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Jetstar to relocate to Terminal 3 Manila International Airport from 16 April

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2023

From 16 April 2023, Jetstar Asia (3K) and Jetstar Japan’s (GK) operations at Manila International Airport in the Philippines will be relocated from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3.

Flights to and from Manila, Philippines suspended due to technical issues

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023

Philippine authorities halted flights in and out of Manila on New Year's Day due to a malfunction of air traffic control, causing chaos for tens of thousands of travellers.

Hilton Manila marks start of “Season of Splendor” with a night of thanksgiving

Kristin Mariano Nov 14, 2022

Hilton Manila inaugurated the Christmas festivities on its property with a night of celebration, music, dance and thanksgiving last November 11. General manager John Lucas spearheaded…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar Asia adds more weekend services to Bangkok and Manila, retimes Ho Chi Minh City

Kristin Mariano Aug 8, 2022

In August, Jetstar Asia will increase the number of services it operates to Bangkok and Manila, providing customers even more options when visiting two of Southeast Asia’s most popular…

Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery debuts in the Philippines

Kristin Mariano Aug 1, 2022

Accor introduces Admiral Hotel Manila - MGallery as its first MGallery property in the Philippines. Set along Roxas Boulevard with sweeping views across Manila Bay, the hotel is a portal…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific adds flights to Manila and Cebu from Singapore

Kristin Mariano Jun 17, 2022

The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB), continues to boost its international network as it ramps up flights to two of its largest hubs, Manila and Cebu from Singapore.

Travel to the 2022 Manila international Auto show and beyond

Chris Head May 10, 2022

After two years, the country’s biggest auto show has resumed celebrating the return of the auto industry to a semblance of normalcy

From Manila to Riyadh: WTTC Global Summit heads to Saudi Arabia in November

Kristin Mariano Apr 25, 2022

At the closing session of its Global Summit in Manila today, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced that its 22nd event will take place in Riyadh, capital of the Kingdom of…

WTTC launches ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’ initiative at its Global Summit in Manila

Kristin Mariano Apr 22, 2022

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’, a globally recognised and coordinated set of criteria that all hotels should implement as a…

Manila sets stage for WTTC Global Summit 2022

Megha Paul Apr 20, 2022

The capital of the Philippines, Manila is gearing up to host the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit 2022 from 20-22 April, with the world leaders of travel and tourism in…

WTTC announces new dates for Global Summit in Manila

Megha Paul Jan 21, 2022

WTTC has announced its highly anticipated 21st Global Summit will now take place in Manila, Philippines, from 20-22 April 2022

WTTC chooses Manila for 2022 global summit

Megha Paul Dec 14, 2021

WTTC has confirmed next global summit will take place in Manila on March 14-16 in partnership with the Philippine department of tourism

Emirates adds three flights to Manila this week to help Filipinos in UAE get home

Megha Paul Apr 20, 2020

To help more Filipinos in the UAE get home, Emirates will operate three more flights from Dubai to Manila today and on 22 and 24 April. Only citizens of the Philippines and those who…

Philippine president announces 30-day Metro Manila “lockdown”

Kristin Mariano Mar 13, 2020

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte addressed the nation on Thursday night amid the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and announced Metro Manila “lockdown”.

5 reasons why Hilton Manila is the perfect place for MICE

Kristin Mariano Mar 6, 2020

Hilton Manila is the perfect address for business and leisure travellers, o¬ffering a range of comfortable guest rooms and suites, top-class restaurants, and versatile meeting and events…

TD holds first-ever Thirsty Thursday in Manila

Kristin Mariano Feb 28, 2020

Thirsty Thursday is Travel Daily’s legendary networking event filled with fun for an evening of food, drink and networking with travel industry professionals.

Philippines’ Taal volcano ash fall suspends flights in Manila

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2020

Hundreds of flights to and from Manila have been suspended since Sunday following the Taal Volcano spewed ash and smoke.

Why Savoy Hotel Manila is the epitome of bleisure in the Philippines

Kristin Mariano Dec 20, 2019

A stone’s throw away from Manila’s international airport, Savoy Hotel Manila is more than an ‘airport hotel’ that highlights the style and comfort.

My Metro Manila app allows you to explore every nook and cranny of the Philippines’ capital

Kristin Mariano Dec 20, 2019

My Metro Manila app makes the capital a more tourist-friendly metropolis by providing comfort, convenience, and information available to every traveller.

PAL denies rumours of an end to Manila-London operations

Alastair Newport Jul 19, 2019

Rumours of Philippine Airlines’ withdrawal from London market were denied by the airline in a statement last night. Rejecting industry gossip, the airline cited an uptick in customer numbers…

PAL’s pop up partnership with Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen hits Oxford Street

Alastair Newport Jul 18, 2019

Philippine Airlines, providers of the only non-stop service between London and Manila, has launched a partnership with Filipino restaurant Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen to run throughout the…

Around 60 flights affected by Manila airspace shutdown

Kristin Mariano Jun 5, 2019

The Manila airspace was shut down for 30 minutes yesterday due to a computer glitch, according to Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

Special Reports

“Worse than Boracay”: Philippine government calls for Manila Bay rehab

Christian Tolentino Jan 16, 2019

The Philippine government has rallied all stakeholders to work together and be part of history — to rehabilitate the heavily polluted Manila Bay.

Airlines and Aviation

PAL strengthens London-Manila connection with Manchester event

Christian Tolentino Aug 15, 2018

Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Philippine Department of Tourism London (PDOT) have hosted over 80 travel agents from the leisure and corporate sectors in Manchester.

Airlines and Aviation

PAL upgrades London-Manila flight; introduces premium economy to Europe

Alastair Newport Jul 11, 2018

Philippine Airlines launch Airbus A350-900 in the UK.

Grand Hyatt Manila sets the stage for luxury living in the Philippines

Alastair Newport Jan 31, 2018

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Manila, the first Grand Hyatt hotel in the Philippines. The 461-room luxury hotel tops the tallest skyscraper in the…

Hotel Okura Manila to launch in PH

Christian Tolentino Dec 28, 2017 13

Manila, Philippines – Hotel Okura Co. Ltd., one of Japan’s leading hotel chains announced the launch of its first luxury hotel in the country later in 2018.

Philippine Airlines introduce the B777-300ER to London-Manila

Alastair Newport Oct 6, 2017 18

Philippine Airlines launches the new B777-300ER aircraft on the London - Manila route, which substantially enhances the passenger travel experience and increases capacity for the airline.

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines launches B777-300ER on London-Manila route

Jill Sayles Oct 4, 2017 14

Philippine Airlines has launched the new B777-300ER aircraft on the London - Manila route. While the inaugural flight left Heathrow on 19 September, daily flights for the B777-300ER start…

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

michael Sep 8, 2017

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

Where to Stay: new hotels in Hua Hin, Manila, Mauritius and more

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2017

Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila Location: In Ortigas Center, one of Metro Manila's main financial districts Grade: Upscale serviced residence Keys: 293, ranging from studios to…

Where to Stay: new hotels in Bali, Tokyo, Manila and more

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017

Valero Grand Suites by Swiss-Belhotel Location: In a residential area of Makati City, 30 minutes from Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport Grade: Upscale Keys: 271, including…

Attractions & Tours

38 killed as “deranged man” attacks Resorts World Manila

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2017

The death toll from Friday's attack on Resorts World Manila has risen to 38, including the attacker who is reported to have set himself on fire in a hotel room. CNN Philippines reports…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippines Airlines to operate Boeing 777-300ER on London to Manila route

Jill Sayles May 12, 2017

From mid-December this year a Philippines Airlines (PAL) Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will serve the daily London to Manila route. PAL president and chief operating officer Jaime J.…

Major cruise ship to be based in Manila

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2017

Hong Kong's Star Cruises will embark on its first homeport season in the Philippines this year when the SuperStar Virgo cruise liner starts sailing from Manila. The 269-metre-long…

Manila Airport takes off with major tech upgrade

Mark Elliott Nov 16, 2016

Passengers at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will soon be able to get to the gate faster following the introduction of a series of new high-tech systems. Manila…

Serviced Apartments

Ascott reveals results of Manila makeover

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2016

Ascott has unveiled a series of upgrades at its upscale serviced residence in Manila. One of the two towers that form the 362-unit Ascott Makati has been completely renovated, with…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar Japan adds second new route to Manila

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2016

Jetstar Japan, which launched its first ever Southeast Asian route from Tokyo to Manila last month, has now commenced flights linking the Philippine capital with Nagoya. The new…

Shangri-La to launch new hotel in Manila

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2016

Shangri-La has unveiled plans to expand in the Philippines with the opening of its fourth hotel in Manila. Scheduled to welcome its first guests on 1 March 2016, Shangri-La at the…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas adds more flights to Hong Kong, Manila

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2015

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways boosts Manila route

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2015

Qatar Airways will significantly increase the number of the flights it offers to Manila this October, following the expansion of the Air Service Agreement between Qatar and the…

Airlines and Aviation

Ethiopian Airlines flies to Manila

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2015

Ethiopian Airlines will launch its first flights to Manila next month. Commencing on 9 July 2015, the African carrier will operate three weekly flights from Addis Ababa to the…

Star-studded launch for Nobu in Manila

Mark Elliott May 19, 2015

Robert De Niro provided some Hollywood glitz at the recent grand opening of the new Nobu Hotel in Manila. The Oscar-winning actor joined Hollywood producer Meir Teper, Japanese…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific opens new lounge at Manila Airport

Mark Elliott May 11, 2015

Cathay Pacific has opened a new lounge at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The lounge, on the fourth level of NAIA's Terminal 3, launched on 9 May 2015, offering…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman air boosts its services to Manila

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2015

Oman Air will be enhancing its frequencies on its Muscat-Manila route from three to seven flights a week, as reported by Muscat Daily. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed…

Starwood to add new Westin in Manila

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for a new-build Westin hotel in Manila. Scheduled to open in 2019, the new Westin Manila Sonata Place & The…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish to add Taipei and Manila flights

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2015

Turkish Airlines is expanding its operations in the Asia Pacific with the launch of brand new services to Taipei and Manila. Commencing on 30 March 2015, the airline will operate…

City of Dreams Manila prepares for grand opening

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2015

The Philippines' new integrated casino resort, City of Dreams Manila, will officially open its doors on 2 February 2015. Created by Melco Crown, City of Dreams is located in the new…

New World rises in Manila Bay

Mark Elliott Jan 3, 2015

Hong Kong-based Rosewood Hotel Group has launched a new hotel in Manila. The New World Manila Bay Hotel opened its doors on 1 January 2015, becoming the company's second property in…

Airlines and Aviation

Manila to welcome A380 for first time

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2014

Manila will welcome the Airbus A380 aircraft for the first time next week, when Emirates operates a special one-off flight to the Philippine capital. The double-decker jet will be…

New World Hotels takes over Hyatt Regency in Manila

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2014

New World Hotels will take over management of the Hyatt Regency Hotel & Casino Manila from 1 January. The property will be rebranded as the New World Manila Bay Hotel, making this…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air gets approval to fly to Manila: report

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2014

Oman's Air's request to fly direct flights to Manila has been approved, according to a media report in the Philippines. The Philippines Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) had denied Oman Air…

Airlines and Aviation

Manila approves slots for Oman Air

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2014

Oman's Air's request to commence direct flights to Manila has been approved, in line with capacity improvements at Manila airport. The Philippines Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) had…

Mandarin Oriental to close one Manila hotel and open another

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2014

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that its existing hotel in Manila will be dropped from its portfolio later this year, and will be replaced by a brand new property in 2020. The…

Hyatt plans major new development in Manila

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2014

Hyatt has unveiled plans to launch a major new hotel in Manila. Located in the new City of Dreams integrated resort, the Hyatt City of Dreams Manila will consist of two hotel towers…

Azamara Journey makes maiden call in Manila

Mark Elliott Mar 19, 2014

The Azamara Journey cruise ship called at the port of Manila for the first time today (19 March 2014). The vessel, which is operated by Azamara Club Cruises, is on a 17-night voyage…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu looks to connect Muscat-Manila in June

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014

Talks are currently in progress to launch direct flights between Muscat and Manila. Cebu Pacific is all set to launch the operation, which is likely to start by mid-2014, as reported by…

New restaurant for Shangri-La Manila

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2014

A brand new F&B outlet has opened at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel in Manila. The Sage Restaurant & Bar is set over two levels - the ground and mezzanine floors – connected by a…

Manila sees hotel development surge

May 16, 2013 20

Manila has seen the strongest increase in new hotel development of any city in the Asia Pacific region in the past 12 months. According to the latest regional hotel pipeline report…

Major new casino resort opens in Manila

Mar 18, 2013 1

A new US$1 billion gaming resort has opened in Manila Bay. The flagship project of Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, the Solaire Resort & Casino opened its doors on Saturday (19…

Dusit Thani Manila opens new Club Lounge

Mar 14, 2013 8

Dusit Thani Manila has launched its new Club Lounge. The 900m² facility sits on the top floor of the hotel and features three separate areas; a 'Silence Room', a private dining room…

Starwood announces major developments in Manila

Dec 14, 2012 1

Starwood has announced plans to introduce its two largest brands, Westin and Sheraton, at two new multi-billion dollar integrated entertainment complexes in Manila which feature…

Hotel investors set sights on Manila

Dec 12, 2012 16

Improved performance in Manila’s hotel market and strong growth in fundamental sectors has stimulated a flurry of investment in the Philippines hospitality industry. At the end of 2011,…

Airlines and Aviation

Hawaiian boosts Manila

Nov 5, 2012 17

Hawaiian Airlines has added capacity to its Honolulu-Manila service to accommodate an expected rise in demand during the upcoming winter high season. From now until 31 March 2013, the…

Tune Hotels expands in Jakarta and Manila

Aug 14, 2012 0

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…

Best Western merges three Manila hotels

Jul 26, 2012 17

Best Western has merged three of its Manila hotels to create one large property. Located in the Makati district of the city, the new Best Western Plus Antel Hotel becomes the first upscale…

Macau’s Melco plans Manila integrated resort

Jul 8, 2012 17

Macau-based casino operator, Melco Crown Entertainment has signed a deal to develop a new integrated resort in the Philippines. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on Thursday…

Dusit Thani Manila unveils new vertical garden

Jun 19, 2012 15

Dusit Thani Manila has completed the final stage of its US$20 million renovation with the unveiling of a new vertical garden. Intended to both enhance the exterior aesthetics of the hotel…

Tune Hotels expands in Manila

May 14, 2012 20

Tune Hotels will expand its portfolio of budget hotels in the Philippines with the opening of a new property in Manila. Opening on 17 July, the Tune Hotel Makati will feature 213 rooms -…

Check-In: Edsa Shangri-La, Manila

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2011

By Daniel Steffe Nestled in the heart of the buzzing and chaotic metropolis of Manila, sits another example of why Shangri-La is a world leading hotel brand. Its outlet on Epifanio…

Foreign travellers point out problems with Manila airport

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2011 16

Long queues, smelly toilets, ill-mannered employees, corrupt policemen, dilapidated facilities and lack of amenities are among the long list of complaints by foreign travellers about the…

