How to find the Best Street Food in Kunming
Kunming is a charming city in China that richly deserves to be visited. There are plenty of remarkable appeals in this city that makes it a tourist hotspot. The incredible tastes of the food…
Lucky Air launches flights from Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport to Kunming
Lucky Air, the Chinese airline, started direct scheduled service between St. Petersburg, Russia and Kunming, China. Both the destination and the carrier are a new addition to the…
Kunming soon: AirAsia launches fourth connection to Southwest China
As the capital city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China, Kunming has earnt a reputation as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. Known locally as the 'City of Eternal…
China Eastern to connect Kunming with Sydney
China Eastern Airlines will expand its long-haul route map from Kunming later this year, with the launch of the city's first ever flights to Australia.
Commencing on 24 November 2016,…
China Eastern links Kunming and San Francisco
China Eastern Airlines will soon launch a new route connecting San Francisco and Kunming, the capital of southwest China’s Yunnan province.
Commencing on 29 September 2016, the new…
AccorHotels opens highest hotel in Kunming
AccorHotels has expanded its luxury portfolio in China with the launch of the highest hotel in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province.
The new 400-room Sofitel Kunming occupies the 27th…
Sichuan Airlines to fly international from Kunming
Sichuan Airlines is planning a major expansion of its international network from Kunming, the capital of southwest China’s Yunnan province.
The carrier currently has a fleet of 13…
Kunming’s Lucky Air to become an LCC
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based airline owned by the HNA Group, will become a low-cost carrier.
The airline, which is second only to China Eastern Airlines in terms of seat capacity in…
Sofitel makes debut in Kunming
AccorHotels has launched its first Sofitel in the Chinese city of Kunming.
The new Sofitel Kunming is a 400-room luxury hotel located in the centre of Yunnan's capital city, and…
China Eastern streamlines Kunming transfers
China Eastern Airlines will streamline the transit experience for its passengers in Kunming next month.
From 1 May 2015, the airline will enable passengers transferring to…
China Eastern to connect Kunming with Paris
China Eastern Airlines is planning to launch the first ever direct air link between Kunming and Europe.
On 18 December 2014, the carrier will commence direct services between the…
China’s green hotel brand sprouts in Kunming
Cachet Hotel Group (CHG), which owns the eco-friendly URBN hotel brand, has signed a deal to open a second hotel in China.
Set to launch in Kunming in 2016, the new URBN Winart will…
Kunming Airlines orders 10 Boeing jets
Kunming Airlines has placed an order for 10 Boeing 737 aircraft.
The airline, which is based in southwest China's Yunnan province, has agreed to purchase four B737-700s and six new…
Wyndham adds upscale hotels in Xi’an and Kunming
Wyndham Hotel & Resorts has continued to expand in China with the addition of new hotels in Xi'an and Kunming.
The 565-room Wyndham Grand Xi’an South (pictured) opened its doors…
Home Inns acquires Kunming-based hotel group
China's biggest budget hotel chain, Home Inns & Hotels Management, has agreed to acquire its rival, Yunshang Siji Hotels.
Shanghai-based Home Inns, which operates approximately…
Kunming’s Ruili Airlines to fly in April
Kunming-based Ruili Airlines has welcomed its first aircraft and will launch commercial services in April 2014.
The new Chinese carrier took delivery of its first two Boeing 737-700…
Thai AirAsia to fly Kunming-Bangkok
Thai AirAsia is adding a route from Bangkok to Kunming, Yunnan province on 15 November, it has been announced.
The service is the second flight from the capital of Yunnan to an…
AirAsia to add KL-Kunming flights
AirAsia is continuing its expansion in China with the launch of flights to Kunming, capital of the southern province of Yunnan.
The new route from Kuala Lumpur will operate four times a…
Sofitel to develop 405-key hotel in Kunming
Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced that it will open a new 405-room hotel in the city of Kunming in early 2014. Kunming is the capital of Yunnan province and often referred to as Spring…
ASEAN ministers inspect Bangkok-Kunming highway
Ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have inspected the Kunming-Bangkok highway, ahead of their meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister, Yang Jiechi.…
China Eastern to launch Kunming-Dubai flights
China Eastern Airlines will launch new service from the Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, to Dubai. According to a Xinhua report, three weekly flights will launch on 22…
China Southern to launch Kunming-Harbin
ChinaSouthern Airlines has announced that from 29 March it will launch flights from southerncity of Kunming, to Harbin in the far northeast of the country.The thrice-weekly services…
High costs slow down Singapore-Kunming rail link
High infrastructure costs have slowed down the progress of the proposed construction of the 5,000km railway that will link Singapore to Kunming, China, Bernama has…
Malaysian immigration office in Kunming
Malaysian Immigration office will open in Kunming in China to assist Malaysians renewing their passports and Chinese applying for visas to visit the country.
The office will process the…
‘World’s Greatest Places’, by TIME
To compile this list of the top spots to visit this year, TIME solicited nominations from its international network of correspondents and contributors, with an eye toward those offering new…
THAI to operate flights to 5 destinations in China from March 2023
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will operate 14 weekly flights to five destinations in the People’s Republic of China after the country’s border reopening
Trip.com Group sees surge in mainland China travel bookings ahead of Lunar New Year period
Trip.com Group, the leading global travel service provider, has seen mainland Chinese demand for travel continue to surge in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday season. This comes…
The end of China’s zero-Covid policy is fuelling flight bookings
China’s decision to ditch its zero-Covid policy has triggered a surge in flight bookings, according to the latest data from ForwardKeys.
On 7 December, Chinese authorities announced…
Leisure travel fuels Hyatt’s growth in Asia Pacific
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for the continued growth of its brand portfolio in Asia Pacific with a robust pipeline of landmark luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts.
The Absence Of Chinese Carriers In Australia Raises Airfares To Europe
To experience Europe’s late summer beauties, consider flying to Paris in the middle of September for a three-week vacation. From Melbourne or Sydney, you may expect to pay between $3500…
Steigenberger comes to China’s City of Eternal Spring
Deutsche Hospitality and Huazhu are planning a further hotel project in China in the form of a new Steigenberger Hotel in Kunming, a location which is nicknamed the ‘City of Eternal Spring’…
Travelling after lockdown: What can we learn from China?
