Jakarta becomes Accor’s ‘City of ALL’
City of ALL, Accor’s spectacular five-day brand showcase, will arrive in Jakarta this month with an immersive event that is set to provide exclusive offers, enticing discounts and uplifting…
Qatar Airways’ Doha-Jakarta flight diverted to Mumbai due to technical snag
A Qatar Airways flight travelling from Doha to Jakarta in Indonesia was diverted to Mumbai due to a technical snag on Wednesday.
KLM resumes flights from Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta from 31 October
For its winter 2022-2023 schedule, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will offer flights from Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta as of 31 October 2022.
Park Hyatt Jakarta officially opens in the heart of tranquil Menteng area
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Park Hyatt Jakarta, marking the highly anticipated debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Indonesia.
Park Hyatt Jakarta Opens In The Heart Of Menteng
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Park Hyatt Jakarta, marking the highly anticipated debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Indonesia.
Park Hyatt Jakarta Opens In The Heart…
Indonesia bans entry of foreign tourists at Jakarta Airport
Indonesia has temporarily banned foreign tourists entering the country through Jakarta’s airport, the Transport Ministry said, in a bid to slow a spike in coronavirus infections driven by…
Swiss-Belhotel reveals the MICE potential of new Jakarta property
Swiss-Belhotel International unveiled its latest project Indonesian project today, with the launch of Swiss-Belresidences Rasuna Epicentrum in Indonesia.
Jakarta Palembang 2018: host hotel receives first MICE-fueled five-star hotel
Wyndham makes its inaugural launch in Palembang, Indonesia with the opening of Wyndham Opi Hotel, the new 5-star hub of the city.
MICE is nice: The top 4 meetings and events locations in Jakarta
Cited as the world’s number one most popular location per tag stories and the eight most posted cities by Instagram in 2017, Jakarta’s tourism industry has traditionally been powered by the…
GM for new Park Hyatt Jakarta, set to open this year, revealed
Park Hyatt Jakarta has announced the appointment of Fredrik Harfors as general manager effective immediately. Park Hyatt Jakarta is expected to open its doors in the second half of 2018 and…
Archipelago International opens Hotel NEO+ Kebayoran in Jakarta
Indonesian hotel management company Archipelago International, continues the rapid expansion of its Hotel NEO label with the opening of the Hotel NEO+ Kebayoran – the first Hotel NEO+ in…
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Hilton Yantai
Location: Within the Shimao Skyscraper, a 323-metre-high building in Yantai, overlooking the Bohai Strait in China's Shandong province
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 252…
International flights start from Jakarta T3
International flights have commenced at Terminal 3 of Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
The new terminal's first international services departed on 1 May 2017, with Garuda…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Jakarta, LA, Bangkok, Shanghai, and more…
Ayana Midplaza Jakarta
Location: The site of the former InterContinental Midplaza Jakarta on Jalan Sudirman
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 366
Facilities: Seven F&B outlets, spa, 24-hour…
Where to Stay: New hotels in London, Jakarta, LA and more…
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square (pictured above)
Location: In the former headquarters of the Port of London Authority, in the city's business district near Tower Bridge…
Bali, Jakarta to welcome 70% of Indo visitors
Approximately 70% of international visitors to Indonesia in 2017 are expected to travel to just two destinations: Bali and Jakarta.
The Indonesian government is targeting a total of…
ANA to add third daily Jakarta flight
ANA has announced plans to launch a third daily flight to Jakarta this summer.
Commencing on 1 August 2017, the Japanese carrier will introduce a second daily service from Tokyo's…
Three villages acquired for Jakarta airport expansion
The operators of Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have acquired three villages, which will now be levelled to make way for new runways.
Indonesia's Antara news agency…
Archipelago brings new hotel brand to Jakarta
Indonesia's Archipelago International has opened its first Harper Hotel in Jakarta.
The new Harper MT Haryono is located in the Cawang area of the city, close to Halim Perdana Kusuma…
Westin makes Jakarta debut in city’s highest hotel
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its upscale Westin brand in Jakarta, with the opening of the Indonesian capital's highest hotel.
The Westin Jakarta occupies floors 50 to 69…
China Southern to link Shenzhen with Jakarta
China Southern Airlines will launch the first ever direct flight from Shenzhen to Jakarta next month.
The new route commences on 21 September 2016 and will run four times a week,…
Starwood brings Four Points brand to Jakarta
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Four Points hotel in Jakarta.
The new Four Points Jakarta Thamrin is located on Jalan MH Thamrin in Jakarta's central business…
Shanghai, Jakarta lead Asian hotel development
Shanghai and Jakarta have more new hotel rooms under construction than any other cities in the Asia Pacific region.
According to the latest data from STR, there are now 36 hotels…
New Pop budget hotel opens in Jakarta
Indonesia's Tauzia Hotel Management has expanded its budget brand, Pop, in Jakarta.
The new Pop Hotel Pasar Baru Jakarta officially opened this week in central Jakarta, close to the…
Brand new Four Seasons opens in Jakarta
Four Seasons has returned to Jakarta with the launch of a brand new all-suite hotel in the centre of the city.
Located on Jalan Gatot Subroto, as part of the new Capital Place…
Starwood signs third Aloft hotel in Jakarta
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand its Aloft brand in Indonesia with the signing of the Aloft Jakarta Simatupang.
The new property, which is scheduled to open in Q1…
Frasers opens third serviced residence in Jakarta
Frasers Hospitality has strengthened its presence in Indonesia with the launch of its third serviced residence in Jakarta.
The Fraser Place Setiabudi is set in a 31-storey tower on…
St Regis to debut in Jakarta
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open its first luxury St Regis hotel in Jakarta.
Scheduled to open in 2019, the St Regis Jakarta and The Residences at the St…
Four Seasons to launch new luxury hotel in Jakarta
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage a new all-suite luxury hotel in Jakarta.
Scheduled to open in the second half of 2016, the new Four Seasons Hotel…
Sheraton adds second hotel in Jakarta
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its second Sheraton in Jakarta.
The newly-constructed Sheraton Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel forms part of the Superblock Gandaria City complex,…
Regent returns to Jakarta
Regent Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for a new luxury hotel and residences in Jakarta.
Scheduled to open in 2018, the Regent Jakarta and Regent Residences Jakarta…
Indonesia to upgrade six airports, including Jakarta
Indonesia’s state-owned airport operator, PT Angkasa Pura II, has unveiled plans to expand the capacity of six of its airports, including Jakarta’s main hub Soekarno-Hatta.
Under the…
Fairmont Jakarta celebrates grand opening
Fairmont has celebrated the grand opening of its new luxury hotel in Jakarta.
The Fairmont Jakarta soft-opened in January 2015, but the property officially launched this week with a…
Archipelago opens Aston conference hotel in Jakarta
Archipelago International has unveiled a new property in South Jakarta that is expected to be popular with the MICE market.
The new Aston Priority Simatupang is located closed to the…
Jakarta, KL offer best value breaks – TripAdvisor
Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur are among the world's best value destinations for hotel breaks, TripAdvisor has revealed.
In its annual TripIndex Room Service report, the online travel…
Raffles opens artistic new hotel in Jakarta
Raffles has launched its first hotel in Jakarta, designed around the Indonesian art scene.
The new Raffles Jakarta, which soft-opened on 16 March 2015, is linked directly to the new…
Shanghai, Jakarta lead hotel construction boom
Shanghai and Jakarta have more new hotel rooms under construction than any other city in the Asia Pacific region, a new report has revealed.
In its latest Construction Pipeline Report…
Fairmont debuts in Jakarta
Fairmont has continued its recent growth in Indonesia with the launch of its first hotel in the capital, Jakarta.
The opening of the Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali late last year marked…
New favehotel opens in Jakarta
Archipelago International has continued the rapid growth of its favehotel brand with the opening of a new hotel in Central Jakarta.
The favehotel Tanah Abang Cideng is a modern budget…
Jet Asia adds scheduled services to Jakarta and Jeddah
Thailand's Jet Asia Airways has ramped up its scheduled flight operations with the launch of new services to Jakarta and Jeddah.
The Bangkok-based airline, which has traditionally…
IHG brings more luxury to Jakarta
IHG has signed a management agreement for a new luxury hotel and residential complex in Jakarta.
Located in the west of the Indonesian capital, the new development will comprise the…
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…
IHG adds Holiday Inn Express in Jakarta
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has continued to the expansion of its Holiday Inn Express brand in Southeast Asia, with the launch of a new property in Jakarta.
Located in the…
Regent Hotels returns to Jakarta
Regent Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for a new luxury hotel and residential development in Jakarta.
The Taiwanese hotel group will operate the new Regent…
Best Western adds luxury hotel in Greater Jakarta
Best Western has continued its rapid expansion in Indonesia, with the launch of a new luxury hotel in the Greater Jakarta region.
Located in East Jakarta, close to the Cawang…
Swiss-Belhotel adds Jakarta airport hotel
Swiss-Belhotel has opened new hotel close to Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
The new Swiss-Belinn Airport Jakarta is located 10 minutes from the Indonesian capital’s…
Park Lane Jakarta joins Worldhotels
The Park Lane Jakarta is the latest property to join Worldhotels.
Jon Richards, General Manager of The Park Lane Hotel Jakarta, said; “The awareness generated from this strategic…
Air France launches Jakarta flights
Air France has launched a new service to Jakarta.
The route commenced on 9 July and will now operate daily, via Singapore. Flights will depart Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 1920,…
Archipelago unveils luxury suites in Jakarta
Archipelago International has continued its rapid expansion in Indonesia with the launch of a new collection of luxury suites in the country's capital, Jakarta.
The Grove Suites by…
Qatar Airways adds more Jakarta flights
Qatar Airways is increasing its operations to Jakarta with the addition of four new weekly flights.
The airline currently operates twice daily services to the Indonesian capital, but…
Garuda postpones direct London-Jakarta route
Garuda Indonesia has postponed direct flights between London and Jakarta, with the service to run through Amsterdam instead this summer.
Despite healthy sales for the route the…
Work starts on new Hotel NEO in Jakarta
Archipelago International has continued the expansion of its Hotel NEO brand, with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new property in Jakarta.
Construction work started recently on the…
favehotel expands in Jakarta
Archipelago International's fast-expanding budget brand, favehotel, has launched its ninth property in Jakarta.
Located in the Melawai area of the Indonesian capital, the favehotel…
Holiday Inn Express debuts in Jakarta
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its first Holiday Inn Express in Jakarta.
The new-build Holiday Inn Express Jakarta Thamrin is located in the centre of the Indonesian…
Jakarta plans inter-airport link
The Indonesian government is planning to develop a new rail link connecting Jakarta's two airports.
The city's Halim Perdanakusuma Airport opened to commercial flights last week, to…
Jakarta’s second airport opens for commercial flights
Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma air force base has opened for commercial flights, as part of efforts to reduce congestion at the city's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Garuda's…
Best Western adds hotel in central Jakarta
Best Western has launched a new hotel in central Jakarta.
The Best Western Grand Palace Kemayoran is set in a grand four-storey building in the city's Kelapa Gading area, featuring a…
Holiday Inn adds long-stay option in Jakarta
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has unveiled a new Holiday Inn in Jakarta, designed to cater for the needs of long-stay guests.
Set to open in 2015, the 447-room Holiday Inn &…
Langham to launch in Jakarta
Langham Hospitality Group has agreed to manage its first hotel in Jakarta.
The Hong Kong-based hotelier penned an agreement with Indonesia's Agung Sedayu Group to operate a luxury…
Lufthansa to add KL-Jakarta extension
Lufthansa will launch a new service between Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta next summer.
From the start of its summer timetable on 30 March 2014, the German national carrier will commence…
Best Western adds another Jakarta hotel
Best Western has continued its rapid expansion in Indonesia with the launch of a new hotel in Jakarta - Best Western Hariston.
Located in North Jakarta, the newly-built midscale hotel…
Starwood brings St Regis to Jakarta
Starwood has unveiled plans to bring its luxury St Regis brand to Jakarta.
An agreement with Indonesia's Rajawali Group will see the all-suite St Regis Jakarta open in 2016, as part…
Best Western opens second Jakarta hotel
Best Western has expanded its portfolio in Jakarta, with the launch of a new midscale hotel, the Best Western Mega Kuningan.
Set in a nine-storey building, the modern hotel features…
New Jakarta airport construction to start next year
The development of a new international airport serving Jakarta is expected to commence next year, Indonesian government officials have said.
Local media reported this week that a…
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…
Etihad doubles up in Jakarta
Etihad Airways will double the frequency of its Abu Dhabi-Jakarta service this month, with the addition of a second daily flight.
Commencing on 27 October 2013, the airline will…
Favehotel opens in Jakarta’s Chinatown
Archipelago International has opened another new favehotel in Jakarta.
Located in the Indonesian capital's Chinatown area, the favehotel LTC Glodok became the brand's seventh Jakarta…
Sixth favehotel opens in Jakarta
Archipelago International has opened its sixth favehotel in Jakarta.
Located close to the Mega Kuningan commercial area of the city, the favehotel Gatot Subroto is a modern budget…
Jakarta Mandarin Oriental offers marathon menu
The Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta, is offering a special rate and menu for those running in the inaugural Jakarta Marathon.
The event, which will be held on 27 October 2013, is the first…
Archipelago to open sixth Jakarta hotel
Hotel Group Archipelago International is to open its sixth favehotel in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta in the Gatot Subroto area near Maga Kuningan.
The new property, favehotel…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Jakarta
ANA will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Jakarta next year.
From 1 February 2014, the Japanese airline will replace its existing daily B767-300ER service between Tokyo…
Centara opens Jakarta sales office
Centara Hotels & Resorts has opened its first sales office in Indonesia.
The new Jakarta office follows the Thai hotelier's recent expansion in Indonesia, where it now operates…
Mandala Air to connect HK and Jakarta
Mandala Airlines has announced plans to launch a new service connecting Hong Kong and Jakarta.
