Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight linking Abu Dhabi & Guangzhou
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 launches flights between Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou
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…
The Lux Collective signs first Guangzhou hotel management agreement
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*…
Emirates’ flagship A380 ready for Guangzhou
Emirates has announced it will deploy its iconic A380 aircraft to Guangzhou from 8 August this year
Oman Air touches down in Guangzhou
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…
Work starts on exhibition centre near Guangzhou airport
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…
Guangzhou’s 9 Air goes international
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 lands A380 in Moscow and Guangzhou
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 heads to Guangzhou
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 flies A380 to Guangzhou
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 deploys its A380 on Guangzhou route
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 to debut in Guangzhou
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 touches down in Guangzhou
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 to fly to Guangzhou
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 launches daily flights to 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…
New Radisson Red concept to launch in Guangzhou
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 starts sailing from Guangzhou
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 plans Guangzhou-Toronto flights
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 connects Bali with Guangzhou
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…
AirAsia connects Langkawi with Guangzhou
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…
Spring Airlines to link Guangzhou with Japan
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 plants second DoubleTree in Guangzhou
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…
Guangzhou’s new LCC spreads wings
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 flies new cabins to Guangzhou
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…
Guangzhou’s 9 Air to launch this week
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 opens luxury hot spring resort in Guangzhou
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 debuts Aloft in Guangzhou
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…
Guangzhou’s new LCC cleared for launch
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…
Guangzhou’s new LCC welcomes first aircraft
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 to add Guangzhou flights
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 to rise in Guangzhou
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…
Guangzhou’s first LCC to fly this summer
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…
Jumeirah to launch serviced residences in Guangzhou
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 signs Guangzhou hot spring resort
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 to fly Guangzhou-New York
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 adds Guangzhou-Guilin
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 launches 72hr visa-free scheme
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…
PAL flies to Guangzhou
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 offers VIP check-in lounge at Guangzhou
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 to join 72-hour visa-free policy
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…
W Hotels launches in Guangzhou
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…
Four Seasons debuts in Guangzhou
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…
Solís Hotels to launch in Guangzhou
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 expands in Guangzhou
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 to open in Guangzhou
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 expands in Guangzhou
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 to launch flights to Guangzhou
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 opens second hotel in Guangzhou
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 opens first of three Guangzhou properties
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 debuts in Guangzhou
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 to debut in Guangzhou
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 delays Tokyo-Guangzhou flight launch
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…
SLA begins flights to Guangzhou
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 to launch services to Guangzhou
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…
Air China opens Guangzhou premium lounge
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 launches Guangzhou-Wuhan ‘express’ flights
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…
‘Green corridors’ planned for Guangzhou
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 ups Melbourne-Guangzhou flights
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 flies into Guangzhou
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 signs Guangzhou property
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 plans Guangzhou flights
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…
Highest wheel to open in Guangzhou
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…
Belly dancing in Guangzhou
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 airport expansion approved
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 coming to Guangzhou
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 launches Guangzhou
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…
Hyatt in Guangzhou
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 arrives in Guangzhou
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 in Guangzhou
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…
Emirates to Guangzhou from July 1
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 launches Guangzhou service
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 airport gets 30 millionth passenger
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 direct to Guangzhou
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…
China Southern flies Guangzhou-Sendai
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…
UA’s San Francisco-Guangzhou from Jun 18
It will be the first US airline to launch a non-stop service between the two cities.
UA wants to fly SF-Guangzhou
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…
Westin opens in Guangzhou
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,…
‘CTW Chinese Tourism Welcome Award 2023’ is open for applications
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…
Scootin’ Back to China
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 to operate flights to 5 destinations in China from March 2023
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
Thailand gears up for the return of Chinese tourists
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 resumes passenger services to Shanghai and Beijing
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 sees surge in mainland China travel bookings ahead of Lunar New Year period
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…
Airlines Are Wary About Restarting Flights To China
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…
The end of China’s zero-Covid policy is fuelling flight bookings
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 quarantine-free travel and will more than double its flights to the Chinese Mainland
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…
Global transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts gains momentum throughout Greater China
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…
Trip.com Group data shows outbound flight bookings surge from Mainland China
On the morning of 27 Dec , Trip.com Group, recorded a staggering 254% increase in mainland China's outbound flight bookings compared to a day earlier.
