go from strength to strength

Kristin Mariano Jun 12, 2018

Capella Hotel is now in our history books being the host venue for the historic Trump-Kim Summit, but Capella Hotel Group is making waves on its own with its rapid growth.

Airlines and Aviation

Is now the right time for SIA’s relaunch of the world’s longest flight?

Alastair Newport Jun 5, 2018

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the return of its non-stop intercontinental service between Singapore and New York using its new ultra-long range plane, the Airbus A350-900ULR from 11…

Asia

Record breaking exhibitor numbers set to be smashed at ITB Asia 2018

Alastair Newport Jun 4, 2018

With the huge success of last year’s tenth anniversary event, which witnessed over 940 exhibitors from 113 countries setting up shop at the Sands convention centre, ITB Asia 2017 looked like…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France and Qantas rekindles partnership, sharing more than 200 weekly flights

Tian Tolentino May 25, 2018

After dropping codeshare flights five years ago when the airline forged a global alliance with Emirates, Qantas has reinstated its codeshare agreement with Air France, giving passengers more…

Transport

Go-Jek makes international debut with $500 million in its pockets

Tian Tolentino May 24, 2018

In the coming months, daily commuters in Southeast Asia will soon get the chance to join the Indonesian way of travel as Go-Jek expands into Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and the…

Hospitality

Hotels with benefits: How Traveliko will “fix the industry”

Tian Tolentino May 22, 2018

Singapore-based online travel portal, Traveliko, has ambitions of ‘fixing the industry’ with the announcement of a zero-commission policy to support hotels and reconnect them with guests.

Hotels

Kempinski Hotels to open flagship property in historic Capitol Singapore

Tian Tolentino May 22, 2018

Perennial Real Estate Holdings has appointed luxury hotel group, Kempinski Hotels SA, to operate its flagship property in the country - The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore.

Air

SilkAir merges with SIA as part of a three-year transformation strategy

Alastair Newport May 21, 2018

Last year, Tiger Air was merged into the Scoot brand when owner Singapore Airlines (SIA) took a 56% ownership of the company. Now SIA has announced that its other subsidiary, regional…

Hospitality

Millennium Hotels now provide WeChat Pay within all six Singaporean properties

Alastair Newport May 16, 2018

Following the news back in February which saw Centara sign a deal with WeChat to provide a flexible payment option for Chinese tourists, through WeChat Pay, the enormously popular messaging…

Crowdvilla ushers ‘real’ sharing economy in hospitality industry, says co-founder

Simon Willmore Apr 24, 2018

Darvin Kurniawan believes that the blockchain can democratise the hospitality industry. In the last part of our interview with the Indonesian-born, Singapore-based start-up co-founder, he…

Air

Cathay charges up distribution capabilities with Skyscanner deal

Alastair Newport Apr 23, 2018

Skyscanner has linked up with Cathay Pacific and its subsidiary, Cathay Dragon, to make them the first Hong Kong airlines to be able to sell tickets directly within the site. 

Singapore

Discover the real Singapore on the Baba Trail

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Apr 16, 2018

The Baba trail is a walk down heritage lane with a visit to the Peranakan hotspots – NUS Baba House, The Peranakan Museum, Rumah Bebe, Kim Choo Kueh Chang; as it tries to glorify the true…

Hotels

Six Senses Duxton brings luxury hospitality to Singapore

Tian Tolentino Apr 16, 2018

Six Senses Duxton - the first city hotel from Six Senses - is now open in historic Tanjong Pagar in the Chinatown area of Singapore.

Entrepreneurs

The rebirth of the timeshare – for the cryptocurrency generation: we talk to the CEO of Crowdvilla

Simon Willmore Apr 12, 2018

Darvin Kurniawan, the Indonesian co-founder and CEO of Singapore-based start-up Crowdvilla, entered the alternative accommodations industry by way of blockchain-powered cryptocurrency. …

Hospitality

Beyond the slopes: Why Swiss partnership is a “win-win” for WebBeds

Alastair Newport Apr 11, 2018

After announcing details of a new partnership with Switzerland Tourism designed to seduce Asian tourists to the country, WebBeds has revealed it hosted its first two travel trade workshops…

Singapore

Ascott accelerates portfolio pipeline with new partners in Asia

Tian Tolentino Apr 10, 2018

CapitaLand’s serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is accelerating its expansion in Asia by partnering with developers in China, Japan and Thailand.

