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Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Fiji Airways, China Eastern and more

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017

Guiyang gets Italian charter flights Where? Milan (Italy) to Guiyang, pictured (China) When? Once a week, from 10 July to 2 October 2017 Who? Neos Why? Italian charter carrier creates…

Technology

Royal Caribbean uses VR to introduce ships to Singapore

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017

Singaporean travellers and travel agents will soon be able to experience what it's like to cruise with Royal Caribbean without stepping foot on a ship. The cruise line has harnessed…

Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels from Fairmont, Regent, Hilton and more

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2017

Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon Location: Singapore's Little India district Grade: Midscale Keys: 328 Facilities: Restaurant, 24-hour "grab and go" F&B outlet, fitness…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA starts flying A350 to India

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2017

Singapore Airlines will introduce its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to India on 1 July. The aircraft will be deployed on the airline's daily Singapore-Mumbai services, taking over…

India

Indian traffic drives growth at Changi Airport

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2017

Rising passenger traffic on routes to and from India boosted Singapore's Changi Airport last month. The hub handled a total of 5.0 million passengers in May 2017, up 4.6% compared to…

MICE

Singapore’s Royal Plaza on Scotts adds event space

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2017

Royal Plaza on Scotts, the luxury hotel in Singapore, has launched a new event space. The new Scotts Suite sits on the second floor of the hotel and is described as a "versatile oasis"…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from Lufthansa, Hainan Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2017

IndiGo boosts domestic network Where? Delhi to Chennai (both India) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? IndiGo Why? India's largest domestic carrier, in terms of market share,…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot goes long-haul with European launch

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017

Scoot reached a new milestone this week when it launched its first genuine long-haul route and its inaugural service to Europe. Singapore Airlines' low-cost carrier touched down in…

Hotels

Spa opens at JW Marriott Singapore

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2017

JW Marriott Singapore South Beach has launched its new branded spa. The Spa by JW is now open and features eight treatment rooms plus two "express treatment pods", which are designed…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot sets date for Tigerair rebranding

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2017

Singapore-based low-cost carrier, Tigerair, will be merged with and rebranded as Scoot on 25 July 2017, it has been confirmed. The two airlines, both of which are owned by Singapore…

United States

Just How Hot Can It Get Around The World?

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017 0

As summer approaches and we look forward to warmer weather, many of us we won’t see the mercury climb much higher than the high 20s! While that is plenty hot enough for most of us, there are…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA adds more flights to Paris

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase the number of flights it operates to Paris this winter. The national carrier has confirmed that from 29 October 2017 to 24 March 2018, it will add…

United States

Lufthansa adds Asian links from Munich

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

Lufthansa has unveiled plans to launch a series of long-haul services from Munich next summer, including new flights to key Asian cities. For summer 2018, the German national carrier…

Hotels

AccorHotels merges Singapore operations

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2017

AccorHotels has consolidated its operations in Singapore, bringing together three offices into its main headquarters. The regional offices of AccorHotels, loyalty programme Accor…

Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels in Singapore, New Zealand, the US and more

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2017

Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore Location: In the new OUE Downtown building on Shenton Way in downtown Singapore Grade: Upper-upscale Keys: 268 serviced apartments Facilities: Outdoor…

United States

How To Sell: Switzerland

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2017 0

Cruise

New fast ferry launches between Singapore and Indonesia

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2017

A new fast ferry has launched on routes connecting Singapore with Indonesia. The Majestic Dream, which is operated by Majestic Fast Ferry, set off on its maiden voyage from Singapore’s…

Singapore

Changi unveils dramatic images of new Canopy Park

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2017

Singapore's Changi Airport has unveiled dramatic images of its new Canopy Park, which will form part of the “Jewel” integrated terminal complex. The artist's renderings released on…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet adds first class on the Delhi-Singapore route

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2017

Jet Airways has introduced a first class cabin on its daily flights between Delhi and Singapore. The premium cabin is now available after the Indian carrier introduced its largest…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: including Singapore Airlines’ latest European connection…

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2017

SIA expands A350 network in Europe Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? Singapore Airlines Why? SIA continues to utilise its new…

Airlines and Aviation

United gives Singapore a direct LAX link

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2017

Singapore will be reconnected with Los Angeles later this year, when United Airlines launches one of the world's longest air routes. There have been no non-stop flights between the two…