Etihad to fly to Shanghai twice weekly
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 Airport Drops COVID-19 Test Requirement
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 Set To Increase International Services
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 unveils senior leadership team
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 renew sweet memories in Hong Kong
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.
The Absence Of Chinese Carriers In Australia Raises Airfares To Europe
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…
Delhi’s IGI airport is now world’s second busiest airport
The aviation sector has started showing signs of recovery in 2022 after remaining affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic for two years
Most popular destinations to celebrate the Year of the Tiger
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…
ITB China ropes in Saudi as culture travel partner
ITB China, the marketplace for China’s travel industry, has announced Saudi as the Official Culture Travel Partner of ITB China Virtual 2021
Emirates accelerates the last A380 deliveries
Emirates has been and will continue to be the A380's most important customer for many years.
Emirates to receive final A380 in November
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 restarts Mauritius route as island-nation reopens to international travellers
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
The future of travel: How Plaza Premium is redefining airport hospitality
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…
The good samaritan! Qatar Airways ships essential medical supplies to India free of cost
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
Covid-induced, technology-enabled innovations reshaping future of business conferences and events
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…
Cebu Pacific boosts cargo operations with second converted ATR-freighter
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest carrier, welcomed the arrival of its second ATR-freighter, further boosting its growing cargo operations.
Press the “pause button” for Christmas in Bangkok this December
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…
Flights from India to China’s Wuhan all set to resume operation
India’s national carrier, Air India, is all set to operate flights to Wuhan on 30 October
BUZZ Expo China Summit builds bridges. China – the biggest travel market.
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 to let more foreign visitors in from October onward
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.
Emirates brings back the A380 to six destinations
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…
How Oakwood’s worldwide campaign aims to provide meals for the less privileged
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…
Gulf Air imports over 80 tons of medical supplies in May
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 obtains Oracle Hospitality support rights in China
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 returns to destinations in China
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 conducts three-city roadshow in India
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…
Qatar Airways sends 300 tonnes of medical supplies to China
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 volunteers free worldwide air cargo transportation of medical supplies donated to China
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…
Finnair suspends Nanjing and Beijing Daxing routes until March end
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…
China’s hotel markets remain strong amidst US trade war
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 rise in APAC and Middle East
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…
Thai hospitality comes to Shuangyue Bay in China
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,…
“A labour of love”: StayWell Holdings celebrates spectacular London debut
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…
Iberia signs codeshare deal with Hainan Airlines
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…
RwandAir: We’re delighted by the initial response from customers
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…
China sees sharp increase in National Day travel
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…
Cross Hotels on the road: “We are excited to have penetrated this market for the first time”
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 makes Seoul its 10th destination
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 signs pact with Qatar Airways
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…
The Prince Akatoki: Dawn of a new era begins in London
Inspired by the traditions of Japanese hospitality, The Prince Akatoki London has re-opened its doors following a multi-million-pound transformation.
The Prince Akatoki London: “A true sanctuary for renewal”
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.
Hot hotel openings: Rosewood’s new “mansion in the sky” and more
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.
Unplugged: W Hotels and Mixcloud present Future Rising Asia
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 numbers up 2.1% in APAC
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…
China’s hotel construction pipeline continues to expand despite economic slowdown
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 and American Airlines in lounge-sharing deal
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…
5 reasons why Phu Quoc will be the next big MICE destination
5 reasons why Phu Quoc will be the next big MICE destination
Cebu Pacific connects with ‘China’s Silicon Valley’
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…
China summer bookings jump manifold in Airbnb Plus
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 takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
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…
OYO partners with Meituan Hotels to extend reach in China
OYO Hotels and Homes has announced a year-long strategic partnership with Meituan, one of China's leading e-commerce platforms.