Air

World’s first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner arrives in Singapore

Alastair Newport Apr 5, 2018

Singapore Airlines welcomed the world’s first 787-10 aircraft last week, when it arrived in Singapore from Boeing’s production facility in South Carolina, USA.

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.

Hospitality

MICE World: Singapore’s best meetings and event venues

Alastair Newport Mar 27, 2018

Like Bangkok, Singpapore is one APAC's best locations for hosting meetings and events, boasting umpteen hotels and dedicated conference centres, all vying for your attention and business. So…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA “step-up frequency” of Singapore-Canberra-Wellington services

Alastair Newport Mar 27, 2018

Singapore Airlines were the first airline to run a regular service from Singapore to Canberra and Wellington, when it established the route in September 2016, but the success of ‘Capital…

Consumer

Amadeus wins contract for Flight Centre’s distribution business in EMEA and Asia

Tian Tolentino Mar 26, 2018

Two industry heavyweights come together today as Amadeus and Flight Centre announce their strategic partnership to drive progress for compliance with IATAs' NDC (New Distribution Capability)…

Technology

Pair of aces: Klook double down on USD$60 million investment

Alastair Newport Mar 19, 2018

With news of Klook’s successful round of series C funding, coming at the end of last year, where the in-destination platform secured US$60 million (the largest deal of its kind) to expand…

Tourism

How Alipay brings benefit of Chinese tourist boom to SE Asia’s “smallest” merchants

Alastair Newport Mar 13, 2018

Continuing their relentless expansion, and commitment to installing their services for the convenience of Chinese travellers and local merchants all around the world, Alipay have announced…

Hotels

WATCH: Award-winning director creates stunning short film for Raffles Singapore

Tian Tolentino Mar 9, 2018

Kirsten Tan’s short film is a bit too late for the Oscars but its timeless story will forever be in the heart of Raffles Singapore.

Airlines and Aviation

Aviation Festival Asia 2018: introducing HappyOrNot APAC director Chris Armstrong

Alastair Newport Feb 23, 2018

Aviation Festival Asia is coming into land this Tuesday and as part of my previews of the we speak to HappyOrNot APAC director Chris Armstrong, to find out more about how he got to play…

Airlines and Aviation

Aviation Festival Asia 2018: introducing Guest of Honour — Lim Ching Kiat

Alastair Newport Feb 22, 2018

Following my piece introducing SimpliFlying Innovations Lab and the Aviation Festival hogging the schedules of aviation professionals in Singapore next week -- where I spoke to my boss,…

Hotels

Herman Wegmueller reveals scale of MG Group expansion plans

Alastair Newport Feb 22, 2018

Already Southeast Asia’s biggest bedbank, MG Group is not resting on its laurels and is intent on getting bigger and bigger. With it’s home territory wrapped up, MG has lofty ambitions and…

Entrepreneurs

Reclaim adventure by going Anywhr

Simon Willmore Feb 22, 2018

Anywhr, an opaque bespoke tour booking start-up under the National University of Singapore’s NUS Enterprise programme, operates on the belief that “travel is more than just recycling…

Hotels

Conrad Centennial Singapore revamps design to stay relevant and competitive

Tian Tolentino Feb 13, 2018

Conrad Centennial Singapore by Hilton unveils the much-awaited completion of its rejuvenation project and new ballroom - The Pavilion.

Tourism

Singapore Tourism Board takes swipe at Time Out survey

Simon Willmore Feb 8, 2018

Our friends at Marketing Interactive recently shared that the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) threw shade at Time Out, whose recent "most exciting cities" survey ranked Singapore 31 out of 32.…

Airlines and Aviation

ICAO and Singapore formalize MOU to support new aviation professionals

Alastair Newport Feb 6, 2018

ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu formalized a new Memorandum of Understanding between ICAO and Singapore yesterday, for a new five-year, six million dollar programme which…

Tourism Boards

ASEAN Tourism Forum 2018: Food trips, sustainability and scaling up in the next 50 years

Simon Willmore Feb 1, 2018

The recent 37th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) saw the region’s tourism ministers express optimism on growing the sector in 2018 onwards.

