Etihad Airways has launched its first-ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou. The inaugural flight, EY868, departed Abu Dhabi on 10th October.
Etihad Airways is set to start flying to Guangzhou next month, becoming the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger services to the top three Chinese gateways since the…
Global hospitality group The Lux Collective and Jumbo Group in China signed a hotel management agreement in July 2022 to build the first LUX* urban resort in Guangzhou, China – LUX*…
Oman Air launched its inaugural flight to Guangzhou late last week.
The new route marks the airline's arrival in China and the flights will now operate four times a week using a…
A ground-breaking ceremony was held recently for a major new development close to Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport.
Designed by Zaha Hadid, the famed architect responsible for the…
9 Air, the Guangzhou-based low-cost carrier, will launch its first ever international flights next year.
Speaking at the third China Low-Cost Carriers Summit in Shanghai last week,…
Emirates launched two new daily A380 services – Dubai to Guangzhou, China and Dubai to Moscow, Russia – on 1 October.
Moscow and Guangzhou join more than 40 Emirates A380 destination…
Oman Air will fly to Guangzhou in China from its Muscat hub four times a week from December, the airline said in a tweet on its official twitter handle.
“From December 9, 2016, we will…
Emirates has unveiled plans to deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on its Dubai-Guangzhou route.
Effective 1 October 2016, Guangzhou will become the third city in mainland…
Qatar Airways recently announced its intent to upgauge its Doha-Guangzhou service with the introduction of its Airbus A380 on the route.
Guangzhou will be Qatar Airways fourth A380…
New World Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage its first hotel in Guangzhou.
Scheduled to open in 2018, the New World Guangzhou Hotel will be located in the city’s…
Royal Jordanian started operating flights to the Chinese city of Guangzhou on Monday 21 March 2016.
The new service marks an extension of the airline's existing Amman-Bangkok route,…
Royal Jordanian will inaugurate a new regular route from Amman to the Chinese city of Guangzhou, also known as Canton, starting 21 March 2016.
With three weekly flights Guangzhou…
Scoot has expanded its network in China with the launch of a new service to Guangzhou.
The Singaporean low-cost carrier kicked off the new route on 16 January, in time for Chinese New…
Carlson Rezidor's new Radisson Red hotel concept will make its debut in Guangzhou.
The hotel group has signed an agreement to manage a new-build property close to Guangzhou South…
Star Cruises has completed its first voyages from Guangzhou's Nansha Port.
The SuperStar Virgo cruise ship started sailing from the South China port on 3 January and has now completed…
China Southern Airlines has applied for permission to launch flights connecting Guangzhou with Toronto.
The airline has submitted an application with the Civil Aviation Administration…
Garuda Indonesia has continued its Chinese expansion strategy with the launch of a new direct flight between Bali and Guangzhou.
The new service commenced on Sunday 22 November and…
The Malaysian resort island of Langkawi will be connected directly to the Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou next year.
Commencing on 24 January 2016, AirAsia will launch four weekly…
Shanghai-based Spring Airlines is planning to launch new services connecting Guangzhou with Japan.
The low-cost carrier has applied for permission to operate daily flights from…
Hilton has opened its second DoubleTree hotel in Guangzhou.
The 314-room DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou Science City is located in the Guangzhou High Tech Development District, or…
9 Air, the new low-cost carrier based at Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport, will continue to expand its domestic network this month, with the launch of a new south-north route.…
Air France has started flying its revamped Boeing 777 aircraft to Guangzhou, featuring the airline's latest cabin products.
The twin-aisle jet operating the direct Paris-Guangzhou…
9 Air, Guangzhou's first low-cost carrier, will launch its first scheduled flights this week.
New services to Wenzhou, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, and Harbin, the capital of…
Dusit has unveiled a new luxury hot spring resort in Guangzhou.
Managed by the Thai hotel group's Chinese joint venture, Dusit Fudu Hotels & Resorts, the new Dusit Devarana Hot…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its first Aloft Hotel in Guangzhou.
The new Aloft Guangzhou University Park opened recently, as part of the Guangzhou Higher Education Mega…
9 Air, the first low-cost carrier to be based in Guangzhou, has been given permission to commence operations.
According to a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration…
A new low-cost carrier based in Guangzhou has welcomed its first ever aircraft.
9 Air, which is a subsidiary of Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines, took delivery of its first Boeing…
Hainan Airlines has launched a series of new flights from Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport.
On Tuesday 15 July, the Chinese carrier commenced a new daily service from…
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is continued its rapid Asian expansion with plans for its first property in Guangzhou.
Scheduled to open in 2017, Rosewood Guangzhou will occupy the top…
The first low-cost carrier to be based in Guangzhou will launch its first flights this summer.
Shanghai’s Juneyao Airlines has received permission to launch '9RMB Airlines', which…
Dubai’s Jumeirah Group gas signed a new collection of serviced residences in Guangzhou, which will be located next to its planned luxury hotel in the city.
The Jumeirah Guangzhou…
Dusit is planning to open a new hot spring resort close to the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
The Thai hotelier's Chinese unit, Dusit Fudu Hotels & Resorts, has penned a…
China Southern Airlines will launch direct flights from Guangzhou to New York this summer.
The carrier will start taking delivery of a new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft next…
Hainan Airlines has launched a new service connecting Guangzhou with Guilin, the popular tourist destination in southern China.
The new route, which commenced on 25 September 2013,…
Guangzhou will become the third Chinese city to offer 72-hour visa-free stays for air passengers this week.
Launching on 1 August 2013, passengers transiting at Guangzhou’s Baiyun…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched flights to Guangzhou.
The new service will operate four times a week, direct from Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), departing…
China Southern Airlines has opened a new check-in area for premium passengers at Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport.
The new facility will enable the airline's first and…
Guangzhou will be the latest Chinese city to adopt the 72-hour visa-free policy for transit air passengers.
Following similar schemes in Beijing and Shanghai, visitors from 45…
Starwood has launched its W Hotels brand in Guangzhou, with a modern new property set on the banks of the Pearl River.
The 44th W Hotel globally, W Guangzhou is a black glass tower and…
Luxury hotel company Four Seasons has officially opened its first property in Guangzhou.
Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou is set in the top 30 floors of the 103-storey Guangzhou International…
US-based Solís Hotels & Resorts is planning to expand in China with the launch of a new five-star hotel in Guangzhou.
Located on the banks of the Pearl River, the Solís Guangzhou will…
Marriott International has announced the opening of a new hotel in Guangzhou.
The Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe is located in the centre of the city's Tianhe business district and offers…
Mandarin Oriental will open a new hotel in Guangzhou later this year.
The new luxury property, which will feature 233 rooms, 30 suites and 24 serviced apartments, is located above TaiKoo…
Oakwood has opened its second serviced residence in Guangzhou.
The 39-storey Oakwood Premier Guangzhou adds 225 serviced apartments to the city’s Tianhe business and commercial…
Jetstar has announced that it will commence flights between Singapore and Guangzhou from 22 December. The southern Chinese city will be served daily using a brand new Airbus A320 aircraft.…
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its third new hotel in China in less than two months. Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun, located as part of Wanda Plaza in the city's Baiyun…
Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe
The Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe opened on Friday, the first of two Hilton properties scheduled to open in the city this month. The property features 504 guest rooms…
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its first property in Guangzhou. Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, the first of two Hilton properties scheduled to open in the southern…
Sofitel will launch its first property in Guangzhou next month. The 493-room Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich will be soft opened on 18 May 2011, with grand opening scheduled for 10 June.…
Delta Air Lines has delayed the launch of its new service between Tokyo's Narita airport and Guangzhou from 6 April to 5 July 2011, due to the current situation in Japan. The US carrier has…
Sri Lankan Airlines has begun flights to the Chinese city of Guangzhou (Canton), the national carrier's fourth destination in China. The airline said that operations to more cities in…
SriLankan Airlines' global route network will expand to fifty destinations shortly, with the planned launch of new services to Guangzhou (Canton) in China.The announcement of new…
GUANGZHOU, China, March 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- On the March 3rd, Air China opened a new premium lounge meeting Star Alliance standards at the Guangzhou Baiyun International…
China Southern Airlines has launched a 14-times daily service between its hub in Guangzhou and Wuhan. The 'express' route will see flights run every hour from 8am until 10pm, with…
Guangzhou is planning on building 11 green corridors, totaling 145km, linking major parts of the city with green walkways. According to a Shanghai Daily report, Guangzhou's…
China Southern Airlines has introduced a third weekly flight from Melbourne to Guangzhou from now until the end of March 2010. The new schedule, which introduces a Saturday…
Air Madagascar has launched its first flight service to China this week, linking the Madagascan capital of Antananarivo with the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou. The new…
Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced the signing of the management contract for the Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, located at the heart of the southern Chinese city. Accor's luxury brand…
Dragonair is aiming to add Guangzhou to its network from September, according to oneworld alliance. The Hong Kong-based carrier will serve the southern Chinese city with twice-daily…
The Chinese city of Guangzhou will become home to the world's highest observation wheel. According to a Shanghai Daily report, the new attraction will open for in time for the October…
You wouldn't expect Egypt-originated belly dancing would be popular in southern China's Guangdong province, but it has apparently take the capital city Guangzhou by storm, local paper…
Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport's expansion project has received approval, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The CNY14.0 billion (US$2.1 billion) project…
Nikko Hotels International has announced the signing of an agreement to manage the new Hotel Nikko Guangzhou. The new 400-room five-star property will become Nikko's ninth Chinese property…
Emirates has announced the launch of its six-weekly services to Guangzhou. The new route marks Emirates' fourth destination in China, increasing the airline's number of weekly flights…
The Grand Hyatt Guangzhou is located in the city's new central business district - Pearl River New Town.
The 375-room hotel is one of the first international hotels in Guangzhou to…
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker (middle in picture) officially celebrated the launch of flights to Guangzhou yesterday with a colourful ceremony at the city's Baiyun…
Ritz-Carlton has opened its new property in Guangzhou, company's fourth property in mainland China.