Hyatt, BTG Homeinns unveil China-centric brand UrCove
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 launches flights from Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport to Kunming
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…
China’s hotel pipeline intensifies, up 15% by projects
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).
Passenger traffic up 2% in APAC
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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…
Hot hotel openings: “Guitar pick” buildings, new wonders and more
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.
Travel tech this week: Starting a small revolution 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…
Hot hotel openings: MGallery relives the Samurai era and more
On this week’s hot hotels round-up — we’re mixing it up with newly-launched properties in Kyoto, Venice, Bangkok and Zhanjiang.
Aviation round up: Say cheese!
This week’s news from the skies includes record growth, new routes and a photography completion but first, news from Canada…
The fastest-growing operator in China according to Asian Sky Group
Business jet management company Sino Jet is now the fastest growing operator in China according to statistics released by Asian Sky Group at ABACE2019.
Top 5 regions best explored by rail
Travel activities and services booking platform Klook revealed that rail services bookings increased by more than 150% from 2018 to 2019.
China’s hotel construction pipeline hits all-time high
According to analysts at industry consulting partner Lodging Econometrics, China's hotel construction pipeline remains strong with record-breaking figures.
Here are the top destinations for bleisure travel
Tokyo ranks first out of 26 cities in the region for its combination of business and leisure—or bleisure—appeal for travellers.
Hot hotel openings: Room Mate Hotels arrives in Paris
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.
Like Chuxing raises ‘tens of millions’ of funding
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…
Unexplored: 10 overlooked cities reimagined as video game locations
Currys PC World has created an interactive map to reimagine 10 overlooked cities around the world as video game locations.
10 million reasons for Thai tourism to celebrate 2018
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 future of airports: Takeaways from Travel Forum in Hong Kong
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…
The rise of Asia’s second-tier cities as the new go-to place for tourists
Mastercard has released the Mastercard Asia Pacific Destinations Index (APDI) 2018 — revealing the most preferred travel destinations in Asia.
Guiyang city, China, sees outbound growth rate of 389%: Ctrip travel report
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…
APAC tourism records fastest growth in international tourist arrivals
UNWTO and GTERC have presented its Asia Tourism Trends Report at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macao, China.
Qatar Airways Cargo adds Macau to freight network
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.
HK-China high speed rail guns for business travellers
The HK-China high-speed rail has commenced operation on 23 September connecting Hong Kong to 44 destinations in mainland China.
Performance-enhancing AI and data science in hospitality
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…
Asia driving “fastest growth phase” in Finnair’s history, says CCO
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,…
Record numbers set to attend MeetChina forum on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Two-day forum on Yas Island – Abu Dhabi is set to welcome 85 top tier travel buyers from China and 75 suppliers from across the MENA region.
Looking east: Finnair increases frequency to Japan and China
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 Southern Airlines launches new route between Sanya and London
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…
Ascott celebrates 20th year in China with new properties
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.
HKCYIA and VTC sign MoU to nurture cruise and yacht industry professionals in Hong Kong
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…
Sino Jet expands bases following China’s ¥88bn investment into Greater Bay Area
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.
Bedsonline to launch Chinese language website aimed at TAs at ITB Shanghai
Hotelbeds subsidiary Bedsonline, has announced today the launch of its enhanced Chinese language website, just in time for ITB Shanghai on16-18 May.
Radisson RED is coming for the coastal city of Cebu in the Philippines
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.
Ctrip tracks record-breaking growth in Chinese outbound tourism
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…
For travellers by travellers: Aerotel open their first Euro location
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…
Flight Centre releases 2018 Australia travel trends
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 publish report into China-Europe tourism market
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…
Half of all Indian aviation equities up for sale to foreign investors
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,…
ONYX sign top Chinese developers to push Shama brand
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…
New resort to bring luxury alpine style skiing to the Changbai Mountains
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.