Hotels

Hilton achieves landmark performance in APAC region

Tian Tolentino Jan 29, 2018

In 2017, Hilton achieved breakthrough growth and expansion in the Asia Pacific region with 40 new hotels opened. It now has a total of 220 hotels in operation with 415 still in the pipeline.

Tourism

One Faber Group “One escapade, countless experiences”

Alastair Newport Jan 23, 2018

One Faber Group is a new lifestyle brand that operates Singapore’s only cable car network, the largest Merlion and the award‑winning multi-sensory night show set in the open sea. With the…

Hotels

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas to open first city hotels

Tian Tolentino Jan 19, 2018

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has given two old beauties a complete restoration as part of a remarkable conservation project in Singapore.

Hotels

Q&A with Arthur Kiong – CEO of Far East Hospitality

Alastair Newport Jan 18, 2018

As one of the biggest players in the uber-competitive Singaporean travel market, it stands to reason they would have a CEO with a profile to match. Travel Daily sits down with Arthur Kiong…

Technology

Do as the locals in Asia do with the Be app

Simon Willmore Jan 16, 2018 23

Ryan shared that the Be app’s secret lies in keeping the balance between what visitors want and what locals recommend. ‘It’s important that the Be app stays authentic in terms of locations…

Face‑to‑Face

Opening Asia to branded budget stays, one RedDoorz at a time

Simon Willmore Jan 15, 2018

RedDoorz aims to be the Uber of budget accommodation: its ecosystem allows owners of unbranded spaces to showcase their properties & reach out to travellers who want to avail of quality…

Hotels

Nine of the best: agoda reveal their top new hotels from 2017

Alastair Newport Jan 11, 2018

Over the past year agoda’s accommodation listings have doubled, and now the fastest-growing online travel booking platform offers over 2 million properties worldwide. With so many new…

Hotels

Triptease: Direct Booking Summit set for Asian debut

Alastair Newport Jan 11, 2018

The Direct Booking Summit — the only event to focus solely on increasing hotels’ direct bookings — is coming to Asia for the first time. Triptease, summit host and pioneer of the Direct…

Startups

Packdat start-up! Disrupting the travel market with Felix Lee

Simon Willmore Jan 3, 2018 6

Felix Lee Zheng De looks like any other Singaporean engineering student: lanky, bespectacled, wearing jeans and trainers, raring to go anywhere. What sets this twenty-something apart is that…

Hotels

Dare to experience: The Vagabond Club Singapore

Tian Tolentino Dec 29, 2017 20

The Vagabond Club is a luxury boutique hotel that lives up to its striking reputation. It emanates an edgy vibe, a stunning look, and an eclectic atmosphere. It’s a Singaporean getaway that…

Family & Group Travel

Plan your group adventure with Packdat

Simon Willmore Dec 22, 2017 24

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Hotels

Louis T Collection presents its new senior vice president

Alastair Newport Dec 22, 2017 2

Hospitality executive Mikael Svensson has joined hospitality management and building solutions company Louis T Collection as senior vice president. Svensson will oversee operations of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Equip Global presents the Leading Operational Excellence in Airports Summit 2018

Alastair Newport Dec 21, 2017 16

In today’s fast paced travel environment, airport operations being increasingly complex require operational excellence across a broad and diverse set of capabilities and the management of…

Tourism

Madame Tussauds Singapore: Avengers Assemble!

Alastair Newport Dec 18, 2017 15

Madame Tussauds Singapore has launched its new immersive zone, the Marvel 4D Experience! Now a permanent home to Marvel's most loved Super Heroes, Madame Tussauds Singapore is thrilled to…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Cox & Kings wins ‘India’s favourite Tour Operator’ at Condé Nast Traveller RTA

Alastair Newport Nov 30, 2017 14

Cox & Kings Ltd., the popular Indian tour operator, was crowned winner at the seventh edition of Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Travel Awards (RTA). It bagged the prestigious title of…

Hotels

Dazzling sun or cosy fires? Six contrasting tips for the festive season

Alastair Newport Nov 29, 2017 5

Whether it’s escaping the winter chill, or embracing it wholeheartedly, Worldhotels has the ideal locale to suggest for guests at the end of 2017.