Transport

Shuttle service links Changi with Singapore ferry port

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2017

A new shuttle bus service is being launched connecting Singapore's Changi Airport with the city's Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (TMFT). The initiative is aimed at improving connectivity…

United States

10 Years of Best Vegas Attractions

Simon Willmore May 25, 2017 0

Now in its 10th year, this association with humble beginning as a coupon booklet marketing cooperative between its initial four founding members has grown to encompass more than 35 member…

Cox & Kings names top destinations for Indian vegetarians

Mark Elliott May 23, 2017

Dubai, the UK and Singapore have been identified as the most “vegetarian-friendly” destinations for Indian travellers. In a survey, Cox & Kings Survey found that these three…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…

Mark Elliott May 16, 2017

Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Spring Airlines Why?…

Hotels

Shangri-La Singapore unveils revamped Tower Wing

Mark Elliott May 15, 2017

After eight months of redevelopment, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore will unveil its new-look Tower Wing on 16 May 2017. The project has included a refreshed lobby, rooms and suites, three…

Cruise

Early start for Singapore cruise season as Royal Caribbean adds itineraries

Mark Elliott May 5, 2017

Royal Caribbean will kick off its Southeast Asian season a month early this year, to fit in a series of additional sailings from Singapore. The company's Mariner of the Seas cruise…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar to help drive tourism industry in Indonesia

Mark Elliott May 5, 2017

Jetstar has signed a major new deal aimed at enhancing Indonesia's tourism industry. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the low-cost airline group and Indonesia's Ministry of…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…

Mark Elliott May 5, 2017

Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Korean Air Why? Rising demand for flights…

Events

ITB Asia sees strongest demand ahead of 10th anniversary show

Mark Elliott May 3, 2017

ITB Asia has revealed that it is experiencing strong demand from exhibitors for floorspace at its 10th anniversary show, which takes place this October. The trade show's organiser,…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA goes green on flights to the US

Mark Elliott May 3, 2017

Singapore Airlines has started operating a series of "green" flights to the US, in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions. The national carrier has joined forces with the Civil Aviation…

Saudi Arabia

Changi to manage Saudi airport

Mark Elliott May 2, 2017

A consortium led by Singapore's Changi Airports International (CAI) has been given the right to operate King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia’s General…

Tourism Boards

Singapore tourism comes together for record-breaking campaign

Mark Elliott Apr 17, 2017

Singapore's main tourism operators have joined forces for a record-breaking new partnership. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Changi Airport Group (CAG)…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA expands European network with Air France-KLM

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2017

Singapore Airlines has signed a deal that will significantly expand its route network in Europe. The national carrier has penned a Memorandum of Understanding with Air France-KLM to…

Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan unveils first routes for new aircraft

Jill Sayles Apr 11, 2017

SriLankan Airlines will start taking delivery of its brand new fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft this summer, and the national carrier has revealed the routes on which it is planning to…

Transport

HNA makes bid for Singapore’s CWT

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2017

China's HNA Group has made a bid to acquire CWT Ltd, the Singapore-based logistics company. CWT confirmed on its website that HNA Belt & Road Investments, a subsidiary of the Chinese…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2017

Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? T’way Airlines Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA spreads wings in Africa

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2017

Singapore Airlines will add multiple new African destinations to its route map this summer, following the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. Effective 1…

United States

Q&A With CheapAir.com CEO: Summer Travel, Industry Trends & Best Fare Deals

Simon Willmore Apr 6, 2017 0

CEO Jeff Klee started CheapAir.com in 1989 from his college dorm room after getting a crash course in the airline industry from planning his own backpacking trip through Europe on a…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA moves in-flight newspapers online

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017

Singapore Airlines passengers will now be able to access free digital newspapers and magazines via their mobile devices. Using SITA's DigitalMedia solution within the SIA app, the new…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian LCCs continue to embrace GDS sales

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2017

More Asian low-cost carriers are committing to the travel trade. Scoot, the Singaporean LCC, has become the latest airline to renew its distribution agreement with Amadeus, ensuring…

Tourism Boards

Cruise body CLIA offers agent training in India

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2017

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the global cruise body, has launched its travel agent training programme in India. A travel industry event was held at the Four Seasons…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA coordinates Indian operations

