Moscow Domodedovo Airport launches first flight in the new segment of T2
Moscow Domodedovo Airport launched the new segment of the passenger terminal - T2 - in test mode and served the first flight.
Fly Moscow to Goa via Aeroflot from 2nd Nov
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot said it is set to launch its flight services to Goa from Moscow, starting 2 November.
Fly direct Abu Dhabi to Moscow with Air Arabia from 18 Nov
The new direct flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo Airport in Russia with a frequency of five flights weekly, starting from 18 November 2022.
Lufthansa may be operating vaccine flights to Moscow
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Moscow’s maiden digital roadshow concludes in India
Moscow City Tourism Committee's four-day virtual event was specially curated to present the ‘City of Moscow’ as an attractive travel destination to the vibrant Indian outbound travel…
Sales of fake negative COVID-19 test certificates booming in Moscow
the sales on the websites selling false certificates of negative test results for the presence of the COVID-19 infection increased dramatically lately.
Emirates adds Moscow to its growing flight network
Emirates will re-start passenger services to Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) with two flights a week, starting 11 September. The resumption of flights to Moscow will take the airline’s…
Passengers can now get COVID-19 antibody test at Moscow Domodedovo
Moscow Domodedovo Airport has started offering an antibody test for COVID-19, it said in a statement. One can now get tested at the airport’s medical care facility, located in the…
Dominican Republic becomes partner country of OTDYKH Leisure Moscow Fair 2020
The OTDYKH International Russian Travel Market has announced the Dominican Republic will be the official partner country of its 26th edition. The country has chosen the show as its most…
Ural Airlines connects Moscow to London Stansted
London Stansted Airport has gained its first scheduled service to Moscow with flights by Russian carrier Ural Airlines. The new four-times a week service is using Airbus A320 aircraft.…
UNIGLOBE Travel expands service to Moscow
UNIGLOBE Travel has expanded its network to Russia with the addition of global partner UNIGLOBE Talarii Travel. Based in Moscow, UNIGLOBE Talarii Travel is a fully licensed agency and…
Moscow tales: OTDYKH International Russian Travel Market to host a series of events for exhibitors
All eyes of the travel industry are set on Moscow as Russia’s capital city gets ready to host OTDYKH 2019 travel expo in September this year.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of…
Plane makes fiery landing at Moscow airport, kills 41
An Aeroloft passenger plane made an emergency landing and caught fire at Moscow’s Sheremetevo Airport, killing 41 people.
OTDYKH Leisure: Somatheeram brings 5000 year health technique to Moscow
Somatheeram will, once again, participate at the B2B travel exhibition OTDYKH Leisure, which will take place 10-12 September 2019.
Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more
It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the…
Aeroflot begins Airbus 330-300 service between Moscow and London
Aeroflot has begun service with widebody Airbus 330-300 aircraft on its evening flights between Moscow and London.
Starting 1 June 2017, the airline is operating A330-300 airliners…
Emirates lands A380 in Moscow and Guangzhou
Emirates launched two new daily A380 services – Dubai to Guangzhou, China and Dubai to Moscow, Russia – on 1 October.
Moscow and Guangzhou join more than 40 Emirates A380 destination…
Emirates to deploy A380 on Moscow route
Emirates recently announced its intent to upgrade one of the two daily flights on its Dubai-Moscow route to an A380-800. This will commence from 1 December 2016.
Since the airline…
Tianjin Airlines kicks off long-haul era with Moscow flights
Tianjin Airlines will launch its first long-haul flights to Moscow this summer.
The Chinese airline, which forms part of the HNA Group, will commence services from Tianjin to Moscow…
Sichuan Airlines to resume Moscow flights
Chengdu-based Sichuan Airlines will resume its direct scheduled flights to Moscow next month.
Commencing on 30 April 2016, the Chinese airline will operate three weekly flights to the…
TCA Abu Dhabi launches destination festival in Moscow
The recent Abu Dhabi Fest held in Moscow showcasing Emirati culture and traditions.
The event was the first large-scale outdoor experiential promotional activity initiated by Russian…
Sichuan Airlines to fly to Moscow
Sichuan Airlines has unveiled plans to launch the first ever direct flight between Chengdu and Moscow.
Commencing on 2 May 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights to the…
Cathay to scrap Moscow route
Cathay Pacific has confirmed that it will cease operating flights to Moscow this summer.
The current thrice-weekly service between Hong Kong and the Russian capital will be scrapped…
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Moscow welcomes Gulf Air
In celebration for the new Bahrain-Moscow flights, the ambassador of Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Bahrain HE Victor Smirnov hosted a reception at the Intercontinental Regency…
Air India connects Goa with Moscow
Air India is now enabling more Russian travellers to visit the beaches of Goa.