Hard Rock Shenzhen’s pair of aces signal commitment to success
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…
Take the plunge with Atlantis Sanya’s underwater suites
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…
Lucky Air to fly from Helsinki Airport
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 begins river conveyance of World Dream
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 announces flights to Cairns
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…
Nanjing gets new European connection
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.…
Asia’s new luxury cruise liner emerges from shipyard
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 signs double development on China’s south coast
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…
The latest appointments, including CWT’s new managing director for Asia
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 gets first direct link to India
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…
Malaysian PM launches Langkawi’s new Chinese connection
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…
Asian air route updates from Thai Smile, Lao Airlines, Jetstar and more
Thai Smile flies to Lucknow
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Lucknow (India)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Thai Airways' regional subsidiary taps…
Oman Air spreads wings in Asia Pacific
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…
Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok
Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Tianjin Airlines
Why? Connecting…
China Southern Airlines announces new route to Langkawi
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…
The latest appointments, including Cachet Hotel Group’s Southeast Asian execs
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…
Cairns secures new connection to China
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 kicks off major expansion in China
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…
Flight delayed after elderly woman throws “lucky” coins into engine
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…
The latest appointments from Regent, Lufthansa and more
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…
Chinese hotel development starts to accelerate
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 pens fly-cruise agreement with China Southern
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 reassures China over safety
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…
Scoot sets date for Tigerair rebranding
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…
Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more
AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Hainan Airlines upgrades long-haul aircraft cabins
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…
The latest appointments from Carlson Rezidor, Fiji Airways and more…
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 pens major long-haul fleet deal
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…
The latest appointments from Garuda, AccorHotels, Amadeus and more…
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 Cruises hosts travel agent forum
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…
First Chinese airline flies to Mexico
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…
Chinese visitor numbers to Sharjah surge 63% in 2016
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 doubles London flights
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 bids to bring more MICE from China
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 in tie-up talks with US airline
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…
A Year in Review: Hilton Highlights in 2016
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…
Chinese group opened 700+ hotels in 2016
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…
Asian air route updates: Vistara, China Southern, Air Niugini and more
Vistara flies to Amritsar
Where? Delhi to Amritsar, pictured (both India)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Vistara
Why? Tapping rise in trade and religious tourism traffic…
Thai Lion Air targets trade with Amadeus
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…
Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Tigerair, Jetstar Pacific and more
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…
China’s Fuzhou gets direct connection to New York
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…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X and more
THAI expands connections with neighbour
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Kota Kinabalu, pictured (Malaysia)
When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Long-awaited direct…
Asian air route updates: Lion Air, Air India Express, and more…
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 air traffic soars to record levels
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 reveals details of Shanghai season
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…
Chinese expect virtual theme parks
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 covers Italy with new codeshare
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 reveals first non-Chinese homeport
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…
Asian air route updates: Gulf Air, Vietjet and more
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 reports record passenger growth in 2016
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 introduces daily A380 service to Sao Paulo
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 eyes new routes for Chinese New Year
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…
Work starts on Dream Cruises’ second ship
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…
Chinese developer plans US$3bn hotel investments in Cambodia
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 A380 returns to Tokyo
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,…
Chinese railways to break 3bn passenger barrier
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…
Chinese hotel rates fall despite rising demand
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 connects to another Australian city
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 adds Chinese payment option
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 uses Travelport to target agents
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 breaks tourism record with 30 millionth visitor
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,…
Australia, China pen open skies deal
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…
Christchurch to welcome more Chinese flights
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 flies direct to China
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 brings luxury brand to Hong Kong harbourfront
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 Dream arrives “home” in Hong Kong
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…
USA hosts mega fam trip for Chinese tour operators
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 boosts Chinese connections from Bali
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…
Serviced apartments drive Onyx expansion in Hong Kong
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 launches new A380 amenity kits for First
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…
Seven Stars for Qatar Airways First Lounge
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 flies to Brisbane
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 takes A350 on Chinese tour
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…
Asian cruising enters Dream era
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 confirms deal for larger Dreamliners
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 flies A350 to Tokyo in Asian expansion
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…