Commencing on 25 July 2013, the Indonesian low-cost carrier will initially operate the route…
Archipelago International opens second hotel in Jakarta
Archipelago International has opened its third NEO hotel in Indonesia, the NEO Cideng in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The brand, which was founded by Archipelago International in 2011, now has…
Historic Jakarta to be revamped for tourists
Indonesia has announced a new project designed to redevelop an old part of Jakarta, known as Old Batavia, as a tourism attraction.
A newly-formed public-private partnership, working…
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…
Pop budget hotel opens at Jakarta airport
Tauzia Hotel Management has launched a new Pop budget hotel at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
The new Pop Hotel Airport, Jakarta, is located five minutes' drive from…
Direct London-Jakarta flights announced
Garuda Indonesia has announced it will operate direct flights between London Gatwick and Jakarta from later this year.
The national carrier will operate the flights from the fourth quarter…
IHG to add new InterCon in Jakarta
IHG has announced the signing of a new InterContinental hotel in Jakarta.
Scheduled to open in 2015, the 480-key the InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah Hotel & Residences will be…
Imperial Queen’s Park welcomes Jakarta connection
Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, Bangkok welcomed the aircrew of Garuda Indonesia on the inauguration of the airline’s third daily flight into Bangkok.
Operated with a with Boeing 737-800…
Second Novotel opens in Jakarta
Accor has announced the opening of Novotel Jakarta Gajah Mada in the centre of the Indonesian capital.
Located 30 minutes from Soekarno-Hatta Airport and five minutes from the train…
Garuda Indonesia activates Jakarta-Abu Dhabi-Amsterdam service
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) celebrated the start of operation of Garuda Indonesia flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Jakarta, Indonesia and Amsterdam, Holland.
The new route brings four…
Jetstar opens first Travel Shop in Jakarta
Low-cost carrier Jetstar has opened its first Travel Shop in Jakarta.
Located in the Kelapa Gading district of the Indonesian capital, the shop will sell Jetstar's flights plus other…
Aston expands favehotel brand in Jakarta
Aston International has continued the expansion of its budget brand favehotel with the launch of a new property in Jakarta.
The favehotel Kemang Jakarta is located in South Jakarta’s…
Aston adds Favehotl in Jakarta
Aston International has expanded its Favehotel budget brand with the launch of a new property in Jakarta.
The Favehotel Pluit Junction Jakarta is located next to the Pluit Junction Mall in…
Tune Hotels expands in Jakarta and Manila
Tune Hotels has expanded its portfolio of budget accommodation with the opening of two new properties in Jakarta and Manila.
Last month, the company opened the 168-room Tune Hotel Pasar…
AirAsia opens Jakarta HQ
AirAsia has officially launched its new regional headquarters in Jakarta.
Named AirAsia ASEAN due its location in Jakarta - the home of ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations),…
Aston breaks ground on new Jakarta hotel
Aston International has celebrated the ground breaking of its new Jakarta development, the Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Center.
Located in south Jakarta, the new…
Wego creates mobile, social media division in Jakarta
Travel search site Wego is launching a new social media and mobile technology development centre in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta.
The Wego team expected to grow to 50 staff operating out…
AirAsia creates new regional base in Jakarta
AirAsia has announced plans to open a new regional management office in Jakarta.
The new base, which will be called 'AirAsia ASEAN' forms part of the low-cost carrier's new regional…
Tune to debut in Jakarta
Malaysia's budget hotel group, Tune Hotels, will open its first property in Jakarta on 12 July.
The new 168-room Tune Hotel Pasar Baru will be located close to the Mangga Dua complex and…
New airport planned for Jakarta
Indonesia will begin construction of a new international airport to serve Jakarta, a senior government official has revealed.
Herry Bhakti Gumay, the Director-General of Air Transport at…
ACI kicks off airport safety drive in Jakarta
Airports Council International (ACI) has launched a new safety campaign in Jakarta.
The industry body signed a Declaration of Commitment & Collaboration in Airport Excellence (APEX) in…
Accor debuts Pullman brand in Jakarta
Accor has launched its upscale Pullman hotel brand in Jakarta. Located in the Podomoro City Super Block and attached to the Central Park shopping complex, the Pullman Jakarta Central Park…
AirAsia switches terminals at Jakarta airport
AirAsia Indonesia has moved all its operations to the new Terminal 3 at Jakarta's Soekarno Hatta International Airport. The new base terminal, which formerly housed only Indonesian domestic…
Mandarin Oriental Jakarta offers yoga classes
Mandarin Oriental Jakarta is now offering private yoga sessions for guests. Conducted by a professional trainer, the one-hour yoga sessions can be booked at the hotel's Fitness &…
Aston breaks ground on new favehotel in Jakarta
Aston International held a ground breaking ceremony this week for its new favehotel in Jakarta. The favehotel Kemang Jakarta will offer 130 guest rooms, a board meeting room, coffee shop,…
Aston launches first favehotel in Jakarta
Aston International announced the opening of the first favehotel in Jakarta - the Favehotel Wahid Hasyim. Located in the centre of Jakarta, just off Jalan MH Thamrin, the two-star hotel…
SIA boosts Singapore-Jakarta route
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase capacity on the Singapore-Jakarta with the introduction of an eighth daily service from 15 September 2011. The extra daily flight will be operated…
Garuda boosts Jakarta-Singapore route
Garuda Indonesia has announced the addition of an eighth daily flight between Singapore and Jakarta. Commencing on 1 August 2011, the introduction of the new service establishes means that…
New city park planned for Jakarta
Jakarta is constructing a new city park. Located along the toll road to Soekarno-Hatta airport in the north of the Indonesian capital, the new 13.6-hectare green space is scheduled to be…
Frasers starts Jakarta expansion
Frasers Hospitality has opened Fraser Residence Sudirman Jakarta, the first of four Fraser-branded serviced residences the company expects to roll-out in the Indonesian capital over the next…
Swiss-Belhotel takes over Jakarta hotel
Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the addition of its third property in Jakarta. The Hong Kong-based hotel company has signed a deal with Arion Paramita Holding Company to take…
Planes hit each other at Jakarta airport
Two planes collided at Jakarta's Soekarno Hatta International Airport on Sunday, the airport's operator has admitted. The planes, belonging to Lion Air's regional subsidiary Wings Air, and…
Lion Air launches Jakarta-Medina flights
Lion Air has launched a new direct flight service connecting Jakarta with the Saudi Arabian holy city of Medina. Catering for the Muslim pilgrimage market, the new service will be operated…
Jakarta airport to be expanded
The areas of Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport will be expanded by up to 1,000 hectares, local media reported the airport's operator, PT Angkasa Pura II as saying. According to…
Pythons found in Jakarta airport hand luggage
Authorities at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have foiled an attempt to smuggle 40 reticulated pythons on to a flight bound for Dubai. The Jakarta Post reported airport…
Jakarta mall roofs caves in during storm
A severe rainstorm has caused the roof of a major shopping mall to collapse in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. According to local news portal, tribunnews.com, strong winds caused a roof at…
Jakarta plans 14% rise in tourist arrivals
Jakarta is targeting 21 million tourists in 2011, up 14.3% from the 17.5 million it attracted last year. The city's Culture & Tourism Agency as saying that it wants to welcome 19…
Jakarta stadium to make way for MRT line
Jakarta's Lebak Bulus Stadium will be demolished to make room for the city's new mass rapid transport (MRT) system, the Jakarta Post reported yesterday. Authorities in the Indonesian…
Passengers rescued after Jakarta ferry catches fire
More than 200 passengers were rescued from an Indonesian ferry yesterday, after it caught fire off the coast of Jakarta, Channel NewsAsia reported Indonesia's Transport Ministry as…
Swiss-Belhotel signs new hotel in Jakarta
Hong Kong-based international hotel management company Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and President Gavin Faull sealed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with a handshake…
Jakarta sinking 10cm per year - study
Jakarta is sinking at a rate of 10cm a year, a recent study has found. The Jakarta Post reported researchers from the Bandung Institute of Technology as saying that pressure from…
Aston opens Jakarta Airport Hotel
Jakarta, 8th April 2010 - Aston International announced the opening of the Aston Cengkareng City Hotel & Conference Center Jakarta.The Aston Cengkareng City Hotel is a newly…
West Jakarta to go car-free
A 'Car-Free Day' will be held next Sunday in West Jakarta, the Jakarta Post has reported. The event will halt traffic on major thoroughfares in the city's Old Town between 6am and 12pm.…
Diving and watersports exhibition returns to Jakarta
DEEP Indonesia, the diving, water sports and adventure travel exhibition, returns to the Jakarta Convention Center on 12-14 March. The event offers information on marine…
Four tigers found at Jakarta home
Conservation officials in Indonesia have discovered four fully-grown tigers at a house in Jakarta, the BBC has reported. The big cats may be Sumatran tigers, which number only…
Plane skids off runway at Jakarta airport
A Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-200 skidded off the runway at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Wednesday after it tore its front wheels on landing, the Jakarta Post has…
Jakarta zoo eyes 4 million visitors
The operator of Ragunan Zoo in Jakarta is targeting between 3.5 million and 4 million visitors this year, the Jakarta Post has reported. The attraction last year recorded a 25% rise in…
Emirates goes double-daily to Jakarta
DUBAI, U.A.E., 7th January 2010 - Emirates airline will advance its existing operation to Jakarta with the introduction of a double-daily service, effective 1st March…
Building collapse in Jakarta kills two
Two people died and nine were injured after part commercial building in central Jakarta collapsed yesterday. According to a Jakarta Post report part of the Metro Tanah Abang building,…
Floods hit Jakarta
Hundreds of residents in North Jakarta were trapped in their homes on Sunday after a flash flood deluged roads and residences, the Jakarta Post reported. Water reached a depth of one…
CNI announces research seminar in Jakarta
SINGAPORE - 08 December 2009 - The Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management (CNI) will offer a research seminar on the 'Best Practices in the Asian Hospitality Industry' and…
Tauzia signs Harris Hotel Kelapa Gading, Jakarta
Jakarta, 2 November, 2009: TAUZIA Hotel Management presented by Marc Steinmeyer, President Director, and Christophe Glass. Drector, is proud to announce the…
Swiss-Belhotel opens second Jakarta hotel
Emmanuel Guillard, Senior Vice President of Operations and Development for Swiss-Belhotel International Indonesia recently announced the Opening of Swiss-Belhotel Mangga Besar,…
Mandarin Oriental Jakarta reopens
Hong Kong, 9 October, 2009 - Following a comprehensive 20 month renovation, Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta officially re-opened on 8 October, 2009 to take its place…
AirAsia launches Jakarta-HCMC flights
AirAsia has launched direct flights between Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), becoming the first airline to serve the sector. Operated by the Malaysia low-cost carrier's Indonesian…
JW Marriott Phuket raises money for Jakarta victims
Phuket, Thailand - August 2009 - JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa together with our associates, have fund raised and donated in order to help and support our families…
THY launches Jakarta flights
Turkish Airlines (THY) has launched flights from Istanbul to Jakarta, via Singapore. The flights, which launched on 3 September, operate on five days a week.
Jakarta told to reduce cars
A forum on pollution in Jakarta has advised the Indonesian capital to reduce the number of cars on the city streets and increase green areas by 30%. According to a Jakarta Post report,…
Susi Air starts Jakarta-Pangandaran flights
Indonesian carrier, Susi Air, has launched services from Jakarta's Halim Perdana Kusuma airport to Pangandaran beach, West Java, via Bandung. The Jakarta Post reported…
Security tightened at Jakarta airport
Security at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is being tightened in an effort to counter potential terrorist threats, the Antara news agency has reported. Airport…
Mandarin Oriental Jakarta unveils fan
The Mandarin Oriental Jakarta has unveiled its own unique decorative fan, designed by celebrated Indonesian textile artist, Josephine 'Obin' Komara. The fan will be take pride of…
Bombed hotels reopen in Jakarta
The JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels in Jakarta re-opened yesterday, less than two weeks after the suicide bomb attacks that left nine people dead and injured more than 50 others.…
Indo tourism holds up in wake of Jakarta bombs
Indonesia has seen a mixed response from foreign tourists following the recent bomb blasts that killed nine people and injured more than 50 at the hotels in Jakarta.According to a Jakarta…
Marriott staff challenged Jakarta bombers
The Jakarta hotel bombers were challenged by staff over their suspicious behaviour moments before detonating their devices, a security official said today. Bloomberg reported Marriott's…
Fugitive linked to Jakarta attacks
Indonesian officials say there are "strong indications" that a key wanted fugitive was behind Friday's deadly attacks on two hotels in Jakarta. Noordin Mohamed Top is wanted for plotting the…
Company promotes Jakarta slum tours
An Indonesian tour operator is offeringtourists the chance to see a different side of Jakarta from the usual five-star hotels andshopping malls. According to a ChannelNewsAsia report,…
Jakarta’s new terminal is greener
Enhanced green credentials are claimed for the new terminal three at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, which was officially opened by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono…
Jakarta Buddha Bar changes name
The first Asian Buddha Bar has dropped its name amid a wave of protests andcomplaints, Channel NewsAsia reported. Indonesian Buddhists were furious thatthe Jakarta barused its name and…
KLM ups capacity to KL, Jakarta
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is increasing capacity on its Amsterdam-Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta route with the introduction of its new Boeing 777-300ER.Bernama reported that the new 425-seat aircraft…
Birds, primates seized at Jakarta airport
Airport authorities have seized 30 exotic birds and three primates at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The animals were discovered in a family's luggage as they tried to board…
Tiger launches Jakarta flights
Tiger Airways has started selling tickets for its new Jakarta-Singapore services. The route will be launched on 29 March, and will mark Tiger's Indonesian debut. Tiger's Managing…
Aston International holds Jakarta fair
Hospitality management firm, Aston International, has held its first Aston Fair for 2009. The event, which ran from 19-24 January was part of Aston Week, which saw all…
Cathay boosts services to Paris, Shanghai & Jakarta
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced that it will increase the number of flights it offers to the key destinations of Paris, Shanghai and Jakarta, in response to customer demand.…
Jakarta urged to reduce luxury tax
Indonesian hotel and restaurant business representatives are calling on the government to urgently reduce the 300% luxury tax now being imposed on liquor. Calling for at least a 50%…
Huge blaze in Jakarta
Firefighters battled against a massive blaze at a fuel depot in the Indonesian capital yesterday, CNN reported. The day-long fire was eventually extinguished, but not before it…
Jakarta airport sees surge in drugs arrests
The number foreign and domestic drug smuggling cases intercepted at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rose dramatically 2008, the Jakarta Post reported the airport's task…
Jakarta organises student tourism competition
Jakarta Tourism Agency is holding a competition for students to create concepts for tourism in the Indonesian capital, the Jakarta Post reported. Agency head, Arie Budhiman,…
Jakarta airport lanes cut travel time
On the first day of the operation of Jakarta's newly constructed airport toll road lanes, travellers reportedly enjoyed shorter travel times to Soekarno Hatta International…
Jakarta to plant 30,000 trees
Jakarta has embarked on an ambitious tree-planting project in the Srengseng city forest, Kembangan sub-district. The Jakarta Post reported that the project, launched on Friday by…
Jakarta plants mangrove
Jakarta's city authorities have begun planting mangrove seedlings in the city's northern coastal areas, in an effort to curb the risk of flooding at high times, the Jakarta Post…
Fed-Ex snakes foiled at Jakarta airport
Customs officers at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have foiled an attempt of to smuggle rare, endangered snakes into the country, the Jakarta Post has reported.…
Jakarta airport clamps down on illegal taxis
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta has announced plans eradicate illegal taxis, the Jakarta Post has reported. Airport administrator, Herry Bhakti, said that…
Jakarta customs impound planes
Customs and excise officers at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have impounded two Boeing 737-200 planes operated by Kartika Airlines, the Jakarta Post has reported. The…
Jakarta plans motorbike lanes
The city administration of Jakarta plans to establish motorcycles lanes in an attempt to ease traffic congestion in the city. According to the Jakarta Post motorcycles comprise nearly…
Jakarta sees more foreign arrivals
Indonesian capital Jakarta welcomed 870,011 foreign visitors in the first 7 months of 2008 - a 23% rise from the same period in 2007. The Jakarta Post reported results announced by the…
Fire hits Jakarta hotel
The Grand Melia Hotel in Jakarta caught fire on Wednesday morning, the Jakarta Post has reported. The blaze started in the hotel's basement and was contained by firefighters. No casualties…
Jakarta T3 to open this year
The first phase of Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport's long-awaited third terminal is likely to be completed by year-end, the Antara news agency has reported. The optimistic judgement…
Laptop checks at Jakarta
Tighter checks on laptops are in place now at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta international airport, an airport official was quoted saying by Antara. "We have taken the measure for the…
Jakarta aims for 1.2m visitors
Jakarta is hoping to attract more than 1.22 million visitors this year, according to the Jakarta Association of Tour and Travel Agencies (ASITA). "We hope more tourists will come to the…
Jakarta airport railway ready by end 2009
A railway project to Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport is scheduled to finish by the end of 2009, an official was quoted by Jakarta Post. "The design is almost done. We're now…
Jakarta airport tax to go up?