Resorts World Manila opens third hotel

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2011 5

Philippine integrated resort, Resorts World Manila (RWM), opened its third hotel on Friday. The 712-room Remington Hotel more than doubles the resort's inventory as it joins the 168-luxury…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific to launch Manila-Hanoi flights

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2011 7

Cebu Pacific (CEB) is to launch direct flights from Manila to the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, in March 2012. The twice-weekly service will start operations on 17 March, departing the…

Airlines and Aviation

Manila air traffic hit by perfect storm

Mark Elliott Sep 28, 2011

Air traffic at Manila airport ground a halt yesterday as, Philippine Airlines (PAL) was hit by the perfect storm of industrial action and the strongest typhoon to hit the country this…

Human Resources

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila closes from flooding

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2011

Heavy rain caused by a typhoon has struck the Philippine capital Manila,causing destruction to the Sofitel hotel in the city. Flooding in the downtownManila bay from typhoon Pedring has…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL forced to cancel all Manila flights

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2011

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has cancelled all flights in and out of Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport until 6pm today. PAL has been forced to shut down operations after the…

Marco Polo signs contract on Manila hotel

Sep 23, 2011

Ortigas Business Centre is located in Manila's CBD, the site of Marco Polo's new hotelMarco Polo Hotels Group has secured the management contract on one Manila hotel and is talking…

Airlines and Aviation

Manila airport disruption expected

Mark Elliott Sep 15, 2011

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has advised passengers travelling on flights from Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to arrive at the airport earlier than usual tomorrow (Friday 16…

World Travel Market

Manila to host PATA Travel Mart 2012

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2011

After a successful meet in New Delhi, PATA has announced that Manila, Philippines, will host next year's Travel Mart. The 2012 Mart is scheduled to take place 25-28 September at the SMX…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Manila to host PATA Travel Mart 2012

Sep 12, 2011

After a successful meet in New Delhi, PATA has announced that Manila, Philippines, will host next year's Travel Mart. The 2012 Mart is scheduled to take place 25-28 September at the SMX…

Centara to launch new Manila hotel

Sep 8, 2011

Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced that Centara Hotel Manila will open on 18 October this year. The new-build 15-storey property, located in the Philippine capital's Malate…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Earthquake rattles Manila

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2011

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake shook buildings in Manila on Tuesday, Channel NewsAsia has reported. The quake, which struck 66km southwest of the Philippine capital, was felt…

Attractions & Tours

Cardinal Sin statue to be built in Manila

Mark Elliott Feb 22, 2011

The Philippine government will unveil a new statue in Manila this week, dedicated to Jaime Cardinal Sin, who played a key role in the toppling of the Marcos government 25 years…

Deadly bus bomb hits central Manila

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2011

Four people died and several others were injured when a bomb exploded on a packed bus in Manila's central business district area of Makati yesterday. Reports suggest that the device may have…

Jetstar to boost Singapore-Manila services

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2010

Low fares leader Jetstar will add an additional seven weekly services between Singapore and Manila by July, boosting its existing 10 times weekly offering to a 17 return flights per…

Strong earthquake hits Manila

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2010

A powerful earthquake was felt in the Philippine capital Manila yesterday, causing office workers to evacuate buildings, Channel NewsAsia has reported. The Philippine Institute of…

Air China to launch Beijing-Manila flights

Mark Elliott Mar 19, 2010

Air China will launch a new service from Beijing to Manila from 29 March 2010. The carrier will serve the route three times a week, departing Beijing Capital International Airport on…

One dead in Manila blast

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2009

A car exploded on Tuesday in an upscale district Manila, killing one person, ChannelNewsAsia has reported. The car was located in the basement car park of a high-end apartment…

Costa Classica’s makes maiden call to Manila

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2009

MANILA (October 26, 2009) - Costa Cruises, Italy's largest tourism group and Europe's n. 1 cruise company, today celebrated the maiden call of Costa Classica to Manila as…

Costa Classica makes maiden call to Manila

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2009

MANILA (October 26, 2009) - Costa Cruises, Italy's largest tourism group and Europe's n. 1 cruise company, today celebrated the maiden call of Costa Classica to Manila as…

Manila Marriott Hotel is Now Open

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2009

BETHESDA, Maryland, USA October 21, 2009 -Conveniently located in Newport City across from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the Manila Marriott Hotel is ideal for…

Plane skids off runway at Manila

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2009

A plane carrying 32 people from the Philippines resort island of Boracay skidded off the runway after landing at Manila, ChannelNewsAsia has reported. The SEAir jet eventually got stuck…

Jetstar Asia to increase services to Manila

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2009

Jetstar Asia has been given flying rights approval by the Air Traffic Rights Committee to operate an additional three weekly return services between Singapore and Manila, equivalent to…

Manila’s newest attractions

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2009

Manila is soon to have a plethora of new tourist attractions, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.Manila Bay will have an aquarium-themed hotel, food museum, jellyfish…

Airlines and Aviation

Dragonair launches flights to Manila

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2008

Dragonair had started scheduled services to Manila - the ninth new destination launched by the Hong Kong carrier in the last two years. The direct flights will run five times a week.…

World’s third largest mall opens in Manila

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2008

What is claimed to be the world's third-largest shopping mall has opened in the Philippine capital, Manila. Operator SM Prime Holdings opened a 90,000m

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines goes daily on Kaohsiung-Manila route

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2008

China Airlines announced that its new Kaohsiung-Manila daily service will start on 1 October. The carrier's 96-seat Embraer E190 aircraft, leased from Mandarin Airlines, will serve…

Manila T3 bust for Aquino

Aug 19, 2008

The bust of Philippine hero Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino will be unveiled by the country's President, Gloria Arroyo, on the 25th anniversary of his assassination, the Manila Times has reported.…

Manila to open T3

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2008

The Philippine government finally open Manila's long-awaitedTerminal 3, the Manila Standard has reported. Services are to start on 23 July,with an initial total of 20 daily flights…

Airlines and Aviation

Check in early at Manila

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2008

Departing passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila have been told to check in at least 45 minutes before their flight or risk being denied boarding. The Philippine…

Dusit Thani Manila opens

Apr 17, 2008

Dusit Thani Manila (previously known as Dusit Nikko Hotel) has been officially launched. The 538-room property, located in the Makati Central Business District, has been fully renovated.

Carlson signs Two New Hotels in Manila

Feb 13, 2008

Carlson Hotels has signed management contracts for two new hotels under the Regent and Radisson brands in Manila Bay in the Philippines. Carlson said the hotels would give them a strong…

Airlines and Aviation

Hawaiian starts Honolulu-Manila from April

Jan 14, 2008

Hawaiian Airlines is to launch new non-stop services between Honolulu and Manila on April 14. The airline will initially offer four flights per week. Hawaiian will deploy a Boeing…

Airlines and Aviation

Tiger from Darwin to Manila?

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2007

Tiger Airways may start a service between Darwin in Australia and the Philippines. An AFP report said the carrier is considering flying the four hour route from Australia to the Clark Air…

Manila blasts claims 3

Nov 14, 2007

Nine other people were injured in the blast, which hit the south lobby of the sprawling complex in the capital Manila, shortly after most congressmen had left for the evening, AFP reported.…

Airlines and Aviation

Aloha Manila

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2007

Hawaiian will be the only US carrier providing non-stop services between these two points. Hawaiian will launch the Manila service in March 2008 using its wide-body, twin-aisle…

Airlines and Aviation

Hawaiian Airlines to launch Manila flights

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2007

Subject to approval, Hawaiian plans to start service with four or more flights per week, which will more than double current capacity on the non-stop route and enable significant…

TD Syndicated Partner

New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to Beijing Daxing Airport

Harry Johnson Mar 15, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Hong Kong Airlines first airline in Hong Kong to operate service to Daxing and both international airports in Beijing Full article: New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to…

Accor signs Philippines’s first MGallery Resort

Kanchan Nath Mar 14, 2023

Accor has continued its rapid expansion in the Philippines with the signing of South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol - MGallery, a locally-inspired five-star resort on the idyllic island of…

USA Basketball announces agreement with DCT Abu Dhabi

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023

USA Basketball announced an agreement with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), under which the United States will host three games in Abu Dhabi featuring the…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways reveals 7 new destinations, 11 resumptions & 35 frequency increases at ITB Berlin 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 8, 2023

The airline adds over 655 weekly flights to summer 2023 schedule compared to 2022. Qatar Airways also celebrated its new Formula 1 partnership, and the innovative technological adaption of…

TD Syndicated Partner

Qatar Airways Reveals New Destinations at ITB Berlin

Harry Johnson Mar 7, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international travel and tourism trade show, as the World’s Best Airline’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Philippine Airlines announce interline partnership

Kanchan Nath Mar 3, 2023

Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have signed an interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both air carriers to new points on each other’s networks via Manila and…

TD Syndicated Partner

US Visa Waiver for Philippine Citizens pushed

Juergen T Steinmetz Mar 3, 2023 0

by: Juergen T Steinmetz | Philippine citizens may soon be able to enter the United States without a visa. This would however only apply for travel to Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands- two…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines announces ‘Airfare Sale’

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023

Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a flight sale, offering travellers a range of exciting deals for immediate travel until 30…

TD Syndicated Partner

Chinese tourists forced to seek new travel destinations

Harry Johnson Feb 21, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Flight restrictions, visa problems and lingering pandemic-related entry rules affecting Chinese passport…

Airlines and Aviation

14% increase in Rose Shipments at BLR Airport

Kanchan Nath Feb 16, 2023

Enhancing its reputation as the most preferred airport of choice for perishables, BLR Airport cargo witnessed a near two-fold increase in rose shipments in the run-up to Valentine's Day this…

The Peninsula Hotels launches global fundraising initiative for Turkey

Kristin Mariano Feb 15, 2023

On Monday, 6 February 2023, two earthquakes, measuring a magnitude of 7.8 and 7.5 hit the south-eastern region of Türkiye, resulting in catastrophic death and destruction. In 2011 with…

Agoda uses ChatGPT to regale Valentine’s Day hotspots

Kanchan Nath Feb 10, 2023

Tokyo, Bangkok, and Singapore are this year’s most popular Valentine’s Day getaways in Asia, global digital travel platform Agoda revealed

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific’s ‘The Deck’ is now open

Kristin Mariano Feb 8, 2023

Cathay Pacific is excited to announce the reopening today of The Deck lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers more ways to relax and pamper themselves before their…

Oceania Cruises reveals exotic explorations in Asia with newly re-inspired Riviera

Kristin Mariano Jan 26, 2023

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announces that the newly re-inspired Riviera will sail in Asia for the first time due to unprecedented…

Ras Al Khaimah records its highest visitor numbers in 2022

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2023

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announces its highest-ever annual visitor numbers, with the Emirate welcoming over 1.13M overnight arrivals in 2022, a total…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA Air to launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines

Kristin Mariano Jan 12, 2023

EVA Air will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines, starting on March 30, 2023. The addition of Clark International Airport will give EVA Air…

City of Dreams Mediterranean to Open in Q2 2023

Kanchan Nath Nov 30, 2022

City of Dreams Mediterranean, scheduled to open in Q2 2023, will be the first integrated resort in Europe, bringing a first-of-its-kind development to Cyprus.

Silversea Cruises to return to Asia

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2022

Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has confirmed its highly anticipated return to Asia, with four ships—Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit, and Silver…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese Airlines Set To Increase International Services

Joe Cusmano Oct 26, 2022

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…

PHITEX 2022 yields record high 173M sales leads

Kristin Mariano Oct 24, 2022

The Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2022 tallied a record-breaking PHP 172,602,851.00 business sales leads in just two days, according to data from the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB)…

2022 PHITEX moves to strengthen sustainability

Kristin Mariano Oct 20, 2022

The 2022 Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX), touted as the country’s biggest government-organized business-to-business (B2B) travel trade event in the country, kicks off as a hybrid…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Saudi Arabia to host WTTC Global Summit from 28 Nov-1 Dec.

Kanchan Nath Oct 14, 2022

The 22nd World Travel and Tourism (WTTC) Global Summit to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28 November to 1 December 2022.

Thailand fully opens for tourists

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI announces its winter flight schedule 2022-2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2022

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

Kristin Mariano Sep 26, 2022

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 International initiates Serve360

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2022

Marriott International strengthens its collaboration with Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS) Thailand, a food rescue foundation in Bangkok.

NYC & company appoints BRANDSTORY as agency in SE Asia

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2022

NYC & Company appoints BRANDSTORY as its representative in Southeast Asia (SEA).

Tribe Bangkok Sukhumvit 39 to open with 272 Keys in 2022

Kanchan Nath Sep 1, 2022

Ennismore in partnership with Siamese Asset have signed for TRIBE Bangkok Sukhumvit 39, the hotel is set to open in the last quarter of 2022.

Royal Caribbean announces 2023-24 year-round holidays from Singapore to Thailand, Vietnam, Japan & more

Kristin Mariano Aug 26, 2022

Vacationers can set their sights on more ways to explore Asia and make lifelong holiday memories. Royal Caribbean International has released its line-up of holidays on Spectrum of…

Partner content

Fall in love with the East and stay in Best Western hotels in Asia

Kristin Mariano Aug 17, 2022

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.

TD Syndicated Partner

Philippine Records Massive 7.3 Earthquake

Juergen T Steinmetz Jul 27, 2022

A 7.3 earthquake was downgraded to a massive 7.1 in Luzon, Philippines. The epicenter was in Abra. It means Northern Luzon was most affected. It happened Wednesday at 8.43 am local time in…

Summers out and international travel is coming back – Agoda

Kristin Mariano Jul 20, 2022

Agoda has revealed the top trending holiday destinations now that international travel is slowly becoming the norm again. Travellers are dusting off their suitcases and ready to embrace…

Coral Expeditions launches small islands of Japan & the Philippines series

Kristin Mariano Jul 6, 2022

Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering cruise line, has announced a new series of voyages to the Small Islands of Japan and the Philippines. Part of Coral Expeditions’ Small Islands…

TD Syndicated Partner

What is Tourism Resilience According to WTTC?

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 15, 2022

Puerto Rico sets the scene in a brand new released WTTC study entitled Enhancing Resilience to drive sustainability in a destination. Click to read the full story: What is Tourism…

Ascott acquires first lyf coliving property in Sydney

Kristin Mariano Jun 7, 2022

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.

The Human Face of Medical Tourism in the Philippines is now a World Tourism Hero

Juergen T Steinmetz May 9, 2022

The Human Face of Medical Tourism in the Philippines is now a World Tourism Hero - According to the World Tourism Network, the first tourism hero ever recognized in the Philippines is…

5 MICE destinations made better by Marriott Bonvoy Events

Kristin Mariano May 3, 2022

Be it a meeting, company retreat, or business event. Enjoy great discounts and a verity of options with Marriott Bonvoy Events!

Emirates gearing up to ease travel ahead of Eid rush

Megha Paul Apr 28, 2022

The busy travel period is expected to start on April 29, with the highest volumes of travellers on the weekend before Eid, but travel is expected to remain high until May 9

Massive increase in global international inbound travel – WTTC

Kristin Mariano Apr 28, 2022

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys, forecast a major increase in global international flights bookings as international travel takes off.