Face-to-Face: Elisabeth Sissi Woschnagg
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 to fly to China
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 partners with China to promote tourism growth
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 reveals expansion and development plans
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 named ‘Best MEA Airline’
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…
Dream Cruises’ first ship heads out to sea
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 plans second Brisbane service
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 gets new Chinese connections
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…
Sydney expands Chinese links with new Hangzhou flights
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 sets up base in Chengdu
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 unveils inaugural itineraries
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 to fly to Vienna
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…
The latest industry appointments
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…
The latest industry appointments
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…
Dramatic new Conrad rises on Chinese coast
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 adds three new Southeast Asian routes
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 appoints UK and Ireland regional manager
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 to start flying to Adelaide
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,…
The latest industry appointments
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 &…
SLH adds three new Asian members
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 plans NZ flights
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…
India drives Asian airport traffic growth
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 unveils first luxury hotel in Chengdu
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 celebrates capacity increases
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…
Onyx signs second serviced residence in Chengdu
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 touches down in Zhengzhou
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 takes A350 on tour of China
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,…
Thailand harnesses power of Baidu to draw Chinese visitors
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 welcomes first new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
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…
Samui set for Chinese boom with new flights
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 goes international
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 reveals new Dreamliner routes
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,…
China handles 915 million air passengers
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 launches new collection of luxury properties
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 adds new hotel in China’s frozen north
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 reveals first A380 destination in China
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 opens up China’s Midwest with new flights
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 plans second Australian route from Shenzhen
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 makes debut in Chinese industrial hub
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 adds new North American connection
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 improves GDS displays with Travelport
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 links Johor with China
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…
RJ suspends service to Kiev
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…
Shenzhen to become international cruise port
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…
New airline to launch in Harbin
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,…
Conrad Hotels debuts in India
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 launches website for Asian stopover campaign
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…
China’s Loong Air cleared for international flights
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 reveals Dreamliner routes
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…
TCA Abu Dhabi looks to grow its Chinese numbers
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 increases focus on China
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 ramps up Asian talent search
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 embarks on major midscale expansion in China
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 adds two new routes to Shantou
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…
RJ inaugurates new China route
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…
The latest industry appointments
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…
Royal Jordanian posts JOD21 million profit
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 to resume Nepal flights
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…
Tigerair to link Singapore with Yangtze Delta
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 targets Chinese visitors with 13 new visa centres
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 debuts in Chengdu
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…
Work starts on second Dream Cruises ship
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…
Sheraton adds three more Grand hotels in Asia
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 plans 140 Fairfield hotels in China
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 to create first direct link from China to Calgary
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…
Face to face: Filip Boyen, CEO of Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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 plans to double Asia Pacific portfolio
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 named as Asia’s most popular destination
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…
Record year for Singapore air traffic
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 flies new cabins to Narita
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…
India drives Asian airport traffic growth
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 adds flights from Malaysian hubs
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…
Chinese company unveils world’s first passenger drone
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…
Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines
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 signs luxury hot spring resort in China
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 &…
Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2015
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 launches flights to Indonesia
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 orders 80 Boeing aircraft
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…
Novotel Zhuhai becomes a Pullman
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 to launch flights to China’s remote Ningxia region
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 packages tours for Asian stopover programme
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…
China auctions slots at major airports
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…
Work starts on Dream Cruises’ first Asian ship
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…
Onyx signs two new hotels in China
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 to debut in Laos with luxury Luang Prabang resort
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 to connect Shenzhen with Sydney
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 flies to North Korea, and more Chinese airline news…