Many of us wonder what travelling would be like after the lockdown. It has been over a month since some nations imposed a shutdown that made us live like a recluse and I imagine that our…
Slow Travel and Micro Escapes: Trends to watch out for in 2020
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…
OYO partners with Meituan Hotels to extend reach in China
OYO Hotels and Homes has announced a year-long strategic partnership with Meituan, one of China's leading e-commerce platforms.
Shanghai boon: Finnair joins forces with Juneyao Air
Finnair continued to ratchet up the reach of its China Network today when it announced it had begun its new Finnair codeshare cooperation with the Shanghai based carrier Juneyao Air.
As…
10 million reasons for Thai tourism to celebrate 2018
Following months of crisis management and initiatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), there are reasons for the market to be cheerful as the year draws to a close, when the…
Guiyang city, China, sees outbound growth rate of 389%: Ctrip travel report
According to the report on 2017 China's Outbound Tourism, jointly released by China Tourism Academy and Ctrip, Chinese citizens made over 130 million outbound trips in 2017, spending USD…
Scoot to take over SilkAir’s routes ahead its merger into Singapore Airlines
SilkAir will transfer a number of its routes to Scoot ahead of its merger into Singapore Airlines, while Scoot will be transferring some of its services to existing destinations served by…
AirAsia strengthens Chinese coverage with beefed up Malaysian connections
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.
Fuzhou Airlines choose “trusted and experienced” Sabre as first international GDS provider
Hainan Airlines subsidiary Fuzhou Airlines, based out of Fuzhou Changle International Airport, has signed up with Sabre Corporation in a new global distribution service deal this week.
All that Zazz: APM backs millennial-focussed Maldives lifestyle island
Following yesterday’s announcement that Hong Kong’s Asia Prestige Management (APM) have purchased Ranveli Island Resort as part of their strategy to boost their Zazz brand in the region, I…
Opening the skies with AirAsia Group’s Spencer Lee
Spencer Lee, head of commercial for AirAsia Malaysia, looks quiet and unassuming. But if you talk about travel, the transport industry veteran can hardly contain his excitement. We sat down…
Half of all Indian aviation equities up for sale to foreign investors
The first session of China Aviation Trends Conference was held on January 12, 2018 (CST), focusing on Indian aviation market opportunities. Professionals from Chinese and Indian governments,…
Duterte, Chinese PM and Thailand support “deepening and broadening” of ASEAN commitment
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…
Lucky Air to fly from Helsinki Airport
The role of Helsinki Airport as a hub between Europe and Asia strengthens as Chinese Lucky Air commences flights to Finland in winter 2018. Finavia, the Finnish airport operator, has…
雅诗阁在中国迎来100座公寓
据新加坡联合早报报道，凯德集团（CapitaLand）旗下的服务公寓业者雅诗阁（Ascott）取得七项新合约，将在中国六个城市管理超过1300个服务公寓单位，这使得它在中国的服务公寓已冲破100个。
雅诗阁今早表示，这是它首次进入昆明和宜昌，而在重庆、大连、深圳和徐州的业务则进一步加强。…
Ascott passes 100 property milestone in China
Ascott has secured seven new contracts in China, taking its total portfolio in the country to more than 100 properties.
The Singapore-based serviced apartment operator has penned deals…
Asian air route updates: including Singapore Airlines’ latest European connection…
SIA expands A350 network in Europe
Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Singapore Airlines
Why? SIA continues to utilise its new…
Thailand-China rail project to start in 2017
Construction of the new Thailand-China railway project will commence in 2017, the Southeast Asian country's Transport Ministry has told Chinese media.
The first stage of the line will…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities
Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Spring Airlines
Why?…
Yunnan Tourism targets US travel trade
The provincial tourism board in Yunnan, southwest China, recently completed a roadshow in the US, where it met with American travel agents.
From 7-11 May 2017, the Yunnan Provincial…
Cambodia’s newest airline spreads wings across Asia
JC International Airlines, the Chinese-backed Cambodian carrier that launched earlier this year, has started adding a series of new routes across Asia.
Previously the only overseas route…
Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…
Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast
Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? T’way Airlines
Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…
Asian air route updates: new flights to Sydney, Bangkok, Nha Trang and more…
New Chinese connection for Thailand's Hat Yai
Where? Kunming (China) to Hat Yai, pictured (Thailand)
When? Three times a week, effective 1 April 2017
Who? Kunming Airlines
Why?…
New Chinese-backed airline launches in Cambodia
A new airline has taken to the skies in Cambodia.
JC International Airlines, which is part-owned by Yunnan Jingcheng Group, the Chinese company that also operates Kunming-based Ruili…
Cambodia’s new airline postpones launch
A new Chinese-backed Cambodian airline has postponed its launch until April, the Phnom Penh Post reports.
JC international Airlines was originally expected to commence operations this…
Asian air route updates: China Eastern Airlines, Cebu Pacific and more
China Eastern launches new link to Laos
Where? Kunming (China) to Luang Prabang, pictured (Laos)
When? Four times a week, effective 2 March 2017
Who? China Eastern Airlines
Why?…
Cambodia’s new airline prepares to launch
A new Chinese-backed Cambodian airline is set to launch next month.
The Phnom Penh Post reports that JC International Airlines expects to take delivery of its first aircraft in the…
Garuda eyes new routes for Chinese New Year
Garuda Indonesia is planning to take advantage of the booming Chinese outbound travel market by launching a series of new charter flights over the Lunar New Year holiday period.
The…
Chinese railways to break 3bn passenger barrier
China's railway network is forecast to handle more than three billion passenger trips for the first time in 2017.
The staggering full-year forecast of 3.025bn annual passengers was…
Chinese hotel rates fall despite rising demand
Mainland China's hotel industry posted a mixed set of results in November 2016, as performances varied across the country's different markets.
According to the latest data from STR,…
Lucky Air adds flights to Southeast Asia
Lucky Air, a subsidiary of China's HNA Group, has started expanding its Southeast Asian operations with the launch of a series of new flights from its home base of Kunming.
On 17…
China Eastern adds new long-haul route from Nanjing
China Eastern Airlines has continued to expand its international network from Nanjing, the capital of eastern China's Jiangsu province.
The Shanghai-based carrier has commenced a new…
IHG to launch first luxury hotel in Laos
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed plans to launch the first InterContinental hotel in Laos.