The government-owned entity running Indonesian airports wants to increase passenger service charges by 50% for Jakarta, to bring charges for international passengers in line with those…
Piece of plane wing found on Jakarta runway
Airport workers found a piece of a wing from a passenger jet on the runway at Indonesia's main airport, an Associated Press report said.The three metre piece of wing was found on…
New train to reduce Jakarta traffic
A new train service was launched last Friday in Jakarta aimed at reducing traffic jams in the capital city. The new train, named the Ciliwung Blue Line, travels from Manggarai to…
Rising sea creates havoc in Jakarta
Rachmat Witoelar said rising sea levels made coastal cities like Jakarta especially vulnerable to flooding and monsoon storms, Jakarta Post reported.Authorities used pumps to lower…
Jakarta tourism workers plan strike
The Jakarta Post said the Independent Workers Union Federation, which represents up to 14,000 workers in the tourism sector, has threatened to go on strike on if the city…
New travel show for Jakarta
"IITF 2008 promises to deliver best travel deals for domestic and international travel enabling face-to-face encounter and direct booking with the customers on the spot," Toton Hutomi…
Jakarta gets new maritime tourism facility
"I hope this facility can attract international and domestic visitors, thereby increasing the city's revenue. Serious attention to our seafront areas is crucial to developing Jakarta's…
Viva Macau adds to Macau-Jakarta frequency
Currently flying three times a week, the Macau-based airline will launch one additional flight to its weekly schedule from 28 August.The new schedule will see the airline flying from…
Last chance to see: 10 bucket list experiences at risk of being gone
Despite efforts to combat climate change, many countries around the world are beginning to see the very real implications of the issue, with little time to remedy. To our dismay this…
Parkroyal Langkawi Resort opens with 301 keys
Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited launches PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort.
High TIMES for SMEs in World Tourism: Minister Rings Bali Gong
by: Dmytro Makarov | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News
TIME 2023 is a go. The World Tourism Network Summit September 29-October 1 in Bali is official. SMEs…
AIME Marks A 30-Year Milestone At The Opening
In a milestone year, the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event went underway on Monday in Melbourne at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). It is the 30th…
Journey through Java with Aman
The cultural heartland of Indonesia, Java is studded with ancient treasures engulfed by pea-green paddy fields and rain forests lined with pristine white beaches.
airasia Super App partners with Archipelago International
airasia Super App announced a direct partnership with Archipelago International, one of the largest hotel management groups in Southeast Asia, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
Indonesia Tourism Minister invites World Travel Industry SMEs to Bali
by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News
The Indonesian Tourism Minister knows that SMEs MATTER! The World Tourism Network just announced…
Lombok, Indonesia gears up for success in 2023
2023 is set to be a watershed year for Lombok. This idyllic Indonesian island is on the cusp of an exciting new era of long-term prosperity as international travellers, investors and major…
Indonesian Tourism Trends 2022
Indonesia's first online travel agent (OTA) tiket.com, together with the Center for Data and Systems Information (Pusdatin) of the Tourism and Creative Industry Ministry of the Republic of …
Wyndham announces multiple property development agreement in Indonesia with Sun Motor Group
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific, the leading hotel licensor with over 1,600 hotels in approximately 20 markets and territories in Asia Pacific, has announced the signing of a…
Accor’s Ibis Styles Serpong BSD opening in Indonesia to feature 165 keys
Accor has continued to expand its portfolio of hotels and resorts in Indonesia with the signing of a new ibis Styles hotel in BSD City, the rapidly emerging urban center in Greater Jakarta.
Indonesia promotes wellness tourism as recovery strategy
NusaTrip, an Indonesia-based Online travel agent (OTA) and travel platform of Society Pass Incorporated, Southeast Asia’s (SEA) leading data-driven loyalty, fintech and e-commerce ecosystem,…
The most luxurious holiday destinations in the world for kids
When kids think of luxury holidays, they would trade in sun loungers for water slides and pina coladas for ice cream, looking for something more adventurous.
Kids' happiness on holiday is…
Garuda Resumes Nonstop Flights From Melbourne To Bali
Garuda Indonesia has announced that on 10 December 2022 will resume its service from Melbourne to Bali. Just three weeks after announcing it will resume flights between Melbourne and…
Save up to 35% on your Asian vacation with Best Western’s “11.11 Super Sale”
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts is inviting the world’s travellers to enjoy amazing savings in dreamy destinations all across Asia with an enticing new flash sale!
Under the “11.11…
A Year in Travel by eDreams ODIGEO
eDreams ODIGEO, has launched its ‘Year in Travel’ report, providing an overview of the past year, insight into the year ahead and predictions for 2023
‘airasia Super App’ officially launches in Indonesia
The airasia Super App is officially launched in Asean’s largest populated country - Indonesia, marking a significant milestone for the region’s fastest-growing travel super app as it…
Qatar Airways expands codeshare with JetBlue
Qatar Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with JetBlue, offering JetBlue passengers to travel options between the US and 11 new destinations, in eight different countries across…
Celestia luxury Phinisi yacht to sail the waters of the Indonesian archipelago starting January 2023
Celestia, a new handcrafted 45-meter Phinisi yacht designed to offer unforgettable journeys through the Indonesian archipelago, will officially set sail in January 2023.
Designed by…
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…
Emirates to codeshare with Indonesia’s Batik Air
Emirates has activated its codeshare partnership with Batik Air, an Indonesian airline which is part of the Lion Air Group.
Boutique hotel, ARTOTEL Casa Kuningan opens with 46 keys
ARTOTEL Group in collaboration with PT Selat Niagatama inaugurated the opening of the newest hotel in South Jakarta, namely ARTOTEL Casa Kuningan on 20 October 2022.
AirAsia Malaysia to launch new direct route to Penang from Bali on 20 Oct
Penang is set to welcome more regional tourists this year as AirAsia Malaysia (AK) will be launching a new direct route from Bali (Denpasar) starting on 20 October 2022.
Waldorf Astoria set to debut in Vietnam with Waldorf Astoria Hanoi
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s iconic luxury hotel brand, announced its entry into Vietnam with the signing of Waldorf Astoria Hanoi.
Thailand fully opens for tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has stated that from 1 October international travellers to Thailand will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results, and a…
Garuda Indonesia Files For US Chapter 15
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has asked a New York court to formally recognise the agreement it reached with creditors to cut its debt in half to around $5 billion, according to…
THAI announces its winter flight schedule 2022-2023
Thai Airways (THAI) is operating flights on 34 European, Australian and Asian routes with increased frequencies in selected routes, from 30 October 2022 to 25 March 2023.
The Ascott Limited unveils Citadines brand refresh
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), unveils the refresh of its fastest growing brand, Citadines, with 80 properties under…
Marriott to add 14 luxury properties in Asia Pacific by 2023
Marriott International, Inc. has announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of…
VFS Global to offer fast-track VoA for Indonesia for 75 countries
Nationals of the 75 eligible countries can apply for their Indonesia Visa on Arrival (VoA) through VFS Global by submitting their documents and paying the fees online.
Leisure travel fuels Hyatt’s growth in Asia Pacific
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for the continued growth of its brand portfolio in Asia Pacific with a robust pipeline of landmark luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts.
Add a sense of culture to your next event in these Marriott International hotels
With the many Marriott International hotels in different regions in APAC, take your guests to a city full of historical and cultural experiences.
Rediscover Asia with Best Western and avail up to 25% off
Best Western Hotels & Resorts is inviting the travellers to rediscover and experience the wonders of Asia with offers up to 25% off the best rates at world-class hotels and resorts…
Fall in love with the East and stay in Best Western hotels in Asia
Asia is reopening and this is the perfect opportunity to explore and fall in love again with the region. Pack your bags and stay in one of Best Western hotels in Asia.
Spend sustainable holidays in Best Western Premier hotels in Asia
Best Western Premier hotels in Asia are leading the field in bridging between profit and sustainability as it puts the latter front and centre.
4 reasons why catering services are important when deciding for meetings and events venue
Catering services should not be an afterthought when planning a meeting or event.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts set to debut in Malaysia
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s luxury hotel brands, has announced its expansion into Malaysia with Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur.
Scheduled to open in 2024, Waldorf…
Ascott acquires first lyf coliving property in Sydney
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is acquiring its first lyf-branded coliving property in Sydney, Australia.
Demand for travel to Southeast Asia increases as borders reopen
As borders begin to reopen across Southeast Asia, increased flight bookings show how excited travellers are to return to the region.
SIA Group expands VTL flight network with new destinations and increased flight frequencies
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 47 cities from 25 countries in the coming weeks.
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…
Most Instagrammable holiday destinations in the world
tombola analysed 2.66 billion hashtags of 100 popular holiday destinations across the world to reveal which were the most Instagrammable.
Indonesia removes entry ban for Hong Kong travellers
Indonesian government has allowed travellers from Hong Kong to enter the country ahead of year-end holidays, while putting the UK, Norway and Denmark into the travel ban list
Qantas and Virgin’s bring forward flight schedules
Qantas has moved international flights to London and Los Angeles forwards by nearly three weeks, with flights to these locations now departing on November 1.
Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Qantas announces second wave of international flights
Qantas intends to resume international flights to the second group of overseas destinations on March 27, 2022, two years after the pandemic-related grounding.
Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Qantas website international flight searchers spike
Searches for flights on Qantas' website have tripled, indicating that Australians are eager to return to international travel.
Here is Qantas’ new international flight schedule
Qantas has published the first international flights on Monday, December 20, 2021, resuming service after a whopping 21 months of absence.
What the future of flying looks like post lockdown
Comes Christmas, it may be cheaper to go and visit friends and relatives in London than flying from Sydney to Perth “provided the state opens its border”.
Qantas reveals international travel start date
According to Qantas, flights to Singapore, the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom are expected to resume in mid-December, while flights to Bali and Thailand will resume in April of…
Jetstar brings back transit with Air France, KLM and British Airways at Changi Airport
Jetstar Asia has welcomed back Air France, KLM and British Airways to its international carrier partnerships
Man with coronavirus uses disguise to fly
A man infected with coronavirus snuck onto an Indonesian domestic flight this past Sunday.
Bali eyes reopening to international tourists by end of July
Bali aims to reopen the island to foreign tourists by end of July by speeding up vaccination rollout in the place.
Emirates and TAP Air expand strategic partnership
Emirates and TAP Air Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the codeshare partnership currently in place between both airlines
RedDoorz offers free temporary accommodations
RedDoorz has announced the launch of a new CSR campaign in collaboration with Singapore-based charity organisation Daughters Of Tomorrow (DOT).
Geography Illiteracy! These are countries that people can’t map
Interested in putting our geography skills to the test, TheKnowledgeAcademy.com quizzed 6,550 people’s knowledge to see which countries we struggle to place on a map the most
IATA Calls for Governments to Reopen Borders
IATA director general, Alain de Juniac, during his first Covid-19 briefing for 2021 has called for governments to focus on reopening borders to international aviation.