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…
Ajman Palace hotel kicks off five-city China road show
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 to connect Wuhan with Kota Kinabalu
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…
Chinese aviation bites, including a new route to Cuba
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 targets Asia with new stopover campaign
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 flies new cabins to Beijing
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…
Capital Airlines to launch Madrid flights, and other Chinese aviation briefs
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 welcomes first A350 and unveils Asian expansion plans
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 to base 150 aircraft at Beijing’s new airport
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 signs new upscale hotel in Guangdong
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 adds more Malaysian connections
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 Tourism kicks off second Cruise tourism roadshow
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.…
JAL adds new routes to the US and China
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 connects Wuhan with Rome and Dubai
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…
Chinese airlines plans more flights Down Under
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 to link Shenyang with San Francisco
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 to double portfolio in China
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 makes debut in Xiamen
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…
Eight new Ramada hotels to rise in China
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…
广州汇华希尔顿逸林酒店开业
8月4日，位于广州的第二家希尔顿逸林酒店正式开业。
这座新酒店名为汇华希尔顿逸林酒店·科学城，位于广州高新技术开发区科学城，离广州新白云国际机场40千米的距离，总共拥有314间客房。
“科学城是广州领先的战略性开发区之一，在颇具竞争力的商业环境中，向希望拓展华南业务的国内外企业提供大好商机。”希尔顿全球大中华及蒙古区高级营运副总裁麦金信 (Bruce McKenzie)…
China Southern flies direct to Africa
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 adds new flights to major Chinese cities
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…
More Chinese airports added to Canadian transit scheme
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…
The latest industry appointments
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…
Chinese airport suspends ops after seat burning incident
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 goes international from Harbin
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…
New Chinese LCC to launch in October
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 ramps up Australian routes
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 deploys one-off A380 to Taiwan
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…
China’s Spring Airlines rolls out in-flight Wi-Fi
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 teams up with KLM for European flights
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…
Face-to-Face: Barry Brown
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…
SLH expands in Asia with 15 new hotels
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.…
Canada expands transit scheme for Chinese passengers
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 signs deal with BT for global contact centre virtualisation
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…
TCA Abu Dhabi heads to China
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 flies A380 to Amsterdam
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…
Chinese airlines add African flights
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…
Park Hotel Group appoints rep for US, India
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 targets high value Chinese travellers
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 streamlines Kunming transfers
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…
Chinese airlines report strong Q1 earnings
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 to fly to China
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 Airlines to fly to Beijing
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 expands across China with SkyTeam partners
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…
Chinese airport traffic rises 10%
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 offers 72-hour visa-free stays
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…
NSW embarks on tourism mission to China
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,…
2.8bn Chinese trips taken during Lunar New Year
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 adds new route to China
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 to fly to Nairobi
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…
China approves new airline for Jiangxi
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 adds Dreamliner flights to Australasia
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 unveils new business class seats
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 to promote Beijing’s 72-hour visa waiver scheme
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 flies Dreamliner to Japan
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 embarks on major Chinese expansion
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…
China plans new Mongolia-Hainan high-speed railway
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 adds Thai flights from Guangxi
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 receives two more Boeing 747-8s
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 aviation briefs
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…
Travel Daily Asia’s Ones to Watch for 2015
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.…
JW Marriott targets Asia’s emerging markets
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 opens first international hotel in Heyuan
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 sets up base in Chengdu
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 tunnels bullet train route through Guizhou karsts
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 could join visa waiver scheme
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…
Argyle signs 60th hotel in China
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…
Dubai Cruise Tourism targets the China market
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…
Ascott acquires Jakarta property
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…
China’s business travel growth decelerates
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 plans 1,750km bullet train corridor
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…
Iran’s Mahan Air flies to Beijing
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…
Argyle launches new hotel brand in China
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 to fly to San Francisco
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,…
W Hotels arrives in Beijing
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 continues China expansion
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 boosts Wuhan
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…
Rosewood debuts in Asia with Beijing launch
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…
China Eastern to fly to Auckland
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 airline set for take-off
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…
贵广高速铁路将推升贵州旅游发展
贵广铁路为中国西南地区首条高速铁路，全长873公里，线路自贵阳北站引出，经都匀、榕江、从江、桂林、贺州、肇庆、佛山引入广州站，途经贵州、广西、广东三省(区)。建设标准为不低于时速250公里客运专线，建成通车后，贵阳至桂林运行时间约2小时，贵阳到广州运行时间也将从目前的20小时缩短到4小时。…
Preferred ready for Chinese expansion
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 welcomes Asia’s first Boeing 747-8
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…
New air route to link northwest China with Dubai
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 connects Krabi with mainland China