Associations

ICAO’s Dr. Fang Liu: “greater transparency is needed for social and economic benefits”

Alastair Newport Nov 23, 2017 21

ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu told ICAO member states yesterday that in order for them to safely and efficiently manage forecast growth, and optimize the social and economic benefits…

Hotels

JW Marriott gets creative with new MD appointment

Alastair Newport Nov 17, 2017 17

JW Marriott Singapore South Beach has announced the appointment of Mr Stephane Fabregoul as its new Managing Director, with immediate effect.

Technology

Hotel Jen’s new service staff are tireless, obedient and just a little bit different

Alastair Newport Nov 10, 2017 14

Hotel Jen today marks a new milestone as the first international hotel brand to use autonomous relay robots in Asia.

Airlines and Aviation

SITA has the tech for APACS’ 2 billion extra customers

Alastair Newport Nov 7, 2017 12

With the latest 20-year air passenger forecast predicting more than half the world’s growth will be in Asia Pacific, 2.1 billion additional passengers by 2036, more than double the current…

Corporate & Business

CWT: what really worries Asia Pacific business travellers?

Alastair Newport Nov 6, 2017 20

Recently conducted research by Carlson Wagonlit Travel found that while more than one-third (37 percent) of European travellers are concerned about safety and security, their counterparts…

Attractions

The perfect match? Singapore host ILTM Asia Pacific 2018

Alastair Newport Nov 3, 2017 0

ILTM Asia Pacific which takes place for the first time at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore, 21 – 24 May 2018, is attracting the attention of the world’s leading luxury travel brands…

Events

ITB Asia 2017: bigger, better and bolder

Alastair Newport Nov 3, 2017 8

Asia's leading travel trade show, ITB Asia 2017, organised by Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd, has completed its milestone anniversary event with record-breaking numbers. The tenth edition…

Hotels

Royal Plaza’s scream queens present ‘Your Worst Nightmare’

Alastair Newport Nov 2, 2017 1

This Halloween, Royal Plaza on Scotts raised the spook factor with  seasonal dress-up competition between CEOs of different departments. As part of the festivities, front office and Carousel…

Tourism

TravelBird: study reveals most hospitable city on the planet

Alastair Newport Nov 1, 2017 0

Online travel specialists TravelBird have released a study ranking international cities according to how welcome they are in relation to their levels of over-tourism.

Hotels

Raffles Singapore’s new riff on a classic

Alastair Newport Oct 31, 2017 15

Raffles Singapore has announced its up-coming reopening is on track for the second half of 2018. Since February 2017, the iconic heritage hotel has embarked on a careful and phased…

Hotels

Why is age the secret to Airbnb success?

Alastair Newport Oct 31, 2017 18

Airbnb celebrates the UN’s International Day of Older Persons. This year, the theme for  was “Stepping into the Future”, something Airbnb claims it is seeing senior people do all over APAC.

Corporate & Business

Tourico expects “consistent, diversified demand” throughout Asia, says Hillary Wang

Alastair Newport Oct 30, 2017 21

Tourico Holidays have shared data reporting a 93 percent overall increase in Asia-Pacific hotel bookings in 2017 compared to the same time in 2016.

Indonesia

Feel Like Home: Enter the (five) Dragons

Alastair Newport Oct 27, 2017 18

Feel Like Home (FLH), is the world’s first website aiming exclusively Chinese travellers, helping hospitality professionals (hotels, restaurants etc) throughout the world, to make the…

Events

MICE and Corporate buyers flock to ITB Asia 2017

Alastair Newport Oct 26, 2017 18

Celebrating its 10th anniversary as Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Asia 2017 has opened its doors today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.