Aviation stares at a bleak future with added restrictions: IATA
IATA has said that while it is seen that airlines turning cash positive within the year, the near-term picture is bleak
Some governments in Asia put limit on public gatherings
As Christmas and New Year holidays approach, most Asian countries like Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia grappled with surging numbers of coronavirus cases as Christmas and new year…
Herman Kemp helms new Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh
Hyatt has appointed renowned hospitality professional Herman Kemp as general manager of Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, the largest internationally branded hotel in the heart of Cambodia’s…
Podcast: Northern Territory
Australia’s Northern Territory is possibly closest to most people’s impression of what Australia could be: vast deserts, lush rainforests, hot weather, iconic land formations
Podcast: Java
Java is an island of Indonesia, bordered by the Indian Ocean on the south and the Java Sea on the north.
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…
Podcast: Indonesia
The Republic of Indonesia is a country located in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans and is part of the volcanic Ring of Fire. In fact, if you like volcanoes…
Singapore Airlines to resume Amsterdam, Barcelona, London, Milan, Paris and Frankfurt flights
Singapore’s flag carrier, Singapore Airlines, announced that it will resume and increase the frequency of flights on a number of destinations by the end of the year.
Travel around Asia through QuaranCooking
As most countries in Asia remain closed and governments extend stay-at-home protocols, people get creative and come up with clever ways to explore new places and experience new things.
Bali reopening in September still in limbo
Local tourism chief has slated Bali reopening to international tourists on 11 September, but this is still subjected to the approval of the government in Jakarta.
All of Asia’s Eyes Turn to Bali
The countdown is on. Will Bali really open to international arrivals on 11 September – and if it does, who will visit? By Gary Bowerman
Jetstar Asia boosts services to key Southeast Asia ports
From today, Jetstar Asia will increase the number of services it operates to key Southeast Asian ports with the aim to create essential travel links and assist with freight in the region
Cathay “Cares” from check-in to landing
Cathay Pacific introduces health and safety protocol - Cathay Care.
Luxury hotels opening in Bali to take note of
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced its 15th Raffles Hotel in the world, with the launch of the lavish Raffles Bali, which offers unparalleled views over the Indian Ocean and the…
Flight to recovery: AirAsia breaks post-hibernation daily sales record
AirAsia registered its highest post-hibernation sale day, with a record-breaking 41,000 seats sold in a single day across AirAsia Group, signifying a strong rebound in demand for air…
Emirates launch new round of repatriation flights
Emirates have announced plans to run services to Frankfurt (25, 27, 29 April), Jakarta (26 April), Johannesburg (25 April), Lagos (26 April), London Heathrow (23, 24, 26, 28, 30 April),…
Etihad announces additional special passenger flights
Etihad Airways has announced a series of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, Dublin, London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita and Zurich, in addition to those previously…
Smile on! Marriott lights up across Asia Pacific to spark hope
Marriott International across Asia Pacific is lighting up its properties to send a positive message, offering a ray of hope to the communities they are in for locals and travellers…
Enter Red Heroes: RedDoorz partners with governments across Southeast Asia for health workers
RedDoorz, Southeast Asia’s largest and fastest-growing online hotel management and booking platform, announced the launch of ‘Red Heroes’, a new regional initiative that will provide…
Cathay Pacific to reduce passenger capacity by 96% in April and May
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will reduce capacity by 96% across its passenger network in April and May in light of the severe drop in demand due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts updated portfolio for 2020
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its latest tranche of properties to come under its umbrella, which saw 24 new hotels join the independent brand's global portfolio, at the end of…
Ibis Styles opens doors in Bekasi, West Java
ibis Styles, Accor’s upbeat economy brand, has launched a newly built property in Bekasi, Indonesia. Located in the Grand Icon Complex, west of the city, ibis Styles Bekasi Jatibening…
Swiss Belhotel relentless in building Indonesian legacy
Swiss-Belhotel International’s enduring and hugely successful relationship with Indonesia is set to reach new heights, with the news 12 properties will be launched there by 2022.
The…
Grab launches electric cars in Indonesia
Ride-hailing company Grab has launched its fleet of electric vehicles dubbed as GrabCar Elektrik in Jakarta on Monday.
Green measures, route expansion and other feathers in Royal Brunei Airlines’ cap
Already flying one of the youngest and eco-friendly fleets in the world, Royal Brunei Airlines has unveiled plans to introduce a host of new eco measures throughout 2020 to ensure the…
Gojek, Blue Bird deal: Who has the last laugh?
Ride hailing giant Gojek is nearing an agreement to buy 5% of Indonesia’s top taxi operator PT Blue Bird.
Philippine Airlines schedules special replacement flights for cancelled trips by Typhoon Kammuri
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it would operate special replacement flights on certain routes to assist passengers affected by the Typhoon Kammuri that is currently bashing the…
Traveloka invites travellers to Xperience Indonesia at Changi airport
Traveloka, the digital travel and lifestyle platform in Southeast Asia, through its business unit, Traveloka Xperience, has partnered with the Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia, Embassy…
Oakwood Hotels celebrates grand opening in Surabaya
The first Oakwood property to open in Surabaya, Indonesia, and the only five-star hotel and serviced residence in the area, Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya celebrated its grand…
WebBeds’ Indonesian campaign to boost Macao travel
WebBeds, B2B accommodation provider, has penned a major new agreement to promote Macao to the travel trade in Indonesia, as part of the Macao Government Tourism Office’s (MGTO) efforts…
Travel tech this week: All about ride hailing
This week, ride-hailing giants from the east are rolling out new services to propel their growth, while their western counterparts are suffering losses since going public.
Amazon to augment SEA presence by investing in Go-Jek
Sources claimed that Amazon is reportedly in talks with Go-Jek for a plausible investment. This move could bolster the presence of the e-commerce giant in Southeast Asia.
Sansiri raises stake in Standard International to drive expansion in Thailand
Sansiri, Thailand’s leading real estate developer, announced its investment to increase its shareholding in Standard International Holdings (SIH), the parent company of The Standard, an…
AirAsia connects Kuala Lumpur to hidden island paradise of Belitung
AirAsia launched a new route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Belitung, an island paradise off the east coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. As the first airline that connects Kuala Lumpur and…
Etihad to bring Dreamliner to Indonesia and Maldives
Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its flights from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta, Indonesia, and Male, Maldives. The airline’s two daily scheduled services from Abu Dhabi…
APAC hotel performance shows ‘negative’ results for Q2 2019
According to new data, hotel performance in APAC shows negative results across the three key performance metrics during the second quarter of 2019.
Archipelago announces second hotel in Tangerang, Indonesia
Setting their sights on Tangerang city’s business district, Indonesia-based Archipelago International continues to expand its brand with the anticipated opening of Favehotel Hasyim…
Srilankan bullish on Colombo-Delhi route, unveils third freqeuncy
SriLankan Airlines has announced additional frequencies between Colombo and Delhi to take its total weekly offerings between the two capitals to 18 flights. Apart from the existing two…
Alpha story: Cassia Bintan GM opens up about life on the Indonesian paradise
With a career stretching back across Asia, Alpha Eldiansyah, general manager of three Indonesia properties -- Banyan Tree Bintan, Angsana Bintan and Cassia Bintan -- has picked up a thing or…
Go-Jek, Grab slapped with new regulation in Indonesia
Ride-hailing company Go-Jek has seen a slight decline in passengers as the Indonesian government enforced a new tariff increase for app-based motorcycle taxis.
India: An OYO was booked every 0.50 seconds
According to OYO's Summer Booking Index, overall bookings in India have increased by 119% compared to the same period last year (January-March).
Preferred Hotels ‘I Prefer Planner’ rewards MICE planners in APAC
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched the 'I Prefer Planner' to incentivise and reward meeting and event planners in the Asia Pacific.
Travel tech this week: Settling in Singapore
This week, we saw a lot of activity in Southeast Asia, which has been a fertile ground for start-ups. Two companies have set up offices in Singapore, which is still the best place to manage…
Standard International eyes global expansion with USD 58m
Standard International has unveiled its development pipeline of 15 domestic and international properties across the globe.
Ethiopian Airlines crash leaves ‘no survivors’
An Ethiopian Airlines jet crashed six minutes after it took off from Addis Ababa leaving no survivors.
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.
Southeast Asia fights back! How countries battle pollution and overtourism
Bali, Phuket, Halong Bay, and Boracay used to be paradises on earth but now feature throng of crowds, heavy traffic, and shores defiled with trash.
Indonesia slashes jet fuel price after high airfare woes
State-owned energy company PT Pertamina reduced the price of jet fuel sold at the nation’s airports.
Hot hotel openings: India welcomes Four Seasons in Bengaluru
The second Four Seasons hotel opens in India; a secluded ryokan at the foot of Mt Hidari Daimonji; a wellness facility in the heart of Miami and more.
“We are a local company”: RedDoorz CEO
Just last week, Indonesian OTA RedDoorz, announced its regional expansion plans to open in 10 new cities in East Java, Indonesia in 2019 starting with Pasuruan and Jember. Keen to know more…
Next on the radar: OYO set to grow in Indonesia
Its raining Asian expansion stories this week. With RedDoorz expanding its footprint in Indonesia, OYO is not too far behind. Their latest press release confirmed it is seeing exponential…
RedDoorz to open in ten cities across East Java
Indonesian OTA RedDoorz, has announced today it regional expansion plans by unveiling the 10 new cities in East Java it will open in 2019, starting with Pasuruan and Jember.
Bali, Indonesia mulls to impose tourist tax
Balinese regional government has drafted a bylaw imposing a USD10 tax on foreign tourists to be charged upon leaving the country.
2018 in review: Movers and shakers in the hotel space
Mergers, acquisitions, and billion-dollar funding rounds — so much have happened in 2018 and so I’ve thought of compiling them into one bite-sized piece.
Best Western in Asia: “Most exciting period in 72-year history”
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has announced another successful year in Asia with new brands and properties in the fast-growing region.
Accor’s premium hotel brand Swissôtel set for Indonesian debut in 2019
AccorHotels’ Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts has officially announced its debut in Jakarta, Indonesia scheduled for mid-2019.
Lion Air president hits back at preliminary report into flight JT 610 crash
Following the tragic crash of Lion Air flight JT 610, after just thirteen minutes into its flight from Cengkareng’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on 29 October, a preliminary report…
The cheapest and most expensive capital cities in the world revealed
Cuba Holidays has compiled an index of all the cheapest capital cities based on a variety of factors that come into play when considering a holiday.
X marks the spot: AirAsia X Indonesia is no more
Following the release of its financial results for Q3 of 2018, AirAsia revealed that AirAsia X Indonesia (IAAX) will end its scheduled operations in the New Year to become a non-scheduled…
The Standard to open 20 hotels in Asia, ME by 2023
Hospitality firm Standard International plans to open 20 hotels within five years as part of its aggressive expansion plans in Asia and the Middle East.
Another Lion Air accident on runway during take-off
In a span of little more than a week, two unfortunate incidents befall Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air. Following the fatal crash of Lion Air 737 claiming the lives of 189 people,…
“We have no intentions of slowing down”: Hilton VP talks Asian expansion
Following the recent debut of Hilton's flagship brand in the Philippines, we caught up with Paul Hutton, VP of operations in Southeast Asia to talk about the hospitality giant's expansion…
YELLO Hotels’ rapid expansion to capture market in Indonesia
YELLO Hotels “the netizen’s new midscale hotel” has announced plans to open a new location in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
OYO to invest more than USD 100 million in Indonesia
Fast-growing hospitality brand OYO Rooms is set to expand its presence in the South-East Asian market.
“Watch this space as it’s going to be world news” Says Ri-Yaz COO, Andreas Rud
With the opening of Dash Langkawi in April this year, I hot footed it over to the Malaysian island paradise to catch up with Andreas Rud, COO of Dash parent company Ri-Yaz’s Hotels and…
Swiss-Belinn Modern Cikande in Java, Indonesia is now open for business
Global hospitality management chain Swiss-Belhotel International has celebrated the grand opening of Swiss-Belinn Modern Cikande, the first internationally-branded hotel in Serang, Banten’s…
Bad blood: Thailand’s tourism in peril facing China’s wrath
Do not mess with China as it may cost you a lucrative market of 1.4 billion. Thailand’s tourism industry is in jeopardy after Chinese tourist arrivals dropped for the first time ever.
Early Ramadan linked to drop in APAC passenger numbers
Passenger growth in the Middle East has experienced a decline of -4.5% according to a report from the Airports Council International Asian office.
Swiss-Belhotel and Citilink to boost Indonesian tourism destinations
Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a partnership with the low-cost airline, Citilink, to promote Indonesian tourism destinations through both companies’ networks in Indonesia.
Park Regis Arion: StayWell Holdings’ third property in Indonesia
StayWell Holdings marks its debut in the Indonesian capital with Park Regis Arion in Jakarta.
Genting Cruise Lines arrives in Bintan Island, boosts tourism in Indonesia
Genting Cruise Lines arrives at Bintan as part of Genting Dreams' collection of round trip itineraries year-round from Singapore across the ASEAN region.
Swiss-Belhotel blends modern hospitality and local heritage on Bangka Island, Indonesia
Swiss-Belhotel International has unveiled a new upscale hotel in Bangka Island, Indonesia, adding to its expansive portfolio in the country.
‘Preserving something special by sharing it’ – Explora.ph founder on the challenges of bespoke travel
Last month, we featured Explora.ph, a travel platform that partners with locals to offer bespoke travel experiences in the Philippines. Here’s the inspiration behind the company, and some of…
Swiss-Belhotel International signs MoU for new property in Riau Islands
Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Soma Jaya Sakti for the development and management of Swiss-Belhotel Karimun, Riau Islands.
MICE – The top four hotels for meetings & events in Sydney
When it comes to Australian cities, there is no doubt Sydney has the highest international profile. Canberra may be the country capital but, I think we can all agree, Sydney has the…
Sunway targets expansion and performance with new hospitality CEO
Sunway Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of André Scholl as chief executive officer to lead the companies hotel group.
Beyond the slopes: Why Swiss partnership is a “win-win” for WebBeds
After announcing details of a new partnership with Switzerland Tourism designed to seduce Asian tourists to the country, WebBeds has revealed it hosted its first two travel trade workshops…
AirAsia hits 10 in ASEAN “strategic crossroads” with direct flights to Phuket and Hanoi
Following on from our recent interview with Spencer Lee head of commercial for AirAsia Malaysia, where he discussed the growth of the carrier’s secondary hubs in Langkawi, Johor Bahru and…
Infographic: Why luxury hotel stays in the UAE don’t have to break the bank
New research from Skyscanner has identified the top global cities with the cheapest five-star hotels. The data, compiled by the global travel search engine and rendered into the handy…
Zest Hotels expands budget concept all across Indonesia
Swiss-Belhotel International unveils plans to triple portfolio of affordable hotels by the end of the decade, with many new destinations in the pipeline.