Set to open in 2021, the new-build InterContinental Vientiane will become the…
“Sacred bird” to take flight in Chengdu
The skies above China are set to become even busier in future, as the fast-expanding HNA Group prepares to launch yet another airline.
One of the group's existing carriers,…
Vancouver gets two more Chinese connections
Two more air routes between China and Canada will commence next month, expanding the strong links between the Pacific Rim nations.
China Eastern Airlines this week announced plans to…
Pacific islands target China with unified tourism brand
The islands if the South Pacific have launched a new bid to attract more tourists from China.
At the recent China International Travel Mart (CITM) in Shanghai, the South Pacific…
China to build Mekong bridge in Luang Prabang
A Chinese company is planning to build a bridge across the Mekong River in Luang Prabang, the UNESCO-listed city in northern Laos, as part of the new Trans-Asian Railway network.
The…
Lucky Air sets up base in Zhengzhou
Lucky Air, which is traditionally based in Kunming, has set up a new base in Zhengzhou, the capital of China's Henan province.
The carrier will initially base three single-aisle…
New Chinese airline enters global stage with Dreamliner deal
A new Chinese passenger airline has moved on to the global stage by ordering five long-haul Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing.
Formerly a cargo carrier, Shenzhen-based Donghai Airlines only…
Qantas spreads wings in China
Qantas will expand its operations in China next year with the launch of a new service between Sydney and Beijing.
Commencing on 25 January 2017, flights will operate daily using an…
Lucky Air commits to Chengdu’s new airport
Lucky Air has become the latest airline to confirm that it will move to Chengdu's new airport when it opens in 2020.
While its home base is in Kunming, Lucky Air has operated from…
China Eastern plans to fly to Abu Dhabi
China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch to flights to Abu Dhabi.
According to its application with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the carrier…
Sydney expands Chinese links with new Hangzhou flights
The connections between mainland China and Sydney continue to multiply.
Just weeks after the announcements of new connections to the Australian city from Kunming, Chengdu and…
Indian airports continue to drive Asian growth
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),…
BA adds five Chinese cities to route map
British Airways has significantly expanded its operations in China, following the signing of new partnership with one of the country's biggest airlines.
The new codeshare agreement…
China’s Lucky Air plans first long-haul routes
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based subsidiary of China's HNA Group, is planning to spread its wings east and west, with the launch of new international flights to the US and Europe.
The…
Chiang Rai gets new international flight
Thailand's northernmost province, Chiang Rai, will welcome another international flight later this year.
Low-cost carrier HK Express has announced plans to launch the first direct…
SilkAir spreads wings in China
Singapore's SilkAir will continue to expand its network in China later this year, with the launch services to Fuzhou, the capital of the southestern province of Fujian.
Commencing on…
India drives Asian airport traffic growth
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region increased 7.2% in May 2016.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), this monthly growth was…
China’s Lucky Air adds Samui, Bali flights
Lucky Air, the Chinese carrier, has added new routes to two of Southeast Asia's most popular resort destinations.
On Saturday (23 July 2016), the airline launched a new service…
China Eastern plans new LA flights
China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch a new route connecting Kunming with Los Angeles, via Qingdao.
If approved by the US Department of Transportation, flights…
Samui set for Chinese boom with new flights
The Thai resort island of Koh Samui could be set for an influx of Chinese visitors in future, with the launch of a series of new flights.
Tibet Airlines recently announced plans to…
Tibet Airlines goes international
Tibet Airlines will launch its first ever international flights next month.
The carrier will initially operate three weekly flights between Chengdu, in southwest China's Sichuan…
China Eastern links Hangzhou and Kolkata
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines will launch a daily flight from Hangzhou to the Indian city of Kolkata later this month.
Commencing on 28 June, the new service will depart the…
China’s Hongtu Airlines launches first flight
A start-up airline in China will launch its first flight on Saturday (21 May).
Hongtu Airlines, which is based in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, received its Air Operator’s…
New Chinese airline orders Dreamliners
Ruili Airlines, a new passenger carrier based in Kunming, southwest China, has signed an agreement for six Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
As part a ceremony held this week to mark the…
Lucky Air adds more flights to Southeast Asia
Lucky Air, which is based in the Chinese city of Kunming, will expand its route map in Southeast Asia this summer with the launch of two new routes.
Commencing on 29 June 2016, the…
Marriott makes debut in Chinese industrial hub
Marriott International has expanded its portfolio in mainland China with the launch of its first ever hotel in Taizhou, an industrial city in the Yangtze Delta region.
The new…
Air China links Chongqing and Dubai
Air China has launched the first ever non-stop between Chongqing and Dubai.
The new service commenced on 2 April and will run three times a week using a 251-seat, two-class Airbus…
China’s Loong Air cleared for international flights
Loong Air, a new Chinese passenger airline based in Hangzhou, has received permission to launch international flights.
The former cargo carrier moved into the passenger sector in late…
Finland targets Chinese visitors with 13 new visa centres
Finland has stepped up its campaign to attract more Chinese tourists with the announcement of plans to launch of 13 new visa application centres in the country.
In spring 2016, the…
Juneyao Air spreads wings from Nanjing
Juneyao Air will launch a series of new domestic and international flights from Nanjing, the capital of eastern China's Jiangsu province, later this month.
The Shanghai-based airline…
Sofitel debuts in Sanya
AccorHotels has continued to expand its luxury Sofitel portfolio in China with the opening of its first resort in Sanya.
The new Sofitel Sanya Leeman Resort is set on the coast at Haitang…
Lucky Air links Taipei with Lijiang
Lucky Air, which is based in the southwest China's Yunnan province, is planning to launch the first ever direct flights between Taipei and the UNESCO-listed city of Lijiang.…
Cachet Hotels to enter Asian resort market
Hong Kong's Cachet Hotel Group (CHG) has unveiled plans to launch its first resorts in Asia.
The company, which currently operates two hotels in Shanghai and has a large pipeline of urban…
Hong Kong’s Cachet signs first US hotel
Cachet Hotel Group (CHG), the Hong Kong-based hospitality company, has signed its first ever property in the US.
The company has agreed a deal for the co-branding of the Westlake…
HalalTrip launches Muslim-friendly packages
HalalTrip recently launched comprehensive tour packages to over 65 global destinations.