Rekindling wanderlust: WTTC hopes for a more seamless and frictionless travel

Kristin Mariano Apr 26, 2022

The World Travel & Tourism Council successfully wrapped up its 21st Global Summit in Manila, Philippines last April 22. The event’s message is clear, it urges the travellers to…

Japan reopening may happen in autumn, but hold your horses

Kristin Mariano Apr 25, 2022

Japan reopening may happen this autumn as the country will host the Tourism Expo Japan 2022 in September. However, the nation’s upcoming reopening remains hanging in a balance.

Tourism sector to create 126 million new jobs within next decade, says WTTC

Megha Paul Apr 22, 2022

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals the tourism sector is expected to create nearly 126 million new jobs within the next decade

Philippines’ Travel & Tourism contribution nation’s economy climbed by 129.5.% in 2021 – WTTC

Kristin Mariano Apr 21, 2022

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report revealed last year the Philippines’ Travel & Tourism contribution to the nation’s economy climbed by 129.5.% year…

Demand for travel to Southeast Asia increases as borders reopen

Kristin Mariano Apr 19, 2022

As borders begin to reopen across Southeast Asia, increased flight bookings show how excited travellers are to return to the region.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways Group to recruit a significant number of staff across the Philippines with recruitment roadshows starting 18 April 2022

Kristin Mariano Apr 8, 2022

Qatar Airways Group aims to welcome a significant number of new employees from the Philippines to support its global operations over the coming months.

WTTC reveals speaker list for 21st global summit in the Philippines

Megha Paul Mar 31, 2022

WTTC unveils its speakers for its upcoming Global Summit in Manila, which includes Indonesian/Dutch activist Melati Wijsen and South Korean politician Ban Ki-Moon who served as the eighth…

ANA to introduce travel insurance for travellers to Japan

Kristin Mariano Mar 22, 2022

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will provide access to the travel insurance referral website in cooperation with Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. for customers visiting Japan…

Luxury’s new address! Swissôtel debuts in the Philippines

Megha Paul Mar 2, 2022

Situated in Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone, Swissôtel Clark is set to become a vibrant destination within the evolving city, a two-hour drive from Manila

5 reasons why Swissôtel Clark is perfect for “haven seekers”

Kristin Mariano Feb 26, 2022

Everybody needs a break and to travel again, and the new Swissotel Clark in the Philippines could be your next destination if you are looking for that much-needed escape from the daily…

Quarantine Free Travel

SIA Group expands VTL flight network with new destinations and increased flight frequencies

Kristin Mariano Feb 18, 2022

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

Kristin Mariano Feb 1, 2022

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…

The most stressed cities in the world

Kristin Mariano Jan 18, 2022

Whether you’re already an expat or only thinking of embracing moving abroad, there are places in the world that are less stressful for living and working.

Are you ready for some Triple C island adventure in the Philippines?

Kristin Mariano Dec 27, 2021

Hailed as the “Gems of the Pacific,” Triple C island adventure represents the exciting activities in the provinces of Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and Catanduanes Island of the Bicol…

15 eco-adventure sites in Central Luzon of the Philippines

Kristin Mariano Dec 20, 2021

While the Philippines is known for the pristine beaches of Boracay and rock formations in Siargao and Palawan, eco-adventure sites in Central Luzon are becoming increasingly popular among…

WTTC chooses Saudi Arabia for 22nd Global Summit

Megha Paul Nov 2, 2021

World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global travel and tourism sector, has announced its 22nd Global Summit will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the end of…

Day trip in the Philippines: 5 destinations filled with fun and unique adventures

Kristin Mariano Oct 20, 2021

The cities of the Philippines offer fun and unique activities that can be toured in a single day, with a cosmopolitan vibe that is complemented perfectly by the warmth of the Filipino…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas and Virgin’s bring forward flight schedules

Joe Cusmano Oct 19, 2021

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022

Joe Cusmano Oct 12, 2021

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

Joe Cusmano Oct 5, 2021

Qantas intends to resume international flights to the second group of overseas destinations on March 27, 2022, two years after the pandemic-related grounding.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022

Joe Cusmano Oct 1, 2021

After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.

More fun awaits in the Philippines: PH preps for international tourism

Kristin Mariano Sep 22, 2021

As the world waits for international travel borders to reopen, the Philippines is preparing a warm welcome for tourists.

Here is Qantas’ new international flight schedule

Joe Cusmano Sep 10, 2021

Qantas has published the first international flights on Monday, December 20, 2021, resuming service after a whopping 21 months of absence.

Airlines and Aviation

What the future of flying looks like post lockdown

Joe Cusmano Sep 1, 2021

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”.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas reveals international travel start date

Joe Cusmano Aug 27, 2021

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

Megha Paul Aug 23, 2021

Jetstar Asia has welcomed back Air France, KLM and British Airways to its international carrier partnerships

Brits can now collect air miles without credit card

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2021

Customers of UK Direct Debit Travel Card Currensea can now collect KrisFlyer miles whenever they spend abroad thanks to a new partnership with Singapore Airlines

OTAs & Tour Operators

Workcation is the new bleisure travel

Kristin Mariano Jul 27, 2021

Taking a page out of the digital nomad’s diary, the working staycation or “workcation” was born.

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air operates 80% of pre-pandemic destinations

Joe Cusmano Jul 21, 2021

Gulf Air begins the summer season with 80% of its pre-pandemic destinations as it continues to resume operations and restore services to cities of its original 2019 destination network.

Day trip to Batangas: 5 things to do

Kristin Mariano Jun 15, 2021

If you only have a few days to spend in the Philippines, don’t think that Manila is the only place you can explore. A day trip to Batangas is very hard to pass.

5 activities in Siargao Island every traveller should experience

Kristin Mariano Jun 1, 2021

Although the province is known for its surfing and diving spots, there are several activities in Siargao Island that every kind of traveller can enjoy.

5 activities in Davao that will give you an adrenaline rush

Kristin Mariano May 25, 2021

There are several activities in Davao that will give you an adrenaline rush and will make your heart race in excitement if you are up for an adventure.

Etihad launches ‘Verified to Fly’ travel document

Megha Paul May 13, 2021

Travellers flying from Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will be able to validate their Covid-19 travel documents before arriving at the…

5 best locations in Palawan you shouldn’t miss

Kristin Mariano May 11, 2021

Dubbed as the Philippines’ “Last Frontier,” the best locations in Palawan feel like it came out of the picture books.

WTTC announces the Philippines as next global summit host

Megha Paul Apr 30, 2021

World’s leading private and public sector tourism leaders took a united stand to safely restart international travel at the closure of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global…

Escape to Baguio for some summer chills

Megha Paul Apr 6, 2021

Pine-scented atmosphere, cool weather and the perfect temperature to let your hair down, Baguio is the ideal getaway to escape the summer heat in the Philippines because of its proximity to…

Vaccination Updates

Global vaccine rollout improves 2021’s travel outlook, says Agoda CEO John Brown

Kristin Mariano Mar 31, 2021

Confidence in the vaccine rollouts, discussions around COVID-19 passports, and alternative state quarantine announcements have triggered an increase in international travel searches for…

9 Instagrammable places in Bohol

Kristin Mariano Mar 30, 2021

There are several Instagrammable places in Bohol thanks to its breathtaking spots for history buffs, beach lovers, and adrenaline junkies. This island has something for everyone.

PH’s capital and nearby provinces put in lockdown as COVID cases spike

Kristin Mariano Mar 29, 2021

The Philippines’ capital region and surrounding provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal are placed under enhanced community quarantine throughout the Holy Week.

Back to square one? Philippine gov’t suspends entry of foreigners

Kristin Mariano Mar 17, 2021

In order to contain the sudden surge of coronavirus infections in the country, the Philippine government will suspend the entry of foreign nationals starting 18 March until 19 April.

Emirates and TAP Air expand strategic partnership

Megha Paul Mar 15, 2021

Emirates and TAP Air Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the codeshare partnership currently in place between both airlines

OTAs & Tour Operators

Top 5 Lunar Year destinations in the Philippines

Kristin Mariano Feb 11, 2021

Filipinos, like those from the rest of the region, will be exploring domestic destinations to ring in the year of the Ox.

Cebu Pacific receives 7-star COVID safety rating

Kristin Mariano Feb 3, 2021

Philippine low-cost airline Cebu Pacific has received the highest 7-star COVID safety rating from AirlineRatings as it remains committed to providing you with safe and affordable flights…

Thailand Tightens Domestic Travel as Cases Rise

Joe Cusmano Jan 15, 2021

After months of avoiding the surge in cases seen by its neighbours, Thailand has been hit by its worst Covid-19 outbreak yet.

Debunking 5 myths about travelling to Zamboanga

Kristin Mariano Jan 14, 2021

With 7,641 islands in the Philippines, travelling to Zamboanga are often overshadowed by the more popular choices like Boracay, Palawan and Cebu.

The Island Born of Fire: 5 natural attractions in Camiguin that you shouldn’t miss

Kristin Mariano Jan 14, 2021

The natural attractions in Camiguin take centre stage as top tourist spots in the province.

Philippines to undergo second lockdown if new coronavirus variant reaches its shores

Kristin Mariano Dec 29, 2020

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte broached on the subject of reimposing stricter lockdown nationwide to prevent the spread of the new strain of virus first found in the United Kingdom.

Cebu Pacific now offers antigen tests to passengers

Harry S. Johnson Dec 21, 2020

Cebu Pacific (CEB), commercially launches its Test Before Boarding (TBB) process for passengers flying from Manila

Taking Hilton’s ambitious plan forward in Southeast Asia

Anthony Gallagher Dec 8, 2020

Hilton’s vice-president of operations in Southeast Asia, Paul Hutton, catches up with Travel Daily Media about overseeing forty-three hotels across nine markets and driving the brand's…

Philippines’ tourism closed until year-end

Kristin Mariano Dec 3, 2020

If you are planning to travel to the Philippines for the holidays, unfortunately, it is still not possible.

Halloween 2020: 5 haunted places in Southeast Asia

Kristin Mariano Oct 30, 2020

Asia is the origin of some of the most terrifying horror films. It is also the home of some of the most haunted places where paranormal activity was documented.

SpiceJet operates first repatriation flight from the Philippines

Megha Paul Sep 11, 2020

SpiceJet operated its maiden repatriation flight from the Philippines under the Vande Bharat Mission (VBM)

Slowly but surely: Philippines’ tourism reopening takes cautious strides

Kristin Mariano Aug 18, 2020

While leisure travel is not in full swing yet, travel companies and suppliers are hard at work in adopting the “new normal” for the Philippines' tourism reopening.

Philippine Airlines will require face shields on flights

Kristin Mariano Aug 11, 2020

Starting August 15, Philippine Airlines will require all passengers to wear face shields, on top of the mandatory face masks, on all flights.

Jetstar Asia boosts services to key Southeast Asia ports

Megha Paul Aug 10, 2020

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

Possible coronavirus cure? Virgin coconut oil shows “very promising” results

Kristin Mariano Jul 24, 2020

In the Philippines, the coconut tree is referred to as the “tree of Life'', because of the endless products derived from its various parts. They say if you're stranded in a desert island all…

Flight to recovery: AirAsia breaks post-hibernation daily sales record

Megha Paul Jun 26, 2020

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…

Airlines and Aviation

One flight at a time: Cebu Pacific resumes 20 domestic routes

Kristin Mariano Jun 9, 2020

Cebu Pacific resumes domestic flights after more than two months of cargo and sweeper flights.

Grab Philippines to deliver fresh produce right at your doorstep

Kristin Mariano May 19, 2020

Grab Philippines partnered with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to support the livelihood of farmers and entrepreneurs as well as to bring convenience to consumers in obtaining fresh…

Chinese overseas travel sentiment grows as first-mover

Megha Paul May 13, 2020

According to the China Philippines Travel Sentiment Survey, conducted in the first week of May by hospitality consulting group C9 Hotelworks and Delivering Asia Communications, the key…

Grab Philippines expands services with GrabMart

Kristin Mariano May 6, 2020

GrabMart is the company’s newest on-demand grocery service which allows users to shop thru the app and have them delivered on their doorstep.

Emirates launch new round of repatriation flights

Alastair Newport Apr 24, 2020

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

Megha Paul Apr 15, 2020

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…

Enter Red Heroes: RedDoorz partners with governments across Southeast Asia for health workers

Megha Paul Apr 1, 2020

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

Megha Paul Mar 20, 2020

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…

More countries go into lockdown due to COVID-19

Kristin Mariano Mar 16, 2020

After the World Health Organisation announced COVID-19 as a pandemic and cases rise to an unstoppable rate, more countries go into lockdown.

Tourism chief assures travellers saying “it’s safe to come to the Philippines”

Kristin Mariano Feb 19, 2020

Philippines’ tourism secretary Bernadette Romulo –Puyat wants to assure international tourists that “it’s safe to come to the Philippines”.

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines ferries stranded passengers due to coronavirus

Kristin Mariano Feb 11, 2020

Philippine Airlines (PAL) made two special flights on its Manila-Xiamen route to ferry passengers stranded because of the travel ban imposed on China due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Passenger traffic grows in APAC and Middle East

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

Passenger traffic was steady in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East during November 2019, compared to the same month of the previous year, at +2.4% and +6.6%, respectively. Airports Council…

SiteMinder pass the billion dollar mark

Alastair Newport Jan 21, 2020

SiteMinder has completed a capital raise from international and Australian investors of the highest quality. The raise was led by equity funds managed by BlackRock. Other investors…

WorldVentures Foundation’s VolunTour: Travelling with a heart to serve

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2020

What started as an exclusive luxury travel club created a foundation to give back to those who are less fortunate through VolunTours.

Green measures, route expansion and other feathers in Royal Brunei Airlines’ cap

Megha Paul Dec 27, 2019

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…

Philippine Airlines schedules special replacement flights for cancelled trips by Typhoon Kammuri

Kristin Mariano Dec 4, 2019

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…

The best diving site and resort is in the Philippines

Kristin Mariano Dec 2, 2019

The Philippines nabbed this year’s World's Leading Dive Destination for the first time during the World Travel Awards

Slow Travel and Micro Escapes: Trends to watch out for in 2020

Alastair Newport Nov 19, 2019

Skyscanner has published its APAC Travel Trends Report for 2020. today. Following research into the booking preferences of Asia-Pacific (APAC) travellers, the report has revealed that Slow…

HR, red flags and why ‘eating strategy for breakfast’ doesn’t go far enough

Alastair Newport Nov 13, 2019

On a whistle-stop of Asia, Amadeus' people & culture chief officer, Sabine Hansen Peck finds time to speak to TD about the everchanging world of modern HR.