The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou - the 70th property in The Ritz-Carlton portfolio - is near…
Guangzhou will join Emirates' non-stop network on July 1, its fourth gateway in China, after Shanghai , Beijing and Hong Kong. "The Emirates Group is no stranger to…
Qatar Airways is launching a four flights-a-week non-stop service to the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.From 31 March, Doha-based Qatar Airways will become the first airline from…
Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport in south China received its 30 millionth passenger yesterday - making it the country's second largest airport after the Beijing Capital…
AirAsia is starting direct daily flights to Guangzhou via Baiyun airport from the LCC Terminal in Kuala Lumpur from January 16. This will be the fourth destination to mainland China after…
The flights leaves every Wednesday and Sunday from Guangzhou at 08:10, arriving in Sendai at 13:00; the return flight will depart from Sendai at 14:00 on the same day, and arrives…
United Airlines has applied to open a daily non-stop service between Guangzhou and San Francisco in 2008, according to sources with the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport quoted by…
The Westin Guangzhou, which is part of a multi-purpose development of two towers, is located in the city's central business district and just steps away from Guangzhou East railway station,…
After three years pause, the CTW Chinese Tourist Welcome Award will be given to companies and destinations which have reacted with new products and activities to the changed demand of the…
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will steadily resume flights to and from China to accommodate strong travel demands in line with the further relaxation of border…
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will operate 14 weekly flights to five destinations in the People’s Republic of China after the country’s border reopening
Following the easing of restrictions on China’s huge outbound travel market, Thailand’s leading hoteliers reveal their expectations for the recovery of Chinese tourism in the “Land of…
Emirates will ramp up its operations in China ahead of the New Lunar Year and in response to strong travel demand, boosting connectivity to its gateways; Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing as…
Trip.com Group, the leading global travel service provider, has seen mainland Chinese demand for travel continue to surge in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday season. This comes…
After being isolated for over three years since the initial Covid-19 outbreak, China made the bold step to stop quarantine and testing for all inbound international travellers.
The…
China’s decision to ditch its zero-Covid policy has triggered a surge in flight bookings, according to the latest data from ForwardKeys.
On 7 December, Chinese authorities announced…
Cathay Pacific welcomes the Hong Kong SAR Government’s latest measures to facilitate quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, as well as the lifting of transit…
With 2022 coming to a close, the transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts continues to build momentum across the globe, with Greater China now featuring eight properties exemplifying…
Etihad Airways is set to strengthen air connectivity between the UAE and China next year, starting with an additional weekly frequency on its Abu Dhabi – Shanghai route.
Beijing Capital International Airport, the busiest airport in China, no longer needs visitors to show a clean COVID-19 test result to board the plane, according to Reuters, citing…
Chinese airlines have indicated they would expand the number of scheduled international flights very soon, generating widespread attention.
China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s…
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and experienced executive management team ahead of…
Long-distance lovebirds around the world found the pandemic emotionally difficult as travel restrictions across the world made it impossible for them to see their loved ones.
To experience Europe’s late summer beauties, consider flying to Paris in the middle of September for a three-week vacation. From Melbourne or Sydney, you may expect to pay between $3500…
Big cities and tourist favourites are back in favour for travel this Lunar New Year as travellers head to tourist hotspots to ring in the year of the Tiger, according to booking data from…
Emirates will receive three more A380 aircraft from Airbus this year with its last unit on order scheduled to join its fleet in November, bringing forward the original delivery timeline from…
Emirates has announced it will restart passenger services to Mauritius this summer with two weekly flights from 15 July, as the island-nation gradually re-opens its borders
Travel is changing – and not only because of the pandemic. Tech-savvy jetsetters expect a seamless experience in the palm of their hand. With technology evolving at breakneck speed, the…
Qatar Airways is supporting international efforts to tackle the second COVID-19 surge in India by shipping medical aid and equipment to the country free of charge from global suppliers
The alliance with Riviera is the latest move by The Delivering Group to form a powerful coalition of sales, marketing, PR, digital, distribution solutions providers targeting the travel and…
Silence continues to be a precious commodity, especially in this challenging year, which is why The Spas at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok are ‘turning down the volume’ once again with their…
All Tourism Professionals worldwide are welcome to join the BUZZ Expo China Summit - a truly unique digital trade show for the global Tourism Industry. Learn about the World’s biggest…
Thailand’s Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday said it will allow more categories of foreigners into the country from October onwards.
Being the world largest operator of A380 and having 114 of them on the fleet almost 50% of their 255 aircraft, the rest being B777, this had to happen sooner or later. Big jets are under…
Oakwood, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mapletree Investments, has launched ‘Give With Oakwood’ this week, a global campaign designed to spread kindness and compassion to vulnerable…
In response to national COVID-19 mitigation efforts, Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has successfully imported 82 tons of medical supplies from India with partner medical…
HRS Hospitality & Retail Systems continue their global expansion by opening in China, the largest market in the Asia-Pacific region. HRS began its operations reselling Oracle…
Qatar Airways Cargo announced it will resume scheduled belly-hold cargo operations to China with the utilisation of wide-body and passenger-configurated aircraft. The additional cargo…
Kempinski Hotels recently organised a three-city roadshow in India in the cities of Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi to strengthen relationships with the leading travel agents and tour…
Five Qatar Airways Cargo freighters departed to China carrying approximately 300 tonnes of medical supplies donated by the airline to support Cornavirus relief efforts. The five flights…
Qatar Airways has volunteered free air cargo transportation for medical relief aid organised by Chinese embassies and consulates worldwide to fight the coronavirus emergency. The…
Due to the recent suspension of all group travel from China, Finnair will cancel its three weekly flights between Helsinki and Beijing Daxing International Airport between 5 February and…
Global analytics and benchmarking company STR has reported that China's hotel markets are projected to grow in 2020 despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.
Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East recorded growth in October at 1.1% and 5.2% respectively, according to Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific.
China’s…
Thailand-based global hospitality company Dusit International, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has opened Dusit Thani Sandalwoods Resort Shuangyue Bay Huizhou,…
In this exclusive interview, TD speaks with Fiona Godfrey, StayWell Holdings' Global Director of Revenue Generation, about the hotel's highly-anticipated debut, infusing Japanese hospitality…
China and Spain are better connected by air now, owing to the recent codeshare agreement between Iberia and Hainan Airlines. Iberia customers can now fly direct from Madrid to Shenzhen…
Confident and ambitious African airline RwandAir has declared that its new Kigali to Guangzhou service is performing better than it had expected.
The three times weekly service, which…
Transportation company headquartered in Beijing, Didi Chuxing, has released a summary of the travel data for the 2019 National Day holiday that commemorated the 70th anniversary of the…
Bangkok based firm, Cross Hotels and Resorts, showed its ambitions within the thriving, and ultra-competitive, Chinese travel market this week, when it hosted a series of roadshows in three…
Myanmar Airways International has confirmed it will introduce a new nonstop service from its Yangon base to Seoul in South Korea this December. The airline, which has strong links with…
China Southern Airlines has signed a code share agreement with Qatar Airways, effective from 15 January 2020 subject to governmental approval. As the first step to strengthen the…
In this TD interview, we speak with president and director Simon Wan, about the hotel's major transformation and what's in store for StayWell Holdings.
On this week’s round-up of hot hotel openings, we’re taking a look at Rosewood’s sky-high property in Guangzhou, a luxury lodge in the Arctic Circle and more.
W Hotels Worldwide, the lux rebel of Marriott International, has announced it has once again joined forces with Mixcloud, the world’s leading long form music streaming platform that is…
Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East recorded growth in June at 2.1% and 8.1% respectively. According to a report by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific, in…
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) reported that at the end of the first half of 2019, China’s total construction pipeline swelled to 2,991 projects or 592,884 rooms, up 19% by…
China Southern Airlines has launched a programme of airport lounge-sharing with American Airlines starting from August. Both carriers will provide their self-managed lounges to the other…
Cebu Pacific has extended its network on mainland China with the launch of its direct commercial service between Shenzhen and Manila, responding to increased customer demand for leisure…
Airbnb Plus, an up-market tier of homestay rentals platform Airbnb, has had a more than six-fold increase in summer bookings for China amid surging demand.
Destinations close to…
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 20 A350-900 becoming the newest operator of this latest generation and highly efficient twin-engine, long-range widebody…
Hyatt Hotels and Chinese hotel company BTG Homeinns Hotels Group revealed the name of their upcoming upper-midscale brand, UrCove, at the recent Chinese Hotels and Tourism conference.…
Lucky Air, the Chinese airline, started direct scheduled service between St. Petersburg, Russia and Kunming, China. Both the destination and the carrier are a new addition to the…
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) have reported that China’s hotel pipeline continues to expand 15% by projects and 8% by rooms year-over-year (YOY).
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Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific recorded moderate growth in March at 2.0% and a slight decline at -0.3% in the Middle East. This was revealed by the Airports Council International…
On this week’s hotel roundup, the biggest brands go mano y mano with full-scale transformations, new villas, a building shaped like a guitar pick and more.
This week, road transportation takes centre stage with Uber sharing speed data and Amadeus including Heycars in its system. A new app is launched that combines tech’s best products – social…
Business jet management company Sino Jet is now the fastest growing operator in China according to statistics released by Asian Sky Group at ABACE2019.
According to analysts at industry consulting partner Lodging Econometrics, China's hotel construction pipeline remains strong with record-breaking figures.
In this week's edition of hot hotel openings, we're keeping an eye on new properties and renovations from Room Mate Hotels, Avani Hotels & Resorts and more.
Chinese car-sharing start-up Like Chuxing reportedly has secured “tens of millions” of dollars for its series B+ round of financing from a group of investors including Ant Financial, the…
Following months of crisis management and initiatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), there are reasons for the market to be cheerful as the year draws to a close, when the…
The Airport Experience: Key to the Future of Travel Forum organised by Plaza Premium Group, on 21 November, 2018 at Hong Kong Maritime Museum brought together a panel of forward-thinking…
According to the report on 2017 China's Outbound Tourism, jointly released by China Tourism Academy and Ctrip, Chinese citizens made over 130 million outbound trips in 2017, spending USD…
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced that it has updated its international freight network this week, with the launch of services connecting North America and China.
One hotel provides facial recognition check-in and a chatbot that answers your questions in a couple of seconds, while the latter has only comfortable rooms to offer. What hotel would you…
Following news of Finnair’s Asian expansion, which most recently has seen the company boost operations in Japan, Hong Kong, and mainland China, I spoke to Finnair’s chief commercial officer,…
Wishing not to be left behind, and continuing its strong growth in key Asian markets, Finnair announced it will be adding frequencies on many popular Asian routes for next summer.
China's Hainan province announced the launch of its first intercontinental route between Sanya and London after China unveiled its plan to build Hainan island into its pilot international…
CapitaLand’s The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has opened its first property in Nantong and fourth property in Suzhou, increasing its operating portfolio to more than 33 cities across China.