United States

New THOR Media Portal Strategic Partnership Provides Unique Digital Benefits to Membership

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2017 0

(CENTENNIAL, CO – October 24, 2017) – Rich Media Exchange announced today their joint partnership with THOR Inc., a world leading travel services company. The multi-layered agreement…

HR & Careers

Daring new partnership preps SG’s travel agents for the future

Alastair Newport Oct 23, 2017 0

EASB (East Asia Institute of Management), a fully-owned subsidiary of the EASB Education Group and NATAS (National Association of Travel Agents Singapore) jointly announced a strategic…

Tourism

Ctrip: Have Chinese tourists developed a taste for the high life?

Alastair Newport Oct 23, 2017 17

Ctrip released its “2017 One Belt One Road Travel Report” (OBOR), at its own 2nd Annual Hotel Summit held in Shanghai this week. Where over 750 global hotel group executives, industry…

Hotels

Royal Plaza on Scotts celebrates milestone with free ice cream

Alastair Newport Oct 19, 2017 14

Royal Plaza on Scotts (RP) celebrated its milestone win as Asia Pacific’s Best Independent Hotel for the tenth year in a row , and gave out free homemade ice-cream from Carousel to guests…

Tourism

Wings “strategically and uniquely positioned” to dominate in Asia

Alastair Newport Oct 18, 2017 8

Wings Travel Management targets growth in Asia Pacific with Singapore Acquisition and Appointment of new VP.

Face‑to‑Face

Q & A with Javine Tan, business development manager, for Traveltek Group Ltd in SE Asia

Alastair Newport Oct 17, 2017 6

UK travel technology specialist Traveltek has opened a Singapore office, marking its foray in South-East Asia – a market where its advanced solutions can help the travel industry keep pace…

Hotels

Swissôtel, The Stamford steps into the future

Alastair Newport Oct 17, 2017 8

Swissôtel, The Stamford has completed the first phase of a comprehensive multi-million dollar renovation to help stay ahead of the competitive and ever-changing landscape of Singapore’s…

Australia

Chubb adds connection to its protection

Alastair Newport Oct 16, 2017 8

Chubb have announced the launch of a suite of value-added services for leisure travellers. Known as Chubb Connect, these services include complimentary wifi and SOS Alerts as a start.…

Technology

eRevMax: ‘putting hoteliers at the centre’

Alastair Newport Oct 16, 2017 16

Hospitality technology company, eRevMax will be attending ITB Asia, being held at Marina Bay Sands Singapore, to talk about technology and innovation in travel.

Hotels

Robertson Quay’s fancy new resident

Alastair Newport Oct 16, 2017 6

Located just a few minutes from the CBD, InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay presents a stylish but relaxed feel in the neighbourhood of Robertson Quay. The hotel offers 225 luxurious…

Cruise

Oceania Cruises: raising the bar, without dropping anchor

Alastair Newport Oct 16, 2017 15

Oceania Cruises, has unveiled enhanced Concierge Level Stateroom amenities which include free laundry and in-stateroom dining service from The Grand Dining Room during lunch and dinner.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore’s Airlines: From farm to plane

Alastair Newport Oct 12, 2017 17

Singapore Airlines has today committed to significantly enhancing sustainability practices in its in-flight food and beverage offerings. Under the new initiative, a “From Farm to Plane”…

Hotels

Andaz Singapore sign up Soren Lascelles

Alastair Newport Oct 11, 2017 32

Set to open this month, the new Andaz Singapore has announced the appointment of Soren Lascelles as the hotel’s executive chef. In his role, Soren will oversee all culinary operations, from…

Consumer

Thomas Cook in Singapore tourism partnership

Alastair Newport Oct 10, 2017 1

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Thomas Cook Group plc, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), at the end of last  week,  to cover cooperative marketing  campaigns, trade…

Tourism

STB and Thomas Cook partner to promote Singapore

Jill Sayles Oct 9, 2017 22

MoU effective until 4 October 2020.