“Safety does not have to be serious or boring”: K-Pop stars create new safety vid

Alastair Newport Nov 4, 2019

Korean Air has unveiled global K-pop supergroup, SuperM as the stars of its new safety video. A collaboration between the airline and SM Entertainment, the video was aired for the…

Philippine Airlines launches ‘Chase The Sun Sale’

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019

Philippine Airlines has launched its ‘Chase The Sun Sale’ with return flights from London Heathrow to Tokyo, Japan. To enjoy the value fares, bookings must be made before 31 October for…

Korean Air launches new routes into China and the Philippines

Alastair Newport Oct 4, 2019

Korean Air has announced a tranche of new routes this week, including flights to Clark, in the Philippines; Nanjing, in China on 27 October. As well as, both, Zhangjiajie and Hangzhou,…

Enter the bizarre world of Lambana where Filipino folklore is front and centre

Kristin Mariano Sep 30, 2019

There’s a new attraction in Manila. Think of horror house, escape room, and stage play combined. If you love “Choose Your Own Adventure” books or Dungeons and Dragons as a kid, you will flip…

Marriott to triple hotels in the Philippines

Poe Aye Sep 26, 2019

Marriott International expects to more than triple its hotel portfolio in the Philippines in the next five years. It will also debut five new brands including Ritz-Carlton, Element and…

Philippines’ tourism department, Grab ink deal to promote sustainable tourism

Kristin Mariano Aug 29, 2019

Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and Grab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will promote sustainable tourism.

Philippine Airlines launches ultimate seat sale

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2019

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched its ultimate mid-year seat sale to destinations across the Far East and Australasia with return flights from London Heathrow to Hong Kong from GBP…

Accor to debut Pullman Living and Novotel Living in the Philippines

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2019

Accor has announced plans to develop the first Pullman Living and Novotel Living standalone apartments in Manila in partnership with PTC Holdings. Both properties are slated to open in…

Japan heatwave sweeps nation, a major concern for Tokyo 2020

Kristin Mariano Aug 5, 2019

The first week of summer has proven to be deadly for Japan as a deadly heatwave has taken the lives of 11 people.

Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa positions itself as an urban escape

Kristin Mariano Aug 1, 2019

Opening its doors in a few days, Park Inn by Radisson claims to be an oasis in Quezon City’s urban jungle. The 238-room hotel is linked to SM North Edsa, which is the largest shopping mall…

Emerging hotel chain Privato carves its territory in the Philippines

Christian Tolentino Jul 30, 2019

Privato Hotels is an emerging hotel chain in the Philippines, led by its founder and president Gab Perez — who just turned 31.

Special Reports

APAC hotel performance shows ‘negative’ results for Q2 2019

Christian Tolentino Jul 25, 2019

According to new data, hotel performance in APAC shows negative results across the three key performance metrics during the second quarter of 2019.

Cebu Pacific connects with ‘China’s Silicon Valley’

Alastair Newport Jul 18, 2019

Cebu Pacific has extended its network on mainland China with the launch of its direct commercial service between Shenzhen and Manila, responding to increased customer demand for leisure…

Cebu Pacific renews fleet with order of 31 brand-new Airbus NEO aircraft

Megha Paul Jun 21, 2019

Carrier in the Philippines, Cebu Pacific (CEB) has announced it has ordered 31 next-generation aircraft from Airbus. The investment accelerates the carrier’s plan to introduce more…

Airlines and Aviation

Several flights cancelled as Philippine’s Clark Int’l Airport closes after 6.1 earthquake

Kristin Mariano Apr 23, 2019

Several domestic and international flights in Philippines’ Clark International Airport scheduled on Monday night, 22 April, and Tuesday, 23 April, were cancelled following the 6.1 magnitude…

Travel tech this week: Settling in Singapore

Kristin Mariano Apr 4, 2019

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…

Grab Philippines launches water delivery service amid water crisis

Kristin Mariano Mar 28, 2019

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

PH board says no to Go-Jek for the second time

Kristin Mariano Mar 19, 2019

Philippine’s Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has denied the application of ride-hailing Go-Jek to enter the Philippine market.

Go-Jek to try again in PH

Kristin Mariano Mar 5, 2019

Indonesian unicorn Go-Jek will try to penetrate the Philippine market again after reports claimed that one of the country’s oldest conglomerates Ayala Corporation will partner with the…

Corporate & Business

Here are the top destinations for bleisure travel

Kristin Mariano Mar 5, 2019

Tokyo ranks first out of 26 cities in the region for its combination of business and leisure—or bleisure—appeal for travellers.

Expedition Cruising

PH aims to find a ‘sweet spot’ for its cruise tourism

Kristin Mariano Feb 27, 2019

The Philippines is proving to be an up and coming tourist destination for cruise ships but it aims to find the balance between revenue and headcount.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Southeast Asia fights back! How countries battle pollution and overtourism

Kristin Mariano Feb 23, 2019

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.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Turning guests into storytellers with Ritz-Carlton Phulay Bay

Alastair Newport Feb 12, 2019

With over 16 years of luxury hospitality experience, Ruby Garcia is a driven leader who has cut her management teeth on roles across Manila, Maldives, Bermuda, Boston and Turks & Caicos,…

OYO sets out to become ‘household name’ in the Philippines

Christian Tolentino Jan 31, 2019

After India, China, Malaysia, Nepal, UK, UAE and Indonesia, OYO Hotels and Homes has announced its eighth international destination, the Philippines.

PAL launches three way capital-to-capital routes connecting SE Asia to London

Alastair Newport Jan 23, 2019

Philippine Airlines (PAL), has announced the launch of the first direct link connecting the Philippines to the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, from the airline’s Manila hub.

Tourism: Key to the rise of new-age Asian tigers

Mili Jan 4, 2019

Cracking the inbound tourism growth to determine the new age Asian tigers.

No more balloon drop: Luxury hotel ends year with a PR crisis

Kristin Mariano Jan 2, 2019

Days before the end of 2018, luxury hotel Okada Manila faced a PR problem for its New Year’s Eve event.

Bite-sized travel: Demand moves to itinerary-packed weekend getaways

Kristin Mariano Dec 24, 2018

More people will take more weekend trips next year and they will be looking for made-to-measure, bite-sized travel with more curated travel itineraries squeezed into shorter time frames.

The MICE father: De Niro’s Nobu Hotels sign up global events leader

Alastair Newport Dec 21, 2018

While I don’t know much about De Niro’s life outside of the movies, one thing is for sure the guy has been to a shed load of events.

Jet, set, go: AirAsia to set up a low-cost carrier in Vietnam

Mili Dec 6, 2018

Asia's popular budget carrier, AirAsia has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation reaffirming its intention to set up a low-cost carrier in Vietnam with local partners.

Best Western’s SureStay brand set to arrive in the Philippines

Christian Tolentino Nov 30, 2018

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has announced it will open its first SureStay hotel in the Philippines in the second quarter of 2019.

The cheapest and most expensive capital cities in the world revealed

Christian Tolentino Nov 28, 2018

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.

“We have no intentions of slowing down”: Hilton VP talks Asian expansion

Christian Tolentino Nov 1, 2018

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…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia strengthens Chinese coverage with beefed up Malaysian connections

Alastair Newport Oct 12, 2018

AirAsia has announced it will be pushing further into China with the launch a new direct service connecting Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia, to Tianjin from 29 October this year.

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific adds direct flights between Cebu and Macau

Christian Tolentino Sep 25, 2018

Philippine-based airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB), continues to grow its hubs with the announcement of a new route linking Cebu City to Macau.

Bellevue Hotels and Resorts promotes RateTiger to manage online sales

Christian Tolentino Sep 13, 2018

The Philippine-based hotel chain, Bellevue Hotels and Resorts, has recommended RateTiger for centralising online distribution.

Airlines and Aviation

Off embargo: Cebu Pacific announces Boracay schedule for October

Alastair Newport Aug 30, 2018

Following the news of a six month “full tourism closure” to Boracay in the Philippines, as of the 26 April of this year, Cebu Pacific has announced it will resume flight to and from Caticlan…

Flights adjusted as Mactan Cebu International Airport runway undergoes rehab

Kristin Mariano Aug 28, 2018

Several domestic and international flights to and from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport will be cancelled or rescheduled from 1-21 September due to the extremely important runway…

Korean Air lends a helping to Philippines typhoon region

Mili Aug 23, 2018

Keeping up its social responsibility goals, Korean Air's volunteer group “Didimdol” (a Korean word for stepping-stone) flew to the Bicol region in Philippines, to perform volunteer work for…

Ascott boosts pipeline through alliance in the Philippines

Christian Tolentino Jul 30, 2018

The Ascott Limited has signed an agreement to boost its portfolio in the Philippines by partnering with Cebu Landmasters Inc. to manage 1,600 units by 2022.

RedDoorz expands to its third Southeast Asian market in the Philippines

Christian Tolentino Jun 20, 2018

RedDoorz, the budget hotels booking platform that’s been winning cities in Southeast Asia, today announced its expansion into its third market in the region – the Philippines.

PAL Filipino Food Festival launches in London

Alastair Newport Jun 11, 2018

Following on from its Great Australian Challenge competition when Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Tourism Australia challenged the travel agencies of the UK to show-off their knowledge of down…

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

Alastair Newport Apr 11, 2018

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

Infographic: Why luxury hotel stays in the UAE don’t have to break the bank

Alastair Newport Apr 6, 2018

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…

5 things you probably didn’t know about Holy Week in the Philippines

Christian Tolentino Mar 28, 2018

The Holy Week in the Philippines is the most significant religious event in the country. As a Filipino, I thought I'd share with you some interesting things that happen during this week,…

Ayusin ang industriyang panghimpapawid ng Pilipinas, mungkahi ng AsBAA

Simon Willmore Feb 26, 2018

The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) recently held a site visit and investment trip to the Philippines. Led by its Philippine chapter, the agenda for this visit were to resolve…

Forbes Travel Guide 2018 recognizes the best hotels in the Philippines

Christian Tolentino Feb 21, 2018

Forbes Travel Guide 2018 has just announced their top-rated picks in the travel and hospitality space and 12 of them come from the Philippines.

Airlines and Aviation

Batanes ang boto ng mga netizen sa #CEBFlyMeTo ng Cebu Pacific

Christian Tolentino Feb 20, 2018

Batanes ang unang go-to destination ng mga netizen ayon sa Facebook crowdsourcing campaign ng Cebu Pacific.

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines extends winter sale

Jill Sayles Feb 5, 2018

Philippine Airlines is extending its Winter Sale promotion until the end of this month. Bookings in the UK have increased by 87% in January compared to the same month in 2017. In…

Hotel 101 Resort-Boracay to go big and green in the Philippines

Christian Tolentino Feb 5, 2018

DoubleDragon Properties Corp. recently announced the building of the biggest 'green' hotel in the Philippines – Hotel 101 Resort-Boracay.

Biggest hotel in the Philippines’ south will rise in 2020

Christian Tolentino Feb 1, 2018

Hotel of Asia Inc., a subsidiary of DoubleDragon Properties Corp. recently signed a joint agreement with W2JP2 Corp. to build the largest hotel in the Philippines’ southernmost region,…

Face‑to‑Face

Joining offbeat trips is serious business: Q&A with Tripkada CEO April Cuenca

Simon Willmore Jan 23, 2018

I recently sat down with Tripkada's April Cuenca to learn more about how both she and the startup she built are disrupting the Philippine travel industry.

Do as the locals in Asia do with the Be app

Simon Willmore Jan 16, 2018 23

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

Face‑to‑Face

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

Simon Willmore Jan 15, 2018

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

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

Alastair Newport Jan 11, 2018

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

Airlines and Aviation

Macau – Phuket : AirAsia launch nightspot connection

Alastair Newport Jan 10, 2018

AirAsia celebrated its inaugural flight from Macau - Phuket yesterday, a new route which marks AirAsia’s seventh destination to Macao. Macau - Phuket flight FD625, operated by Thai AirAsia,…

Is AHRC dropping Marriott partnership the right strategy?

Alastair Newport Jan 3, 2018 10

AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts Corporation (AHRC) announced that its contract with Marriott InternationalHotels to manage Cebu City Marriott Hotel will conclude on December 31, 2017 after a…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Quezon City site 2021 schedule revealed

Alastair Newport Dec 28, 2017 1

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a new property in Manila, expanding its portfolio in the Philippines to three properties strong and marking another milestone in the company’s Asian…

5 amazing getaway spots in the Philippines

Christian Tolentino Dec 27, 2017 26

We’ve listed down five amazing vacation spots in the Philippines with the most eclectic themes. Our list includes a Greek-inspired resort, a Filipino heritage site, a museum hotel, an…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines launches winter seat sale

Jill Sayles Dec 19, 2017 14

Philippine Airlines has launched The Great Winter Seat Sale with return flights from London Heathrow to Taipei in Taiwan from £469. Flights to Manila start from £549 inclusive of taxes.…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines enters 2018 with ‘Great Winter Seat Sale’

Simon Willmore Dec 19, 2017 26

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…

China’s ‘Coconut City’ now open to Southeast Asian tourists

Simon Willmore Dec 19, 2017 25

The Haikou Tourism Development Commission of China recently bared plans to welcome Vietnamese and Philippine visitors. The Hainan province-based agency announced that it was collaborating…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines receives 10th Boeing 777-300ER from Avation PLC

Simon Willmore Dec 19, 2017 4

Avation PLC's first aeroplane, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), was the newest addition to the fleet of Philippine Airlines (PAL). This delivery has increased the Southeast Asia-based flag…

Duterte, Chinese PM and Thailand support “deepening and broadening” of ASEAN commitment

Gary Marshall Nov 22, 2017 13

New levels of ASEAN-China tourism cooperation were lauded as a success and an indication of more to come, at the closing ceremony of the ASEAN-China Tourism Cooperation Year 2017, which took…

Genting doubles fleet size for Millennials

Alastair Newport Nov 2, 2017 16

Genting Cruise Lines commemorated the official handover of World Dream, the newly constructed second new build for Dream Cruises, on 26 October 2017 during a special event in Bremerhaven,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

G Adventures rebrands youth travel style

Jill Sayles Oct 31, 2017 12

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

Alastair Newport Oct 26, 2017 9

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for urgent action to address the challenges of infrastructure, regulatory harmonization and sustainability.