The national carrier now operates four weekly flights between the Goa and the Russian capital, Moscow,…
Gulf Air’s Moscow flight touches down
Gulf Air’s maiden flight to Moscow touched down commencing its four weekly direct services.
Maher Salman Al Musallam, acting chief executive officer said: “The new flight is an…
Gulf Air prepares for Moscow
Gulf Air has launched several promotional offers in preparation for its new route from Bahrain to Moscow. The airline will launch direct services to Moscow from 28 October 2014, further…
flydubai’s inaugural Moscow flight touches down
flydubai’s inaugural flight to Moscow landed at Vnukovo International Airport and was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute.
The high profile delegation part of the flight…
Moscow added to Gulf Air network
Gulf Air recently announced the launch of direct services to Moscow from 28 October 2014. The airline will operate four flights per week to Domodedovo International Airport. The route…
Air India flies Dreamliner to Moscow
Air India has commenced a new route connecting Delhi with Moscow.
The national carrier launched the new direct flights between the capitals of India and Russia on Monday, using its…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to Moscow
Qatar Airways will add extra flights to Moscow later this year, using its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Commencing on 1 September 2014, the airline will add two weekly flights to its…
flydubai to connect Moscow
flydubai has announced the launch of daily flights to Moscow. The new service will commence from September 2014.
flydubai’s chief executive officer, Ghaith Al Ghaith, said: “This new…
Etihad boosts Moscow service
Etihad Airways will increase its Abu Dhabi-Moscow services from seven flights per week to double daily on 1 June 2014, and then to triple daily from 1 October 2014.
The carrier…
Emirates to add more capacity for Moscow
Emirates is looking to serve its Moscow route with a double daily A380 service from 1 August 2014. This second A380, which will operate as flight EK133/134, replaces the existing Boeing…
Qatar Airways celebrates Moscow route
Qatar Airways recently celebrated a decade of service to Moscow. The airline currently operates 12 weekly flights to Russia’s Domodedovo Airport. The Moscow – Doha route is operated with…
HMH joins DTCM at Moscow Tourism Fair
Hospitality Management Holdings (HMH) joined Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) as a co-participant at the Moscow Tourism Fair for Leisure. The event is being held in Russia from…
Grand Millennium gears up for Moscow show
The Grand Millennium Dubai is keen to strengthen its presence in the Russian market. The hotel will once again participate at the Luxury Leisure Moscow (LLM) from 17-20 September 2013.…
Gatwick delights in Moscow addition
Gatwick Airport bolstered its connections into emerging markets today when easyJet launched its flights to Moscow.
Dancers welcomed passengers at the airport this morning for the…
Emirates’ Moscow aircraft gets upgraded
Emirates has inaugurated its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the Dubai - Moscow route.
The aircraft offers 360 seats in each direction, an increase of 40%. In the last three months Emirates…
BA and easyJet rewarded London-Moscow rights
British Airways and easyJet have been granted with operating flights between London and Moscow with Virgin Atlantic’s bid rejected.
BA will continue to run the services from Heathrow…
Orthodox Cruises – Day Nine – Moscow
Cruise News UK goes on tour with Orthodox Cruises as the ms Anton Chekhov sails from Saint Petersburg to Moscow. This is the final instalment in a series of articles aimed at describing,…
Orthodox Cruises – Day Eight – Moscow
Cruise News UK goes on tour with Orthodox Cruises as the ms Anton Chekhov sails from Saint Petersburg to Moscow. This is the final instalment in a series of articles aimed at describing,…
Emirates to launch A380 service to Moscow
Emirates will launch its first ever scheduled A380 service to Moscow from December 1st, 2012. The airline’s 517-seat version will replace the Boeing 777-300ER on, one of its two daily…
UNWTO condemns Moscow airport bombing
The UNWTO has strongly condemned Monday's suicide bomb attack at Moscow's Domodedovo airport. The organisation offered its support to the Russian government, and expressed its…
Deadly bomb attack hits Moscow airport
A suicide bomber has killed at least 35 people and injured more than 100 at of Moscow's Domodedovo airport. Reports suggest that the man entered the arrivals hall of the Russian capital's…
Blast rocks Moscow airport killing at least 30 people
Moscow's flagship airport has been rocked by an explosion, killing at least thirty people and injuring scores more. According to Russian news agencies, the blast occurred inside…
ADTA opens Moscow visitor centre
Abu Dhabi is to become the first overseas destination to have a visitor centre in Moscow when the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) opens its Russia office next month.News of the…
Cathay Pacific launches new Moscow flights
Cathay Pacific Airways launched its thrice-weekly service to Moscow on 1 September. Speaking at the Gala dinner which followed Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region…
Cathay adds Moscow services, boosts Asian routes
26 March 2010: Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will start operating to Moscow on 13 July with three flights a week departing Hong Kong every Tuesday, Thursday and…
THAI to cut Oslo, Moscow services