In view of the growing demand for talent in the fast-expanding global cruise and yacht industry, Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA) and the Vocational Training…
Chinese business jet operator, Sino Jet, held a VIP launch event for the opening of its new Guangzhou base, signifying its expansion and investment in the Greater Bay Area of China.
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of a flagship RED property, to be completed in Q4 2021: the Radisson RED Mandaue in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines.
Chinese tourists and their money have continued to go places in 2017, according to Ctrip and the China Tourism Academy (CTA). The leading OTA of the People's Republic of China and the…
Plaza Premium Group has announced they will be unveiling the first European location of their international airport transit hotel brand Aerotel, at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 this…
To celebrate Australia Day, Flight Centre has released findings from its second annual Australia Travel Trends Report with the latest stats, trends and predictions around travel to…
Ctrip has released the "2017 China-Europe Tourism Market Data Report" alongside China Tourism Academy (CTA), a specialized institute under China National Tourism Administration (CNTA). The…
The first session of China Aviation Trends Conference was held on January 12, 2018 (CST), focusing on Indian aviation market opportunities. Professionals from Chinese and Indian governments,…
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group and Sincere Holdings Group, the Chinese real estate company, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership, aiming to boost the serviced…
Baishan city in northeast China's Jilin province aims to become a global high-end snow-ice tourism destination by building a world-class ski resort complex.
Following its opening in September 2017, Hard Rock Shenzhen have shown they intend to nail down their presence in mainland China, with a canny pair of appointments, well versed in the…
Atlantis Sanya, the aquapark and resort, has announced its plans for a number of signature and underwater suites to guests staying at this unusual destination accomodations. The resort is to…
The role of Helsinki Airport as a hub between Europe and Asia strengthens as Chinese Lucky Air commences flights to Finland in winter 2018. Finavia, the Finnish airport operator, has…
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,…
China Southern Airlines is launching its fifth Australian route this December, opening up Queensland’s tropical north to UK passengers.
The new route will fly from Heathrow to…
Finnair has revealed plans for the continued expansion its Asian network, with the launch of a new non-stop connection to Nanjing, the capital of eastern China’s Jiangsu province.…
World Dream, the new luxury cruise ship dedicated to the Asian market, has been "floated out" of the shipyard in Germany, bearing distinctive Chinese artwork on its hull.
The new 18-deck,…
Dusit International has signed an agreement to manage a pair of new properties on China’s south coast, in Guangdong province.
The Thai hotel group's Chinese subsidiary, Dusit Fudu, will…
BINDU BHATIA has been named as Carlson Wagonlit Travel's new managing director for Asia Pacific, effective 1 September. She succeeds Kai Chan, who will be leaving the company. Ms Bhatia,…
Johor Bahru, the Malaysian city that neighbours Singapore, will get its first direct air link to India later this year.
AirAsia will continue to expand its international network from…
Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak, has overseen the launch of AirAsia's new direct flight connecting Langkawi with mainland China.
The low-cost carrier recently commenced the first…
Oman Air has expanded its Asia Pacific network with the signing of a codeshare partnership with Malaysia Airlines.
Effective immediately, Oman Air passengers will be able to connect…
China Southern Airlines has launched a new route to the Malaysian archipelago of Langkawi.
The announcement comes after the airline recently increased its London Heathrow-Guangzhou…
KIMY CHEN has been announced as Cachet Hotel Group's new president of Southeast Asia. The move marks a promotion for Ms Chen, who previously helped grow the Cachet brand in Greater…
Australia's tropical north could be in line for a significant tourism boost, following the announcement that China Southern Airlines will operate direct flights from Guangzhou to Cairns.…
W Hotels has opened its new flagship property in Shanghai, kicking off a major expansion of its portfolio in China.
The new W Shanghai The Bund, which is located on the North Bund between…
A flight was late leaving Shanghai this week, after an elderly woman was spotted throwing coins into the aircraft's engine.
The Shanghai Daily reports that the 80-year-old woman was…
VENESSA KOO has become senior vice president of development & technical services for the Regent Hotels Group. She returns to the hotel group, having worked at the Regent Taipei in…
Hotel construction in China could start to accelerate again in the coming years, new data has revealed.
China has the Asia Pacific region’s largest hotel pipeline, but it has been…
Genting Cruise Lines has formed a new partnership with China Southern Airlines aimed at developing fly-cruise opportunities in China and positioning Guangzhou as a major cruise hub.…
Emirates has told China that it will "never compromise" on the issue of safety, following two recent incidents involving the airline's flights.
Xinhua reports that in April, an Emirates…
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…
Hainan Airlines has upgraded its long-haul in-flight products, with the roll-out of new cabins aboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new passenger offerings were introduced…
ERIC DE NEEF has been named as Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's new executive vice president, global chief branding & commercial officer. While he will be based in Brussels, de Neef…
China Southern Airlines has continued to expand and revamp its long-haul fleet, placing an order for 20 Airbus A350 aircraft.
The deal, which is worth US$6.2 billion at current list…
LAURENT A. VOIVENEL has joined Swiss-Belhotel International as senior vice president of operations & development for the Middle East, Africa & India. A seasoned industry…
Genting Cruise Lines, the newly-formed Hong Kong company, hosted its first "Travel Agent and Media Partner Forum" this month.
The event gathered more than 350 travel agents, company…
China Southern Airlines has become the first Chinese carrier to fly non-stop to Mexico.
Asia's largest airline in terms of passenger traffic, China Southern is aiming to tap the emerging…
Sharjah hotels and hotel apartments registered a 63 percent increase in visitors from China during 2016 according to new figures from Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority…
China Southern Airlines will double the frequency of its flights to London this summer, with the launch of a second daily service direct from Guangzhou.
Commencing on 1 June 2017, the…
Thailand is targeting mainland China in an effort to enhance its MICE sector in 2017.
This week, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) kicked off the fourth edition of…
China Southern Airlines is in talks with American Airlines over a possible tie-up, according to reports.
Reuters said this week that the agreement could involve the US carrier taking…
2016 was an extraordinarily impactful year for Hilton (NYSE: HLT), which achieved record pipeline and net unit growth, accomplished its most successful brand launch with Tru by Hilton and…
Huazhu Hotels Group, a major budget chain and AccorHotels' partner in China, opened more than 700 hotels in 2016.
The Shanghai-based company revealed this week that it added a total…
Thai Lion Air is aiming to enhance its travel trade sales by distributing its content via the GDS with Amadeus.
The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier is making its fares and inventory…
Chinese travellers get more flights to Malaysia
Where? Guangzhou (China) to Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Sichuan Airlines
Why? Chinese carrier…
The city of Fuzhou in southeast China is now connected to New York following the launch of a new trans-Pacific air route this week.
On Wednesday 15 February 2017 at 0915, Xiamen…
Lion Air adds more services to KL
Where? Surabaya (Indonesia) to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
When? Three times a week, effective 16 February 2017
Who? Lion Air
Why? Expanding trade between…
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…
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…
The majority of Chinese theme park visitors expect to be able to enjoy virtual or augmented reality rides and interact with robots in future, a new report has found.
The survey by Omnico…
Hainan Airlines has formed a new partnership with Alitalia that will provide Chinese travellers with connections to multiple destinations across Italy.
The Chinese carrier already…
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…
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…
Oman Airports has reported record passenger growth at Muscat and Salalah International Airports in 2016.
Passenger traffic at Muscat International Airport exceeded 12 million…
Emirates will operate the first ever scheduled commercial Airbus A380 flight to South America when it upgrades its Dubai (DXB) – Sao Paulo (GRU) service on March 26, 2017.
Replacing…
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…
Genting Hong Kong has celebrated the start of construction work on the second ship for its new Asian cruise line, Dream Cruises.
A traditional keel-laying ceremony was held at the…
A major Chinese real estate developer is unveiled plans to invest US$3 billion in a series of luxury hotels in Cambodia.
The China Daily reports that Guangzhou R&F Properties has…
Emirates will resume its Airbus A380 services to Tokyo in March 2017, increasing seat capacity on the route by 38%.
Effective 26 March, the airline will start operating the 489-seat,…
China's railway network is forecast to handle more than three billion passenger trips for the first time in 2017.
The staggering full-year forecast of 3.025bn annual passengers was…
Mainland China's hotel industry posted a mixed set of results in November 2016, as performances varied across the country's different markets.
According to the latest data from STR,…
China Southern Airlines launched its first flight to Adelaide this week.
The Guangzhou-based airline touched down in the Australian city on 13 December, marking mainland China’s first…
Qatar Airways has started allowing Chinese passengers to pay for their flights using UnionPay credit and debit cards.
With more than 5.8 billion cards issued globally, UnionPay is an…
China Southern Airlines has deepened its partnership with Travelport, the travel technology company, in an effort to directly promote its products to travel agents.
Under a new…
Thailand has set a new tourism record, exceeding 30 million international visitors for the first time in a single year.
The milestone was reached when Huang Junyi, a Chinese national,…
Air links between Australia and China are likely to take off in the coming years, following the signing of a bilateral open skies agreement.
The Australian and Chinese governments…
The South Island of New Zealand is set to welcome more Chinese visitors following the announcement of an increase in services between Guangzhou and Christchurch.
China Southern…
Oman Air will start flying non-stop to mainland China for the first time next month, with the launch a new route to Guangzhou.
First unveiled in 2014, the new service will become the…
Rosewood Hotel Group has unveiled plans to launch a new landmark luxury property in its home market of Hong Kong.
The new Rosewood Hong Kong is scheduled to open in 2018 in a prime…
Genting has celebrated the arrival of its new luxury Asian cruise ship, Genting Dream, in Hong Kong.
The new vessel, which becomes the first in the Dream Cruises fleet, sailed into the…
Brand USA has teamed up with United Airlines to host its first-ever mega fam trip for Chinese tour operators.
The event, which took place from 19-27 October 2016, saw operators from…
Garuda Indonesia will launch scheduled flights between Bali to Chengdu early next year, as it continues to expand its operations between China and the resort island.
Commencing on 15…
Thailand's Onyx Hospitality Group has continued to expand in Hong Kong with the signing of a fourth Shama-branded serviced residence in the city.
The company now manages seven…
Qatar Airways, in partnership with Giorgio Armani, has launched its newly designed range of luxurious Giorgio Armani Fragrances and Beauty amenity kits, available to First Class passengers…
Qatar Airways’ exclusive Al Safwa First Lounge at Hamad International Airport has been presented the prestigious Seven Star First Class Lounge Award by the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and…
China Eastern Airlines will launch a new route linking Shanghai with Brisbane on 16 December.