The company created a bespoke portfolio of Muslim-friendly packages that includes excursions…
Tibet Airlines adds new multiple new flights
Tibet Airlines is launching new scheduled flights to multiple Chinese cities this month.
On Thursday 7 January, the carrier commenced a new daily service from Tibet’s capital city,…
Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines
Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague
Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…
Work starts on Laos-China railway
A ground-breaking ceremony was held this week for the new Laos-China railway, the Vientiane Times reports.
Work commenced in Vientiane, marking the start of a major project that will…
Spring flies to North Korea, and more Chinese airline news…
Spring Airlines plans North Korea flights
China's Spring Airlines is planning to launch its first ever flights to North Korea. The low-cost carrier has applied to Civil Aviation…
China’s Shandong Airlines flies to India
Shandong Airlines will launch its first ever flights to India this week.
Commencing on 11 November, the airline will fly direct between Delhi and Kunming, the capital of southwest…
Chinese aviation bites, including a new route to Cuba
China Southern goes long-haul from Shenzhen
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch two new long-haul routes from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.
According to a…
Chinese airlines expand South Asian links
Airlines in China are adding more connections to cities in South Asia.
On Saturday (26 September), China Eastern Airlines commenced a new direct flight between Shanghai and Sri…
Swiss hotel group moves into Taiwan
Swiss International Hotels Group, which operates properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has taken its first steps into the Taiwanese hotel sector with the signing of a…
Chengdu Airlines to welcome new Chinese jet
Chengdu Airlines will take delivery of the first ever COMAC ARJ21-700 aircraft in November 2015, marking the commercial debut of the new Chinese-made regional jet.
Two models of the…
Sichuan Airlines goes international from Harbin
Sichuan Airlines is planning to expand its international operations with the launch of a new operating base in Harbin, the capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang province.
The…
Air China to link Chengdu with Paris
Air China has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Chengdu and Paris.
In a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the aviation…
Wanda’s new president unveils international expand plans
Qian Jin, the newly-appointed president of Wanda Hotels & Resorts, has unveiled his plans for the growth of the Chinese luxury hotel brand, including the launch of its first overseas…
Xiamen Airlines teams up with KLM for European flights
Xiamen Airlines has signed a wide-ranging codeshare agreement with KLM, allowing it to expand its coverage in Europe.
The Chinese airline will launch its first ever European flights…
China Eastern links LA with Chengdu and Nanjing
China Eastern Airlines has launched a new service connecting Los Angeles with two Chinese cities: Chengdu and Nanjing - the respective capitals of Sichuan and Jiangsu provinces.
The…
Hilton adds second hotel in Yunnan
Hilton has opened its second hotel in southwest China's Yunnan province, and the first under its main Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand.
The new Hilton Yuxi Fuxian Lake is located on…
Cachet accelerates Chinese growth with Wuhan hotel
Cachet Hotel Group (CHG) has signed its second new Chinese hotel within a week, with the announcement of plans for its first property in Wuhan.
Just two days after the Hong Kong-based…
Cachet to launch hotel and club in Hangzhou
Cachet Hotel Group (CHG), the Hong Kong-based hospitality company, has announced plans to open its first property in Hangzhou.
The new Cachet Deluxe Hangzhou will be a 185-room…
Thailand targets high value Chinese travellers
Thailand has unveiled plans to shift its tourism marketing focus to "high-spending, long-stay" Chinese visitors.
Late last week, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) revealed the…
Malaysia Airlines cuts Kochi flights
Malaysia Airlines will cancel its Kuala Lumpur-Kochi route as part of a major cost-cutting programme.
In the latest stage of the airline's 12-point Recovery Plan, which was outlined…
Malaysia Airlines cancels Frankfurt flights
Malaysia Airlines will cancel its key Frankfurt route as part of a major cost-cutting programme.
In the latest stage of the airline's 12-point Recovery Plan, which was outlined last…
VietJet Air to fly to China
VietJet Air has announced plans to launch its first flights to mainland China.
In a press conference on 8 April, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier revealed that it will commence…
China Eastern links western China with North America
China Eastern Airlines will add more flights to North America this summer, including connections from key cities in western China.
On 25 June 2015, the airline will add a second daily…
Xiamen offers 72-hour visa-free stays
Xiamen has become the latest Chinese city to offer 72 hours of visa-free travel to international tourists.
The city, in the southeast province of Fujian, will now allow passengers…
Chinese start-up Longjiang Air to launch in December
Longjiang Air, a new start-up carrier in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province, is set to launch its first flights in December this year.
The new carrier, which will be based at…
New air link connects India with provincial China
A new air route will be launched this year offering connections between India and China's Shandong province.
According to the Xinhua news agency, Shandong Airlines will commence a new…
2.8bn Chinese trips taken during Lunar New Year
China's roads, railways, airlines and waterways carried a total of 2.81 billion passengers during the Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year, travel period, Xinhua reported authorities as…
Cachet Hotels to drive Southeast Asian growth from Bangkok
Hong Kong's Cachet Hotel Group (CHG), which operates the Cachet, rHotels and URBN brands, has launched a new office in Bangkok to drive its expansion in Southeast Asia.
The new…
Passenger opens door on Air India flight
An Air India flight was delayed last week, when a passenger opened one of the aircraft doors prior to take-off.
The Economic Times reports that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft was…
祥鹏航空2月开通昆明-泰国甲米航线
祥鹏航空将于2015年2月11日开通昆明-甲米国际航线，这也是祥鹏航空继昆明-苏梅岛航线之后，开通的第二条从昆明始发至泰国的国际航线。
…
51YOU推“错峰出游季”
中华网财经消息，春节在即，旅游市场进入到黄金旺季，各大景区又将迎来一波“人头攒动”的景象。对于不想在春节期间“凑热闹”的游客而言，错峰出游将是一个既省力又省钱的好选择。…
China’s Lucky Air flies to Krabi
China's Lucky Air will launch its first ever flights to Krabi next week.
Due to commence on 11 February 2015, the new service will operate three times a week direct to the Thai resort…
Travelport to promote Beijing’s 72-hour visa waiver scheme
Travelport has formed a new marketing partnership with Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development to promote the Chinese capital's 72-hour visa waiver scheme for transit…
China Eastern to save US$4m with new airport system
China Eastern Airlines has projected that it will save US$4 million this year following the deployment of a new airport IT system.