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…
HK Disneyland illuminates trade with new attractions
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 sets up Beijing base
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 to launch new Jiangxi carrier
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…
Gaming revenues surge in Macau through H1
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%…
Hong Kong welcomes Disney Paint the Night
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 expands presence in Greater China
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…
Mahan Air to fly to Beijing
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 flies to New York
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…
Chinese carriers boost international links from northeast
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 to drive long-haul low-cost air travel
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 joins Chinese visa waiver scheme
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…
Military drills impact Chinese flights
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…
Tasmania plans second trade mission to Asia
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…
HNA airlines team up for Xinjiang connections
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 Air adds more Nanjing flights
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 adds more Chinese flights
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 sets up Hangzhou base
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…
Australia targets high-end Chinese with new trade strategy
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 to create Chengdu base
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 Air sets up base in Harbin
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 brings Courtyard brand to Pearl River Delta
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 adds Frankfurt link
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 flies Dreamliner to Boston
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…
Asian airport traffic keeps climbing
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…
Hot springs and giant rings – Sheraton’s newest China hotel
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 flies to New York
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…
The latest industry appointments
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 buys 80 new Airbus jets
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…
The latest industry appointments
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…
New Chinese LCC orders 50 Boeing jets
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…
Qatar Airways boss meets Mayor of Hangzhou
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…
广州向澳洲游客开放“72小时过境免签”服务
据悉，中国南方航空公司和广州市旅游局12日携手在澳大利亚悉尼推广广州“72小时过境免签”政策，同时推介广州旅游资源，以吸引澳大利亚游客到广州过境旅游。…
Carnival commits fourth ship to China
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…
Abu Dhabi embarks on China roadshow
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 taps into growing China market
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 plots global expansion after investment
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…
‘Festival of India’ to be held in China
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 launches Beijing flights
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 to connect Singapore and Xi’an
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 boosts Asian network with China Southern deal
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…
Xi’an to join China’s visa waiver scheme
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 flies Dreamliner to Shanghai
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’ opens second contact centre in Budapest
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 tops Emirates’ Africa passenger destinations
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…
Face-to-Face: Anthony Ross
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 profits surge in 2013
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 welcomes first new Boeing 777
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…
New Carnival COO sees Asian potential in Asia
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 to fly Dreamliner to Vancouver
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 to open in Taipei
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 confirms LCC plans
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 to fly to Dreamliner to Shanghai
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…
Chinese airlines prepare for New Year travel surge
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 to fly A380 from Shenzhen
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…
The latest industry appointments
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…
China eases international GDS rules for air bookings
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…
New airline starts operating from Hangzhou
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 flies to Hangzhou
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…
Zhejiang Loong Air receives first aircraft
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…
AirAsia to fly Bangkok-Changsha
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 forms partnership for China expansion
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…
Aloft Hotels debuts in Dalian
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 expands in China
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…
IHG to recruit 110,000 staff in China
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 joins forces with China Southern
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 extends ‘Canton Route’ to Africa
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…
Technology to drive Chinese agents – Amadeus
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 to join visa waiver scheme
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 expands in Japan
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 to arrive in Nanjing
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 to offer 72-hour visa-free travel
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 plans measures to tackle flight delays
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 to support LCC growth
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 to fly to Hangzhou
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 launches DoubleTree in Wuhu
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 offers Bangkok connections
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…
China’s Juneyao Air plans low-cost carrier
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 flies A380 Down Under
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 to receive First B777-300ER
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 expands long-haul fleet
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 to join 72-hour visa waiver scheme
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…
China arrivals continue to fall
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 to fly to Jakarta
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…
Asian aviation tidbits
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…
Ritz-Carlton opens in Chengdu
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 expands to Niamey
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…
PAL returns to the Middle East
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 expands Canada codeshare
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 targets Asia with new domestic A330
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 opens in Shenzhen
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…
China braces for Golden Week travel rush
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…