The carrier will operate the non-stop service four times a week (outbound every Tuesday,…
Airbus will embark on an 11-day tour of China this month, in an effort to promote its new A350 aircraft to the country's airlines.
The tour will kick off on 29 October and will visit…
Genting Hong Kong has officially taken delivery of Genting Dream, the first high-end cruise ship to be operated by an Asian company and designed specifically for the Asian market.
The new…
China Southern Airlines has finalised an order for 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, the extended version of the fuel-efficient long-haul jet.
The new order, which is valued at US$3.2 billion…
Finnair has unveiled plans to launch more flights to Asia, including its first ever Airbus A350 services to Tokyo.
The Helsinki-based carrier will add four more weekly flights to the…
This week, Travel Daily chats to Elisabeth Sissi Woschnagg, Vienna Tourist Board's market manager for China, Japan, South Korea & Arab countries, about how Asian arrivals to the Austrian…
Thai Lion Air, the Bangkok-based subsidiary of Indonesia's Lion Air, will launch its first flight to mainland China later this month.
The Bangkok Post reports that the low-cost…
Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) and Gulf Chinese Trading Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote tourism and investment opportunities in the…
Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Gregorowitsch has delivered a key report on the airline’s progress and plans for continued expansion.
In a press conference, he outlined the…
Qatar Airways was once again named the Best Middle Eastern/African Airline at the 2016 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards held in Hong Kong on 23 September, 2016. This marks the seventh…
The first ship in the fleet of Dream Cruises, Genting Hong Kong's new high-end Asian cruise line, has started its long journey from the German shipyard where it was built to its new home…
China Southern Airlines will launch its second scheduled service to Brisbane later this year.
The carrier has applied for permission to launch daily services from Shenzhen to the…
New Zealand will soon be connected to two new Chinese cities, following the launch of Tianjin Airlines' first ever flights to Oceania.
Commencing in December 2016, the fast-expanding…
The connections between mainland China and Sydney continue to multiply.
Just weeks after the announcements of new connections to the Australian city from Kunming, Chengdu and…
China Southern Airlines has set up a new operating base in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan province.
The carrier already operates a host of domestic routes from…
Dream Cruises, the new high-end Asian cruise line being launched by Genting Hong Kong, has unveiled the details of its first ever voyages.
Due to set sail in April 2017 aboard the…
China Southern Airlines plans to expand its route map in Europe later this year, with the launch of flights to Vienna.
The Guangzhou-based airline has submitted an application with…
JONG RAE KIM has become Korean Air's new regional manager for the UK & Ireland, based in London. Kim has been with Korean Air since 1996 and previously served at the airline's…
DOUG ANDERSON has been named CEO of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). He arrives with more than 30 years of global management experience, the last nine of which were spent…
Hilton Worldwide has opened its first ever Conrad hotel in southeast China's Fujian province.
The brand new Conrad Xiamen opened on 18 August 2016 as part of a dramatic 300-metre-tall…
China Eastern Airlines is introducing more flights to Southeast Asia, with three new routes connecting mainland China’s mega-cities with destinations in Thailand and the Philippines.…
Korean Air has announced the appointment of Jong Rae Kim as the new Korean Air UK and Ireland regional manager, managing the airline’s UK operation and based at Korean Air’s central London…
China Southern will launch direct flights between Guangzhou and Adelaide by the end of the year.
Due to commence on 12 December 2016, the new service will run three times a week,…
JEAN-GABRIEL PERES has become the new president & CEO of Kerzner International, which operates the luxury One&Only hotel brand. Peres joins Kerzner from Mövenpick Hotels &…
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced the addition of three new member properties in Asia.
The new Edison Georgetown in Penang, Malaysia, opened last month in a…
Sichuan Airlines is planning to launch its first flights to New Zealand.
The Chengdu-based carrier has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for permission to…
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region increased 7.2% in May 2016.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), this monthly growth was…
Hyatt has continued to expand its presence in China with the launch of a new luxury hotel in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province.
The new Grand Hyatt Chengdu marks Hyatt's debut…
Qatar Airways has celebrated capacity increases across its global network as three of the airline’s destinations received upgraded aircraft commencing 1 July, the same day the airline…
Thailand's Onyx Hospitality Group has signed a management agreement for a brand new serviced residence in Chengdu.
The new Shama Xiangnanli Chengdu is on track to open in 2017, when it…
Tigerair, the Singaporean low-cost carrier, has expanded its network in China with the launch of flights to Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province.
Services commenced on Tuesday (28…
Airbus will take its new A350 aircraft on a demo tour of China later this week.
Running from 25 June to 2 July, the eight-day trip will see the A350 fly to Beijing, Shanghai,…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has formed a new partnership with Baidu, the Chinese internet search giant, in an effort to attract more "quality" visitors from mainland China.…
Hainan Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
The delivery, which took place on Wednesday 8 June 2016, makes Hainan Airlines the first Chinese…
The Thai resort island of Koh Samui could be set for an influx of Chinese visitors in future, with the launch of a series of new flights.
Tibet Airlines recently announced plans to…
Tibet Airlines will launch its first ever international flights next month.
The carrier will initially operate three weekly flights between Chengdu, in southwest China's Sichuan…
Hainan Airlines has revealed the initial routes on which it will deploy its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The first of 30 new B787-9s is expected to be delivered next week,…
Demand for air travel in China continues to rise, with the country's aviation authorities reporting a double-digit increase in passenger numbers in 2015.
According to data released by the…
Worldhotels has unveiled its new 'World Luxury' collection, which gathers some of the best hotels in its portfolio into a separate tier.
Billed as a "curated collection of distinctive…
AccorHotels has opened its fourth hotel in Heilongjiang - China's northernmost province.
The new Novotel Daqing Haofang has become the company's first property in the city of Daqing,…
Qatar Airways has announced plans to fly its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, to China for the first time.
On 1 July 2016, the Doha-based carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on…
Emirates' Chinese expansion strategy took a significant step forward on Tuesday with the launch of the airline’s first flights to two destinations: Yinchuan and Zhengzhou.
Linking Dubai…
China Southern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shenzhen and Melbourne.
If approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the new…
Marriott International has expanded its portfolio in mainland China with the launch of its first ever hotel in Taizhou, an industrial city in the Yangtze Delta region.
The new…
China Southern Airlines will expand its trans-Pacific network this summer with the launch of a new route to Toronto.
Commencing on 3 August 2016, the airline will offer four weekly…
China Southern Airlines has become the latest carrier to sign up for Travelport's Rich Content and Branding, which improves how products are displayed on GDS screens.
The…
AirAsia has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to connect Johor, Malaysia's southernmost state, by announcing a new direct flight from mainland China.
Commencing on 29…
Royal Jordanian suspended its regular route between Amman and Kiev after eight years of operations which started back in August 2008.
The decision came in line with the five-year…
An agreement has been signed that will transform the Chinese city of Shenzhen into a major international cruise port.
Genting Hong Kong, which operates Crystal Cruises, Star Cruises…
A new airline will take off from the Chinese city of Harbin this summer.
LJ Air is expected to take delivery of its first - a 212-seat, all-economy class Airbus A321 - on 18 May,…
Hilton's luxury brand, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, has opened its first ever property in India.
The new Conrad Pune, which is located in the centre of the Maharashtra city, close to…
Finnair has launched a new website to support Visit Finland's new stopover campaign.
Through the 'Stopover Finland' initiative, Visit Finland is aiming to attract more Asian travellers to…
Loong Air, a new Chinese passenger airline based in Hangzhou, has received permission to launch international flights.
The former cargo carrier moved into the passenger sector in late…
Air China will start taking delivery of its new fleet Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in the coming months, and the airline has now revealed the routes on which it intends to deploy the…
Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry is keen to expand its Chinese tourist numbers. In light of the growing interest, a senior delegation is headed to China visiting five major cities with a…
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority recently hosted a workshop for travel industry experts for a better understanding of Chinese tourists’ needs and expectations.
This is in…
Tourico Holidays is ramping up its recruitment efforts in Asia through its Tourico Travel Academy.
The global travel wholesaler has revealed that the number of Asia-based applicants…
Hilton's expansion in China reached significant milestone last week with the opening of its first Hampton hotel in a major Chinese city.
The company signed a master development agreement…
AirAsia has expanded its presence in China with the launch of one new route to Shantou, in the populous Guangdong province, and the announcement of plans for a second.
The low-cost…
Royal Jordanian has announced operations of a regular route to the Chinese city of Guangzhou from today 21 March 2016.
The route will be serviced with three weekly flights. The…
WONG HONG has been named as Delta Air Lines' new president for Greater China, overseeing China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Hong joins Delta from SATS where he served as executive vice…
In a recent announcement, Royal Jordanian’s board of directors, presided by chairman, Suleiman Hafez reported the company’s audited financial results at a net profit before tax of JOD21…
China Southern Airlines will resume its flights to Nepal's capital city Kathmandu next month.
Commencing on 26 April 2016, the airline will offer three weekly flights direct between…
Singapore's Tigerair is planning to expand its network in China next month with the launch of direct flights to Sunan Shuofang International Airport - the hub that serves the Yangtze River…
Finland has stepped up its campaign to attract more Chinese tourists with the announcement of plans to launch of 13 new visa application centres in the country.
In spring 2016, the…
Hyatt has opened the Grand Hyatt Chengdu, its first hotel southwest China's Sichuan province.
Located on the 10th to 39th floors of the Chicony Square building in the city's Jinjiang…
Genting Hong Kong has celebrated the start of construction of Dream Cruises’ second new ship, World Dream.
A steel-cutting ceremony was held at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany on 22…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has continued the expansion of its new 'Sheraton Grand' concept in Asia Pacific, with the rebranding of three more hotels.
The new higher tier of Sheraton…
Marriott International will introduce its Fairfield brand to China, and is aiming to sign 140 hotels in the country in the next five years.
The US-based hotel group has penned an…
Hainan Airlines will launch the first ever direct flights between China and the Canadian city of Calgary this summer.
Commencing on 20 June 2016, the new Beijing-Calgary route will be…
What did SLH achieve in 2015 - how did the company perform?
2015 was a good year for SLH – we report in US$ so although revenue was officially down by 6% if you take into account…
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is planning to open another 100 hotels across Asia Pacific in the next five years, doubling its current regional portfolio.