The Shanghai-based carrier has installed SITA's Hub…
Chinese tour guide held for opening aircraft door
A group of 25 passengers, including a tour guide, have been detained by police in China after opening an aircraft door while the plane was taxiing to the runway.
The Shanghai Daily…
Frasers embarks on major Chinese expansion
Frasers Hospitality is eying a bigger share of the Chinese market with the addition 10 more properties across the country.
The Singapore-based serviced residence operator has signed deals…
China plans new Mongolia-Hainan high-speed railway
A major new north-south high-speed railway line is being planned in China.
The governments of seven Chinese provinces and regions are teaming up to build the country's second major…
Chinese aviation briefs
Chinese airlines to carry 47.5m pax over New Year
Chinese airlines are expected to carry 47.52 million passengers over the Lunar New Year holiday period. The forecast, which was made…
Qingdao Airlines to spread wings in 2015
Chinese start-up carrier, Qingdao Airlines, is planning to significantly expand its operations in 2015, with the addition of 15 more routes.
The airline, which began operating in…
Cachet launches new boutique hotel in Shanghai
Cachet Hotel Group (CHG) has unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio in China - a 45-room boutique hotel in Shanghai.
The new Cachet Boutique Shanghai was formerly known as the…
Lucky Air sets up base in Chengdu
Lucky Air, which is based in the Chinese city of Kunming, will launch operations from Chengdu next year.
The carrier, which is partly owned by Hainan Airlines, will base several…
Urumqi could join visa waiver scheme
Urumqi, the capital of northwest China's Xinjiang region, is expected to become the next Chinese city to start offering 72-hour visa-free stays for transit air passengers.
Under the…
东航开通昆明至巴黎航线
18日凌晨，中国东方航空正式开通昆明直飞巴黎航线，结束了云南没有洲际远程航线的历史。
昆明-巴黎航线的班期为每周一、四、六各飞1班，具体时刻为昆明00:05起飞，05：50抵巴黎，11:50巴黎起飞，+06：00返抵昆明(以上时刻均为当地时间，巴黎时间与北京时间时差-7小时)。航线单程空中飞行距离为9471公里，飞行时间12小时50分钟。…
Boeing to break China delivery record
Boeing expects to deliver a record number of commercial aircraft to China this year.
The US planemaker expects Chinese airlines to receive 150-160 Boeing jets in 2014, up from 143…
Air China to link Colombo with Chengdu
Air China will expand its operations in South Asia next year with the launch of a new route to Colombo.
Commencing in early February 2015, the Chinese national carrier will operate…
Boeing delivers first jet to Chinese start-up airline
Boeing has delivered the first aircraft to Ruili Airlines, the start-up carrier based in southwest China's Yunnan province.
The new Boeing 737-700 aircraft is the first of an order…
Cachet Hotels continues to expand in China
Cachet Hotel Group (CHG) is continuing its growth in China, with the signing of a deal to launch its flagship Cachet hotel brand in the city of Chengdu.
Last month, the company…
VietJet touches down in Cambodia
VietJet Air has launched its first ever flight to Cambodia.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier operated its inaugural service from Hanoi to Siem Reap this month, marking the start of a…
云南首家万达文华酒店开业
万达酒店及度假村管理有限公司宣布旗下第65家五星级酒店 -- 昆明万达文华酒店于2014年10月31日盛大开业。这是万达酒店及度假村管理有限公司在云南省的首家万达文华品牌酒店，也是其在中国的第28家自营品牌酒店、第8家万达文华品牌酒店。同时恰逢第100座万达广场在昆明正式开业。…
China’s latest airline takes off
Another new airline has taken to the skies in China.
Fuzhou Airlines, which is based at southeast China's Fujian province, commenced commercial operations on 30 October 2014, flying…
Shangri-La opens first Chinese resort
Shangri-La has continued its rapid expansion in China, with the launch of its first resort-style property in the country.
Shangri-La’s Sanya Resort & Spa is located at Haitang…
Xiamen Airlines to launch a host of new routes
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,…
China Eastern flies to Nepal
China Eastern Airlines will launch its first flights to Nepal next month.
Commencing on 20 November 2014, the airline will operate daily services between Shanghai and Nepal's capital…
New air route to link northwest China with Dubai
China Southern Airlines will launch a new route connecting Dubai with two regional hubs in northwest China.
Commencing on 29 September 2014, the Chinese carrier’s new route will fly…
China Eastern flies direct to Dubai
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines will launch direct flights to Dubai next month.
Commencing on 26 October 2014, the new point-to-point service will operate twice a week. Flights…
Xiamen Airlines sets up Beijing base
Xiamen Airlines has set up a new operating base in Beijing.
The fast-expanding Chinese airline currently bases seven aircraft at Beijing Capital International Airport, providing 21…
First flights from mainland China to Samui
Lucky Air, which is based in southwest China's Yunnan province, will launch a new service to Koh Samui next week.
Commencing on 12 August 2014, the new route will operate three times…
Marriott hits new heights with Zhengzhou hotel
A new JW Marriott has opened in Zhengzhou which has become the tallest hotel in central China.
The 416-room JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou, in the capital of Henan province, is set on…
Guilin joins Chinese visa waiver scheme
Guilin has become the latest Chinese city to start offering 72-hour visa-free stays for transit air passengers.
Travellers entering at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, who…
昆明精心打好旅游“气候牌”
最近3年，不断涌入昆明度暑假的“候鸟”人群不断增多。“大学生、中学生来昆明过暑假的占了四分之一，五六十岁的老人占了四分之一，其他人群占了一半。”市旅游局的统计数据显示，暑期经济是昆明市旅游经济的最高峰。数据显示，今年前5个月，昆明市接待游客总数为2279.89万人次，同比增长13.12%;旅游总收入225.59亿元，同比增长17.43%。…
Sichuan Airlines sets up Hangzhou base
Sichuan Airlines has set up a new base in Hangzhou, the capital of eastern China's Zhejiang province.
The airline, which has its home base in Chengdu, plans to deploy up to six Airbus…
Lucky Air to create Chengdu base
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, has announced plans to launch a base at Chengdu’s Shuangliu International Airport.
Currently, the airline offers flights to…
Sichuan Air sets up base in Harbin
Sichuan Airlines has set up a new operating base in the northeast Chinese city of Harbin.