Herman Wegmueller reveals scale of MG Group expansion plans
Already Southeast Asia’s biggest bedbank, MG Group is not resting on its laurels and is intent on getting bigger and bigger. With it’s home territory wrapped up, MG has lofty ambitions and…
ASEAN Tourism Forum 2018: Food trips, sustainability and scaling up in the next 50 years
The recent 37th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) saw the region’s tourism ministers express optimism on growing the sector in 2018 onwards.
U Janevella Bandung brings “unique and cutting edge architectural design” to Indonesia
U Janevalla Bandung, the newest addition of the boutique luxury U Hotels & Resorts, is ready to open its doors on 15th March 2018. Designed in a rustic modern style, the hotel will offer…
SEAsians #GoLoka for Traveloka
Traveloka appears to be crushing Expedia in core SE Asian markets despite their late entry. Will it continue to do so in 2018?
Opening Asia to branded budget stays, one RedDoorz at a time
RedDoorz aims to be the Uber of budget accommodation: its ecosystem allows owners of unbranded spaces to showcase their properties & reach out to travellers who want to avail of quality…
Michael Wu to spearhead AHG China expansion with 3 new brands
Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG), an Asian based international hotel management company, will launch three new brands in mainland China this year -- Artyzen Hotels & Resorts, Artyzen…
Philippine Airlines enters 2018 with ‘Great Winter Seat Sale’
Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers value for money on return flights to Asian and Australasian destinations with its 'Great Winter Seat Sale.' All daily flights on the airline’s new Boeing…
G Adventures rebrands youth travel style
G Adventures has rebranded its ‘Yolo’ programme of tours for younger travellers to ‘18-to-Thirtysomethings’.
The refresh is being made to make it clear to customers that these trips are…
“We are headed for a major infrastructure crisis” IATA warns Assembly of Presidents
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for urgent action to address the challenges of infrastructure, regulatory harmonization and sustainability.
Hahn Air Systems in partnership with Citilink Indonesia
Hahn Air Systems has announced an agreement with the Indonesian low-cost airline, Citilink Indonesia.
The German global consolidation service connecting Global Distribution Systems…
Vietjet to launch flights to Indonesia
Vietjet has revealed plans to launch its first flights to Indonesia, with a new service connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Jakarta.
The route was announced at an event in the Indonesian…
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…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Taiwan, China, Indonesia and more
CitizenM Taipei North Gate
Location: Overlooking the Tamsui River, within walking distance of Taipei Main Station
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 267
Facilities: 24-hour F&B outlet,…
The latest appointments, including new female heads at India Tourism and WTTC
RAVNEET KAUR has become the new chair and managing director of the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), becoming the first women to hold the role. In a 29-year career, Ms Kaur…
Cathay Pacific to fly A350 to New York
Cathay Pacific will start flying its new Airbus A350 aircraft to New York later this year.
Effective 29 October 2017, the airline's daily flights between Hong Kong and Newark Liberty…
Sanya aims to lure Indonesian travellers
Tourism officials from the Chinese beach resort of Sanya have held a promotional event in Indonesia, with the aim of attracting more visitors from Southeast Asia's largest country.…
Regent’s mixed focus drives global growth
Regent Hotels Group, the Taipei-based hospitality company, has unveiled three new mixed hotel and residential projects as it ramps up its global expansion plans.
The company is actually a…
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…
IHG to enter Bintan with double project
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has entered the Indonesian island of Bintan for the first time with the signing of agreement for two new-build hotels.
Scheduled to open in 2019,…
Asian cities poles apart in taxi charts
Asia is home to some of the world's cheapest and most expensive airport taxi fares, a new report has revealed.
In its "2017 Taxi Price Index", London-based Carspring found that a cab…
Philippine Airlines is the official airline partner of Indonesian Weekend London 2017
London's largest festival of Indonesian culture has announced Philippine Airlines (PAL) as its Official Airline partner for 2017.
To promote Indonesia as a premium tourist destination,…
Indonesia’s Archipelago moves into Cuba
Archipelago International, the Indonesian hotel group, has moved out of Asia for the first time with the signing of its first property in Cuba.
The Jakarta-based company has penned an…
Indonesia’s Batik Air to launch trio of Indian routes
Indonesia's Batik Air has revealed plans to launch its first three routes to India.
The Bali Post reports that in the coming weeks, the airline will start flying from Medan to Chennai,…
Expanding Preferred focuses on Asia’s fast-growing markets
Preferred Hotels & Resorts is targeting several key Asia Pacific markets, including Vietnam and Indonesia, as it bids to expand its portfolio and capitalise on the Asian travel boom.…
Hyatt ramps up roll-out of lifestyle brands
Hyatt is accelerating the expansion of two of its so-called "lifestyle" brands, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House.
In the first six months of 2017 the company opened 19 new hotels under…
Indonesia’s Archipelago set for multi-brand expansion
Archipelago International, the Indonesian hotel group, has unveiled plans to open at least 12 more hotels across the country in 2017, as part of a multi-brand expansion plan.
The company…
Frasers expands Capri brand for growing millennial market
Frasers Hospitality has unveiled plans to add 12 more Capri-branded serviced residences across the world in the coming years, in a bid to meet "rising demand from millennial travellers".…
Meliá Pro, The Exclusive Portal Tool for B2B Tourism Professionals, Now Upgraded and Better Than Ever
Meliá Hotels International has launched an upgraded MELIÁ PRO, serving as the new and improved exclusive portal tool with access for important information for B2B tourism professionals.…
The latest appointments from American Express GBT, Etihad, Movenpick and more…
ELYES MRAD has been named as American Express Global Business Travel's (GBT) new senior vice president & general manager of international, overseeing the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.…
CLIA opens membership to Asian agents
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has started allowing Asian travel agents to join its membership and accreditation programme.
At an event in Jakarta yesterday, held in…
Jetstar to help drive tourism industry in Indonesia
Jetstar has signed a major new deal aimed at enhancing Indonesia's tourism industry.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the low-cost airline group and Indonesia's Ministry of…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
Indonesia reconsiders visa-free policy
The Indonesian government is considering reversing its visa-free policy for some countries.
The widespread visa waiver policy was introduced to boost tourism arrivals, but the…
Bali tourism boosted by Emirates double
Bali's tourism industry will get a significant boost this summer, following the announcement that Emirates will introduce a second daily flight to the island.
Commencing on 2 July 2017,…
Indo AirAsia X to resume Asia Pacific flights
Indonesia AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will resume flights to destinations in the Asia Pacific region in May 2017.
The airline is planning to launch a direct connection…
Airlines improve connections between India and Asia Pacific
It will soon be more convenient to travel between India and the Asia Pacific region, following the formation of a new partnership between two airlines.
India's Jet Airways and…
Etihad to fly largest aircraft to Paris
Etihad Airways has confirmed that it will deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on its Abu Dhabi-Paris route this summer.
The double-decker jet will operate one of the…
Asia’s mega-populations drive hotel development
Asia's three most populous countries also now have the region's largest hotel development pipelines.
According to the latest monthly report from STR, there are now a combined total of…
Asia Pacific remains top for Singaporean corporate travellers
Asia Pacific remains the most important region for Singapore's business travellers, according to new data from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), with regional cities…
UK tourism arrivals to Indonesia boom in 2016
Figures released by the Ministry of Tourism for the Republic of Indonesia have shown an impressive 17.37% increase in visitor arrivals from the United Kingdom, year on year. …
Garuda boosts Australian routes
Garuda Indonesia will increase its flights to Australia this summer, providing more connections to and from Jakarta and Bali.
In a joint press conference with Tourism Australia, the…
Indonesia welcomes one million visitors in January
Indonesia's tourism sector continued to thrive in January 2017, as the country welcomed more than one million visitors.
According to the latest data from the country's Central Bureau of…
The latest appointments from Pan Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, CWT and more
LOTHAR NESSMANN has been appointed as Pan Pacific Hotels Group' new CEO, following the departure of Bernold Schroeder. Nessmann has almost 30 years of hospitality experience in Asia and…
Marriott brings new hotel brand to China
Marriott International has introduced another new hotel brand to China with the addition of a resort in Shanghai.
The Tribute Portfolio, which was originally created by Starwood, has…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Singapore, the Maldives, Greek Islands and more…
Hotel G Singapore (pictured above)
Location: Close to Singapore's main shopping street, Orchard Road, and few minutes away from Bugis and Dhoby Ghaut MRT stations
Grade: Upper-upscale…
The latest appointments from Etihad, AccorHotels, CWT and more
GERMANO ROLLERO has become Etihad Airways' new general manager for China, based in Beijing. With extensive experience in the leisure and corporate travel sectors, Rollero has previously…
Indonesia eyes Russian tourism boom with direct flights
Indonesia is hoping to capitalise on the resurgent Russian outbound market with the launch of direct flights between Jakarta and Moscow.
National carrier Garuda Indonesia has revealed…
Asian hotel development speeds up in 2017
The number of new hotel rooms under construction across the Asia Pacific region at the start of 2017 is significantly higher than it was at the beginning of last year, new data has…
Indonesian agents boycott Garuda
The Association of Indonesian Tour & Travel Agents (ASITA) has started boycotting Garuda Indonesia, following the national carrier's decision to cut commissions.
ASITA, which has…
Indonesian airport closes after runway incident
One of Indonesia's biggest airports was forced to suspend operations on Thursday after an aircraft skidded off the runway while landing.
The Jakarta Post reports that the Garuda…
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…
Garuda expands West Papua connections
Garuda Indonesia is extending its network to the westernmost parts of the country, with additional capacity to, from and within the province of West Papua.
The Antara news agency…
Ethiopian Airlines plans Asian treble
Ethiopian Airlines will add three more Asian destinations to its route map in the first half of 2017.
The national carrier will start flying to Singapore, Jakarta and Chengdu as part…
Travelodge arrives in Asia
Travelodge will make its debut in Asia next month with the opening of a new hotel in Hong Kong.
A 126-room midscale property on Nathan Road, currently operating as the Hotel Rainbow,…
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…
Viking ship to invade Asia in 2018
Viking Ocean Cruises has unveiled a series of new Asian itineraries for 2018 and 2019.
The new voyages will enable passengers to board in a series of key Asia Pacific destinations,…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bali, Texas, Phu Quoc and an Italian island
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali
Location: Next to Samasta Village shopping complex, a few minutes' walk from the beach at Jimbaran Bay
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 297
Facilities:…
“Drunk” Indonesian pilot fired by airline
Indonesian low-cost carrier Citilink has fired a pilot after he allegedly reported for work drunk, delaying a flight.
The pilot slurred his words during an in-flight announcement…
Marriott to extend Asian domination
Marriott International, which is now the world's largest hotel group, is set to extend its leadership position in Asia in the coming years.
According to a new report from Lodging…
Garuda opens a passage to India
Indonesia could be set for a tourism boost from India following the launch of a new flight service linking Jakarta with Mumbai.
Garuda Indonesia commenced the new route on 12 December…
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…
Tauzia unveils new boutique brand in Bali
Indonesia's Tauzia Hotel Management has launched a new boutique brand with the opening of a property in the Sanur area of Bali.
The new Maison Aurelia becomes the first hotel under…
Grand Mercure Medan emerges from three-year revamp
AccorHotels has relaunched its property in Medan following an extensive three-year refurbishment.
The Grand Mercure Medan Angkasa, which is located in the city centre, now features…
Marriott’s first new-build Tribute opens in Bali
Marriott International has opened a new hotel in Bali which becomes the world's first new-build Tribute Portfolio hotel.
Sthala, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, has made its debut in the…
Qatar Airways adds two more Asia Pacific destinations
Qatar Airways will add two more Asia Pacific destinations to its route map in 2017, as part of a major expansion of its network.
The Doha-based airline will commence its first ever…
Face-to-Face: Ibu Nia Niscaya
Q) How has Indonesia’s tourism industry fared in 2016?
For the period of January-September 2016, Indonesia has welcomed 8.36 million international visitors and we’re optimist to…
France targets ASEAN travellers with major roadshow
Atout France, the French tourism marketing body, is aiming to attract more visitors from Southeast Asia.
The organisation, which was formerly known as Maison de la France, is…
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…
AccorHotels brings new budget hotel to Bogor
Travellers to Bogor, the satellite city near Jakarta, now have a new budget accommodation option.
AccorHotels has opened the ibis Styles Bogor Raya in the West Java city, next to its…
Shanghai leads Asian hotel pipeline
Shanghai has more new hotel rooms under development than any other Asia Pacific city.
According to the latest pipeline report from STR, there are now 37 hotels comprising 8,762 rooms…
Indonesia announces participation at Expo 2020 Dubai
Indonesia has announced its participation in Expo 2020 Dubai on Monday in a letter from the President Joko Widodo to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.
The…
Sri Lanka eyes future as global air hub
A teardrop in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka's unique geographic location could allow it to become a global aviation hub in the coming years.
Speaking to Travel Daily at the World Travel…
AirAsia boosts Malaysia-Indo links
AirAsia continues to expand its connections between Malaysia and Indonesia with the announcement of two more routes.
On 10 January 2017, the low-cost carrier will start operating…
Qatar Airways publishes its 2015-2016 Sustainability Report
Qatar Airways Group has published its 2015/2016 Sustainability Report, which provides a comprehensive review of the group’s environmental goals, policies and performance.
In addition…
2.1 million passengers at AUH in September
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) welcomed 2.1 million passengers in September, up 5% on September 2015.
Since the beginning of the year, passenger traffic has grown 6% compared to…
Mövenpick on track to triple Asian portfolio
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is undertaking a major expansion in Asia, with plans to more than triple its regional portfolio from nine to 30 properties by 2020.