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines offers free domestic flights

Jill Sayles Sep 4, 2017

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is offering free onward flights to Philippine domestic destinations with its Philippines Travel Free offer. The airline's non-stop flights from London…

Airlines and Aviation

Two ASEAN cities get first international flights

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2017

A new flight will launch later this year, providing the first international air link for two Southeast Asia cities. On 28 October 2017, Cebgo will commence services across the Sulu…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL to fly non-stop to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

Philippine Airlines will launch direct flights to New Zealand later this year, reducing the current travelling time between Manila and Auckland by more than two hours. The national…

Airlines and Aviation

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

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

PAL to fly new 777 daily to London

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017

Philippine Airlines will boost its European operations next month with the deployment of its latest long-haul aircraft on the Manila-London route. On 19 September 2017, the national…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from HK Express, Cambodia Angkor Air, Qatar Airways and more

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2017

AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore gets new connection to Okinawa

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

SIA to offer more Asian connections for “Capital Express”

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates, including new flights to Chiang Mai, Clark and Tianjin

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2017

Russian carrier flies 777 to Hainan Where? Moscow Domodedovo (Russia) to Haikou (China) When? Once a week, effective immediately Who? VIM Airlines Why? Handling rising Russian demand…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines is the official airline partner of Indonesian Weekend London 2017

Jill Sayles Jul 12, 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,…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2017

Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who? Tianjin Airlines Why? Connecting…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines ranks amongst top ten most improved airlines

Jill Sayles Jul 4, 2017

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been recognised as being among the World's 10 Most Improved Airlines, a category within the Skytrax World Airline Awards. The airline was ranked at six,…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from Air Canada, Shanghai Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2017

Air Canada adds new passage to India Where? Toronto (Canada) to Mumbai (India) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Air Canada Why? National carrier continues…

Japan Cruise Lines commits to the Philippines

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2017

Japan Cruise Lines (JCL) has given a boost to the Philippines by agreement to include the country as a regular port-of-call in 2018. On the sidelines of the 2017 Philippine Business…

10,000 hotel rooms under construction in the Philippines

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2017

There are currently more than 10,000 new hotel rooms under construction in the Philippines. According to a new report by TopHotelProjects, the nationwide pipeline of 10,713 rooms covers…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines is AFL Europe official partner

Maria Airey Jun 22, 2017

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it is the Official Airline Partner of AFL Europe. The partnership will assist the ongoing development of Australian Football in Europe, while…

Airlines and Aviation

Boracay gets new low-cost night flights

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2017

The Philippine resort island of Boracay will soon be accessible via new evening flights operated by low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific. Commencing on 1 July 2017, the airline will mount…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines reconfigures A330s

Jill Sayles Jun 19, 2017

Philippine Airlines has converted the layout of eight A330-300 aircraft and introduced a new cabin product on nine of its international destinations. This comes ahead of the launch of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines introduces premium economy on A330s

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2017

Philippine Airlines has started to reconfigure its Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a new three-class layout, which includes the introduction of its new premium economy class. The…

The latest Asian appointments from Shangri-La, Travelport, Tourism NZ and more

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

OLIVER BONKE has been announced as Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts' new president & chief operating officer, effective 1 September. Bonke has nearly 30 years of experience, including…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific boosts capacity on domestic routes

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

Cebu Pacific will increase the capacity of several domestic routes from Manila next month, with a switch from ATR turboprop aircraft to Airbus jets. Effective 4 July 2017, flights…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines returns to KL

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2017

Philippine Airlines has resumed daily flights to Kuala Lumpur after a three-year absence. The new service took off on Thursday (8 June 2017) and coincided with the start of a codeshare…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific boosts Hong Kong capacity with new large jets

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2017

Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of two new large aircraft, which it will now use to increase capacity on its Hong Kong routes. The Philippine low-cost carrier will upgrade its…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific cuts three Middle East routes

Mark Elliott May 29, 2017

Cebu Pacific Air has confirmed that it will suspend flights on three routes between the Philippines and the Middle East. In the next few weeks, the low-cost carrier will terminate its…

Red Planet upgrades Philippine hotels

Mark Elliott May 17, 2017

Red Planet, the Asian budget hotel operator, is investing PHP80 million (US$1.6m) in the upgrade of multiple properties in the Philippines. The project includes the revamp of the…

Palawan tourism boosted by airport expansion

Mark Elliott May 4, 2017

The Philippine island of Palawan is now able to welcome more visitors, following the expansion of Puerto Princesa International Airport - the island's main gateway. Opened on 4 May 2017,…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia India, Cebgo and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Hainan Airlines Why? Providing the first…

Airlines and Aviation

Asiana to debut A350 on Hong Kong route

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2017

Hong Kong will be the first international destination to welcome Asiana Airlines' brand new twin-aisle aircraft, the Airbus A350. The new jet was due to enter service on 15 May 2017…

Airlines and Aviation

Premium PAL goes non-stop on Middle East routes

Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2017

Philippine Airlines will enhance its Middle Eastern operations this month, with the launch of all-non-stop flights and premium seats on routes to seven destinations in the region.…

A Year in Review: Hilton Highlights in 2016

Simon Willmore Mar 15, 2017 0

2016 was an extraordinarily impactful year for Hilton (NYSE: HLT), which achieved record pipeline and net unit growth, accomplished its most successful brand launch with Tru by Hilton and…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad to fly largest aircraft to Paris

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2017

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…

Corporate & Business

Asia Pacific remains top for Singaporean corporate travellers

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2017

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…

Seda Hotels plans major expansion in the Philippines

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2017

Seda Hotels has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its portfolio across the Philippines. The hotel group, which is operated by Ayala Land Hotels & Resorts Corp (AHRC), will…

Airlines and Aviation

‘Philippines Mega-fam’ trip for UK agents

Maria Airey Mar 9, 2017

This month Philippine Airlines and the Philippine Department of Tourism London are to host a ‘Philippines Mega-fam’ for agents to key destinations throughout the archipelago. The week-long…

Airlines and Aviation

Asiana creates Korea’s first premium economy class

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2017

Asiana Airlines will debut its new premium economy class when it launches its first Airbus A350 aircraft in May 2017 The new cabin, known as "Economy Smartium", will become the first…

Airlines and Aviation

Cheapest and most expensive destinations revealed for 2017

Aaron Greenwood Feb 15, 2017

Hoppa, the airport transfer company, has updated its annual report showcasing the cheapest and most expensive destinations across the world, with some surprising results. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Cebgo, IndiGo, Air China and Malaysia Airlines

Mark Elliott Feb 15, 2017

Cebgo provides first ever flights to Tablas Where? Manila to Tablas (both the Philippines) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Cebgo Why? Designed to stimulate traffic…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad reports year of sustained growth as it evolves into EAG

Gemma Greenwood Feb 8, 2017

Etihad Airways delivered another year of sustained growth in 2016, helped by new aircraft, additional frequencies and the introduction of further world-class products. The airline…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Lion Air, Air India Express, and more…

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2017

Lion Air adds more services to KL Where? Surabaya (Indonesia) to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) When? Three times a week, effective 16 February 2017 Who? Lion Air Why? Expanding trade between…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines expands operations at Clark

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017

Philippine Airlines is ramping up its operations at Clark International Airport, north of Manila. The national carrier is aiming to ease pressure at Manila's Ninoy Aquino…

Airlines and Aviation

New seaplane services take travellers straight to Philippine islands

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2017

A series of new seaplane services will allow tourists to travel straight from Manila to some of the Philippines' top beach resorts. Local aviation company Air Juan will use its nine-seat…

Airlines and Aviation

Major airline deal connects Southeast Asia with Canada

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2016

Two major international airlines have announced plans to join forces on multiple routes connecting destinations across Southeast Asia with Canada. Cathay Pacific and Air Canada have…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore gets new African connection

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2016

Singaporean travellers will be offered a new option for travel to Africa next year, when Ethiopian Airlines launches non-stop flights from Changi Airport. The new direct service…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific boosts capacity for festive season

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2016

Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-300 aircraft in time for the festive peak season. The new twin-aisle jet was delivered on 14 December and has now entered service on…

Airlines and Aviation

Turin tops list of eclectic holiday destinations in 2017

Aaron Greenwood Dec 14, 2016

The ‘European Traveller Insights Report’ compiled by online travel company eDreams ODIGEO reveals Turin is on track to be one of the most popular destinations of 2017, based on a 316%…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air touches down in Guangzhou

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines adds second Singapore route

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2016

Philippine Airlines will launch two new routes from Cebu this month, including a direct connection to Singapore. The national carrier has confirmed that its non-stop Cebu-Singapore…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia starts flying Philippines-Taiwan

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2016

AirAsia has launched its first two routes linking the Philippines with Taiwan. The low-cost carrier's Philippine subsidiary started flying direct from Manila to Taipei on 21 November, and…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific unveils revamped Heathrow lounge

Mark Elliott Nov 28, 2016

Cathay Pacific today unveiled its revamped First and Business Class Lounge at London Heathrow Airport. The facility, which is located at Terminal 3, has now soft-opened following an…

Airlines and Aviation

Kuwait Airways launches direct flights to four destinations

Gemma Greenwood Nov 23, 2016

Kuwait Airways has launched direct flights to Bangkok, Rome, Paris and Manila as part of its new schedule of timings, frequency increases and rise in number of destinations. The new…

Airlines and Aviation

Southeast Asian airlines to buy US$500bn worth of new planes

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2016

Airlines in Southeast Asia will need to purchase 3,860 new aircraft worth more than US$500 billion over the next 20 years, Boeing has revealed. Releasing its latest regional forecast…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL harnesses Sabre tech to boost revenue

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2016

Philippine Airlines has chosen to adopt Sabre's AirVision Commercial Analytics solution in order to improve its revenue-generating capabilities. This new technology brings commercial…

Serviced Apartments

Asian expansion helps Ascott speed past inventory milestone

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2016

Ascott has accelerated its growth this year, securing more than 10,000 apartment units in 51 properties and taking its total global inventory to more than 52,000 serviced apartment units.…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL gets long-haul Christmas presents

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2016

Philippine Airlines is expanding its fleet of long-haul aircraft, enabling it to mount additional flights to North America. The national carrier recently took delivery of its seventh…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Dream for Qatar Airways

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2016

Qatar Airways has enhanced its operations in the Philippines with the deployment of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Clark International Airport. The state-of-the-art long-haul…

Face to face: Philippines Tourism Minister Wanda Corazon T. Teo

Aaron Greenwood Nov 1, 2016

How important is the UK market to the Philippines? We are serious in courting the British travel trade and business networks to bring more arrivals and related investments to the…

Mövenpick on track to triple Asian portfolio

Mark Elliott Oct 19, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad goes double daily to Dublin year round

Gemma Greenwood Oct 14, 2016

Etihad Airways will introduce a daily year-round service between Abu Dhabi and Dublin from 1 April, 2017, increasing the frequency on the route to 14 flights a week. The second daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air reveals expansion and development plans

Gemma Greenwood Sep 27, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar targets Asian business travellers

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2016

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…

Indian airports continue to drive Asian growth

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2016

Airports in India continue to experience some of Asia's highest growth rates, in terms of passenger traffic. According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI),…

Philippines turns to India for tourism boost

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016

The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) headed to India this month to undertake a four-city tourism roadshow. A delegation from the Southeast Asia country, which included hotels and…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern adds three new Southeast Asian routes

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2016

China Eastern Airlines is introducing more flights to Southeast Asia, with three new routes connecting mainland China’s mega-cities with destinations in Thailand and the Philippines.…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific ramps up international expansion

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2016

Cebu Pacific is gearing up for an expansion of its international operations, with the placement of an order for two more long-haul aircraft and the announcement of a new service to Seoul.…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines unveils global Wi-Fi service

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2016

Philippine Airlines has launched a new service that provides travellers with global mobile internet coverage for a flat fee. The new 'myPALRoam' solution, which has been developed in…

Paris Hilton to open luxury hotel in Dubai

Gemma Greenwood Jul 22, 2016

American socialite and businesswoman Paris Hilton will launch a new line of luxury hotels in Dubai, New York, and Las Vegas. The 35-year-old heiress of high-end hotel brand Hilton…

United Arab Emirates

Passenger traffic up by 5.6% at ADIA in May

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2016

Abu Dhabi Airports recently announced a 5.6% increase in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport for May 2016, compared to last year. A total of 1,982,010 people…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines adds Hawaiian connections

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2016

Philippine Airlines has formed a new partnership with Hawaiian Airlines for flights between Manila and the Aloha State. Under the new codeshare arrangement, passengers travelling on…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines adds another Southeast Asian capital

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2016

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…

Face to face: Chris Roe, VP Sales, Distribution & Loyalty Manager, UK & Ireland, AccorHotels

Aaron Greenwood Jun 21, 2016

How important is the UK trade to AccorHotels and why? We work very closely with Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and corporate agents, as well as leisure agents, from bed…

马尼拉康拉德酒店开业

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2016

近日，希尔顿在菲律宾新开了首座康拉德酒店。酒店位于面积43公顷德湾城开发区，马尼拉康拉德酒店毗邻大型Mall of Asia零售中心，并且距离SMX会展中心咫尺之遥。这也是菲律宾最大德MICE场所。 “马尼拉康拉德酒店是卡尔森瑞德酒店及度假村德完美新成员，”希尔顿亚太区总裁Martin Rinck表示。…

Conrad debuts in the Philippines

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2016

Hilton today opened its first luxury Conrad hotel in the Philippines. Set within the 42-hectare Bay City development, the new Conrad Manila is positioned adjacent to the huge Mall of…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines launches new Saipan service

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2016

Philippine Airlines will launch a new direct flight between Manila and Pacific island of Saipan this week. The new twice weekly services get underway on 15 June and are being targeted…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand touches down in Vietnam

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2016

Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Vietnam has touched down in Ho Chi Minh City. Flight NZ269 departed Auckland at 1245 on Saturday 4 June 2016 and arrived at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific enters A350 era

Mark Elliott May 31, 2016

Cathay Pacific has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a major new fleet renewal and expansion programme. The new twin-aisle aircraft touched down in…

India drives Asian airport traffic

Mark Elliott May 22, 2016

Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to increase in the first quarter of 2016, driven by surging volumes at airports in India. According to the latest…

Vietnam to host first Hospitality Investment Conference

Mark Elliott May 16, 2016

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,…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay unveils new airport lounge in Vancouver

Mark Elliott May 6, 2016

Cathay Pacific has opened a new lounge at Vancouver International Airport. Officially launched on 4 May, the new facility is located in the Canadian hub's International Terminal. It…

BA revives Inverness-LHR route

Gemma Greenwood May 5, 2016

British Airways has launched direct flights between Inverness and London Heathrow. The daily service reconnects the capital of the Highlands to Heathrow for the first time in almost a…

Viking sails to Asia as part of first world cruise

Mark Elliott May 4, 2016

Viking Ocean Cruises will embark on its first ever world cruise next year, visiting several ports in Asia Pacific. The cruise line's fourth ship, Viking Sun, will spend its maiden…

Dusit将建学校培养下代菲律宾酒店业者

Mark Elliott Apr 29, 2016

泰国的都喜酒店集团（Dusit International）近日表示，将在菲律宾新建首座酒店学校。该酒店培训学校位于马尼拉dusitD2 The Fort hotel，Dusit Hospitality Management College (DHMC）将提供酒店、餐饮部门的训练，学生们会得到许多在酒店不同地区的工作培训体验。…

Dusit trains next generation of Filipino hoteliers

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2016

Thailand's Dusit International has unveiled plans to open its first hospitality school in the Philippines. Located at the company's new dusitD2 The Fort hotel in Manila, the new Dusit…

Best Western adds new destination in the Philippines

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2016

Best Western has unveiled plans to open its first hotel in Puerto Princesa, on the Philippine island of Palawan. Scheduled to debut in June 2016, Best Western Plus Ivy Wall is a…

Airlines and Aviation

Plaza Premium takes over Cathay Pacific lounges

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2016

Plaza Premium Group has been appointed to manage Cathay Pacific's lounges at airports across Asia. From next month, the company will take over the running of The Wing, The Pier and…

Pacific Islands

Philippine Airlines adds new Pacific island destination

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2016

Philippine Airlines will expand its route map in the Pacific this summer with the launch of a new route to Saipan, in the Northern Mariana Islands. Commencing on 15 June 2016, the…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Richard Quest

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2016

Richard Quest, the CNN anchor, recently embarked on an eight-day round-the-world journey using only low-cost carriers. Travel Daily caught up with Richard following his trip... Q:…

Conrad Hotels debuts in India

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand flies to the Philippines