Addressing reporters in Bangkok…
Bangkok is by far the most popular tourist destination in the Asia Pacific, according to a new report.
In its inaugural Asia Pacific Destinations Index, which was released on…
Singapore's Changi Airport overcame a difficult year to set new records for passenger traffic and aircraft movements in 2015.
According to the full-year data from the Changi Airport Group…
Air France has started offering its latest cabin products to passengers on its Paris-Tokyo Narita route.
A revamped Boeing 777 aircraft will be deployed on the route featuring all…
Passenger traffic at Asia Pacific's airports increased 7% in November 2015, driven by a surge in Indian passengers.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International…
AirAsia is planning to launch three new international routes from Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Penang later this month.
The expansion will kick off on 22 January with the launch of…
A Chinese company has unveiled the world's first drone capable of carrying a passenger.
Guangzhou-based EHANG used this week’s CES 2016 technology show in Las Vegas to unveil the…
Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague
Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…
Dusit International has continued its expansion in China with the signing of a new hot spring resort in Hunan province.
The company's Chinese joint venture, Dusit Fudu Hotels &…
With the world seemingly lurching from one crisis to another, it’s nice to have one success story to rely on: tourism.
Despite the countless setbacks of recent years, from the global…
Royal Jordanian will make its debut in Indonesia on 23 December, with the launch of a new service between Amman and Jakarta.
The inaugural flight will take off from Amman's Queen Alia…
China Southern Airlines has moved to expand and renew its short-haul fleet, with the announcement of a major new order with Boeing.
The Guangzhou-based carrier, which is Asia's…
AccorHotels has continued to expand its upscale Pullman brand in China with the rebranding of a Novotel in the Pearl River Delta.
The existing Novotel Zhuhai in Guangdong province has…
Emirates has revealed plans to launch flights to the remote Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of northwest China.
On 3 May 2016, the airline will commence four weekly flights between…
Finland has revealed the next stage of its Stopover Finland programme, through which it aims to attract more Asian travellers to the country.
Visit Finland announced this week that…
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) will allow Chinese carriers to bid for new take-off and landing slots at Guangzhou and Shanghai airports next year.
Domestic slots at…
A ceremony has been held in Germany to mark the official start of construction for Dream Cruises' first ship, which will be tailored to the needs of the Asian market.
Executives from…
Thailand's Onyx Hospitality Group has added two hotels to its portfolio in China.
The first of the new properties will be the Shama Daqing Heilongjiang, which is scheduled to open in…
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will make its debut in Laos in 2017, with the opening of a new luxury tented resort near Luang Prabang.
The new Rosewood Luang Prabang will be located 10…
China Southern Airlines will launch a new service connecting Shenzhen with Sydney early next year.
Commencing on 20 January 2016, the new route will mark the first direct link between…
Spring Airlines plans North Korea flights
China's Spring Airlines is planning to launch its first ever flights to North Korea. The low-cost carrier has applied to Civil Aviation…
In an effort to grow its share of the lucrative Chinese market, Ajman Palace hotel is participating in an exclusive roadshow in China.
The road show will be held from 8-25 November…
AirAsia will expand its Chinese operations next year with the launch of a new service connecting Kota Kinabalu with Wuhan.
Commencing on 22 January 2016, the new route will operate…
China Southern goes long-haul from Shenzhen
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch two new long-haul routes from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.
According to a…
Finland is aiming to capitalise on the Asian outbound travel boom with a new stopover programme.
On Wednesday, Finland was named as the Partner Country for next year’s ITB Asia. And…
Air France has started offering its new long-haul cabin products on flights to and from Beijing.
The new cabins were introduced this month on the Boeing 777 aircraft Air France uses…
Beijing Capital Airlines has applied for the permission to launch direct flights to Madrid.
In a statement, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) revealed that the carrier…
Finnair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a new long-haul era for the airline.
The Helsinki-based carrier becomes the first European airline to…
China Southern Airlines has signed a new agreement that will see it deploy 150 aircraft to Beijing's new international airport.
The Guangzhou-based carrier, which is Asia's largest…
Dusit International, the Thailand-based hotel group, has signed a new upscale hotel in southern China's Guangdong province.
The new 350-room Dusit Thani Sandalwoods Resort Huizhou…
China Southern Airlines will launch new services to Malaysia in the coming months.
Commencing on 25 October, the carrier will add a new daily flight connecting Kuala Lumpur with…
Dubai Cruise Tourism recently kicked off a three-city roadshow in China to showcase Dubai as an embarkation destination on an international cruise itinerary for Chinese tourists.…
Japan Airlines has announced plans to expand its network in the US and China.
Its trans-Pacific expansion will commence on 30 November 2015 with the launch of flights from Tokyo…
China Southern Airlines has revealed plans to launch direct services from Wuhan to Rome and Dubai.
Commencing on 17 December 2015, the airline will launch three weekly flights from…
Two Chinese airlines are planning to launch new direct flights to Australia in the coming month, allowing passengers from more Chinese cities to head Down Under.
In a recent statement…
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch the first direct trans-Pacific flights from Shenyang, the capital of northeast China's Liaoning province.
The airline has applied to the…
Frasers Hospitality has said that it is on track to double its presence in China.
The Singapore-based serviced apartment operator is planning to grow to a collection of 30 properties…
Hilton Worldwide has opened its first ever hotel in Xiamen, a city of approximately 3.5 million people in southeast China's Fujian province.
The new DoubleTree by Hilton Xiamen Wuyuan…
Wyndham Hotel Group's Chinese expansion plans have taken a major step forward, with the signing of eight new Ramada hotels across five provinces.
The expansion started this week with…
China Southern Airlines has launched its first ever non-stop flights to Africa.
The Guangzhou-based carrier commenced direct services to Kenya's capital Nairobi on 5 August 2015, and…
ANA is launching more flights from Tokyo to China's three biggest cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the Japanese airline will launch a brand new…
The Canadian government has added five more Chinese airports to its China Transit Program (CTP), which enables Chinese travellers to connect to the US via Canada, without the need for a…
SEAN TREACY has become Royal Caribbean Cruises' new managing director for Singapore & Southeast Asia. Treacy has worked for the company since 2006, most recently as regional…
An airport in eastern China has been forced to suspend its operations after an incident in which a passenger tried to set fire to an aircraft seat.
The Xinhua news agency reports that…
Sichuan Airlines is planning to expand its international operations with the launch of a new operating base in Harbin, the capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang province.
The…
Another new Chinese airline will take to the skies this October.
Jiangxi Airlines, which is 60% owned by Xiamen Airlines, will operate as a low-cost carrier from its base in Nanchang,…
China Southern Airlines will enhance its Australian operations in the coming months, with the addition of more flights to Perth and Melbourne.
Last week, the Chinese airline added an…
Emirates recently announced its intent to operate a one-off service its Airbus A380 aircraft to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
A ceremony witnessed the attendance of Fan…
Spring Airlines has launched a new in-flight Wi-Fi service on some of its domestic flights.
Launched on 18 July, the new offering will allow passengers to connect to the internet via…
Xiamen Airlines has signed a wide-ranging codeshare agreement with KLM, allowing it to expand its coverage in Europe.
The Chinese airline will launch its first ever European flights…
This week, Travel Daily chats with Barry Brown, Emirates' Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations East...
Q) Which of your Asian routes are the stand-out…
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is embarking on major expansion in Asia Pacific this year, with 15 new hotels already having been added to its collection in the first half of 2015.…
The Canadian government has expanded its China Transit Program (CTP), making it easier for Chinese visitors to transit through Canada en route to and from the US.
The country's…
Emirates and BT have announced a six-year deal, where BT will provide global contact centre managed services for the carrier.
This adds to a 2009 contract, where the airline…
Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry is heading to China this week for a five-city roadshow to help capitalise on the rapid growth of inbound tourism from the People’s Republic into the emirate.…
China Southern Airlines will upgrade its daily Beijing-Amsterdam service next month, with the deployment of an Airbus A380 aircraft on the route.
From 20 June 2015, the 506-seat…
Two of China's largest airlines will expand their networks to Africa in the second half of 2015.
On 5 August, China Southern Airlines will launch three weekly flights to the Kenyan…
Singapore's Park Hotel Group is aiming to extend its sales and marketing reach with the appointment of a new general sales agent (GSA) for the US and India.
From this month onwards,…
Thailand has unveiled plans to shift its tourism marketing focus to "high-spending, long-stay" Chinese visitors.
Late last week, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) revealed the…
China Eastern Airlines will streamline the transit experience for its passengers in Kunming next month.
From 1 May 2015, the airline will enable passengers transferring to…
China's “big three” airlines have made a strong start to 2015, with rising revenues and profits in the first quarter.
State-run Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern…
VietJet Air has announced plans to launch its first flights to mainland China.
In a press conference on 8 April, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier revealed that it will commence…
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will launch a new direct service to Beijing this month.
Commencing on 29 April 2015, the Ukrainian national carrier will operate three weekly…
Delta Air Lines has significantly expanded its operations in China, as part of a new partnership with its SkyTeam alliance partners in Shanghai.
The US carrier is relocating its passenger…
Passenger traffic at airports in mainland China continued to demonstrate strong growth in 2014.
According to the full-year data released by the Civil Aviation Administration of China…
Xiamen has become the latest Chinese city to offer 72 hours of visa-free travel to international tourists.
The city, in the southeast province of Fujian, will now allow passengers…
Tourism operators from across New South Wales will travel to China this week to promote the Australian state to the Chinese travel trade.
Led by state tourism body Destination NSW,…
China's roads, railways, airlines and waterways carried a total of 2.81 billion passengers during the Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year, travel period, Xinhua reported authorities as…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it will launch a new route to China this month.
Commencing on 29 March 2015, the national carrier will operate direct flights from Manila…
China Southern Airlines has announced plans to launch flights to Nairobi.
Commencing on 5 August 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights to Kenya's capital, direct from…
Authorities in China have approved the creation of a new airline in the southeastern province of Jiangxi.
Jiangxi Airlines has been given the green light by the Civil Aviation…
China Southern Airlines will add more Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Australasia in the coming months.
Effective 31 March 2015, the Guangzhou-based carrier will deploy the modern…
Korean Air has unveiled its new 'prestige class' products, including a new range of flat-bed seats.
The new Prestige Suites in the business class-style cabin recline 180 degrees to…
Travelport has formed a new marketing partnership with Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development to promote the Chinese capital's 72-hour visa waiver scheme for transit…
Ethiopian Airlines will launch its first flights to Japan this year.
In partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), the African carrier will operate three weekly flights between Addis…
Frasers Hospitality is eying a bigger share of the Chinese market with the addition 10 more properties across the country.
The Singapore-based serviced residence operator has signed deals…
A major new north-south high-speed railway line is being planned in China.
The governments of seven Chinese provinces and regions are teaming up to build the country's second major…
China Southern Airlines has moved to secure it position as the largest airline operating in southern China's Guangxi region, with the launch of more international services from the…
Air China welcomed two more Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft last month.
One arrived on 10 December and the second touched down in Beijing on 31 December.
The two jumbo jets,…
Chinese airlines to carry 47.5m pax over New Year
Chinese airlines are expected to carry 47.52 million passengers over the Lunar New Year holiday period. The forecast, which was made…
Fast and free in-flight Wi-Fi
Last year Emirates trialled a free Wi-Fi service onboard its aircraft and president Sir Tim Clark expressed a desire to roll it out permanently.…
Marriott International will boost its luxury portfolio in Asia's emerging markets in the coming months, with the opening of four new JW Marriott hotels in China and India.
In China,…
Hilton has launched a new DoubleTree hotel in Heyuan, making it the first international brand to establish a presence in the South China city.
Located in Guangdong province, just over…
Lucky Air, which is based in the Chinese city of Kunming, will launch operations from Chengdu next year.
The carrier, which is partly owned by Hainan Airlines, will base several…
China has tunnelled its first high-speed rail line through the country's southwest limestone karst region.
Xinhua reports that work was completed on Sunday 21 December 2014 on the…
Urumqi, the capital of northwest China's Xinjiang region, is expected to become the next Chinese city to start offering 72-hour visa-free stays for transit air passengers.
Under the…
Australia’s Argyle Hotel Group (AHG) has continued ita rapid expansion in China with the launch of its 60th hotel in the country.
The new property will be located in the tourist town…
In an effort to tap into the potential Chinese market, Dubai Cruise Tourism is visiting China this week to promote the emirate's strengths as a cruise tourism destination.
The road…
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has acquired the recently-opened 185-unit Ascott Kuningan Jakarta for S$90 million under a conditional agreement with PT Ciputra Adigraha.
The CapitaLand…
Business travel spending in China will continue to grow in 2014 and 2015, but at a slower rate than in previous years.
According to American Express Business Travel's 2014 China…
India is planning to create a 1,750km high-speed rail corridor, connecting New Delhi in the north with Chennai in the south.
The Press Trust of India (PTI) reports that a high-level…
Iranian carrier Mahan Air has continued its expansion in China with the launch of services to Beijing.
The new route commenced earlier this month, operating three times a week using a…
Australia's Argyle Hotel Group (AHG) has launched a new range of midscale properties in China.
The new Ausotel Smart brand was unveiled in Guangzhou this week, in a major ceremony at…
China Southern Airlines has announced its plan to launch flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco.
The latest trans-Pacific route was confirmed by China Southern at the Zhuhai Airshow,…
Starwood's designer luxury brand, W Hotels, has launched in Beijing.
The new W Beijing Chang’an has opened its doors, marking the 45th W Hotel worldwide and the second in mainland…
Tigerair will continue expanding its links between Singapore and China next month, with the launch of flights to two more mainland cities - Nanning and Guilin.
On 1 November 2014, the…
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch a series of new routes from Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province and largest city in central China.
These will include the carrier's first…
Ultra-luxury hotel brand Rosewood has made its Asian debut, with the opening of a new hotel in Beijing.
Rosewood Hotel Group, which is now based in Hong Kong, unveiled the Rosewood…
Commencing on 9 December, China Eastern Airlines will launch four weekly flights to Auckland from Shanghai.
China Eastern will become the second Chinese carrier to fly to Auckland,…
Start-up carrier Fuzhou Airlines received its first of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft on 11 October as it gears up for lift-off at the end of the month.
Following Xiamen Airlines, the…
Preferred Hotel Group is focusing on China as it expands its portfolio and customer base in Asia Pacific.
Speaking to Travel Daily, Anthony Ross, Preferred Hotel Group’s executive vice…
Air China has celebrated the delivery of its first ever Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental - the new version of Boeing's famous old jumbo jet.
The new aircraft took off from Boeing's factory…
China Southern Airlines will launch a new route connecting Dubai with two regional hubs in northwest China.
Commencing on 29 September 2014, the Chinese carrier’s new route will fly…
AirAsia will provide a new Chinese connection for the Thai resort province of Krabi, with the launch of direct flights from Guangzhou.
Commencing on 6 November 2014, the new…
Hong Kong Disneyland held a special travel trade preview of its spectacular new light show on Thursday, as part of its on-going efforts to raise industry awareness.
The theme park…
Xiamen Airlines has set up a new operating base in Beijing.
The fast-expanding Chinese airline currently bases seven aircraft at Beijing Capital International Airport, providing 21…
Xiamen Airlines has signed an agreement to create a new airline based in eastern China's Jiangxi province.
The fast-expanding Chinese carrier, which recently welcomed its first ever…
Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited (CEG) has reported strong financial growth this year, driven by strong growth in Macau’s mass market gaming market.
Group revenues increased 25%…
After two years in the making, “Disney Paint the Night” night-time spectacular will debut in Hong Kong Disneyland on 1 October.
Combining the latest LED lighting technology, colorful…
Aviareps has extended its market presence in Greater China with the opening of its fourth office in the region. The newly opened office in the southern mainland China city of Guangzhou…
Iran's Mahan Air will expand its operations in China later this year, with the launch of flights to Beijing.
Effective 28 October 2014, the airline will commence three weekly flights…
China Southern Airlines has launched direct flights from Guangzhou to New York.
The new trans-Pacific route spans 13,500km, making it the longest non-stop air route from mainland…
There are now more international flight options from northeast China, after a series of new route launches by Chinese carriers.
China Southern Airlines has unveiled a major increase…
Asia is setting new trends in long-haul low-cost air travel, and China is likely to become a key regional player in the coming years, according to a new report by aviation analysts OAG.…
Guilin has become the latest Chinese city to start offering 72-hour visa-free stays for transit air passengers.
Travellers entering at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, who…
Flight delays have been experienced across China this week, due to what is reported to be a series of military exercises.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has issued…
Tourism Tasmania will be travelling with 16 Tasmanian tourism businesses to China and South East Asia this September.
The mission will involve seminars and business meetings to…
Three of HNA Group's Chinese carriers - Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and Lucky Air - have teamed up to offer connecting flights through the city of Urumqi.
The partner airlines…
Hainan Airlines is launching several new services from Nanjing, the capital of eastern China's Jiangsu province, this month.
On 5 July, the carrier commenced a new daily service from…
Korean Air will increase the number of flights it offers on routes to six Chinese cities this month, including Beijing and Guangzhou.
Among the 15 extra weekly flights being added,…
Sichuan Airlines has set up a new base in Hangzhou, the capital of eastern China's Zhejiang province.
The airline, which has its home base in Chengdu, plans to deploy up to six Airbus…
Tourism Australia is embarking upon a new distribution strategy in China, aimed at building a network of high-end, specialist travel agents.
Under the plan, Tourism Australia will work…
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, has announced plans to launch a base at Chengdu’s Shuangliu International Airport.
Currently, the airline offers flights to…
Sichuan Airlines has set up a new operating base in the northeast Chinese city of Harbin.
The airline, which is part-owned by China Southern Airlines, will now base up to eight of its…
Marriott International has continued the expansion of its midscale Courtyard brand in China, with the launch of a new hotel in Huizhou, Guangdong province.
The Courtyard by Marriott…
China Southern Airlines has launched its inaugural flight from Guangzhou to Frankfurt, via Changsha.
Services took off for the first time on 23 June 2014 and will now operate three…
Hainan Airlines launched a brand new route from Beijing to Boston, using its latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new flights commenced on 20 June 2014 marking the first ever direct…
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to climb in April 2014.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the region…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a huge new hot spring resort in Huzhou, eastern China.
The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort, which is set to be completed towards the end of…
China Southern Airlines will begin flying to New York this summer.
From 6 August 2014, the Guangzhou-based carrier will commence four weekly flights to New York's JFK Airport.
The…
DAVID UDELL has been named as Hyatt’s new group president for the Asia Pacific region. Effective 1 July 2014, Udell will be based in Hyatt’s regional office in Hong Kong. He first joined…
China Southern Airlines has ordered 80 new single-aisle jets from Airbus, Xinhua reported Airbus China as saying in Beijing on Saturday.
The large order includes 30 of the existing…
MAHA ALI MAISARI has been appointed as the Jumeirah Group's new vice president of corporate strategy. A UAE national, Ms Maisari previously worked with Jumeirah’s parent company, Dubai…
A new low-cost carrier based in Guangzhou has placed an order for 50 Boeing 737 aircraft.
9 Air, which is a subsidiary of Shanghai's Juneyao Airlines, placed the order this week, in a…
Following the launch of two routes from Doha to Chengdu and Hangzhou in the second half of 2013, the Qatar Airways chief met with the Mayor of Chengdu do discuss further growth…
Carnival Cruises will base a record four ships in China next year.
The company has announced that it will homeport the Costa Serena in Shanghai for a year-round deployment from April…
Travel and tourism stakeholders from Abu Dhabi are embarking on a five-day multi-city roadshow in China this week.
Led by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), an…
Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry will embark on a five-day, five cities road show of China. The authority looks to build on growing inbound tourism from the People’s Republic.
The road…
Oakwood Worldwide is planning to add 100 more serviced residences after it secured a major new investment from the Mapletree Group.
Singapore-based Mapletree has signed a deal to…
The Ministry of Culture will organise ‘Festival of India’ in China from May 2014 to March 2015.
A 75 member delegation led by Secretary Culture would be visiting China in the first…
Hawaiian Airlines has launched its first ever flight to mainland China, with the start of a new service to Beijing.
The new route commenced last week, and Hawaiian will now operate…
Tigerair will extend its reach into China next month, with the launch of a new service connecting Singapore with Xi’an.
Commencing on 15 May 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…
Qantas has expanded its network in Asia following the launch of a new partnership with China Southern Airlines.
The new codeshare partnership, which follows an agreement signed in…
The ancient Chinese city of Xi'an will become the latest destination to offer 72 hours of visa-free travel to international tourists.