Speaking to Travel Daily…
SIA to fly direct from Indonesia to Australia
Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its operations in Indonesia, including the launch of direct flights between Jakarta and Sydney.
The new route, which…
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…
Shun Tak brings citizenM hotel brand to Asia
Artyzen Hospitality Group, which is owned by Hong Kong conglomerate Shun Tak Holdings, has unveiled plans to launch the first two citizenM hotels in Asia.
The contemporary brand has…
Jetstar targets Asian business travellers
Jetstar is taking steps to enhance its appeal among Asian business travellers.
The low-cost carrier has launched a new "FlexiBiz" product that includes a series of additional…
New hotel brand arrives in Sulawesi
Archipelago International has expanded its presence on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
The opening of the Harper Perintis in Makassar marks the "modern-rustic" brand's debut in…
Starwood opens first Aloft in KSA
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Aloft-branded hotel in Saudi Arabia.
The 281-room Aloft Riyadh is located in the centre of the city, at the intersection of…
Indonesia targets more MICE visitors
The MICE sector could account for up to 7% of total international visitor arrivals to Indonesia in 2016, the country's Tourism Ministry has revealed.
The government has set a target…
Indonesia takes to global stage with WTM sponsorship
Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry has signed a major sponsorship deal with World Travel Market (WTM) London.
The Southeast Asian country will use the London travel trade show to promote…
Swiss-Belhotel opens first Zest Hotel in Bali
Swiss-Belhotel International recently celebrated the opening of its first Zest Hotel in Bali.
The new Zest Hotel Legian becomes the budget hotel brand's seventh property in Indonesia,…
雅加达四季酒店开业
近日，四季酒店重新回到印尼雅加达，在市中心新开业了一座全套房酒店。
这家全新的酒店位于印尼首都繁华的苏迪曼（Sudirman）中央商务区核心地带的综合用途奢华大厦CapitalPlace内。CapitalPlace大厦位于雅加达主干道之一的加兰加托苏伯特（JalanGatotSubroto）旁，整个建筑群同时将包含一座47层的写字楼与高端零售及餐饮空间。…
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority joins PATA
In a recent development, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to join the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
This makes ZTA the first…
Turkish Airlines adds another Southeast Asian capital
Turkish Airlines has continued to expand its operations in Southeast Asia with the launch of flights to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.
The national carrier's inaugural Hanoi…
Indonesia’s Archipelago opens new corporate office
Archipelago International, the Indonesian hotel giant, has opened a new corporate office in Yogyakarta.
The new facility becomes the company's third office, following existing…
The latest industry appointments
DEVDUTTA BANERJEE has become Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ new area director of revenue management for Asia, based in Bangkok. Banerjee has 18 years' experience with Taj, Starwood and,…
Artistic new hotel opens in Bali
Artotel, which operates a collection of art-inspired hotels in Indonesia, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new property in Bali.
The new-build Artotel Sanur is located two…
China flights planned for remote Indonesian Island
The remote island of Morotai, in Indonesia's North Maluku province, could soon be connected with China.
Indonesia's Antara news agency reports that Citilink, the low-cost subsidiary of…
The latest industry appointments
KATHLEEN TAN has been named as AirAsia's president for North Asia. Returning to the LCC following a stint as CEO of AirAsia-Expedia, she will now be tasked with building AirAsia's market…
Korean Air adds Delhi in international route revamp
Korean Air unveiled plans for an overhaul of its international route map, including the introduction of a new direct service to Delhi.
The non-stop flights linking Seoul's Incheon…
UK arrivals to Indonesia surge
The first quarter of 2016 has seen the United Kingdom emerge as the leading growth source market to Indonesia, with an increase in arrivals of 28% year-on-year.
The recent surge in…
Vietnam to host first Hospitality Investment Conference
The inaugural Hospitality Investment Conference Vietnam (HICV) will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on 12-13 July.
Organised by Sphere Conferences and hosted by The Reverie Saigon hotel,…
AirAsia traffic jumps 17%
AirAsia recorded a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2016.
The group's short-haul airlines in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, India and the Philippines carried a…
Garuda Indonesia revamps UK-Asia connections
With special promotional return fares from just £459 and same-day connections to the UK via Singapore, Garuda Indonesia is making travel to and from Bali simpler for British travellers.…
Expanding Plateno targets Chinese tourists in Indonesia
Plateno Group, the Chinese hotel company, is planning a major expansion of its portfolio in Indonesia, in an effort to cater to the rising number of Chinese tourists visiting the…
Sichuan Airlines to fly international from Kunming
Sichuan Airlines is planning a major expansion of its international network from Kunming, the capital of southwest China’s Yunnan province.
The carrier currently has a fleet of 13…
Wyndham targets key Southeast Asian markets
Wyndham Hotel Group is planning a progressive expansion of its brands across a series of key Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Speaking to…
Lion Air aims to improve ops with Sabre
Lion Air, the Indonesian airline group, has decided to deploy a comprehensive new technology system to manage its operations.
The company has selected Sabre AirCentre solution to…
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…
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…
Asian hotels cheapest if booked within three months of travel
Travellers in Asia can save money if they book their hotels within three months of their check-in date, a new report has revealed.
According to TripAdvisor's “Best Time to Book”…
Lufthansa and SWISS expand Asian networks with SIA
Singapore Airlines and the Lufthansa Group have announced a series of new Asian codeshare flights.
The two companies formed a commercial joint venture in November 2015 which has…
Garuda Indonesia launches first flight from new London home
Garuda Indonesia has launched its new service from London to Jakarta, with the inaugural flight departing from the airline’s new UK home at London Heathrow Terminal 3.
The Indonesia…
Garuda launches direct UK flights
Garuda Indonesia has launched a new service connecting London and Jakarta.
The Indonesian national carrier’s inaugural flight from London’s Heathrow Airport was flagged off on Thursday…
Garuda appoints dnata at London Heathrow
Garuda Indonesia has appointed dnata to provide all ground handling services for its new five weekly flights from Jakarta and Singapore to London Heathrow.
The agreement strengthens…
Kunming’s Lucky Air to become an LCC
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based airline owned by the HNA Group, will become a low-cost carrier.
The airline, which is second only to China Eastern Airlines in terms of seat capacity in…
AirAsia launches Penang-Yangon flights
AirAsia has expanded its network from Penang with the launch of a new direct service to Yangon.
Flights commenced on 22 March and will now operate three times a week, every Tuesday,…
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…
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,…
Garuda supports Lake Toba tourism with new flight
The Indonesian government's plans to develop tourism in Lake Toba have been boosted by Garuda Indonesia's decision to launch a new flight to the Sumatran scenic spot.
The Jakarta Post…
Asia drives Singaporean business travel
The Asia Pacific region remains the focus for Singaporean business travellers, according to a new report from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT).
Asian cities comprised the…
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…
IHG targets Indonesian talent with uni tie-up
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is aiming to attract more of Indonesia’s top hotel school graduates following the signing of a new partnership with Taylor’s University.
The hotel…
Strong start to 2016 for Asia Pacific hotels
The Asia Pacific hotel sector experienced rising rates and occupancy in January 2016.
According to the latest monthly data from STR Global, released on Thursday, the region's…
喜来登继续在亚太区推出3家喜来登大酒店
喜达屋酒店及度假村将继续发力亚太市场，并并最新公布了3家新晋喜来登大酒店，它们分别是：上海浦东喜来登由由大酒店及公寓、广州花都合景喜来登度假大酒店和雅加达甘达里亚城喜来登大酒店。…
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…
Face-to-face: Garuda UK & Ireland general manager Jubi Prasetyo
How will the combination of the move to Heathrow, first direct London-Jakarta service, and increased frequency, impact the airline?
This is a milestone for Garuda Indonesia in the UK…
9,000 new hotel rooms coming to Shanghai
More than 9,000 new hotel rooms will be added to Shanghai's citywide inventory, when all 35 new hotels currently under construction in the city are opened.
According to the Asia…
Heathrow marks busiest January on record
Heathrow welcomed a record 5.5 million passengers in January, marking its best ever start to the year (+1% on January 2015). Larger, fuller, quieter aircraft continued to be a driver for…
The latest industry appointments
ROBERT RIJNDERS has become Onyx Hospitality Group's new senior vice president and area general manager for Pattaya. Rijnders started working with Onyx in the early 1980s, when the…
Garuda launches new travel passes for international travellers
Garuda Indonesia has launched a series of new travel passes that allow international travellers to explore more parts of Indonesia.
The new ‘Wonderful Indonesia Travel Pass’ is split…
Wyndham brings Days Inn brand to Indonesia
Wyndham Hotel Group has opened its first Days Inn hotel in Indonesia.
The former Padjadjaran Suites, located just over 5km from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, has now been…
Garuda moves to London Heathrow
Garuda Indonesia has revealed that it will start flying to London Heathrow Airport in March.
The national carrier currently operates three weekly flights to the UK capital's Gatwick…
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…
Melia plans secluded island resort in Lombok
Meliá Hotels International has continued its rapid expansion in Indonesia with the signing of a new upscale resort on Gili Tangkong, a pristine island off the coast of Lombok.
Scheduled…
Face-to-Face: John Flood
This week, Travel Daily chats with John Flood, president & CEO of Archipelago International, about the Indonesian hotel group's expansion plans...
Q) Archipelago International has…
IHG adds another Holiday Inn in Indonesia
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its sixth Holiday Inn hotel in Indonesia.
The 176-room Holiday Inn Cikarang Jababeka, which has been rebranded from an independent…
Radisson makes double entry into Bali
Carlson Rezidor opened its first two Radisson hotels in Bali on 1 January 2016.
The former Ramada Resort Benoa Bali has now been rebranded as the Radisson Bali Tanjung Benoa, while…
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…
Australians go visa-free to Indonesia
Australia has been added to the list of countries offered visa-free travel to Indonesia.
The Antara news agency reported a government official as saying that 84 new countries will be…
Lombok national park reopens after volcanic eruption
Mount Rinjani National Park in Lombok has reopened to tourists, following the volcanic eruption that led to the closure of not only the park, but also Lombok and Bali airports.
The…
The latest industry appointments
THOMAS MANGAS has been appointed chief executive officer of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, effective 31 December. The move marks a promotion for Mangas, who is currently the…
Archipelago partners app for meeting room bookings
Indonesian hotel group Archipelago International has partnered with XWORK, a booking app for meeting rooms.
Using the app, customers will be able to book meeting spaces at Archipelago…
Indonesia unveils plans to link ASEAN cultural sites
The Indonesian Tourism Ministry has unveiled a new plan that aims to develop multi-centre cultural tour packages across the ASEAN region.
The new integrated tour packages will draw on…
Batam wants direct China flights
The government of Indonesia's Riau Islands has said that it wants to establish direct flights between Batam and mainland China.
The province's acting governor, Agung Mulyana, told the…
Jetstar adds two new Indonesian routes
Jetstar Asia is expanding its operations in Indonesia with the launch of flights to two new destinations: Palembang and Pekanbaru.
The inaugural Singapore-Palembang flight departed on…
喜达屋Tribute品牌酒店来到印尼
喜达屋酒店及度假村（Starwood Hotels&Resorts）在亚太地区继续扩张了Tribute酒店品牌，在雅加达新签订了一份新的酒店管理协议。
雅加达的Hermitage Menteng酒店将于2015年年底重新命名，成为The Hermitage, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel,…
Starwood brings Tribute Portfolio to Indonesia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has expanded its Tribute Portfolio brand in Asia Pacific with the signing of a new property in Jakarta.
The existing Hermitage Menteng Hotel in Jakarta will…
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…
Best Western enters Bandung with new upscale hotel
Best Western Hotels & Resorts will make its debut in Indonesia’s third largest city, Bandung, with the launch of a brand new upscale hotel.
Opening on 1 December 2015, Best Western…
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…
Starwood launches newest brand in Asia Pacific
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Tribute Portfolio hotel in the Asia Pacific region.
The Kiroro, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is set in the mountains Hokkaido,…
Sichuan Airlines to launch Singapore and Japan flights
Sichuan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Singapore and Japan in January.
The Chengdu-based airline's international expansion will kick off on 18 January 2016, with the…
印尼新开第8家假日快捷酒店
洲际酒店集团（IHG）于雅加达中区Wahid Hasyim新开了一座假日快捷酒店，这也是其位于印尼的第八家假日快捷品牌酒店。
酒店拥有160间客房，离市中心Pasar Pagi Tanah Abang市场很近，也紧邻如Grand Indonesia大型购物中心，位于市中心CBD黄金地段。…
The latest industry appointments
GRAHAM HILLS has been appointed chief product officer at Wego. Hills previously served as the general manager of Wego Indonesia and will now relocated to the travel search company's…
Melia expands in Indonesia with new Bandung hotel
Meliá Hotels International has continued its Indonesian expansion efforts with the signing of a new property in Bandung.
Scheduled to open in 2017, the new Innside by Meliá Bandung…
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…
喜来登新增雅加达第二座酒店
喜达屋酒店及度假村（Starwood Hotels&Resorts）近日新开了第二座位于雅加达喜来登酒店。
这座新建的喜来登雅加达甘达里亚城市酒店是超级甘达里亚市中心项目的一部分，项目里还包括大型购物街、会展中心、直升机停机坪和多家餐厅。…
Carlson Rezidor brings Radisson Red to Indonesia in multi-hotel deal
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has signed a multiple-property deal in Indonesia, which will include the launch of Southeast Asia's first ever Radisson Red hotels.
The agreement, penned with…
SIA to launch new Airbus A350 on Amsterdam route
Singapore Airlines has announced that its first Airbus A350 aircraft will enter long-haul service on the Singapore-Amsterdam route next year.
The airline will welcome the first of 63…
Regent Phuket becomes Amatara Resort
The Regent Phuket Cape Panwa resort has been rebranded. The luxury property on Phuket's southeast coast has been taken over by Thailand's Amatara and renamed as the Amatara Resort &…
The latest industry appointments
MIKE BONNER has been announced as the new vice president of marketing for One&Only Resorts. Based in Dubai, he will be responsible for the company's global marketing efforts. Bonner…
Radisson to arrive in Medan
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has unveiled plans to launch its first Radisson in Medan.