Tourism

Asia dominates World’s 50 Best Bar awards

Alastair Newport Oct 9, 2017 9

The World’s 50 Bars announced its highly anticipated list and awards at a live ceremony in London, at the end of last week. The rankings are created by the votes of an academy with over 500…

Events

GameStart 2017: All things gaming

Alastair Newport Oct 6, 2017 1

Event organiser Eliphant announced a series of updates today for GameStart 2017 Southeast Asia’s Premier Game Convention. Where industry professionals can look forward to a line-up of…

Train

Eastern & Oriental Express culinary journeys on track

Alastair Newport Oct 6, 2017 9

Hospitality management company Belmond, have announced a new series of ‘pop-up’ collaborations, with highly acclaimed international chefs Ian Kittichai and Luke Mangan, aboard south-east…

Hotels

InterContinental: the psychology of luxury

Alastair Newport Oct 4, 2017 14

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has released the findings of its ‘Psychology of Luxury’ study, a first-of-its-kind survey examining attitudes and perceptions towards luxury…

Technology

Sabre to reboot lodgings content delivery 

Simon Willmore Sep 29, 2017 14

Sabre Corporation have disclosed news of development for Sabre Content Services for Lodging. A new technology solution which will integrate multiple sources of content, including the…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Conergy powers up Marina Bay Sands

Alastair Newport Sep 28, 2017

Conergy, has designed and installed a 145 killowatt peak (kWp) solar power system in Singapore’s, Marina Bay Sands. This marks the first commercial-scale rooftop installation for Conergy in…

Hotels

Andaz Singapore to launch in style

Alastair Newport Sep 28, 2017

Set to open in October, Andaz Singapore has announced the “Andaz Collection”, a curated range of fashions for the Andaz associates, by local fashion label, In Good Company.

Attractions

WATG presents the Great Architectural Bake-Off

Alastair Newport Sep 22, 2017

Integrated design firm, WATG, is bringing The Great Architectural Bake-Off (GABO) to Singapore. Following the success of the event in London and New York, Singapore has been chosen to host…

Cruise

Genting begins river conveyance of World Dream

Alastair Newport Sep 19, 2017

Genting Cruise Lines has announced the official river conveyance of World Dream, the newest ship for the Dream Cruises fleet. Taking place on Sunday, 17 September in Papenburg, Germany,…

Hotels

IHG Singapore raises 50,000 USD for charity APSN

Alastair Newport Sep 14, 2017

Following fundraising efforts by InterContinental Hotel Group (IHGemployees based in Singapore, Michael Martin, regional general manager IHG Singapore, Malaysia and Batam, presented the…

Hotels

AccorHotels announce 800th hotel in Asia Pacific

Alastair Newport Sep 13, 2017

Sofitel Singapore City Centre will open its doors in October

Appointments

Carlson Rezidor appoints Katerina Giannouka as president of Asia Pacific

Alastair Newport Sep 13, 2017

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today announced the appointment of Katerina Giannouka as president, Asia Pacific. She will be based in Singapore, at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s Asia Pacific…

Events

And Action! First Ever Monaco Film Festival in Asia

Alastair Newport Sep 12, 2017

The Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority will be hosting Asia’s first Monaco Film Festival this October in Singapore

Cruise

Mariner Of The Seas’ Last Asian Cruise

Alastair Newport Sep 11, 2017

Mariner of the Seas,Royal Caribbean International’s biggest cruise ship in Asia, returned to Singapore this weekend before embarking on her longest and final season. Operating out of Asia…

Appointments

Faith Coetzee appointed new GM Singapore/Hong Kong/Manila for A2A Safaris

Michael Mackey Sep 8, 2017

A2A Safaris had made Faith Coetzee its new GM for its Singapore, Hong Kong and Manila team as demand for luxury travel services to Africa and Latin America booms, the company said in a…

Associations

Inaugaural meeting for new business aviation body

Michael Mackey Sep 8, 2017

The Asian Business Aviation Association, (AsBAA) the region's non-for-profit representative trade body for business aviation hosted its first Singapore Committee meeting under the leadership…

Cruise

Singapore Cruise Centre and PT Nongsa Terminal Bahari sign marketing agreement

Michael Mackey Sep 8, 2017

Singapore Cruise Centre Pte Ltd (SCC) and PT Nongsa Terminal Bahari (NTB) have entered into a marketing collaboration agreement to promote tourism in Batam and Riau Islands the two companies…

Singapore

Singapore air traffic keeps climbing

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2017

Traffic at Singapore's Changi Airport continued to increase in July, driven by demand for routes to and from India. The Southeast Asian gateway airport handled 5.42 million passengers…

United States

Qantas posts second highest underlying profit in the company’s history.