13 Feb 10 (TravMedia.com): Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced its flight schedules for the Summer Schedule 2010, effective 28 March - 30 October 2010.Mr.…
Cathay Pacific to fly to Moscow
10 February 2010: Cathay Pacific Airways today announced plans to fly to Moscow, capital of the Russian Federation. The airline is in the process of applying to the relevant authorities…
Cathay Pacific to fly to Moscow
10 February 2010: Cathay Pacific Airways today announced plans to fly to Moscow, capital of the Russian Federation. The airline is in the process of applying to the relevant authorities…
Dubai participate in Moscow event
Dubai had a strong presence at the 13th edition of the Russian Travel and Tourism Exhibition (Leisure-2009) held in Moscow from September 22 to 25 as part of the efforts of the Dubai…
Moscow’s Hotel National joins Luxury Collection
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 8, 2009-- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces the debut of its renowned The Luxury Collection brand in…
Marriott expands in Moscow
Marriott International will open the 366-room Renaissance Moscow Monarch Center later this year. The opening will increase Marriott's portfolio in Moscow to seven properties. The…
Etihad launches Moscow flights
Etihad Airways has launched its maiden flight from Abu Dhabi to Moscow. The five weekly services to the Russian capital will be followed by a new service to the Kazakhstan commercial capital…
S7 Airlines opens Moscow-Bangkok
S7 Airlines has announced the opening of ticket sales for flights between Moscow and Bangkok. The former Siberia Airlines will launch thrice-weekly services on 23 December. Source: CAPA.
Boy travelled to Moscow hanging onto plane’s wing
The boy suffered acute frostbite after clinging on for the entire 1300-kilometer (808-mile) flight to Vnukova Airport.He collapsed onto the tarmac and his arms and legs were so severely…
Japan Airlines moves to Moscow
This will provide passengers using JAL with numerous flight connection options and will be convenient for passengerstraveling onward to other destinations in Russia such as St…
Oman Air Increases Frequency and Adds 4 New Destinations
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has unveiled its summer schedule for 2023, continuing its ambitious and dynamic fleet and network growth strategy.
The number…
Oman Air adds four destinations and increased frequency to its 2023 Summer Schedule
Continuing its ambitious and dynamic strategy of fleet and network expansion, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has unveiled its summer schedule for 2023
Jazeera Airways announces record annual profits of KD20.1 million (USD65.7m) for 2022
Jazeera Airways, continuing robust growth, announced record net profits of KD20.1 million (USD65.7m) for the 2022 full year, an increase of 183.6% over 2021.
Pact signed to operate 14 flights between Oman and Russia
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Civil Aviation Authority, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of air transport with the Federal Republic of Russia.
flydubai launches daily flights to St Petersburg
The Dubai-based carrier will start its operations to St Petersburg from 20 January 2023 with a daily service. flydubai grows its network to 114 destinations supported by a fleet of 71 Boeing…
New York and Singapore take crown as the world’s most expensive cities
Data released today by EIU reveal the soaring cost of living in the world’s biggest cities as the war in Ukraine and continuing pandemic restrictions disrupt supply chains, particularly for…
What happened to Malaysian Airlines passenger Jet MH17 flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur?
A Dutch court has found three men guilty of murder for shooting down a passenger jet over eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing 298 people.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches direct flights to Tashkent
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-carrier, has announced the launch of its new route from Abu Dhabi to Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital.
Qatar Airways supports ‘The Street Child World Cup Doha 2022’
Youth-led football teams from across the globe, representing some of the world's most vulnerable children, flew with Qatar Airways to participate in a sporting tournament with a call for…
Virgin Atlantic drops Hong Kong route
British airline Virgin Atlantic has decided to suspend its Heathrow-Hong Kong services, close its Hong Kong office and not resume flights in March 2023
After Putin Proclaims Mobilisation, Flights From Russia Sell Out
After Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilisation of the Russian armed forces to support the war in Ukraine, Russian nationals frantically made preparations to leave…
EU To Lose EUR21 Billion With The Ban Of Russian Tourism
Russian Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin commented on what he termed “the frenzy of plans to stop our citizens from visiting the EU,” writing on his official Telegram channel that the EU…
Dubai’s Air Traffic Increase Indicates Strong Recovery
As pandemic restrictions were lifted, Dubai International Airport saw an increase in passengers during the first half of 2022. The upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar will increase traffic…
Wizz Air to Russia
Reuters reports that Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, will resume flying to Russia from October later this year. Services are shown on the main Wizz Air website.