Fuelling growth in travel and tourism through investment
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 signs Chongqing hotel
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 boosts Melbourne route
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 gear had history of failure
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…
Thai aircraft skids off runway
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 half yearly profit increases
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…
The latest industry appointments
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…
China Southern profits fall
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 to launch Citadines brand in Hangzhou
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…
Princess Cruises to homeport in China
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 to fly daily to Brisbane
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…
More cities to join China visa waiver scheme
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…
Face to Face: John Girard, Regal International Hotels
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 to launch Chengdu flights
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’ announces profit margins
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…
Beijing arrivals slump, despite visa waiver
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…
China Southern looks to boost tourism from ME region
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…
Easing our way east
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…
China Southern celebrates London anniversary
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…
HK hotel sector faces overcapacity – study
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…
The latest industry appointments
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…
New routes drive Cebu Pacific traffic
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 adds China, Vietnam capacity
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…
Frasers to double China portfolio
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…
Asian aviation tidbits
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 new A330 lands in Sydney
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…
Princess opens five China offices
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 to expand Shama brand in China
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 adds Yangtze Delta hotel
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 to enter midscale market
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 flies new A330 to Sydney
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 brings luxury brands to Asia Pacific
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 spreads wings in Australia
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 delivers Dreamliners to China, UK
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 flies new A330 to Perth
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 to receive first Dreamliner on 2 June
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…
Hotels G to roll out across Asia, US
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…
China to receive first Dreamliner
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 looks to tap into Chinese inbound tourism
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…
Shenzhen bucks Pearl River Delta hotel decline
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.…
Tasmania offers breath of fresh air to Asian travellers
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 adds metal to Asian expansion
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,…
FACE-TO-FACE: Mbuvi Ngunze, Kenya Airways
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 expands reach into China
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…
KL and Jakarta – Asia’s fastest-growing airports
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 delivers 1,000th plane to China
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 to double W Hotels in Asia
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…
Asian MICE industry lacks professionalism – report
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…
ibis adds six hotels in China
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…
PAL spreads wings across Asia
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 to debut in Shanghai
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 touches down in Shanghai
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 adds new aircraft on Australian routes
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 arrives in Cairns
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…
Ascott forms new Chinese alliance
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…
Emerging markets to boost Starwood in 2013
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 expands in Pearl River Delta
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 offers taste of what’s to come
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 lines up sixth China gateway
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.…
NSW launches China Tourism Strategy
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…
US strengthens aviation ties with China
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…
Hotel performance dips in Pearl River Delta
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 to fly to Shanghai
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…
SkyTeam adds third China member
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 joins SkyTeam
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…
Asian aviation briefs
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 opens in Beijing
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…
The latest appointments – Asia
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 receives smiling new aircraft
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…
UNWTO opens Sustainable Tourism Observatories in China
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 looks to the Far East
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’s A380 makes international debut
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 Hotels and Resorts, Ctrip.com ink agreement
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 boosts China presence with Ctrip
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 hotels surge
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 sees surging demand from China
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 eyes more international destinations
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…
Emirates to launch double daily to Jordan
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 poised for Chinese expansion
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 opens new Shanghai hotel
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 trials GDS airport transfer bookings
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 to open new flagship property in Toronto
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.…
Satellite terminal planned for Shanghai Pudong
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 seals China Southern content
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…
Luxury spa brand launches in Thailand
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…
Asia drives growth at Singapore airport
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…
Profits plunge at China’s ‘big three’ airlines
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…
Airline briefs 17Jul12
Airline news briefs from Thomson, China Southern, Turkish Airlines, CityJet and more...
New Stansted-Agadir route announced
Thomson and First Choice have announced it will launch…
China Southern to fly daily to London
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 to fly daily to London
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,…