The airline, which is part-owned by China Southern Airlines, will now base up to eight of its…
SilkAir expands links to China
SilkAir has added another new route to China, with the launch of flights to Hangzhou.
The new service to the capital of Zhejiang province becomes the Singaporean carrier's eighth…
Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Boston
Hainan Airlines launched a brand new route from Beijing to Boston, using its latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new flights commenced on 20 June 2014 marking the first ever direct…
HNA airlines offer connecting flights
Three Chinese airlines operated by the HNA Group are re-organising their networks to offer a series of new connecting flights.
The new interline agreement will see regional routes…
China Eastern places record order with Boeing
China Eastern Airlines has placed a major order for 80 new Boeing 737 aircraft.
The Shanghai-based carrier, which earlier this year agreed to buy 70 new single-aisle aircraft from Airbus,…
Hyatt Place arrives in China
Hyatt has opened its first ever Hyatt Place hotel in China.
The launch of the Hyatt Place Shenzhen Dongmen marks the start of a major Chinese expansion for the brand, which is…
Ruili Airlines to launch on Sunday
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‘Festival of India’ to be held in China
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A 75 member delegation led by Secretary Culture would be visiting China in the first…
Another start-up airline joins China’s aviation boom
China's rapidly expanding collection of airlines will see yet another new addition this week, with the launch of Yingan Airlines.
The regional start-up carrier, which is based in the…
Qantas boosts Asian network with China Southern deal
Qantas has expanded its network in Asia following the launch of a new partnership with China Southern Airlines.
The new codeshare partnership, which follows an agreement signed in…
SilkAir to fly to Hangzhou
SilkAir is launching flights to the city of Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province.
The new service, direct from Singapore, will start operating on 27 June. The route will be…
Xi’an to join China’s visa waiver scheme
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Wanda unveils new luxury hotel brand
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The Wanda Reign Wuhan opened its doors on 29 March 2014, marking the launch…
Hyatt to launch two new brands in China
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China’s first Hyatt Place project will open in Shenzhen…
Lucky Air sets up base in Chengdu
Lucky Air, which operates flights from the Chinese city of Kunming, has launched operations from its new base in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province.
Last month, the airline…
What happened to flight MH370?
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What brought down flight MH370?
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Despite the…
Hainan Airlines pens pilot training deal
Hainan Airlines has signed a new five-year pilot training agreement with Boeing.
Under the terms of the deal, Boeing Flight Services will provide training for the Chinese airline's…
Hainan Air adds domestic Dreamliner destination
Hainan Airlines has introduced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to another domestic Chinese destination - Dalian.
The aircraft made its debut on the route on Monday, and it will now operate…
China Eastern to buy 70 Airbus jets
China Eastern Airlines has ordered 70 new single-aisle jets from Airbus.
The Shanghai-based carrier has decided to renew its short- and medium-haul fleet with the European…
New look HK Express focuses on regional growth
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Air China boosts international network
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Commencing on 30 March 2014, Air…
HK Express expands Japan, Korea routes
Hong Kong Express is expanding its operations in Japan and Korea.
The low-cost carrier will add a brand new service to Fukuoka in April 2014, as well as adding capacity on existing…
VietJet finalises major A320 deal
VietJet Air has finalised a major order for up to 101 Airbus A320-series aircraft.
The low-cost carrier placed an order for 14 A320s, seven A321s and 42 new A320neo aircraft, with…
AirAsia carries 25% more passengers in 2013
AirAsia achieved strong growth in passenger traffic last year, as new aircraft deliveries boosted demand.
The low-cost carrier group carried 42.6 million passengers in 2013, 25% more than…
Lucky Air goes international with Singapore launch
China's Lucky Air has commenced its first ever international flights, with the launch of a new route to Singapore.
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Hainan Airlines to launch Fuzhou-based airline
Hainan Airlines is planning to set up a new airline based in Fuzhou, in southeast China's Fujian province.
A statement on the Civil Aviation Administration of China's (CAAC) website…
New airline starts operating from Hangzhou
A new airline has started operating from Hangzhou, eastern China.
Zhejiang Loong Airlines, which is based at Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan International Airport, welcomed its first Airbus A320…
Zhejiang Loong Air receives first aircraft
New Chinese passenger carrier, Zhejiang Loong Airlines, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet touched down at Hangzhou's Xiaoshan…
Hainan Airlines’ Dreamliner to fly to Xiamen
Hainan Airlines took delivery of its fifth Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week, and will deploy the aircraft to Xiamen, in southeast China's Fujian province.
Commencing on 23 December…
AirAsia to fly Bangkok-Changsha
Thai AirAsia is continuing its rapid expansion into China, with the launch of a new service to the city of Changsha.
Commencing on 24 January 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…
Dusit signs Yunnan hot spring resort
Dusit Fudu Hotels & Resorts, the Chinese arm of Thailand's Dusit International, has signed an agreement to manage a new luxury hot spring resort in the southern Chinese province of…
Qantas joins forces with China Southern
Qantas has signed a major new tie-up with China Southern Airlines, aimed at boosting travel between Australia and China.
The codeshare agreement will see the two airlines join forces…
Hainan Air flies Dreamliner to US
Hainan Airlines has launched its first ever international services using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
On 26 November 2013, the airline flew the new fuel-efficient aircraft to the US…
Hainan Air expands domestic Dreamliner routes
Hainan Airlines has expanded its Boeing 787 Dreamliner services across China.
The southwestern city of Kunming has become the eighth Chinese city served using the new fuel-efficient…
Routes Asia returns to China
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China’s Ruili Airlines order planes
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More cities to join China visa waiver scheme
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The China Daily reported this week that capital of southern China’s Yunnan…
MAS boosts holiday capacity
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will ramp up its capacity next month to cater for an expected rise in demand during the country’s Hari Raya holiday period.
From 3-18 August 2013 the national…
Jin Jiang signs Guizhou hotel
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SLS Hotels unveils major Chinese expansion
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Jin Jiang to open hotel in Yunnan Stone Forest
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The latest industry appointments
MATTHEW VARLEY has been announced as the new Chief Operating Officer of Wego, based at the travel search site's Singapore headquarters. Varley joins from the Wotif Group, where he held…
China Southern receives Airbus and announces new routes
Chinese carrier China Southern has took delivery of its new Airbus A320 at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport.