The airline is 49% owned by Wizz…
Finland and Estonia urge EU to stop issuing tourist visas to Russians
The prime ministers of Estonia and Finland have called on the EU to stop issuing tourist visas to Russians in an attempt to open up a new sanctions front following Moscow’s full-scale…
Blossom Hotel Houston appoints michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon to lead all culinary programming at luxury property
Exciting Developments in the Hotel’s Culinary Programming to Debut in the Coming Months, Including Duck House by Boon, Blossom Club Chef’s Table, New Japanese dining destination, Blossom…
Ukraine to scrap visa-free travel for Russians from July 1
The move will end visa-free travel for Russians that began when Ukraine became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991
Aeroflot Flight Attendants Treat Putin With Flowers As War On Ukraine Rages On
The outlook for Aeroflot and other Russian carriers, despite the cheery faces, is bleaker than ever.
Russia Considers Nationalisation Of Aircraft To Save Aeroflot
Foreign sanctions could lead to the Russian government deciding to nationalise all of its Boeing and Airbus planes to prevent them from returning to their lessors; the Ministry of Transport…
Another Raft Of Bad News For Russian Airlines
Following similar steps by the European Union and Canada in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, US President Joe Biden declared a ban on Russian flights from American airspace in…
Russia-Europe Airspace Closure Spares Asian Carriers
The closure of Russian airspace to several European airlines has spared Asian carriers, which have recovered from the pandemic more slowly than competitors elsewhere in the world.
How Will The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Affect The Airline Industry?
Russia’s full-fledged invasion of Ukraine comes at a critical juncture in the commercial aviation industry’s recovery.
How Ukraine-Russia conflict affects travel
It has been six days since Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and it seems that a peaceful resolution is nowhere in sight. As days passed, the…
Delta Cuts Ties With Russian Airline Aeroflot
Delta Airlines will no longer partner with Russian Aeroflot and has discontinued all codeshare and frequent flyer relationships due to the United States’ economic sanctions against the…
The EU Bans Russian Airlines From Its Airspace
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union will close its airspace to Russian airlines and private jets in response to Russia’s…
Vietnam resumes regular international flights from 15 December
In a plan submitted by the Transport Ministry, Vietnam wants to resume regular international flights on nine routes from 15 December
Blossom Hotel Houston Announces Restaurant Concepts by Two Michelin-starred Chefs Set to Debut in Early 2022
Internationally Acclaimed Chefs Ho Chee Boon and Akira Back to Bring Two Distinct Dining Concepts to the New Luxury Property Neighboring The Texas Medical Center
From cheapest to most expensive! These are top European cities for dining out
A new study carried out by Maxima Kitchen Equipment has examined the top cities in Europe to discover the cheapest and most expensive places to dine out using data on the cost of living
Air Astana launches new service to Phuket, Thailand
Air Astana continues to expand its international network, with the launch of twice weekly direct flights from Almaty to the tropical island of Phuket in Thailand on 31st October 2021.
Russian ‘vaccine tourists’ are heading off to Serbia for Pfizer shot
While countries across the Balkans struggled with hold-ups and shortages, Serbia was trumpeting its success at securing vaccines from a clutch of different suppliers, prompting an influx of…
Emirates accelerates the last A380 deliveries
Emirates has been and will continue to be the A380's most important customer for many years.
There is a new world’s busiest airport
For the first time ever, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport has been named the world's busiest international airport, according to aviation data analysts OAG.
Emirates to receive final A380 in November
Emirates will receive three more A380 aircraft from Airbus this year with its last unit on order scheduled to join its fleet in November, bringing forward the original delivery timeline from…
How has the pandemic changed business travel
Of the millions of people clogging airport security lines, passport control and gate areas, one crowd is still largely missing: business travellers.