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2016

Air New Zealand will continue to expand its Asian network later this year with the launch of flights to the Philippines. Commencing in December 2016, the airline will operate three…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates boosts Philippine links with new Cebu and Clark flights

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2016

Emirates has tripled its network of destinations in the Philippines with the launch of flights to Cebu and Clark. The new triangular service took off for the first time on Wednesday 30…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific adds multiple flights for summer season

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2016

Cebu Pacific has started to add a series of new flights on domestic and international routes for the summer season. This week, the Philippine low-cost carrier launched an extra weekly…

Airlines and Aviation

Taiwan’s V Air arrives in the Philippines

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2016

V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has launched its first flights to the Philippines. The inaugural flight from Taipei to Manila touched down at the Philippine capital's Ninoy…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines eyes Paris and Rome in major expansion

Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2016

Philippine Airlines is planning to expand its European network in the coming years, including the launch of direct flights to Paris and Rome. The national carrier recently placed an…

Cruise tourism in the spotlight for Philippines

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2016

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) completed its first Cruise Tourism Development Strategy under assistance of United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Ted…

Corporate & Business

Asia drives Singaporean business travel

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2016

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…

Pacific Islands

Cebu Pacific touches down in Guam

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2016

Cebu Pacific Air has launched its first flights to the Pacific island of Guam. The new service commenced on 15 March 2016 and will now operate four times a week, direct from Manila.…

Peninsula Hotels’ parent company turns 150

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2016

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH), the parent company of Peninsula Hotels, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The company was founded on 2 March 1866 as The Hongkong Hotel…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates promotes new Philippine routes to the trade

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2016

Emirates has teamed up with the Philippine Tourism Board to educate the travel trade about its new flights to Clark and Cebu. Scheduled to commence on 30 March, the new triangular route…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu launches Middle East seat sale

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2016

Philippines airline, Cebu Pacific Air has launched an exclusive seat sale today, for its routes between the Middle East and the Philippines. Starting from AED 500, travellers from…

Airlines and Aviation

PNG’s Air Niugini broadens horizons with Boeing

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2016

Air Niugini, the Papua New Guinea-based carrier, is planning to expand its network following the placement of an order for the new fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The deal,…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines selects A350 for long-haul future

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2016

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has selected the Airbus A350 aircraft as the future of its long-haul fleet. In a deal signed at the Singapore Airshow, the national carrier agreed to acquire…

The Philippines focuses on halal tourism

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2016

The Philippines is taking steps to position itself as a destination for halal tourism. The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) has unveiled a series of initiatives to attract…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia carries 50 million passengers

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2016

AirAsia has carried 50 million passengers in a single year for the first time in its history. The group's portfolio of five short-haul carriers, based in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia,…

Airlines and Aviation

Ethiopian Airlines to double Delhi flights

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2016

Ethiopian Airlines will double its services to Delhi next month, with the launch of a second daily flight. Commencing on 26 March 2016, the African carrier will offer two daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Taiwan’s V Air flies to the Philippines

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2016

V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first ever flights to the Philippines. Commencing on 27 March 2016, the new Taipei-Manila service will operate…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines to start flying to Saipan

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2016

Philippine Airlines will launch a new service to the Pacific island of Saipan this summer. Commencing on 15 June 2016, the route will operate twice a week direct from Manila. Located…

Record year for Singapore air traffic

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates boosts its services to Athens

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2016

Emirates recently unveiled plans to boost capacity to Athens with addition of a second daily flight. The new service will commence from 1 March 2016. The addition of a second daily…

香格里拉酒店来到马尼拉

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2016

香格里拉酒店再次来到菲律宾，新开了位于马尼拉的第四座酒店。酒店计划于今年3月1日正式营业，马尼拉堡香格里拉酒店（Shangri-La at the Fort Manila）位于马尼拉市高端购物中心博尼法西奥环球城内。酒店周边设施众多，如Kerry Sports…

Special Reports

Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2015

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2015

With the world seemingly lurching from one crisis to another, it’s nice to have one success story to rely on: tourism. Despite the countless setbacks of recent years, from the global…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific adds Russian routes in major international expansion

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2015

Cebu Pacific Air will launch its first flights to Russia, as part of a major international expansion plan. The Philippines' Civil Aeronautics Board has granted the low-cost carrier a…

Hilton to open in huge Clark complex

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2015

Hilton has signing a management agreement for its first hotel in Clark, the Philippines, as part of a huge new development. Scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2017, Hilton…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific links Singapore with Davao

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2015

Cebu Pacific Air has launched a new service connecting Singapore with Davao, the largest city in the southern Philippines. The new twice weekly flights commenced last week and will…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad adds more flights to the Philippines

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2015

Etihad Airways will add three new weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Manila next year. From 1 May 2016, the airline will increase the route’s frequency from 14 to 17 weekly flights,…

Airlines and Aviation

Service in the sky

Gemma Greenwood Dec 15, 2015

The London Heathrow to Dubai route is fiercely competitive with Emirates, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic investing some of their best kit and product on this increasingly popular…

Best Western expands in the Philippines

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2015

Best Western has expanded its portfolio in the Philippines with the launch of a new midscale hotel in Subic Bay. Set on the west coast of Luzon Island, approximately 100km north of…

Dusit brings D2 brand to the Cebu

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2015

Thailand's Dusit International has signed an agreement for its first hotel in the Philippine city of Cebu. The new dusitD2 Residence Cebu City is scheduled to open in 2019, located…

Airlines and Aviation

New Zealand gets connected with new international routes

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2015

Two significant air routes are launching this week, connecting New Zealand with Southeast Asia and South America. Last night, Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Argentina’s capital…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines launches first flights to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2015

Philippine Airlines will launch its first flights to New Zealand on Wednesday, as it continues to expand its network in Oceania. Commencing on 2 December 2015, the national carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines revamps FFP

Mark Elliott Nov 30, 2015

Philippine Airlines has relaunched its frequent flyer programme, promising members more options for earning and redeeming miles. The new Mabuhay Miles programme now provides greater…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific to launch flights to Guam

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2015

Cebu Pacific Air will launch its first flights to the Pacific island of Guam next year. Commencing on 15 March 2016, the low-cost carrier will operate four weekly flights direct…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay opens new Taipei airport lounge

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2015

Cathay Pacific has opened a new lounge at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Located in the Departure Hall of Terminal 1, the Taipei facility follows the airline’s new lounge…

New Zealand seeks longer stays for rising number of Asian guests

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2015

New Zealand is aiming to capitalise on a record number of Asian visitors with a campaign to encourage them to spend longer in the country. Speaking to Travel Daily at ITB Asia on…

马尼拉新开Novotel

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2015

雅高酒店（AccorHotels）本月将新开位于菲律宾的首个Novotel酒店。马尼拉Araneta中心Novotel酒店，位于奎松市的Araneta中心，拥有410间客房和套间，，以及提供360度景色的“天空酒廊”。酒店楼高24层，是奎松市目前运营着的最大的酒店。…

Philippine Airlines adds more New York seats

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2015

Philippine Airlines will increase capacity on its Manila-New York route this month, with the deployment of a new Boeing 777 aircraft to the Big Apple. The B777-300ER aircraft will be…

Novotel to debut in the Philippines

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2015

AccorHotels will open its first Novotel in the Philippines this month. The new Novotel Manila Araneta Center, which will be located within Quezon City's Araneta Center, features 401…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA charts 17.4% growth in August 2015

Mark Elliott Sep 28, 2015

Abu Dhabi Airports recently reported that passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 17.4% in August 2015. A total of 2,254,809 travellers passed through the…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-face: Christina Vidos, country manager, Royal Brunei Airlines

Gemma Greenwood Sep 27, 2015

What do you hope to achieve in your new role as UK Country Manager for Royal Brunei? Since RB started flying from the UK in 1990, the service, aircraft and overall product offering…

Amsterdam tops UK half-term destinations survey

Aaron Greenwood Sep 23, 2015

Amsterdam has ranked first in a Momondo survey of top British half-term travel searches for Autumn. Momondo.co.uk analysed all of its flight search results made over the last 18…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines flies daily to Sydney

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2015

Philippine Airlines will increase the frequency of its Manila-Sydney route next month. Effective 25 October, the national carrier will operate daily flights to Australia's largest…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas adds Bali flights for holiday season

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2015

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific boosts international network with triple launch

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2015

Cebu Pacific Air will significantly expand its international network in December 2015, the launch of three new overseas routes from three different cities on the same day. The triple…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines “concerned” by UAE air talks

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2015

Philippine Airlines says it is concerned about the number of flights that could be offered to UAE-based carriers under new bilateral talks. At a media briefing, the national carrier…

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Airport charts 23.3% growth in July

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2015

Recent statistics released by Abu Dhabi International Airport state that total number of passengers traveling through the airport hit two million mark. A total of 2,100,929 passengers…

Legend of the Seas returns to Singapore

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2015

Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas cruise liner has returned to Southeast Asia for the autumn 2015 season, where it will be homeported in Singapore. The ship, which previously…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air expands its offerings through codeshares

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2015

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines to fly direct from Cebu to LA

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2015

Philippine Airlines announced plans to launch the first ever direct flights between Cebu City and Los Angeles. Commencing on 15 March 2016, to coincide with the national carrier's…

AirAsia Offers Celebratory Fares on 3 Million Seats

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2015

To celebrate the 300 million guests milestone, AirAsia Group announced celebratory fares on 3 million seats from as low as RM 3* one way. Guests can fly to many exciting destinations…

Dusit to debut in Cebu

Mark Elliott Aug 5, 2015

Dusit International has unveiled plans to open its first hotel in the Philippine city of Cebu. The Thai hotel group has signed a management agreement Cebu-based developer Grand Land Inc…

More Chinese airports added to Canadian transit scheme

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2015

The Canadian government has added five more Chinese airports to its China Transit Program (CTP), which enables Chinese travellers to connect to the US via Canada, without the need for a…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines flies to Papua New Guinea

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2015

Philippine Airlines will continue its international expansion later this year, with the introduction of its first scheduled services to Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea.…

Hayes and Jarvis debuts 2016 brochure

Aaron Greenwood Jul 6, 2015

Long-haul travel specialist Hayes and Jarvis has launched its 2016 worldwide brochure. The brochure features travel options for the period from September 2015 to March 2017, with a…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air increases Bangladesh capacity

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2015

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…

Starwood expands in Philippines with Mactan hotel

Mark Elliott Jul 2, 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has continued its expansion in the Philippines with the signing of its first property in Mactan, Cebu province. Scheduled to open in 2019, the new-build…

宿务航空马尼拉机场航站楼变更

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2015

今年8月15日起，菲律宾宿务太平洋航空使用的涡螺旋桨飞机和ATR飞机，将从尼格诺·阿基诺机场（NAIA）4号航站楼出发。如马尼拉至卡迪克兰、布桑加、Laoag and Naga的航班。同日，所有Cebgo旗下的航班都将从NAIA机场3号航站楼出发。Cebgo旗下的飞机都使用着空客A320机型。…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA reports 14.9% passenger increase for May 2015

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2015

Recent statistics released by Abu Dhabi International Airport for May 2015 reported that overall passenger traffic was up by 14.9% compared to May 2014. This was 1,877,440 passengers…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA clocks 15.5% increase in traffic

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2015

The month of April has been positive for Abu Dhabi Airports. The Authority recently announced that passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 15.5% in April…

Philippine Airlines retimes London flights

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2015

Philippine Airlines has adjusted the timing of its Manila-London service. The four weekly outbound flights will still depart the Philippine capital every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and…

Airlines and Aviation

Expanding Cebu Pacific to hire 100 new cabin crew

Mark Elliott May 28, 2015

Cebu Pacific Air is planning to hire 100 new flight attendants to staff its expanding fleet of aircraft. To fill the vacancies, the low-cost carrier will host recruitment events in…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air flies daily direct to KL

Mark Elliott May 27, 2015

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Canada expands transit scheme for Chinese passengers

Mark Elliott May 26, 2015

The Canadian government has expanded its China Transit Program (CTP), making it easier for Chinese visitors to transit through Canada en route to and from the US. The country's…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippines Airlines to launch New Zealand flights

Mark Elliott May 20, 2015

Philippine Airlines has announced plans to expand its network in Oceania, including the launch of its first flights to New Zealand. On 1 December 2015, the national carrier will…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific profits soar in Q1

Mark Elliott May 18, 2015

Cebu Pacific achieved a sharp rise in profits in the first quarter of 2015. With the results of its new subsidiary, Cebgo (formerly Tigerair Philippines) incorporated into the…

Peninsula’s Asian revPAR jumps 18%

Mark Elliott May 12, 2015

Peninsula has recorded an 18% rise in revPAR (revenue per available room) at its Asian hotels (not including Hong Kong) in the first quarter of the year. The hotels in Bangkok,…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air praises travel agents

Mark Elliott May 11, 2015

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…

Airlines and Aviation

国泰航空马尼拉机场新开休息室

Mark Elliott May 11, 2015

国泰航空近日在马尼拉尼格诺·阿基诺国际机场（NAIA）新建休息室。新休息室，位于阿基诺机场T3航站楼四层，于本月9日正式投入运营，总共为旅客提供650平方米的休息空间，比国泰在T1航站楼的休息室面积增倍。休息室里可以容纳135名旅客休息，并且提供座椅、小桌子、台灯、插座，还提供iMac、打印机以及免费wifi。…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair Philippines rebrands as Cebgo

Mark Elliott May 11, 2015

Low-cost carrier Tigerair Philippines has been renamed Cebgo. Tiger Airways sold its Philippine unit to Cebu Pacific (CEB) in March 2014, as part of the Singapore-based group’s…

Egypt leads on Expedia’s outbound list for UAE residents

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2015

Expedia.com recently released its top 20 most popular outbound destinations from UAE. This list was based on bookings performed on Expedia sites. The research examines passenger…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific wants more Australian flights

Mark Elliott Apr 24, 2015

Cebu Pacific has said it is "keen" to expand its operations in Australia. The Philippine low-cost carrier launched its Manila-Sydney route in September 2014, initially offering four…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA reports a 21.1% increase

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2015

The year has begun well for Abu Dhabi Airports who reported a 21.1% increase in passenger traffic for the first quarter of 2015. This was for Abu Dhabi International Airport. In the…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish delight for Asian travellers

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2015

Turkish Airlines has expanded its operations in Asia Pacific with the launch of brand new services to Taipei and Manila. Flights to the Philippine capital commenced today, Monday 30…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific adds new Tokyo route

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2015

Cebu Pacific has launched a new service linking Tokyo with the Philippine city of Cebu. Flights commenced on 26 March 2015 and will now operate four times a week, every Tuesday,…

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi International Airport notes 21.5% increase in traffic

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2015

Abu Dhabi Airports has revealed that traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 21.5% in February 2015. A total of 1,715,540 passengers passed through Abu Dhabi…

dnata expands its presence in Philippines

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2015

In an effort to enhance its customer experience, dnata recently opened a new lounge at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International airport (NAIA) and a contact centre in Clark. dnata first…

China can deliver 83m cruise passengers – HKTB

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2015

The Greater China region has the potential to deliver 83 million cruise passengers per year, according to new research from the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). Presented on the…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific to launch Qatar flights