The aircraft, which was delivered by the Tianjin Assembly Factory…
Boeing delivers 1,000th plane to China
Boeing has celebrated a new landmark in China with the delivery of its 1,000th aircraft to the country.
The 1,000th aircraft, a single-aisle Boeing 737-800, was delivered to China Eastern…
Dusit plans year of expansion
Dusit International has announced that 2013 will be a year of expansion for the company, with seven properties scheduled to open in the in the coming months.
Speaking at the ITB…
AirAsia touches down in Shanghai
AirAsia touched down in Shanghai for this first time today, marking the start of a new scheduled service from Kuala Lumpur.
The low-cost carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, will now…
Dusit forms alliance for China expansion
Dusit International has formed a new partnership designed to extend its reach into the Chinese hotel market.
The Thai hotel management company has signed a new joint venture agreement…
AirAsia X to fly to Shanghai
AirAsia X is expanding its network in China with the introduction of direct flights to Shanghai.
From 19 February 2013, the low-cost carrier will commence six weekly flights from Kuala…
Accor to boost Sofitel brand in Asia
Accor is planning a major expansion of its luxury Sofitel brand in Asia Pacific over the next few years.
According to the Sofitel's Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, Markland…
Asian Aviation Briefs
China to build 82 new airports
China will build 82 new airports by 2015 in an effort to provide transport links to remote rural areas. Speaking at a news conference in Shanghai recently,…
The Changing Chinese Traveller
By Jens Thraenhart,
Co-Founder, DragonTrail.com & Publisher, ChinaTravelTrends.com
The Chinese middle class is already larger than the entire population of the United States. In…
Wyndham adds four Ramada hotels in China
Wyndham Hotel Group is continuing its expansion in China with the signing of franchise agreements for four new Ramada hotels in the country.
The new properties in Chengdu, Huizhou, Kunming…
China’s Lijiang airport to go international
Lijiang airport, in southern China’s Yunnan province, will soon be able to accept international flights, Xinhua reported the local government as saying today.
The decision means that…
Lao Airlines to launch Singapore flights
Lao Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Singapore tomorrow (Thursday 24 November 2011). The national carrier recently received its first ever jet aircraft - two 142-seat Airbus…
Park Hotel Group eyes India
Park Hotel Group has announced plans to double its portfolio of Asian hotels over the next three-to-five years. Speaking to Travel Daily at ITB Asia, the Singapore-based hospitality…
Park Hotel Group to double portfolio
Grand Park Orchard Road, Singapore
Park Hotel Group has announced plans to double its portfolio of Asian hotels over the next three-to-five years. Speaking to Travel Daily at ITB Asia, the…
Tourism another flashpoint for Koreas
North Korea is threatening to sell off hotels, restaurants and other South Korean owned property worth US$284 million at the Mount Kumgang resort. The resort was built by the South's Hyundai…
RCI signs up Chinese mega resort
Vacation exchange company RCI has expanded its network in China through an affiliation with Shining Star Vacation Club, Xing Yao Shui Xiang Resort. RCI members will now have the option to…
PATA Travel Mart attracts key growth markets
The PATA Travel Mart in New Delhi promises to be a great business proposition with strong presence expected from Indian and Chinese representatives. PATA Interim CEO, Bill Calderwood…
Bogus Apple stores found in China
Three fake Apple stores are operating in the Chinese city of Kunming, it has been discovered. The BBC reported last week that an American blogger filmed herself chatting with staff in the…
Tourism association targets Chinese market
The Thai-Chinese Tourism Business Association as hatched plans to bring two million Chinese tourists into Thailand next year.
The Association plans to work closely with international…
Kolkatta to get second direct China flight
Kolkatta will have a second direct flight to mainland China next month, when Hainan Airlines starts its service to Shenzhen in the southern province of Guangdong."We will start our…
Accor brings Pullman brand to Lijiang
Pullman, an upscale brand of the Accor Group, has opened in the historic city of Lijiang, in China's southwestern Yunnan province.
Consisting of 79 villas and 51 deluxe rooms, Pullman…
Accor brings Pullman brand to Yunnan
Pullman, an upscale brand of the Accor Group, has opened in the historic city of Lijiang, in China's southwestern Yunnan province.
Consisting of 79 villas and 51 deluxe rooms, Pullman…
Thailand, China agree high-speed rail plan
Thailand and China have agreed on the framework of the joint high-speed rail project that will link the two countries. According to Thai media reports, a memorandum of understanding…
Freezing conditions hit Chinese New Year travel
Freezing conditions in southern China are threatening to throw thousands of Chinese travellers' New Year travel plans into chaos. The country's National Meteorological Center forecast…
China to add train services for New Year rush
China will add 293 more trains to cater for increased passenger demand during this year's Chinese New Year holiday period. The China Daily reported Wang Zhiguo, the country's Vice…
Thousands still stranded on Chinese roads
Thousands of motorists are still stranded on ice-coated highways in central China's Hunan province, Xinhua has reported. Work to clear the roads continued on Tuesday as nearly…
China Eastern to resume flights to Kathmandu
China Eastern Airlines is resuming flights to the Kathmandu from 11 January. The airline will fly to the Nepali capital from Kunming, in southern China's Yunnan province. The route will…
Executive Appointments w/e 10 June 2010
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Tiger launches more Greater China routes
Tiger Airways announced plans to introduce even more destinations to Greater China, following the huge popularity of its existing routes.Rosalynn Tay, Managing Director of Tiger…
China Eastern adds base in Chengdu
China Eastern Airlines has set up a base in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The Shanghai-based carrier plans to base 30 aircraft at Chengdu's…
Wyndham adds four hotels in China
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Vietnam Airlines add new Shanghai routes
Vietnam Airlines has launched services linking Shanghai with both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Thanh Nien News has reported. The national carrier will operate four weekly flights…
Mekong Tourism Forum comes to Angkor in May
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Visa offers Asian golf deals
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Sichuan Airlines installs Panasonic IFEC on A330
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Staff Appointments w/e 21 January 2010
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COTRI, Dragon Trail sign partnership
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Chinese visitors to Phuket festival are booming
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HK National Day arrivals rise 15%
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TAT plans more overseas offices
The Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to open three overseas offices in the coming months, Anil Mathur reports. Santi Chundintra, Director of the TAT's American Market…