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2017 0

Qantas has just released its 2016/17 financial results, with a statutory pre-tax profit of $1.18 billion and an "underlying profit before tax" of $1.4 billion. That was 8.6% lower than last…

United States

Alaska Airlines invests in guest experience with next-generation Gogo 2Ku satellite Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2017 0

Alaska Airlines has selected Gogo to provide next-generation satellite-based inflight Wi-Fi service across its entire Boeing and Airbus fleet. Gogo's broadband 2Ku service provides the…

Singapore

Plaza Premium to open new Changi lounge

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2017

Plaza Premium Group has been awarded the contract to operate a new lounge at Singapore's Changi Airport. In partnership with SATS, Hong Kong-based Plaza Premium will jointly design,…

Tourism

Singapore Tourism Board releases 2017 performance figures

Jill Sayles Aug 18, 2017

Singapore continues to grow as a global tourism hotspot – from both UK and global visitors – according to the first performance figures for 2017, released by the Singapore Tourism Board.…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA deploys three A350s to Brisbane

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2017

Singapore Airlines has revealed plans to deploy three of its newest aircraft to Brisbane, with the gradual launch of a trio of Airbus A350s to the Australian city. The modernisation of…

Airlines and Aviation

Singaporeans get new connections to Colombia

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement that will enable Singaporeans to travel to Colombia more easily. From next month onwards, a new codeshare deal with Avianca will allow…

Hotels

Asia’s first Yotel opens for bookings

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

Yotel will soon launch its first ever property in Asia and guests are now able to make bookings at the new Yotel Singapore for stays from 1 November 2017. The cabin-style hotel will be…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates, including connections to Krabi, Chongqing and Hiroshima

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

Malaysia Airlines to launch Chongqing route Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Chongqing (China) When? Three times a week, effective 30 October 2017 Who? Malaysia Airlines Why?…

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore gets new connection to Okinawa

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2017

Singapore will get a new direct link to the island of Okinawa next year, when Jetstar Asia expands its Japanese network. Commencing on 17 November 2017, to coincide with the start of…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from Thai Smile, Lao Airlines, Jetstar and more

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2017

Thai Smile flies to Lucknow Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Lucknow (India) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Thai Smile Why? Thai Airways' regional subsidiary taps…

Singapore

Changi clocks 30 million passengers in six months

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2017

Passenger traffic at Singapore's Changi Airport continued to climb in the first half of 2017, as the hub registered more than 30 million passengers. The total of 30.4m travellers…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar adds third Thai destination

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2017

Singapore-based Jetstar will soon launch flights to Hat Yai, its third destination in Thailand. Tickets are now on sale for the direct service between Singapore and the southern Thai…

Associations

SACEOS reveals new marcoms committee

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2017

Ahead of the Singapore MICE Forum 2017, SACEOS Marketing Communications Committee chairperson, Rosalind Ng, has appointed El Kwang of Biz Events Asia as the co-chairperson alongside a…

Serviced Apartments

Ascott expands in US with another major acquisition

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2017

Ascott, the serviced apartment giant operated by Singapore-based CapitaLand, has confirmed its second major acquisition in the space of a month. The company has agreed to purchase an…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA to offer more Asian connections for “Capital Express”

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017

Singapore Airlines has announced that its "Capital Express" service to Canberra and Wellington will be retimed to allow more Asian passengers to connect to the flights. From 28…

Attractions

F1 comes to Madame Tussauds Singapore

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2017

The world of Formula One has arrived at Madame Tussauds Singapore, with a major new interactive visitor attraction. Ahead of this year's Singapore Grand Prix, which is due to return to…

Nepal

Sightseeing in Charlotte, North Carolina

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017 0

Written by Alex GrossSimilar to most urban cities, Charlotte has become quite a melting pot, and ranks as North Carolina’s largest and most visited city. With the recent expansion of its…