The capital of Shaanxi province, which is home to…
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new flight to Shanghai using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new direct service from Addis Ababa commenced on 29 March 2014 and will now operate daily…
Emirates announced plans to open a second customer contact centre in Europe. This will be a 300 seat facility in Budapest that will be opened this year. The new initiative will support…
South Africa is Emirates’ leading destination for both passenger traffic and as a holiday destination in Africa, the airline has revealed.
“Africa holds such enormous potential for…
Travel Daily chats with Anthony Ross, Preferred Hotel Group's new executive vice president of Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, about the company's regional growth plans...
1) …
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group experienced a sharp rise in profits in 2013 - the year it celebrated the 50th anniversary of its flagship hotel in Hong Kong.
The company generated…
China Southern Airlines has started taking delivery of its new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The Guangzhou-based carrier has ordered 10 of the new wide-body aircraft, which form…
Carnival Corporation’s new chief operations officer, Alan Buckelew, has said he sees significant growth opportunities for its cruise lines in Asia.
The former CEO of Princess Cruises,…
China Southern Airlines will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Vancouver this month.
Commencing on 19 February 2014, the airline will operate daily services direct from its…
Mandarin Oriental will launch its first hotel in Taipei in the second quarter of this year.
Located on the main Dunhua North Road, in the centre of Taiwan's capital, the Mandarin…
Juneyao Airlines has confirmed plans to launch a new low-cost carrier based in Guangzhou.
First reported by Travel Daily in November last year, the new airline will be called '9 RMB…
Ethiopian Airlines will launch flights to Shanghai this year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 29 March 2014, the national carrier will operate daily direct…
Airlines in China are adding thousands of extra flights to cater for the expected surge in traffic during the Lunar New Year holidays.
Described as the world's biggest human migration,…
China Southern Airlines will base one of its Airbus A380 aircraft at Shenzhen this year.
Commencing in the first half of 2014, the Guangzhou-based airline will use the double-decker…
THAWATCHAI ARUNYIK has become the new governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). He took up the position late last month, having spent the last 30 years with the TAT in various…
Aviation authorities in China have eased the regulations governing the booking of international airlines using non-Chinese GDS systems.
For the first time, a selection of Chinese travel…
A new airline has started operating from Hangzhou, eastern China.
Zhejiang Loong Airlines, which is based at Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan International Airport, welcomed its first Airbus A320…
Qatar Airways has commenced its first flights to the Chinese city of Hangzhou.
The capital of Zhejiang province becomes the airline’s seventh route in China, and comes just three…
New Chinese passenger carrier, Zhejiang Loong Airlines, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet touched down at Hangzhou's Xiaoshan…
Thai AirAsia is continuing its rapid expansion into China, with the launch of a new service to the city of Changsha.
Commencing on 24 January 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…
StayWell Hospitality Group has formed a new partnership that will accelerate its growth in China.
The Australian company has signed a joint venture agreement with Hong Kong-based…
Starwood's Aloft Hotel brand has made its debut in Dalian, northeast China.
Located in the centre of Liaoning province's popular coastal resort city, the Aloft Dalian will offer 314…
Tigerair is continuing its expansion in China with the launch of a new route to the seaport city of Ningbo, Zhejiang province.
The new service will operate three times a week direct…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has unveiled plans to recruit another 110,000 staff in China, as it looks to double its portfolio in the country.
The company currently employs…
Qantas has signed a major new tie-up with China Southern Airlines, aimed at boosting travel between Australia and China.
The codeshare agreement will see the two airlines join forces…
China Southern Airlines had formed a new codeshare partnership that will extend its 'Canton Route' to Africa.
Designed to challenge the traditional 'Kangaroo Route' operators flying…
Implementing new IT solutions will be the main factor driving the growth of travel agencies in China in the coming years, according to a new report by Amadeus.
Following a series of…
Shenyang will become the latest Chinese city to offer 72 hours of visa-free travel to international tourists.
From 1 January 2014, the capital of northeast China's Liaoning province…
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has unveiled a major expansion of its operations in Japan, with plans to launch services to two new destinations - Tokyo and Nagoya.
The Philippine low-cost…
Ritz-Carlton has continued its rapid expansion in China with the signing of a new hotel in Nanjing.
Following an agreement with the Nanjing New Universe Real Estate Development Co,…
Dalian will become the latest Chinese city to offer 72 hours of visa-free travel to international tourists.
The coastal city, in the northeast province of Liaoning, will now allow…
China is taking a range of measures to tackle the growing problem of airspace congestion and flight delays.
According to data from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC),…
China’s aviation authorities are planning a new range of measures designed to support the development of low-cost carriers in the country.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China's…
Qatar Airways will launch flights to the Chinese city of Hangzhou next month.
Commencing on 20 December 2013, the airline will fly four times a week to the capital of eastern China's…
Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree-branded hotel in the Chinese city of Wuhu.
The new DoubleTree by Hilton Wuhu is a 26-storey hotel located in the centre of the city, featuring…
AirAsia has made it easier for passengers to connect between flights in Bangkok, with the launch of its 'Fly-Thru' service.
Passengers connecting from one AirAsia flight to another at…
Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines is planning to set up a new low-cost unit based in Guangzhou.
The new carrier will be named '9 RMB Airlines', in a nod to the low-cost fares it expects…
China Southern Airlines has operated its first Airbus A380 to Australia.
The 502-seat, double-decker aircraft touched down in Sydney this morning, following a direct flight from…
Ethiopian Airlines will soon take delivery of the first of its four Boeing 777-300ERs on 7 November 2013. The B777-300ER showcases a seating capacity of 400 passengers.
Ethiopian…
Kenya Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The wide-body jet, which has been leased from to GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), comes configured…
Chongqing will become the fifth Chinese city to offer 72-hour visa-free stays to transit tourists.
According to a Xinhua report, the western Chinese city is planning to offer…
Visitor arrivals to China have continued to decline in 2013.
According to the latest data from the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), reported by Xinhua, international…
Air France will launch a new daily service to Jakarta next year.
Effective 30 March 2014, the national carrier will add a Jakarta leg to its existing Paris-Singapore service. Flights…
Spring Airlines to launch cross-Strait flights
Spring Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights to Kaohsiung. Commencing on 27 October 2013, the new service will mark the…
Marriott's luxury hotel brand, Ritz-Carlton, has opened its first property in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan province.
Located in a 41-storey high-rise building,…
Ethiopian Airlines announced the start of four weekly services to Niamey in the Republic of Niger. The new service will commence from 20 November 2013 with a Boeing 757-200 aircraft. The…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) resumed flights to the Middle East this week, with the launch of a new service between Manila and Abu Dhabi.
The national carrier welcomed a brand new Airbus…
Air China has expanded its codeshare agreement with Air Canada.
The latest deal will see the two Star Alliance partners add six new destinations in Canada and six in China to the…
Airbus has unveiled a new version of its A330-300 wide-body aircraft, designed to cater for high volume regional and domestic routes in Asia.
The new version of twin-aisle aircraft…
Four Seasons has opened its first ever hotel in Shenzhen.
Located in the centre of the Pearl River Delta city, the Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen offers 266 rooms and suites, most of…
Roads, railways and airports in China are bracing for a surge in traffic this week, as the country’s week-long National Day holiday period gets underway.
Airlines in China will…
Investors are flocking to Asia looking for opportunities and its little wonder why when you consider the numbers behind the region’s growth. The Asian Development Bank projects that Asia…
Mandarin Oriental has signed an agreement to manage a luxury hotel in Chongqing.
The Mandarin Oriental Chongqing, which is scheduled to open in 2016, will form part of a high-end…
China Southern Airlines is boosting its presence in Melbourne with the addition of more flights and the deployment of a new aircraft to the city.
From 26 October 2013, the…
Thai Airways has said that its fleet of Airbus A330-300s have had landing gear malfunctions prior to the incident on Sunday at Suvarnabhumi airport.
The airline was forced to deal…
A Thai Airways A330-300 has skidded off the runway at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The aircraft, which was returning from Guangzhou, suffered a landing gear malfunction which…
Hainan Airlines has announced its half yearly profits for the period ending 29 August.
The group’s total operating income for the half year was US$2.35 billion, up 3.83% over last…
Aurélien Poirot has been appointed as Anantara Bangkok Riverside Apartments as its new executive chef. Poirot took up the position in July having worked for Michelin star restaurants in…
Guangzhou based carrier China Southern Airlines has posted a half yearly profit of US$56.2 million – an 18.9% year-on-year drop.
According to its unaudited interim financial report,…
Ascott has signed a contract to manage its first Citadines-branded serviced residence in Hangzhou, eastern China.
Scheduled to open in late 2014, the 100-unit Citadines Intime City…
Carnival will introduce its Princess Cruises brand to China for the first time next year, naming Shanghai as the homeport for its Sapphire Princess liner.
The cruise ship will operate…
China Southern Airlines will ramp up its Brisbane service later this year, with the launch of daily direct flights.
From 21 November 2013, the Guangzhou-based airline will offer a…
Kunming will become the fourth Chinese city to start offering 72-hour visa-free stays to transit tourists.
The China Daily reported this week that capital of southern China’s Yunnan…
Travel Daily catches up with John Girard, general manager, Regal Airport Hotel and vice president – development for Regal Hotels International to hear about development in the country.…
Qatar Airways will finally commence flights to Chengdu next month - almost six months after they were initially due to launch.
The airline had intended to start flying to Sichuan's…
Kenya Airways recently announced its growth results for the first quarter ending 30 June 2013. The capacity into Middle East and Far East regions grew by 12.8%.
This was driven by…
The launch of a 72-hour visa waiver scheme for transit visitors has had little impact on Beijing's tourism trade this year.
According to the latest data from the city's tourism…
Guangzhou today becomes the third Chinese city to offer 72-hour visa-free stays for air passengers. Riding on this positive news, China Southern is looking positively to promote this offer…
While the UK Government slowly mulls over how it can open up the UK to Chinese visitors, travel in the other direction is on the up. After assessing the Chinese inbound market earlier…
Asia’s biggest airline China Southern has celebrated the first full year of its London to Guangzhou service by hosting a dinner with travel partners and discussing its plans for the…
Hong Kong’s hotel sector is facing a “serious problem” of overcapacity, which is only likely to become more severe over the coming years, a new study has said.
A research paper by Dr…
BUHDY BOK has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President for Pacific Asia & China with Italian cruise company, Costa Crociere. Bok, who spent 15 years with Singapore…
Cebu Pacific Airways (CEB) saw a continued rise in passenger traffic in the first half of the year.