IHG signs multi-brand deal with TCC
Singapore, 14 September 2009 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced the signing of a deal with leading Thai conglomerate TCC (Thai Chareon Corporation) to…
Angry pandas want milk, not bamboo
Three pandas that were shifted from Sichuan province to a zoo in Yunnan after last year's earthquake are reportedly angry after their keepers tried to wean them on to a bamboo diet.…
EVA Air to launch scheduled flights to China
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Banyan Tree expands in Yunnan
Banyan Tree Holdings Limited has announced plans to operate two new hotels in Kunming, in China's southern province of Yunnan. The new properties, Banyan Tree Kunming and Angsana…
Three more Chinese cities get Taiwan green light
Three more mainland Chinese cities will be authorised to validate passes for Taiwan visitors entering the mainland, Xinhua reported the country's Ministry of Public Security as saying.…
Thai AirAsia keeps on growing
While other airlines have eithermaintained or downsized flights in their industry's severe downturn, ThaiAirAsia continues to move ahead with its network expansion. The low-costcarrier…
TAT plots course through troubled times
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has unveiled a multi-pronged strategic marketing campaign for 2009-10 that it hopes will build on the country's long-standing strengths such as its…
Grand Park brand strengthened
Singapore-based Park Hotel Group has strengthened the brand identity of its Grand Park tier of hotels, aligning all its five-star properties under the name.The move aims to create a…
PATA Tourism Strategy Forum well received
The two-day Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Tourism Strategy Forum, hosted last weekend in Kunming, has received wide-ranging praise from delegates and speakers. The…
Park acquires Grand Castle Hotel, Xi’an
Singapore's Park Hotel Group has announced the latest phase of its rapid expansion plans, with the acquisition of the Grand Castle Hotel in Xi'an. The 338-room property in the capital of…
Staff Appointments w/e 16 October 08
EDWARD JUSUF has been appointed Amadeus' new General Manager for Indonesia. Based in Jakarta and with more than a decade of industry experience, Jusuf will be tasked with expanding…
Market conditions starting to bite - PATA
Latest figures released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), indicate regional tourism growth, although still positive, is slowing. In the PATA statistics detailing…
Leading futurist to headline PATA Forum
One of the world's leading tourism industry futurists, Dr Ian Yeoman will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Tourism Strategy Forum in…
PATA seeks winning strategies
Turning research into winning strategies is the central theme of the new Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Tourism Strategy Forum. The event, targeting tourism marketers across…
Yunnan airport seeks foreign investor
China's Yunnan Airport Group (YAG) is seeking an overseas investor to help finance a new CNY18.4 billion (US$2.7 billion) airport in southwest China, ChannelNews Asia has reported. The new…
Shenzhen Airlines to set up base in Chengdu
Shenzhen Airlines plans to commence new daily services from Chengdu to Kunming, Guiyang and Guangzhou by the end of this month, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The carrier…
Travelex first with Chinese license
China has granted its first foreign exchange license to Travelex in a move that liberalises the market and improved access for business.
The Telegraph said the license, approved by Chinese…
PATA forum
.PATA is initiating a forum on practical ways to apply research and intelligence to execute commercially successful marketing strategies. "The 2008 PATA Tourism Strategy Forum is a…
Air China adds new route
Air China has added a daily round-trip flightbetween Wenzhouand Shanghai Pudong and adjusted the flight schedule on the Wenzhou-Kunmingroute.
"No Olympic link" to China bus blasts
Chinese authorities havesaid that its investigation into two deadly bus explosions in the southern cityof Kunming hadno connection with the Olympics, Channel News Asia has reported. "We…
THAI raises surcharge
Passengers on most international flights will now have to pay a fuel surcharge of between US$45 and US$140, compared with the current charge of between US$25 and US$105. The increase…
China Eastern faces fine
China Eastern Airlines is facing a RMB1.5 million (US$ 214,000) fine for early flight returns in southwestern Yunnan Province recentlyXinhua quoting the Civil Aviation Administration of…
Thai AirAsia looks to consolidation
Bangkok Post reported him as saying that the airline also did not have the aircraft capacity to fly new routes, possibly to Bali, Dhaka, Kunming and India.Last month, it…
China Eastern compensates
China Eastern Airlines will offer compensation of up to RMB400 (US$57) each to passengers onboard 21 fights that were disrupted by pilots last week in Yunnan province.The Shanghai Daily said…
Dragonair summer schedule
Dragonair will increase frequencies on services to a number of Mainland China destinations in its summer schedule starting from March 30 to October 25. The 2008 summer schedule will see the…
China Eastern flies to Phnom Penh
China Eastern Airlines has opened a new route from Kunming to Phnom Penh in Cambodia.
It has started operating three flights per week on a CRJ-200 with a capacity of 50 passengers,…
China to fully open domestic air routes
The General Administration of Civil Aviation (CAAC) said on its website that airlines don't need approval for new domestic flights and instead be required to only submit plans to do so,…
Tourism Malaysia expands presence in China
It currently has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and a representative office in Chengdu. Tourism Minister Tengku Adnan Mansor said another representative office will soon…
China ‘s biggest challenge: Managing inbound tourism
Deeson said China is already the world's fourth most popular destination and could become the number one destination within a decade. "However, we know that growth can be a double-edged…
Air Bagan suspends Yangon-Singapore service
The airline's parent company, Air Bagan Holdings, is controlled by Tay Za, a rich Burmese businessman with close links to the military junta.The TODAY newspaper cited an email…
Vietnam Airlines offers free transit tours
Eligible passengers include those who are flying in from Hong Kong, Beijing, Kunming, Guangzhou, Sydney, Melbourne, Paris, Frankfurt, Moscow and…
Asia’s rail link needs more money
ASEAN countries involved in the project gave an update at their latest meeting in Singapore, adding that they would be seeking more international investor interest, ChannelNews…
Dragonair joins Oneworld
"We are pleased that oneworld customers will be able to connect throughHong Kong to ourextensive network of destinations in Mainland China and to the increasing number of business and…
US$2b for China-Singapore rail link
The Singapore-Kunming, a project by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, connects through eight countries near the Mekong and still has about 550 kilometres (341 miles) of "missing…
Crossing continents on land
Reports claim that within the next few years, people can travel from India to Singapore, Bangkok, Yangon, Tehran and other cities like Turkey by train as another option…