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2015

Cebu Pacific Air will continue its long-haul expansion this summer with the launch of direct flights to Qatar. Commencing on 4 June 2015, the Philippine low-cost carrier will operate…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific’s new A330 brings aid to the Philippines

Mark Elliott Mar 12, 2015

Cebu Pacific Air has taken delivery of another long-haul aircraft, which came loaded with aid to be donated to victims of natural disasters in the Philippines. The new Airbus A330-300…

New World to debut in Bangkok

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2015

Rosewood Hotel Group has unveiled plans to launch its first New World hotel in Bangkok. Scheduled to open in mid-2017, the New World Grand Rama 9 Bangkok Hotel will be located in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines adds new route to China

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2015

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it will launch a new route to China this month. Commencing on 29 March 2015, the national carrier will operate direct flights from Manila…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air to launch Singapore flights

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2015

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…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA charts 20.7% traffic increase for January 2015

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2015

Abu Dhabi Airports recently announced that passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) increased by 20.7% in January 2015. A total of 1,887,631 passengers passed…

Azamara makes maiden call at Puerto Princesa

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2015

Azamara Club Cruises has operated its first ever cruise to the Philippine port of Puerto Princesa. The Azamara Quest cruise ship arrived in the city, which lies on the island of…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia traffic climbed 7% in 2014

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2015

AirAsia continued to experience rising passenger traffic in 2014, driven by its operations in Thailand. The group, comprising the short-haul low-cost carriers in Malaysia, Thailand,…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific traffic surges in 2014

Mark Elliott Feb 11, 2015

Cebu Pacific Air experienced a strong rise in passenger traffic last year, driven by its expanding fleet and route network. The Philippine low-cost airline carried 16.9 million…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2015

ANNA THOMPSON has been named as Cathay Pacific's new director of flight operations, effective 10 April 2015. The move marks a promotion for Ms Thompson, who currently serves as Cathay's…

Changi overcomes “challenging year” to set new traffic record

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2015

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…

Airlines and Aviation

South Korean LCC to fly to Beijing

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2015

Jeju Air, the South Korean low-cost carrier, will launch its first flights to Beijing next month. Commencing on 13 February 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights to the…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2015

KATERINA GIANNOUKA has been appointed as Rosewood Hotel Group's new vice president of development for Asia Pacific & China, spearheading the growth of the Rosewood, New World and…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines to accelerate expansion in 2015

Mark Elliott Jan 3, 2015

Xiamen Airlines took delivery of two new Boeing 737-800s on 26 December 2014, marking the Chinese airline's 12th and 13th new aircraft of 2014. And this year, the carrier plans to…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air flies high in Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2014

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…

New World to rise in Kota Kinabalu

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2014

New World Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage a new landmark property in Kota Kinabalu. Set to open in 2018, the New World Kota Kinabalu Hotel will occupy the top floors…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates boost A380 routes

Mark Elliott Nov 30, 2014

In a first of its kind, Emirates will launch three A380 routes in three days. The airline will boost capacities on sectors such as San Francisco, Milan and Houston. The three flights…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA registers 17.4% traffic increase for October 2014

Mark Elliott Nov 27, 2014

Abu Dhabi Airports recently reported its traffic figures for October 2014. The airport authority reported that passenger traffic increased by 17.4% in October. A total of 1,689,983…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Nov 26, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific welcomes 52nd aircraft

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2014

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has taken delivery of its 52nd aircraft. The new Airbus A320 touched down in Manila recently, and will allow the low-cost carrier to boost the frequency of its…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL adds Japanese routes

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2014

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will expand its Japanese operations later this year, with the launch of flights connecting Cebu with Osaka and Nagoya. Commencing on 19 December 2014, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific boosts Japan

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2014

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) will continue its international expansion next year, with the launch of the first ever direct connection between Cebu and Tokyo. Commencing on 26 March 2015,…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air witnesses seat demand for new routes

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines to launch a host of new routes

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2014

From 26 October, Xiamen Airlines will expand its network out of Xiamen, Fuzhou, and Tianjin. The carrier will launch scheduled services to key Chinese cities including Xi’an, Wuhan,…

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Brunei extends UK network with BA

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2014

Royal Brunei Airlines has expanded its routes to another six destinations in the UK through an agreement with British Airways. The deal means customers booking with Royal Brunei will…

Radisson Red to carve new niche in Asian hotel market

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2014

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is aiming to create an entirely new accommodation option for Asian travellers, when it brings its modern Radisson Red concept to the region. Speaking to…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific spreads wings to Saudi Arabia

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2014

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has taken another step forward in its long-haul expansion plans, with the launch of its first ever flights to Saudi Arabia. The Philippine low-cost carrier…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA’s August rush reports 24.8% increase

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2014

The month of August was boom time for Abu Dhabi Airports. Recent reports revealed that passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 24.8%. A total of 1,920,934…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines flies to New York

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2014

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will expand its US network next year, with the launch of flights to New York. On 15 March 2015, the national carrier will commence four weekly flights between…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA teams up with Philippine Airlines

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2014

Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has formed a major new partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL), aimed at improving and streamlining services between the two countries. The…

Shangri-La kicks off Traders rebranding

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2014

Shangri-La has renamed its first Traders Hotel in Asia, under a major rebranding initiative. The Traders Hotel Cuscaden Road in Singapore became the first property to undergo the change,…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu airport set for expansion

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2014

The main airport serving Cebu City in the Philippines is being expanded and modernised. Mactan-Cebu International Airport currently handles 4.5 million passengers per year, but the…

Best Western to launch new hotel in Angeles City

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2014

Best Western has signed a new management agreement to expand its portfolio in the Philippines. The hotel group has penned a contract with Hilcres Consolidated Corporation to operate…

Philippines to host Routes Asia 2016

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2014

The Philippines will host Routes Asia in 2016. The annual aviation event will take place in Manila from 6-8 March 2016, following the 2015 edition in Chengdu. The announcement came…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific enters Australia with Sydney service

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2014

Cebu Pacific Air has launched its first ever flights to Australia. The Philippine low-cost carrier touched down in Sydney for the first time on 9 September 2014, marking the start of a new…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific expands in Middle East

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2014

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has unveiled plans to expand further in the Middle East, with the launch of services to Saudi Arabia. On 4 October 2014, the Philippine low-cost carrier will…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific starts selling Tigerair flights

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2014

Passengers are now able to book Tigerair flights via the Cebu Pacific Air website. The two low-cost carriers teamed up earlier this year, when CEB acquired Tigerair’s stake in…

JAL adds new Dreamliner routes to LAX, Bangkok

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2014

Japan Airlines has unveiled its international flight plans for the winter 2014-15 season, including the launch of two brand new routes using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner. On 20 December…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific continues long-haul expansion

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2014

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has taken two major steps in its long-haul expansion plan, with the launch of flights to Kuwait and the arrival of a new wide-body aircraft. The new Kuwait route…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA charts a 21.7% increase for July 2014

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2014

Abu Dhabi Airports recently announced a 21.7% increase in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport for July. A total of 1,703,995 passengers passed through Abu Dhabi…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific eyes NZ, Myanmar

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2014

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) could soon start flying to New Zealand and Myanmar, after the low-cost carrier was offered new flying rights. The Philippines' Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has…

Hotel Jen to replace Traders brand

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2014

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La International Hotel Management Ltd is rebranding its mid-scale range of Trader Hotels. The hotel group has unveiled a new international hotel brand, Hotel…

United Arab Emirates

Sharjah International charts 23.1% surge in Q2

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2014

New route capacity and a runway closure at Dubai International resulted in a spike in passenger numbers at Sharjah International Airport in the second quarter (Q2). The airport handled…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air connects to more Asian countries

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific set to fly to Dammam and Riyadh

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2014

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) will soon launch flights to Dammam and Riyadh, as per a report from Center for Pacific Aviation (CAPA). The plan is part of the carrier's further expansion of…

PDOT launches ‘Kids Go Free’ campaign

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2014

In an effort to tap into the family segment, the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT), in cooperation with travel partners from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the Philippines,…

Filipino TOs look to boost two-way tourism exchange

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2014

The Philippines Embassy in Muscat has announced that representatives of two Filipino travel and tour companies are looking to promote two-way tourism exchange. CCT 168 Travel &…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Eric Waldburger

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2014

Travel Daily chats with Eric Waldburger, president of Marco Polo Hotels, about the company's new luxury brand, Niccolo, which will debut in Chengdu next year... Q) You…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways upgrades Bucharest- Sofia service

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2014

Qatar Airways has announced a flight frequency increase on the Bucharest and Sofia routes in Eastern Europe. The airline, which currently operates to the Bucharest-Sofia linked route…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA charts 20% increase in passenger traffic in H1

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2014

Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 19.4% increase in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the first half of 2014 (1 January – 30 June), as compared to the first six…

Mandarin Oriental profits drop 20% in “challenging” first half

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2014

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…

Maldivian resort opens on Huma Island

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2014

The Philippines’ first Maldivian-inspired island resort has opened in Palawan. Located in Busuanga, Huma Island Resort & Spa features 81 villas, of which 64 are set over water,…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines becomes latest Etihad partner

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2014

Etihad Airways has made Philippine Airlines its latest strategic partner. The partnership will initially include a codeshare with the PR and EY codes to be placed on flights between…

Marco Polo Hotels unveils new luxury brand

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2014

Marco Polo Hotels has announced the launch of its ever luxury brand, Niccolo by Marco Polo. Becoming the first new brand since the Hong Kong-based hotel group’s inception in 1986, the…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA witness traffic increment for May

Mark Elliott Jul 1, 2014

Abu Dhabi International Airport reported a 27.4% increase in passenger traffic for May 2014. A total of 1,633,700 passengers used Abu Dhabi International Airport last May as compared to…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar adds new Singapore-Bangkok-Fukuoka link

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2014

Jetstar has launched a new service connecting Singapore with Fukuoka, via Bangkok. The new route commenced today (26 June 2014) and will now operate daily using a 180-seat Airbus A320…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific adds Sydney in long-haul expansion

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2014

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has unveiled the latest phase of its long-haul expansion, with more flights to the Middle East and the launch of its first ever services to Australia. Following…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA charts 22.5% growth in April 2014

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2014

Abu Dhabi Airports reported a 22.5% increase in passenger traffic for April 2014 as compared to 2013. The airport's passenger statistics showed that 1,620,324 passengers used the…

文华东方酒店集团将关闭马尼拉旧酒店并在马建新酒店

Simon Willmore Jun 6, 2014

文华东方酒店近日声称其在马尼拉的酒店将于今年晚些时候开始逐渐关闭，并计划在2020年之前完成新酒店的替代工程。富悦大饭店公司称，于1976年开始在马尼拉马卡蒂大街营业的文华东方酒店的停业原因是：如今该酒店不管从硬件设施还是从服务提供上都无法再与整个酒店集团并驾齐驱。该酒店的总经理Torsten van…

Casino surveillance company eyes Asian boom

Mark Elliott May 26, 2014

A surveillance company is capitalising on the Asian casino boom by sealing new contracts with gaming operators in the region. Along with the expansion of major gaming facilities in…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific adds fourth long-haul jet

Mark Elliott May 20, 2014

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has continued its fleet expansion with the arrival of its fourth Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The new long-haul aircraft, which touched down at Manila's Ninoy…

KL’s new low-cost terminal finally opens

Mark Elliott May 4, 2014

Kuala Lumpur's new low-cost carrier terminal, KLIA2, finally opened on Friday, following a year of setbacks. The first flight - a Malindo Air service from Kota Kinabalu - touched down…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippines boosted by Etihad deal

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2014

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has secured a new partnership with Etihad Airways that has the potential to significantly enhance tourism flows into the Philippines. The national carrier…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA charts 15.1% rise in pax traffic

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2014

Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 15.1% increase in passenger traffic during first quarter of 2014 at Abu Dhabi International Airport, as compared to Q1 2013. The airport’s…

Philippine Airlines to fly new 777 to US

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2014

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is planning to deploy its newest long-haul aircraft to the US, following the decision to ease restrictions on the carrier. The Philippines' aviation safety…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA posts 15.6% increase

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2014

Abu Dhabi Airports reported a 15.6% increase in passenger traffic for February 2014 as compared to 2013. Recent statistics showed that 1,411,881 passengers used the airport, growing from…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific expands in Japan

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2014

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has expanded its operations in Japan with the launch of flights to two new destinations – Tokyo and Nagoya. On 30 March 2014, the Philippine low-cost carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL launches new Tokyo service

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2014

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has commenced a new service between Manila and Tokyo. The new route, which commenced on 30 March 2014, sees the national carrier operate twice daily flights…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India takes delivery of its first A320

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2014

AirAsia India has taken the delivery of its first Airbus A320, equipped with Sharklets. The Chennai-based airline will take delivery of an additional nine aircraft for its initial…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific completes Tigerair deal

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2014

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has completed a deal to acquire Tigerair's 40% stake in Tigerair Philippines. The transaction, which was first announced two months ago, will see CEB buy…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates connects Oslo

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2014

Emirates will expand its European network with the addition of a daily flight to Oslo. The new flight will commence from 2 September 2014. Operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, the daily…

Peninsula to launch in Yangon railway HQ

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2014

A new Peninsula Hotel will be developed in the centre of Yangon. The luxury hotel brand's operator, Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels (HSH), has signed an agreement with Yoma Strategic…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad goes daily to Phuket

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2014

Etihad Airways will expand its network in Southeast Asia with the launch of a new daily service to Phuket. Due to commence on 26 October 2014, the new service will operate direct from…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA closes Jan 2014 with 14.5% pax growth

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2014

Passenger growth at Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) has marked double digit increase with a 14.5% rise for January compared to 2013. The airport’s passenger statistics show…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates celebrates two decades in Doha

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2014

As Emirates enters its third decade of operations to Doha, the stalwart airline is closing in on the seven million passenger mark. Since inaugurating the route in January 1994, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific traffic climbs 8% in 2013

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2014

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) carried a total of 14.4 million passengers in 2013, an increase of 8.3% compared to 2012. The growth was driven by CEB's international routes, which saw a 10.7%…

Record year for Changi Airport

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2014

Singapore Changi Airport achieved another strong year in 2013, setting new records for passenger traffic and aircraft movements. The airport handled a total of 53.7 million passengers…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL to launch new Tokyo service

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2014

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch a new service to Tokyo Haneda Airport this summer. Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will operate twice daily flights to the…

New Appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2014

ROHIT RATTAN has been appointed director of sales and marketing for Emirates Grand Hotel. In his role, Rattan is mainly accountable for leading the hotel’s sales and marketing strategies…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France ramps up Southeast Asia operations

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2014

Air France will add more flights to several destinations in Southeast Asia this summer. The national carrier currently operates 18 weekly flights from Paris to four destinations in…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2014

THAWATCHAI ARUNYIK has become the new governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). He took up the position late last month, having spent the last 30 years with the TAT in various…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair and Cebu Pacific form Philippine ‘super-LCC’