The company's Indonesian joint venture, PT Carlson Panorama Hospitality, has signed a management…
New flight links Bali with East Timor
A new air route has opened connecting Bali with East Timor.
The Jakarta Post reports that the new Denpasar-Dili service will be operated by Citilink, Garuda Indonesia's low-cost…
Qantas adds Bali flights for holiday season
Qantas has announced plans to operate new seasonal services connecting Sydney with Bali.
During December 2015 and January 2016, Qantas will operate four weekly flights to the ‘Island…
Asian airlines carry one third of global traffic – IATA
The Asia Pacific region is the largest global aviation market in the world, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Releasing its World Air…
Trump continues Asian expansion with Java resort
The Trump Hotel Collection has unveiled the next phase of its Asian expansion strategy, with the signing of a new luxury resort in Java.
Only last month the US-based hotel group,…
ANA feels the force with new Star Wars jet
ANA has unveiled its first Star Wars-themed aircraft, as part of its movie partnership with Disney.
The Japanese airline's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rolled-out out of the Boeing factory…
Qantas adds more flights to Hong Kong, Manila
Qantas will add more flights to Hong Kong and Manila in the coming months, as a result of increasing demand from travellers.
From 26 October 2015, Qantas will start operating four…
Crowne Plaza debuts in Bandung
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has continued its expansion in Indonesia with the opening of its first upscale Crowne Plaza hotel in Bandung.
Located in the centre of Indonesia's…
Regent’s new Xi’an hotel reaches milestone
The development of Regent Hotels & Resorts' first property in Xi'an has reached a major milestone, following the completion of major construction work.
The Regent Place Xian has…
Mövenpick plans multi-property Indonesian expansion
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to launch several new properties in Indonesia.
Speaking at the 2015 Tourism Hotel Investment & Networking Conference in Bali this…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Hanoi
Japan Airlines has revealed that it will deploy its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Tokyo-Hanoi route.
The B787 aircraft (unconfirmed whether it will be a B787-8 or larger…
Indonesia’s Sriwijaya Air modernises fleet
Sriwijaya Air’s fleet modernisation programme has taken a major step forward, with the delivery of its first two Boeing 737-900ER (extended range) aircraft.
The new single-aisle jets…
丽晶酒店重回雅加达
近日，丽晶酒店度假村（Regent Hotels&Resorts）在印尼雅加达新签订了一份酒店管理协议。
酒店计划于2018年开业，雅加达丽晶酒店和雅加达丽晶公寓是丽晶在离开10年后，首次重回雅加达。…
The latest industry appointments
MAK HOE KIT has been named as Frasers Hospitality's new chief investment officer, responsible the investment and acquisition of hospitality assets. He joins the serviced apartment…
ANA reveals two more Star Wars jets
ANA has confirmed that two more of its aircraft will be decorated with a Star Wars-themed livery, as part of its partnership with Disney.
The Japanese carrier previous unveiled details of…
Myanmar National Airlines flies back into international airspace
Myanmar National Airlines has celebrated the launch of flights to Singapore – its first new international route for 22 years.
The new Yangon-Singapore service touched down at Changi…
印尼全面升级6大机场
印度尼西亚国有机场运营商，PT Angkasa Pura II，宣布了计划将扩建其5大机场的计划，包括雅加达苏加诺国际机场在内。
计划扩张的5座机场包括北干巴鲁的Sultan Syarif Kasim II机场，棉兰的Kuala Namu机场，坤甸的Supadio机场，吉打邦的Minangkabau机场，以及巴邻邦的Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin…
Oman Air expands its offerings through codeshares
In a recent development, Oman Air has announced its intent to further increasing customer choice by operating a range of codeshare partnerships.
The airline is currently increasing…
Qantas adds international flights
Qantas will add more than 140 international flights between December 2015 and February 2016, to cater for strong demand during the upcoming Australian summer holiday season.
In…
Best Western hits new heights in Indonesia
Best Western has unveiled a new upscale hotel in Solo, set in the Indonesian city's tallest building.
Rising 82 metres from street level, the new Best Western Premier Solo Baru offers…
The latest industry appointments
QIAN JIN has become the new president of Wanda Hotels & Resorts. He moves to head up the fast-expanding Chinese hotel group having spent nearly 30 years with Starwood Hotels &…
Garuda discounts UK-Indonesia routes
Garuda Indonesia has launched special discounted rates for the UK market.
Valid on travel between 11 August and 12 December 2015 and 01 January to 29 February 2016, fares start from £443…
Oman Air increases Bangladesh capacity
Growing trade and tourism links between Oman and Bangladesh is making the former’s national carrier to deploy more flights in this route, as reported by Times of Oman.
Oman Air will…
The latest industry appointments
LOUISE DALEY has been appointed as Accor's new executive vice president & chief financial officer for the Asia Pacific region. Ms Daley has spent the last 25 years with Accor in…
Oman Air code shares with Garuda
Oman Air and Garuda Indonesia have recently entered a new code share agreement.
The agreement will enable the airline’s customers to book flights, operated by Garuda Indonesia,…
Archipelago expands Harper Hotels across Indonesia
Archipelago International will add multiple new Harper Hotels across Indonesia in the coming years.
Harper, which features "three- and four-star new-build hotels" made its debut in…
Archipelago brings Hotel NEO to Malaysia
Indonesia's Archipelago International has opened its first Hotel NEO in Malaysia.
The new Hotel NEO+ Penang was officially unveiled last week in a ceremony attended by the Chief…
Oman Air flies daily direct to KL
Oman Air will continue its expansion in Southeast Asia next month, with the launch of a new daily direct service to Kuala Lumpur.
The airline launched its KL service in 2010, with…
The latest industry appointments
EDIE RODRIGUEZ has been named as Crystal Cruises' new president & chief executive offer, following Genting Hong Kong's acquisition of the company. Ms Rodriguez has previously held…
Best Western continues Indo growth with Bogor opening
Best Western has continued to expand in Indonesia with the launch of a new hotel in Bogor, West Java.
The new Best Western Bogor Icon is a 16-storey midscale hotel in the centre of…
Oman Air praises travel agents
Oman Air has praised the “vital work” of travel agents at a ceremony held recently at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat, Oman.
Chief executive officer Oman Air, Paul…
Qatar Airways to boost Bengaluru
Qatar Airways will increase the number of seats it offers to and from Bengaluru this summer.
From 1 August 2015, the Doha-based airline will start flying a 335-seat, two-class Boeing…
Cathay Pacific touches down in Boston
Cathay Pacific has launched a new direct service from Hong Kong to Boston.
The airline touched down at the US city's Logan International Airport for the first time on Monday, and will…
PHM adds Indonesia’s fourth 101 hotel
PHM Hospitality has opened its second 101-branded hotel in Indonesia.
The new 101 Bogor Suryakancana opened on 19 April 2015, offering 156 modern rooms, plus a restaurant, bar,…
Bandung Airport to close for VIP arrivals
The airport serving Indonesia's third largest city will close on Thursday and Friday, to allow officials to arrive for the Asian-African Conference Commemoration (AACC).
State-run…
Airline briefs: Finnair offers tickets on inaugural A350 flights, Air France signs MoU with Air Seychelles
Finnair has commenced offering tickets for its inaugural Airbus A350 XWB flights scheduled for October.
The airline, which is the European launch customer for the aircraft, will operate…
Kuoni sees strong group potential in Indonesia
Kuoni is seeing a strong rise in demand for group tours from Indonesia, and expects this growth to continue in future.
The company brought 21 European hoteliers to Singapore and…
The latest industry appointments
VLAD REYES has been named as Pan Pacific's new area general manager for China and general manager of the Pan Pacific Suzhou. Under his regional role, Reyes will be responsible for Pan…
Garuda plans France, Germany flights
Garuda Indonesia will launch new routes to France and Germany this year, it has been reported.
Indonesia's Antara news agency quoted the airline's finance director, IGN Askhara…
India’s Jet boosts Southeast Asian island links
India's Jet Airways has expanded its network in the Southeast Asia following the signing of new codeshare partnerships with two of the region’s national carriers, Garuda Indonesia and…
Kuoni helps promote Southeast Asian group travel
More than 20 European hoteliers will visit Southeast Asia this week, to showcase their properties to travel agents booking group tours.
Organised by Kuoni Group Travel Experts, the…
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…
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…
New air routes: Delta and Virgin expand partnership; Emirates, Etihad and Qatar confirm new destinations
Garuda Indonesia has announced its summer schedule, extending its service from London Gatwick to Jakarta to six days a week from 23 July to 28 October.
The route, via Amsterdam, will…
Qatar Airways boosts Asian connections
Qatar Airways has unveiled a series of measures designed to enhance its connectivity in the Far East.
This summer, the airline will increase the number of flights it operates to…
StayWell targets China and Southeast Asia in major growth plan
StayWell Hospitality Group is planning to launch multiple new hotels in China and Southeast Asia, as the company continues to grow from its Australian roots.
Speaking to Travel Daily…
Jet Asia signs up for Travelport’s content solution
Thailand's Jet Asia Airways has taken another significant step in its expansion strategy by signing up to Travelport's Rich Content and Branding solution.
The airline, which is in the…
Indonesia needs “masterplan” for aviation
Indonesia needs to develop an "aviation masterplan" that addresses issues of safety and capacity, according to IATA.
Speaking at an event in Jakarta, IATA's director-general &…
Best Western continues to grow in Indonesia
Best Western has opened a new hotel in Jakarta as it continues its rapid recent growth in Indonesia.
The Best Western Premier The Bellevue hotel is set in a 10-storey building in the…
Tour operators join forces to promote Indonesian golf tourism
Two Asian tourism operators have joined forces to promote international golf tourism to Indonesia.
Golfasian, Southeast Asia's largest inbound golf tour operator, and Asia World…
The latest industry appointments
CHEOK HUEI SHIAN has been appointed chief financial officer of AirAsia X. The move marks a promotion for Ms Cheok, who joined AirAsia in 2004 and has held several senior roles. Prior to…
Emirates to fly daily to Bali
Emirates will launch a new daily flight to Bali this summer.
Commencing on 3 June 2015, the airline will fly direct to Indonesia's 'Island of the Gods' using a two-class Boeing 777…
Oman Air to launch Singapore flights
Oman Air will continue its expansion in Southeast Asia this month, with the launch of flights to Singapore.
The Middle Eastern airline has flown to Bangkok for several years and in…
Archipelago opens 100th hotel
Indonesia's Archipelago International has reached the portfolio milestone of 100 hotels, with the opening of a new property in West Java.
The new Aston Anyer Beach Hotel is a…
Premier Inn signs four hotels in Indonesia
Premier Inn, UK-based budget hotel group, has signed another four hotels in Indonesia, as its regional expansion strategy continues.
The new signings will see Premier Inn hotels rise in…
favehotel doubles up in Makassar
Indonesia's Archipelago International has continued to expand its favehotel brand across the country, with the opening of a second property in Makassar.
The budget brand made its…
Jet Asia Airways prepares for growth with new IT system
Bangkok-based Jet Asia Airways has taken a major step forward in its expansion efforts, with the deployment of a new IT system to manage its operations.
The Thai carrier has installed…
Indonesia arrivals climbed 7% in 2014
International visitor arrivals to Indonesia reached 9.44 million last year, up 7.2% compared to 2013.
According to the latest data from the country's Central Bureau of Statistics…
ANA to introduce premium economy on Southeast Asian routes
ANA will launch a new range of in-flight services on its Southeast Asian routes next month, including the regional roll-out of its premium economy cabins.
The Japanese carrier will…
Changi overcomes “challenging year” to set new traffic record
Singapore's Changi Airport handled a record number of passengers in 2014.
Releasing its full-year traffic results today, Changi Airport Group (CAG) revealed that the airport recorded…
More cruise ships head to Bali
Bali's cruise industry will receive a boost this year, as 60 ships call at the island's main port, Benoa, over the next 12 months.
The port's authorities were reported saying that the…
JAL to deploy new Dreamliner cabin to Delhi
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year, including Delhi.
From 29 March 2015, the Japanese national carrier will…
JAL rolls out new Dreamliner cabins on international routes
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year.
From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of…
Indonesia’s Kal Star adds new Embraer jets
Indonesian regional airline Kal Star Aviation is expanding its fleet with the addition of two new Embraer aircraft.
Kal Star, which is based in at Pontianak's Supadio Airport in West…
Air France launches new first class suites on Asian routes
Air France has unveiled its new La Première first class cabin products on the route to Singapore and Jakarta.
The new premium cabin comes equipped with a seat that reclines to form a…
QZ8501: Aircraft fuselage found
Search teams have located the fuselage of AirAsia flight QZ8501 at the bottom of the Java Sea.
The chief of Indonesia's National Search & Rescue Agency (Basarnas), FHB Soelistyo,…
Hilton seeks Southeast Asia’s top F&B talents
Hilton Worldwide has launched a new campaign designed to find the top talents from the food & beverage departments of its hotels in Southeast Asia.
The 'Hilton SEA F&B…
Harper Hotels debuts in Yogyakarta
Archipelago International has opened its first ever Harper Hotel in Yogyakarta.
Located on Jalan Mangkubumim, close to the city's Royal Palace and Tugu railway station, the Harper…
QZ8501: First black box recovered from seabed
One of the black boxes has been recovered from the wreckage of AirAsia flight QZ8501, officials in Indonesia have confirmed.
The head of the country’s National Search & Rescue…
Loss-making Garuda plans major cost cutting drive
Garuda Indonesia has announced a major restructuring programme aimed at reversing a downturn in its financial performance.
The national carrier, which posted losses of US$206 million in…
Melia moves into Bali’s cultural heart
Melia Hotels International has continued its expansion in Indonesia, with the signing of a new hotel in Bali's cultural heart, Ubud.
The Spanish hotel group has signed a management…
QZ8501: Search area shifts east
The search effort for AirAsia flight QZ8501 has been shifted eastwards, Indonesian officials said on Tuesday.
The National Search & Rescue Agency (Basarnas) said that strong…
Abu Dhabi flights return after weather disruption
Flights to and from Abu Dhabi are expected to return to normal tomorrow morning (6 January) after its international airport temporarily closed at the weekend due to heavy rain and fog.…
Search for AirAsia victims continues [update seven]
More bodies have been found this morning, amid a major search for the missing AirAsia flight QZ8501.