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2017

Singapore Airlines has improved connectivity between India and Singapore, by forming a codeshare partnership between three of its carriers - SIA, SilkAir and Vistara. Under the new…

Hotels

Singapore hotel rates tumble 8%

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2017

Singapore's average hotel rate declined sharply in February 2017, as a wave of more affordable rooms entered the market. According to the latest preliminary monthly data from STR, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Thai Lion Air, SpiceJet, Tigerair and more

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2017

Thai Lion Air expands domestic network Where? Bangkok Don Mueang to Khon Kaen (both Thailand) When? Twice a day, effective 17 March 2017 Who? Thai Lion Air Why? Low-cost carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

New deal streamlines India-Fiji travel

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2017

Travel between India and Fiji will soon become easier, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement between Jet Airways and Fiji Airways. The new partnership enables passengers…

Tourism Boards

Singapore fly-cruise sector takes off with Royal Caribbean

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2017

Royal Caribbean has entered into a new agreement aimed at boosting Singapore's fly-cruise sector. The cruise company has signed its second multi-million dollar marketing partnership…

Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels from Banyan Tree, Movenpick, Hard Rock and more…

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2017

Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou Location: In a UNESCO-listed mountainous area, 2,500 metres above sea level in southwest China’s Sichuan province Grade: Luxury Keys: 209 Facilities:…

Airlines and Aviation

Uzbekistan Airways to fly Dreamliner to Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017

Two cities in Southeast Asia will soon welcome Uzbekistan Airways' new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The state-of-the-art long-haul jet will be deployed on the airline's…

Food & Drink

Emirates opens celebrity chef restaurant at Changi Airport

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2017

The Emirates Group has partnered with celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck to open a new restaurant at Singapore's Changi Airport. Located at Terminal 3, The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck will be…

Tourism Boards

Singapore targets Japanese tourists with JTB deal

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2017

Singapore is targeting a rise in visitor arrivals from Japan, following the signing of a major new agreement with JTB Corp, Japan's largest travel agency. The Singapore Tourism Board…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA expands in Ahmedabad

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2017

Singapore Airlines will expand its Indian operations next month with the launch of an additional flight to Ahmedabad. Effective 26 March 2017, the national carrier will launch a…

Hotels

Where to Stay: New hotels in Singapore, the Maldives, Greek Islands and more…

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2017

Hotel G Singapore (pictured above) Location: Close to Singapore's main shopping street, Orchard Road, and few minutes away from Bugis and Dhoby Ghaut MRT stations Grade: Upper-upscale…

Tourism Boards

Singapore tourism rebounds in record-breaking year

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2017

Singapore's tourism industry rebounded strongly in 2016, with international visitor arrivals and tourism revenues reaching record levels. Following a weak 2015, Singapore shrugged off a…

Hotels

Singapore hotels hit by weak demand

Mark Elliott Feb 13, 2017

RevPAR at hotels in Singapore declined in January 2017, as weak demand failed to keep pace with rising room supply. According to STR's preliminary monthly data for the Lion City, this…

United States

THE GAPING VOID: Find Meaning

Chicke Fitzgerald Feb 9, 2017 0

To learn about what the artist was talking about or to order this print, click HERE.

Airlines and Aviation

SIA secures long-haul future with huge aircraft deal

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2017

Singapore Airlines has secured its future capacity needs with the placement of a massive aircraft order with Boeing. The national carrier has signed a letter of intent with the US…

Airlines and Aviation

Profits under pressure at Singaporean airlines

Mark Elliott Feb 7, 2017

Singapore's airlines experienced mixed results in the quarter ending 31 December 2016, as lower passenger demand was offset by reduced fuel costs. National carrier Singapore Airlines…

United States

StubHub Travel Data: Super Bowl 2017

Simon Willmore Feb 2, 2017 0

StubHub, the world’s largest ticket marketplace and a key resource for Super Bowl tickets, is seeing that over 60% of ticket sales are for fans traveling from outside of the state of Texas,…

Singapore

Singapore air traffic soars to record levels

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2017

Singapore's Changi Airport experienced a strong year in 2016, handling record numbers of passengers and flights. According to official data released this week, a total of 58.7 million…

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…

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…

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…

Bahrain

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…

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…

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…

Tourism Boards

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

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

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…

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