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2014

Tigerair and Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) have joined forces to create a major new force in the Philippine aviation market. The Philippines' largest LCC, CEB, has entered into a strategic…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways rounds up 2013 with 16% growth in passenger traffic

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2014

The analysis for 2013 in terms of passenger number for Etihad Airways has been resounding. The airline carried nearly 12 million people last year, marking a significant increase of…

Philippines Tourism looks to boost Saudi tourists numbers

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2013

The Philippine Department of Tourism, in conjunction with Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, have come together to launch a new revitalized…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to launch Vancouver, Hanoi flights

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2013

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will add two new destinations to its route map next year. From 30 March 2014, the airline will use its new slots at Tokyo Haneda Airport to launch flights to…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL expands Middle East network

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2013

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has expanded its Middle Eastern network with the launch of services to two cities in Saudi Arabia - Riyadh and Dammam. The new Manila-Riyadh service…

Marco Polo plans major Asian growth

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2013

Marco Polo Hotels has unveiled plans to significantly increase its portfolio over the next five years, with new hotels in mainland China driving the company's growth. The Hong…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific expands in Japan

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2013

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has unveiled a major expansion of its operations in Japan, with plans to launch services to two new destinations - Tokyo and Nagoya. The Philippine low-cost…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia Zest sells tickets via Amadeus

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2013

AirAsia Zest, the Philippine low-cost carrier, is making its fares available for sale through the Amadeus GDS. Travel agents in Asia Pacific connected to the Amadeus system can now…

‘Tourism will help rebuild Philippines’

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2013

Philippine’s Department of Tourism (DOT) has said tourism will play a “significant role” in rebuilding the country after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan. Tourism already accounts…

Industry calls for help in Philippines relief effort

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2013

The Intrepid Foundation and PATA are amongst the travel and tourism organisations raising money for the Philippines relief effort. The Intrepid Foundation, through Intrepid Travel,…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia traffic soars with new aircraft

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2013

AirAsia experienced a strong increase in passenger traffic in the third quarter of the year. The budget airline group carried 10.6 million passengers in the three months to 30…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL Express goes long-haul

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2013

PAL Express has launched its first ever long-haul flights, connecting Manila and Dubai. Philippine Airlines' low-cost carrier commenced its inaugural flight to Dubai this week,…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA traffic up 10.1%

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2013

Abu Dhabi Airports recently released Abu Dhabi International Airport’s (AUH) traffic report for the month of September 2013. Over 1.3 million (1,369,051) passengers travelled through the…

World Travel Market

Philippine Airlines commences London route

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2013

Philippine Airlines’ first flight from Manila to London in 15 years will land at Heathrow this afternoon ready to attend World Travel Market. PAL’s president Ramon S. Ang will be…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways expands in the Philippines

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2013

Qatar Airways has launched its second route to the Philippines. The airline touched down at Clark International Airport on Monday 28 October2013, following a direct flight from Doha,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Cox & Kings promotes Philippines

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2013

Cox & Kings Ltd is promoting Philippines as an island getaway for Indian consumers. The tour operator is offering three different holiday packages Philippines beginning from…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL launches Russia charter flights

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2013

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched a new charter service between Manila and the Russian city of Vladivostok. The new route, which launched on Sunday (27 October 2013), will be…

Philippines sees rise in Indian arrivals

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2013

Philippines has seen a steady increase in the number of Indian arrivals to the country. The country received 46,395 Indian tourists in 2012 and expects to boost the figure by 50% this…

Carlson adds more Park Inns in the Philippines

Mark Elliott Oct 17, 2013

Carlson Rezidor has signed its second Park Inn by Radisson hotel in the Philippines, with plans to open up to five more. The hotel company has penned a management agreement with SM…

Star Cruises to build new Asian mega-ship

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2013

Star Cruises has unveiled plans for a brand new cruise ship, designed specifically for the Asian market. The EUR707.2 million (US$957m) vessel will be 330 metres long with 18 decks,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France to fly to Jakarta

Mark Elliott Oct 10, 2013

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific launches Dubai flights

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2013

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) launched flights to Dubai this week, marking the latest stage of air capacity expansion between the Philippines and the Middle East. Following the recent…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific to expand Osaka route

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2013

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) will expand its operations in Japan later this year, with the launch of more direct flights connecting Manila and Osaka. The Philippine low-cost carrier…

Human Resources

Hotheads aims to tackle travel industry manpower crunch

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2013

A new initiative has been launched to tackle the issue of manpower development and drive creative thinking in the Asian travel and tourism industry. Developed by former Travel Daily…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL returns to the Middle East

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2013

Philippine Airlines (PAL) resumed flights to the Middle East this week, with the launch of a new service between Manila and Abu Dhabi. The national carrier welcomed a brand new Airbus…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA witness 18.5% passenger growth

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2013

Abu Dhabi International Airport’s recent traffic report revealed that over 1.5 million (1,538,632) passengers travelled through the airport in August 2013. This was a significant growth…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific expands premium economy across Asia

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2013

The airline initially rolled out the new class in March 2012 aboard a series of long-haul routes from Hong Kong to Europe, North America, the Middle East and India. But Cathay said this…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines announces London route

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2013

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced it will launch flights from London to Manila in November after a ban on European routes was lifted. Services from Heathrow under the flag…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific christens new Airbus A330

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2013

Philippines flag carrier Cebu Pacific has christened its new Airbus A330 during a ceremony at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The aircraft is the second A330 the company has took…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad celebrates seven year Filipino anniversary

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2013

Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has celebrated seven years of flying to the Philippines by travelling with a delegation of executives to Manila. The journey, will also celebrate…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad celebrates seven years of flights to the Philippines

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2013

Etihad is celebrating seven years of flights to Manila with an official delegation heading to the Philippines led by president and CEO James Hogan. Hogan will meet with local business…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific adds second A330 to fleet

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2013

Filipino low cost carrier Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its second Airbus A330. The 436-seater aircraft will fly on select routes to Cebu and Hong Kong from 16 September until 4…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines to resume UAE flights next month

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2013

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced it is to operate a direct daily flight from Abu Dhabi to Manila starting 1 October, according to a report in Khaleej Times. The service is the…

BHMAsia expands into China

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2013

Asia based management firm Boutique Hospitality Management (BHMAsia) has signed a strategic partnership contract with China-based Miracle Moment Hospitality Management – allowing it to…

Wego turns focus on Philippines

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2013

Travel metasearch website Wego has revealed it is to focus on the Filipino market by attending the first Philippine Tourism Forum and the 24th Philippine Travel Mart. The company has…

United Arab Emirates

ADIA passenger traffic up 4.8%

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2013

Recent statistics from Abu Dhabi Airports Company stated that Abu Dhabi International Airport’s (AUH) witnessed a growth of 4.8% in passenger traffic in July 2013, compared to July 2012.…

United Arab Emirates

Dnata expands international presence

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2013

Dnata will handle airport operations at Clark International Airport in the Philippines. The announcement marks the company's second location in the Philippines. The company will provide…

P&O launches 2015 world cruises

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2013

P&O Cruises has announced two world cruises for 2015. Covering a total of 61, 470 nautical miles across 69 destinations, the cruises will go on general sale from 5 September with…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific launches Phuket flights

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2013

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has launched flights between Manila and Phuket. The low-cost carrier commenced services on the new route on 16 August 2013, becoming the first airline to fly to…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippines suspends Zest Air on safety grounds

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2013

Philippine low-cost carrier Zest Air has been suspended by the country’s aviation authorities over safety concerns. Hundreds of passengers were reported to have been left stranded on…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific boosts domestic network

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2013

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has expanded its domestic network, following the recent delivery of new aircraft. In July 2013 the Philippine low-cost carrier added two new Airbus A320…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL to recruit more staff

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2013

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is hiring more staff as it expands its fleet and route map. The national carrier took delivery of the first of 65 new aircraft last week, an Airbus A321,…

Star Cruises to homeport in Xiamen

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2013

Star Cruises has unveiled plans to homeport one of its ships in the Chinese city of Xiamen. From 9 October 2013, SuperStar Gemini will become the first Star vessel to be based in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific to fly A330 to Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2013

Cebu Pacific Air will deploy its latest Airbus A330-300 aircraft on the Manila-Hong Kong route next month. From 16 September to 4 October 2013, the Philippine low-cost carrier will…

Norwegian signs up to workers’ charter

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2013

Norwegian Cruise Line has signed up to the International Labour Organisation’s Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which gives a set of rights and protections to its 17,000 crew members.…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific adds another new A320

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2013

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has taken delivery of another new Airbus A320 - its fifth new aircraft of the year. The latest 180-seat, all-economy A320 arrived in Manila recently following a…

United Arab Emirates

ADAC charts 12.6% traffic increase for H1

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2013

Evaluating the first half of 2013 (H1), the Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) witnessed a strong double digit growth of 12.6% in passenger traffic. The traffic was recorded for January to…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL flies to Guangzhou

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2013

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched flights to Guangzhou. The new service will operate four times a week, direct from Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), departing…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates prepares for Clark launch

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2013

Emirates is preparing to launch flights to Clark - its second destination in the Philippines. The new route will take off for the first time on 1 October 2013, with flights operating…

Airlines and Aviation

New routes drive Cebu Pacific traffic

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2013

Cebu Pacific Airways (CEB) saw a continued rise in passenger traffic in the first half of the year. The Philippine low-cost carrier flew 7.5 million passengers from January to June…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates’ gears up for Clark

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2013

Emirates Airlines has got underway with its preparations for the new second destination in the Philippines. Clark International, in Angeles, 80 kilometres north of Manila, will be connected…

Tune Hotels expands in Philippines

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2013

Tune Hotels has continued its expansion in the Philippines with the launch of its first property in the Cagayan De Oro, on the southern island of Mindanao. The budget hotel chain…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific adds China, Vietnam capacity

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2013

Cebu Pacific Airways (CEB) is increasing the number of seats it offers to destinations on China and Vietnam. From 31 October 2013, the Philippine low-cost carrier will add an extra…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL rolls out in-flight Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2013

Philippine Airlines (PAL) rolled out in-flight mobile and internet connectivity on its new long-range aircraft. The national carrier selected OnAir to install the new technology…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippines eyes tourism boost after EU ruling

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2013

The Philippines is aiming for a major tourism boost, after its national carrier was permitted to relaunch flights to Europe. The country's president, Benigno S. Aquino III, said on…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian aviation tidbits

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2013

China Eastern to launch Manila flights China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…

Airlines and Aviation

CEB flies A330 to Singapore

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2013

Singapore has become the latest destination to welcome Cebu Pacific Air's new Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The new aircraft - CEB's first twin-aisle aircraft - was delivered to the…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific flies A330 to Seoul

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2013

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has launched the first commercial flight using its new Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The Philippine low-cost carrier's first ever wide-body aircraft took off from…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air in the Philippines

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2013

With a population of close to 100 million people, an economy expanding at a rate of more than 6% per year and rapidly developing infrastructure, this is a country on the move.

UPDATE: Gulf Air sued by Philippine Basketball Association

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2013

Gulf air is being sued by the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) which is claiming their teams and staff had their confirmed tickets from Dubai to Manila cancelled without any notice in…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Christian Pirodon

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2013

Christian Pirodon, area general manager of IHG Philippines, talks to Travel Daily about the hotel industry and the recently-launched hotel, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati

Star Cruises to base ship in Kota Kinabalu

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2013

Star Cruises has announced that it will become the first cruise line to homeport one of its ships in the Malaysian city of Kota Kinabalu. The 2,156-passenger SuperStar Aquarius cruise…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific enters long-haul airspace

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2013

Cebu Pacific Airways (CEB) has taken a step into the long-haul air market, following the arrival of its first ever wide-body aircraft. The Philippine low-cost carrier took delivery of…

Serviced Apartments

Ascott expands in the Philippines

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2013

Ascott has increased its presence in the Philippines with the signing of a new serviced residence in Manila. The 150-unit Somerset Alabang Manila is slated to open in 2017, adding to…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippines rejects Jet Airways application

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2013

The Philippines has denied the application of Jet Airways to fly to Manila, owing to the limited capacity of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). “We are denying foreign…

Hilton brings luxury brands to Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2013

Hilton Worldwide has unveiled a major expansion of its luxury brands in Asia Pacific. The company is planning a significant roll-out of its Waldorf Astoria and Conrad brands in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines spreads wings in Australia

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2013 8

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has expanded its operations in Australia, with the launch of new flights to Perth, Darwin and Brisbane. The Manila-based national carrier’s first service to…

Double-digit growth for Philippine tourism

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2013 1

The Philippines experienced strong growth in tourist arrivals in the first four months of 2013. According to the latest data from the country's Department of Tourism, 1.65 million…

New World Hospitality rebrands to Rosewood

Mark Elliott May 29, 2013 17

Hong Kong-based New World Hospitality will change its named to Rosewood, following its acquisition of the former US luxury hotel brand. The company purchased Rosewood for US$229.5…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific expands in Mindanao

May 24, 2013 17

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) is planning to undertake a major expansion of its operations in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. This summer, the low-cost carrier will increase…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air expands long-haul fleet

May 23, 2013 10

Oman Air has placed a firm order with Airbus for three new A330-300 aircraft, as it seeks to expand its long-haul operations. The Muscat-based national carrier currently operates…

Airlines and Aviation

Phuket gets connected to the Philippines

May 22, 2013 0

The Thai resort island of Phuket will be connected to the Philippines for the first time this summer, following the launch of a new direct flight by Cebu Pacific Airways (CEB). Commencing…

Airlines and Aviation

SEAir connects Singapore with Boracay

May 21, 2013 8

Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAir) has announced plans to launch a new direct flight connecting Singapore with the Philippine resort island of Boracay. From 18 July 2013, the…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL receives fifth B777

May 20, 2013 17

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its fifth new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The new twin-aisle jet arrived at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport recently…

Hawaiian Airlines to fly direct to China

Apr 11, 2013 9

Hawaiian Airlines is extending its reach into Asia with plans to launch its first direct flights to China. The Honolulu-based carrier said that subject to receiving regulatory approval…

Dusit partners world’s biggest bank

Apr 11, 2013 12

Dusit International has signed a new partnership with China-based ICBC - the world’s largest commercial bank, in terms of market capital. As part of the deal, Dusit will now offer…

Holiday Inn expands in the Philippines

Apr 9, 2013 18

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has expanded its presence in the Philippines with the opening of a new Holiday Inn property in Manila. The 348-room Holiday Inn & Suites Makati…

Kenya Airways adds metal to Asian expansion

Apr 9, 2013 14

Kenya Airways is planning a major drive into Asia, with new aircraft deliveries enabling it to open up new routes across the region. Speaking with Travel Daily this week, Mbuvi Ngunze,…

FACE-TO-FACE: Mbuvi Ngunze, Kenya Airways

Apr 8, 2013 0

Today, Travel Daily chats with Mbuvi Ngunze, Chief Operating Officer of Kenya Airways about China, Dreamliners and Africa’s ‘peace dividend’… Q) Kenya is currently expanding in…

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Airport passenger traffic continues to soar

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2013 14

Passenger growth at Dubai International Airport is on an upward trend with a double digit growth in February. According to the airport's latest monthly report, passenger traffic at Dubai…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific flies into Bali