Indonesia's National Search & Rescue Agency (Basarnas) said that three more…
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,…
Search resumes for missing AirAsia flight [update four]
There search for AirAsia flight QZ8501 resumed on Monday morning, 24 hours after the plane went missing en route from Surabaya to Singapore.
Indonesian teams called off their air…
AirAsia “loses contact” with plane in Indonesia [update two]
An AirAsia flight with 162 people onboard has gone missing in Indonesia.
The Airbus A320 aircraft was travelling from Surabaya to Singapore on Sunday morning when the airline said it…
Oman Air flies high in Southeast Asia
Oman Air’s inaugural flight to Jakarta took off for the first time on Friday, marking the completion of a period of rapid expansion for the airline in Southeast Asia.
The new…
Indonesian arrivals rise 12%
International visitor arrivals to Indonesia continued to climb in October 2014.
According to the latest data from the country's Central Statistics Agency (BPS), reported by the Antara…
Holiday Inn Express debuts in Surabaya
IHG has continued the rapid roll-out of its Holiday Inn Express brand in Indonesia, with the launch of the budget brand's first location in Surabaya.
The new Holiday Inn Express…
The latest industry appointments
FREDERIC BAROU has been named as the new vice president of Asia Pacific distribution, products & operations for Amadeus. Barou has worked for the travel technology company since 1999…
Garuda adds Myanmar connections with new codeshare
Garuda Indonesia has signed an agreement that will see it offer new connections to Myanmar.
A new codeshare will see Garuda place its 'GA' flight code on with Myanmar Airways…
Hotel NEO to arrive in Borneo
Archipelago International will debut its Hotel NEO brand on the island of Borneo next year.
The company has unveiled plans to launch the select-service hotel concept in the city of…
Kempinski grows footprint in Southeast Asia
Kempinski has continued to expand in Southeast Asia, with the launch of new hotels in Myanmar and Malaysia.
Earlier this month, the European hotel company officially opened its first…
Asian hotel revPAR falls in October
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region experienced falling revPAR (revenue per available room) in October 2014, as occupancy and room rates both declined.
According to the latest data from STR…
Garuda could own airports – president
Garuda Indonesia would consider owning and running airports in future, its president Emirsyah Satar has said.
Speaking at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines' (AAPA) Assembly of…
Infrastructure remains headache for Asian airlines
Infrastructure remains a significant problem for Asia’s airlines as they aim to maintain their strong growth, the director of a regional trade body has said.
Andrew Herdman, director…
Fairmont checks in to Bali
Fairmont has arrived in Bali, with the launch of a new beachfront resort.
The former Regent Bali has been rebranded as the Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali and relaunched a month ahead of…
Indian airports drive Asian growth
Airport traffic in the Asia Pacific region continued to climb in September 2014, driven by the rapid expansion of passenger numbers in India.
According to the latest data from…
Lion welcomes first aircraft from huge Airbus order
Indonesia’s Lion Group has celebrated the delivery of its first three Airbus aircraft, following a huge order placed in 2013.
The jets were handed over to Lion at a special ceremony…
The latest industry appointments
MARIO HARDY has been confirmed as the new chief executive officer of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The move marks a promotion for Hardy, who has served as PATA's chief…
The latest industry appointments
RAJIT SUKUMARAN has been named as Starwood Hotels & Resorts' new vice president of acquisitions & development for Asia Pacific, excluding China. Based in Singapore, he will also…
Frasers plans major Indonesian expansion
Frasers Hospitality has opened its second property in Jakarta, marking the start of a major expansion in the city and across Indonesia.
The new Fraser Residence Menteng, located in…
Indonesia looks for growth under new Tourism Minister
Indonesia is set to improve its tourism standards and infrastructure under new Tourism Minister Arief Yahya.
Yahya’s has set a target of 20 million arrivals by 2019 and with a…
Indonesia’s Hotel NEO goes international
Hotel NEO, the Indonesian hotel brand operated by Archipelago International, will expand overseas for the first time in 2015.
The NEO concept, which Archipelago calls "superior select…
Premier Inn starts Southeast Asian expansion in Singapore
UK-based budget hotel chain, Premier Inn, has embarked on a new Southeast Asian expansion strategy with the signing of its first property in Singapore.
Scheduled to open in mid-2016,…
Flynas suspends long haul services
Flynas has suspended long haul services following lower than expected profits.
The Saudi-based budget carrier issued a statement Tuesday saying: "flynas has suspended all long-haul…
Indo AirAsia X to launch with Melbourne flights
Indonesia AirAsia Extra, the latest regional long-haul unit from the AirAsia group, will commence services in December, initially flying between Bali and Melbourne.
Having received…
Jetstar Asia absorbs Valuair
Jetstar Asia will take over operations of its sister carrier, Valuair, from 26 October 2014.
Valuair was initially launched in 2004, but merged with Jetstar Asia a year later. It now only…
Two Hotel NEOs to rise in Yogyakarta
Archipelago International has revealed that its modern budget brand, Hotel NEO, will arrive in Yogyakarta for the first time next year.
Since its debut in March 2013, Hotel NEO has…
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…
FRHI plans significant growth
FRHI Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to significantly grow its hotel portfolio across five years in all three of its brands.
The hotel company, which operates the Fairmont,…
Oman Air witnesses seat demand for new routes
Oman Air’s two new routes Manila and Jakarta that is due to launch in December is witnessing growing demand.
From 2 December, the airline will be offering two flights a week to…
Premier Inn looks to increase mid-market inventory
The Middle East will be an important asset to Premier Inn’s international expansion. The hotel operator has set its sights on a portfolio of 2,687 rooms across a dozen properties in less…
favehotel launches fifth Bali property
Archipelago International has celebrated the launch of favehotel Sunset Seminyak, its fifth favehotel to open in Bali.
Targeting budget conscious travellers, the hotel will offer 100…
X2 teams up with Louvre Hotels in Indonesia
(Cross Two) X2 Design Hotel Group has joined forces with the world’s eighth-largest hotel management company, Louver Hotels Group, to rollout the brand across Indonesia.
The Parisian…
Ascott tightens grip on Asia’s serviced apartments market
Ascott has opened new serviced residences in China and Indonesia, reinforcing its position as a major international owner-operator of serviced residences in Asia.
The 104-unit…
Air France -KLM raises capacity to Asia
Air France-KLM Group capacity is scheduled to increase by 0.7% this, from 26 October to 28 March, including more seats on long haul routes.
The group’s long haul capacity is up 0.3%…
Face-to-Face: Norbert Vas
Travel Daily talks to Norbert Vas, vice president of sales & marketing for Indonesian hotel giant Archipelago International, about the company's rapid expansion...
Q) You…
Southeast Asian agents compete for trip to New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand is inviting Southeast Asia’s travel agents to compete for one of the 40 places on a trade fam trip to New Zealand in March 2015.
To be eligible for selection,…
Indonesia’s Aston to open 100th hotel
Archipelago International is on the verge of achieving a major landmark in the development of its upscale Aston brand, with the launch of its 100th hotel.
The Aston Anyer Beach…
MH370 search shifts south again
The search for flight MH370 will move south again, after analysts revised their views of the aircraft's final movements.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said this week…
Asian hotels start to rebound in August
The hotel industry in Asia Pacific started to see a slight rebound in August 2014, following several months of declining occupancy.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the…
Fairmont to rebrand Regent Bali
Fairmont has been appointed to manage the Regent Bali - an all-suite beachfront resort in the Sanur area of the island.
Scheduled to commence operations as the Fairmont Sanur Beach…
Air France cancels half of flights
Air France has cancelled more than half of its flights today as an expected eight days of strikes start at the airline.
The carrier said it will operate 48% of flights today (15…
Air France faces eight strike days
Several pilot unions have called for eight days of strikes at Air France next week.
If it goes ahead the industrial action will start on Monday (15 September) and end the following…
The latest industry appointments
ERIC WONG has become the new vice president of Infor Hospitality, Asia Pacific. He will now be responsible for driving the IT company's growth in the hospitality sector. Wong has almost…
Garuda to launch Nagoya flights
Garuda Indonesia will expand its operations in Japan next year, with the launch of a new direct service connecting Jakarta and Nagoya.
Commencing in April 2015, the new route will…
Garuda launches flights to London
Garuda Indonesia has launched its long-awaited service to London.
The new route commenced on 8 September 2014 and will now operate five times a week between Jakarta and London Gatwick…
Starwood brings W Hotels to Brisbane
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed a contract that will see its W Hotels brand debut in Brisbane.
Scheduled to open in early 2018 as part of a mixed-use development, W Brisbane…
Artyzen brings citizenM hotel brand to Asia
Artyzen Hospitality Group, the hotel arm of Hong Kong's Shun Tak Holdings, has unveiled plans for its first ever citizenM hotel in Asia.
Scheduled to open around the fourth quarter of…
Wego records growth from Middle East travel during Ramadan
Wego recently reported a surge in site visits, searches and revenue during this year’s Ramadan.
“Traditionally Ramadan is a slow period for business in general, and online travel in…
Bali and Singapore top destinations for Indonesian travellers
Bali and Singapore were among the most popular holiday destinations among Indonesian travellers who searched for Lebaran getaways using travel search engine, Wego.
Information…
Travel businesses adapt to Asian millennials
Travel businesses are clambering around millennial consumers as they look to realign strategies and products to suit this unique generation of traveller.
Asian Millennial Travellers…
New Appointments
VINAY NAMBIAR has been appointed as vice president - UAE & Gulf Region for Arik Air. Based in Dubai, Nambiar will be responsible for leading and developing the regional business…
Oman Air connects to more Asian countries
Oman Air recently announced its plan to launch new services from Muscat to Manila and Jakarta from December 2014.
The Manila service will commence from 2 December 2014, with Oman Air…
Citlink receives 26th Airbus A320
Indonesia’s domestic airline, Citylink, has taken delivery of its 27th Airbus A320 as it looks to gain a dominant market share of the Indonesian domestic travel market.
“As part of…
The latest industry appointments
OLE DROSS has been appointed as business development manager for Exotic Voyages team in Asia. Based at the regional headquarters in Vietnam, Dross will apply his experience to help the tour…
Princess Cruises taps into regional demand
Princess Cruises has enhanced its cruise itinerary in Southeast Asia as the company responds to increased demand across the region, and from Indonesia in particular.
According to the…
Hospitality transactions accelerate in Asia Pacific
After hospitality trading volumes reached a five year peak in 2013, the momentum has carried forward through the first half of this year.
Akshay Kulkarni, Regional Director of Cushman…
NAM Air Connects Yogyakarta and Palembang
NAM Air will today commence daily flights between Yogyakarta and Palembang, South Sumatram, meaning travellers no longer need to connect via Jakarta.
NAM Air, a Sriwijaya Air…
Archipelago expands Hotel NEO brand
Archipelago International has announced plans to expand its Hotel NEO portfolio in Indonesia, with three new openings before the end of 2014, and a further 12 new properties planned for…
Indonesian cruise sector building momentum
Tourism officials in Indonesia have backed plans by the new President-elect to develop a national sea highway in order to drive growth in the cruise sector and boost international tourism…
Cruise in Brief
Louis Cruises has announced plans to launch a new brand in September. The Greece-based cruise line will launch Celestyal Cruises using Louis Cristal and Louis Olympia sailing out of…
P&O adds new Asia Pacific cruises in “biggest year”
P&O Cruises has unveiled details of its "biggest ever" year of cruising in Australia, with a five-ship fleet paving the way for new cruises from Cairns and Singapore and the line’s…
Mandarin Oriental profits drop 20% in “challenging” first half
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group saw a significant decline in profits in the first half of the year, as the company battled against "challenging" market conditions in Asia.
The Hong Kong…
Tune Hotels moves ahead with Indonesia expansion
Budget hotel brand Tune is continuing with its expansion plans in Indonesia.
Through its Indonesian franchise company, Red Planet, the company recently opened its seventh hotel in the…
Asian airport traffic climbs 5%
Airport passenger numbers in the Asia Pacific region continued to experience steady growth in May 2014.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the…
AirAsia adds 139 ‘Fly-Thru’ routes
AirAsia has expanded its 'Fly-Thru' transfer service to a further 139 routes.
Fly-Thru allows passengers to connect from AirAsia X's long-haul network to AirAsia's short-haul routes,…
New Holiday Inn Express opens in Bali
IHG has opened a new Holiday Inn Express hotel in Bali.
The Holiday Inn Express Bali Raya Kuta becomes the brand's fourth property in Indonesia, and comes only eight months after…
Hilton launches DoubleTree in Indonesia
Hilton Worldwide has celebrated the official launch of its first DoubleTree hotel in Indonesia.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta - Diponegoro is a new upscale hotel located 4km from…
Aston adds another MICE hotel in Java
Archipelago International has continued expanding its portfolio of Indonesian MICE hotels, with the launch of the Aston Madiun Hotel & Conference Center.
The new four-star…
Chongqing opening marks Westin’s 200th hotel
Starwood has celebrated the opening of its 200th Westin hotel.
And appropriately, the brand's newest property is located in Asia Pacific - the region that will drive Westin's growth…
Six new Favehotels set to open in Indonesia
Archipelago International is continuing the rapid expansion of its Favehotel brand with plans to launch six more properties in four different Indonesian cities - Jakarta, Cilacap, Padang…
Asian hotels rebound in May
Following several months of declining revPAR, the Asia Pacific hotel sector experienced a slight rebound in May 2014.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the region's revPAR…
Archipelago embarks on recruitment drive
Indonesia's Archipelago International has hosted its annual recruitment fair in an effort to attract new staff to its rapidly-expanding portfolio of hotels.
Following last year's…
Indonesia to develop ‘floating’ airport terminal in Semarang
Work has started on a new 'floating' airport terminal at Achmad Yani International Airport in Semarang.
Indonesia's state-run airport operator, PT Angkasa Pura I, launched the project…
Indonesia plans 25% jump in tourism arrivals
Indonesia is targeting a 25% increase in international visitor arrivals over the next fi