The Philippine low-cost carrier flew 7.5 million passengers from January to June…
Cebu Pacific Airways (CEB) is increasing the number of seats it offers to destinations on China and Vietnam.
From 31 October 2013, the Philippine low-cost carrier will add an extra…
Serviced apartment company Frasers Hospitality has continued the expansion of its portfolio in China.
The company has set the target of operating 23 properties in the country in the…
China Eastern to launch Manila flights
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…
China Southern’s newest Airbus A330 aircraft touched down in Sydney for the first time this morning (Thursday 11 July 2013), continuing a major upgrade of the fleet operating on the…
Carnival subsidiary Princess Cruises has announced it will be opening five new offices in China to target one of the fastest growing markets in the world.
The locations have been…
Onyx Hospitality Group has announced a major expansion of its Shama serviced residence brand in China.
The Bangkok-based hotel management company recently secured three more new…
Langham Hospitality Group has signed a new hotel in eastern China's Zhejiang province.
Located in the city of Hainang, the new Langham Place property will form part of an integrated…
Jin Jiang International Hotels is planning plans to enter the midscale hotel market, with the launch of a new brand called Metropolo.
The Shanghai-based hotel management company has…
China Southern Airlines has announced plans to launch its latest Airbus A330-300 aircraft on flights to Sydney.
From 11 July 2013, the carrier will operate the twin-aisle, 275-seat…
Hilton Worldwide has unveiled a major expansion of its luxury brands in Asia Pacific.
The company is planning a significant roll-out of its Waldorf Astoria and Conrad brands in the…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has expanded its operations in Australia, with the launch of new flights to Perth, Darwin and Brisbane.
The Manila-based national carrier’s first service to…
Boeing celebrated two milestones in the roll-out of its B787 Dreamliner aircraft over the weekend, with the deliveries of the first aircraft to China and the UK.
On Friday, spectators and…
China Southern Airlines has boosted its Perth service with the deployment of a new Airbus A330-200 aircraft to the Australian city.
Following the aircraft's recent introduction to…
China Southern Airlines has revealed that its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner is due to touch down in Guangzhou on Sunday 2 June 2013.
The landmark aircraft, which will be the first B787…
Hong Kong-based Hotels G, which currently operates three properties in China and Thailand, has unveiled plans to embark on a major expansion of its portfolio in Asia and the US.
The…
Boeing is on the verge of delivering its first Dreamliner to China.
China Southern Airlines is expecting to take delivery of its first Boeing 787 by the end of this month, a company…
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) along with a 12-strong delegation is heading to China next week for a five-city road show.
The aim of the road show is to…
Hotels in Shenzhen saw a strong rise in occupancy and average daily rates (ADR) in the first quarter of 2013, but this was not matched by other major cities in the Pearl River Delta.…
Tourism Tasmania is aiming to attract an increasing number of Asian visitors with the lure of clean air and fresh food.
Speaking to Travel Daily on Thursday (25 April 2013), ahead of the…
Kenya Airways is planning a major drive into Asia, with new aircraft deliveries enabling it to open up new routes across the region.
Speaking with Travel Daily this week, Mbuvi Ngunze,…
Today, Travel Daily chats with Mbuvi Ngunze, Chief Operating Officer of Kenya Airways about China, Dreamliners and Africa’s ‘peace dividend’…
Q) Kenya is currently expanding in…
Qantas has significantly expanded its reach into China by signing a new codeshare agreement with China Eastern Airlines.
From 1 May 2013, Qantas will codeshare on China Eastern’s…
Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta airports have seen the strongest capacity growth in the Asia Pacific region over the last 12 months, according to a new report from OAG.
In its latest OAG…
Boeing has celebrated a new landmark in China with the delivery of its 1,000th aircraft to the country.
The 1,000th aircraft, a single-aisle Boeing 737-800, was delivered to China Eastern…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to double its portfolio of W Hotels in Asia Pacific, expanding to 20 properties by the end of 2018.
The brand was recently launched…
A greater level of professionalism is needed in the Asia Pacific MICE industry, a new study has found.
LRA Worldwide Inc has released the results of its 2012 MICE Performance…
Accor has opened six new ibis hotels in China.
The company's latest properties are in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Lanzhou, Nantong, Chongqing and Suzhou, and take the total ibis portfolio in…
Philippines Airlines (PAL) has announced a major route expansion plan, with the launch of flights to six new destinations across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
From May to October this…
Mandarin Oriental will open its first hotel in Shanghai later this year, with the launch of a new luxury property on the banks of the Huangpu River.
Set to open in the second quarter…
AirAsia touched down in Shanghai for this first time today, marking the start of a new scheduled service from Kuala Lumpur.
The low-cost carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, will now…
China Southern Airlines will upgrade its Australian services with the launch of its latest Airbus A330-200 on two new routes.
From 1 April 2013, the Guangzhou-based airline will start…
China Southern Airlines touched down in Cairns for the first time today (30 January 2013), marking the start of a new seasonal, scheduled service to the city.
From now until the end of…
Serviced residence operator Ascott has strengthened its position in China, with the signing of a new alliance with Yuexiu Property.
The Hong Kong-listed property developer will now…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has said it expects a strong year of openings and new hotel signings in 2013, with emerging markets driving the company's portfolio growth.
The US-based hotel…
Hilton has launched a new property in China's Pearl River Delta city of Zhongshan.
The new Hilton Zhongshan Downtown is located in the city's central business district and features 459…
W Hotels has unveiled the innovative design concept for the W Guangzhou Hotel & Residences, its first property in Mainland China.
Slated to open in early 2013 in the high-end Pearl…
Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch scheduled flights to Chengdu from 19 March, opening its sixth China gateway in addition to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, and Hong Kong.…
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has launched an eight year plan to greatly increase tourism from China and double visitor expenditure to the State by 2020.
Designed by Destination NSW…
The US government has strengthened its aviation relations with China, following the completion of a multi-city trade mission to the country.
The recent Aviation Trade Mission saw a…
Hotels in the Pearl River Delta region experienced declines in terms of revenue per available room (revPAR) in October.
According to the latest data from STR Global, provided exclusively to…
AirAsia X is expanding its network in China with the introduction of direct flights to Shanghai.
From 19 February 2013, the low-cost carrier will commence six weekly flights from Kuala…
Xiamen Airlines has become a full member of the SkyTeam alliance.
The carrier, which is based in southeast China's Fujian province and owned by Guangzhou-based China Southern, becomes the…
Xiamen Airlines has become a full member of the SkyTeam alliance.
The carrier, which is based in southeast China's Fujian province, becomes the alliance's 19th member and its sixth in Asia…
VietJet adds Vinh flights
VietJet Air has commenced flight to Vinh, in north-central Vietnam. The new direct route from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) will be operated daily using VietJet's…
Four Seasons has opened a new luxury hotel in Beijing.
Located in the Liangmahe area of the Chinese capital, close to the city's diplomatic precinct, the hotel's facade has been…
PATRICK ANDRES has been named as Travelport's new Vice President and Regional Managing Director for the Asia Pacific region. Andres joins Travelport with 25 years' experience, most recently…
Air China has received a new Boeing 777-300ER with a special livery featuring the words 'Smiling China'.
The livery was a joint creation by Air China and Boeing to mark the 40th anniversary…
The UNWTO has opened two more Sustainable Tourism Observatories in China.
The new centres, located at the Kanas Lake Nature Reserve in the northwest region of Xinjiang, and the city of…
SriLankan Airlines is focusing its efforts on Asia, with China and the Far East the focal point for its expansion.
Speaking to Travel Daily at the ITB Asia trade show in Singapore yesterday…
China Southern Airlines’ Airbus A380 has made its international debut, flying the trans-Pacific route between Guangzhou and Los Angeles.
The airline, which is the first Chinese airline to…
Jumeirah Group signed a global direct connectivity partnership agreement in Shanghai with Ctrip.com International Ltd.
This is the first time a luxury hotel group from the Middle East has…
Jumeirah Group has entered into a new partnership with China's online travel giant, Ctrip.
The new Global Direct Connectivity Partnership Agreement, which was signed in Shanghai late last…
Hong Kong’s hotel sector continues to surge, with revenue per available room (revPAR) growing 8.7% in the first eight months of the year.
According to the latest city report from STR…
Thai AirAsia is aggressively exploring the China market after Chinese passenger numbers increased 34% year-on-year.
Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia said; “China is growing rapidly…
SpiceJet is eyeing more international destinations in former Soviet Union and China. The low cost carrier has sought government approval to fly 10 new destinations. These destinations…
In an effort to tap into the growing regional tourism pie, Emirates has announced plans to boost its Jordan route with a double daily. Effective October 1st, the airline will double capacity…
Abacus International has expressed optimism about the planned changes to China's airline distribution regulations.
From 1 October 2012, the new Civil Aviation Administration of China's…
Four Seasons has opened a new luxury hotel in Shanghai.
The new Four Seasons Hotel Pudong Shanghai, which becomes the sixth Four Seasons in China and the second in Shanghai, is situated in…
Travelport is trialling a new service which will allow travel agents to book private car transfers via the GDS.
Targeting selected Galileo-connected travel agents in Asia, the new…
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts celebrates a homecoming of sorts with the opening of a new 259-room flagship hotel in Toronto, Canada, where the company was founded more than 50 years ago.…
A new satellite terminal will be built at Shanghai's Pudong International Airport by 2015, the city's top planning body announced this week.
According to a new citywide aviation report,…
Travelport has sealed a new multi-year global content agreement with China Southern Airlines.
Effective immediately, the new agreement ensures that all Galileo- and Worldspan-connected…
I Spa, which operates 15 luxury Thai spas in China, is expanding into Thailand with the opening of two new spas at five-star hotels in Bangkok and Phuket.
The company currently operates…
Strong growth in passenger traffic from the Asia Pacific region boosted Singapore's Changi airport in the first half of 2012.
In the first six months of the year, Changi's passenger traffic…
China's three major state-run airlines have predicted a significant downturn in profits for the first half of 2012.
Xinhua reported Beijing-based Air China as saying on Wednesday that it…
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New Stansted-Agadir route announced
Thomson and First Choice have announced it will launch…
China Southern Airlines has revealed that it will boost its new Guangzhou-Heathrow services to daily from October.
The service launched the route in June 2012 with three weekly flights,…
China Southern Airlines has revealed that it will boost its new Guangzhou-London services to daily from October 2012.
The service launched the route in June 2012 with three weekly flights,…