This is how India is still leading Dubai Airport’s passenger traffic recovery
India continued to be Dubai International Airport's top destination country by traffic volume in the first half of 2021 with passenger numbers exceeding 1.9 million (19 lakh),
Puppy love: Best cities in Europe to take your dog on holiday
New study has now revealed that Paris is the number one city in Europe for a holiday with your canine
From an ice bath to pay cut, Americans will do anything to go on two-week vacation
New study has found seven in 10 Americans will do absolutely anything to go on a two-week vacation — even take an ice cold bath or a pay cut
Emirates restarts Mauritius route as island-nation reopens to international travellers
Emirates has announced it will restart passenger services to Mauritius this summer with two weekly flights from 15 July, as the island-nation gradually re-opens its borders
ITB Asia announces dates for physical event in October
Asia’s leading travel trade show, ITB Asia, will be happening as scheduled in Singapore from 27-29 October, implementing the current COVID-19 hygiene and safety protocols
Rediscover ‘love of the journey’, says Emirates
Emirates is inviting customers to rediscover ‘the love of the journey’ and plan their well-deserved spring break getaways with a chance to explore and unwind in popular beach and city…
Russia mulls COVID-19 vaccination certificates for cross-border travel
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the government to consider issuing certificates to those who had been inoculated with domestic vaccines against COVID-19 for overseas travels
Uniworld to debut train-only itinerary in 2022
Luxury river cruise company, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, is introducing a new rail-only itinerary and more Cruise & Rail itineraries for 2022.
First Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts in the US to open in Miami
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the agreement for a new hotel in Miami Beach, scheduled to open in 2024.
A Russian roulette: 3 reasons why the new Russian coronavirus vaccine “Sputnik V” raises doubt
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia is the first to approve an experimental coronavirus vaccine.
COVID-19 update: Russia registers virus vaccine, Putin’s daughter gets two shots
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in the country has been registered for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated
Domestic travel in Russia shows recovery
As we continue to emerge from the COVID pandemic, countries are working hard to restart their tourism sector, which has been decimated by the recent health crisis.
Domodedovo Airport wins accolade for digital passenger service
Moscow Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov Airport has won the 2019 Wings of Russia Air Transport Awards in the category ‘Digital Technology for Passengers’ for its initiative to go paperless.…
Voting opens ahead of World Travel Awards Europe
Voting has opened ahead of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony 2020. The red-carpet event will take place at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Antalya, Turkey on 20…
Travel tech this week: Ride-hailing companies grow and expand worldwide
Ride-hailing companies worldwide are having a moment recently. With investments poured into companies to fuel growth and expansion as well as drivers’ fear of coronavirus.
Japan Airlines and Aeroflot codeshare ready for take off
Aeroflot and Japan Airlines have announced a codeshare agreement that will offer added flexibility to passengers travelling between Russia and Japan. The codeshare comes into effect from…
airBaltic’s new route between Riga and Yekaterinburg
The Latvian airline airBaltic will launch a new summer seasonal route between Riga and Yekaterinburg in Russia on 1 April 2020. The new connection will offer more convenient travel…
Aeroflot adds Izhevsk to Business Pass fare
Aeroflot has expanded the business pass fare designed for frequent business fliers to now include the city of Izhevsk. Along with 39 other destinations, it is now available between…
IHG to unveil Hotel Indigo in Russia’s capital
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to launch its Hotel Indigo brand in Moscow. The boutique brand Hotel Indigo Moscow – Tverskaya will be housed within a converted…
Aeroflot inks pact with Brussels Airlines
Aeroflot and Brussels Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement to offer customers a bigger selection of flights and more flexibility when travelling between Brussels and Moscow.…
Pulkovo Airport becomes international hub
Starting from 1 January 2020, Pulkovo Airport in Russia will introduce the seventh-freedom rights regime for foreign airlines to fly to St. Petersburg. The Ministry of Transport of the…
Join OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020 and get hold of the Russian travel market
Following the success of the 2019 event, OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020, the annual autumn travel market in Russia will be back and the early bird registration is now open.
Top 10 European cities with ‘the most attractions’ for tourists
A new report has revealed which locations in Europe offer the most attractions overall, analysing which cities have the highest number of each attraction on offer.
Russian tourism to GCC worth USD 1.22 billion by 2023
Russian tourists travelling to the GCC are expected to generate an estimated USD 1.22 billion in travel and tourism revenue by 2023, an increase of 19% when compared with figures from 2018.
5 scariest events that happened in travel this year
Happy Halloween! It is the perfect time to share horror stories. This year, the travel industry suffered a number of events. Below are the five events in travel that spooked everyone in the…
Taipei showcases lantern festival in Russia
At the OTDYKH LEISURE 2019 being held at the Expocentre Fairgrounds in Moscow from September 10 to 12, Taipei City has made the Taipei Lantern Festival the theme for its pavilion.…
The world by wheels: The longest, most epic road trips
From movies like Almost Famous, Little Miss Sunshine and the classic Thelma and Louise, road trips are a great way to see the world.
5 reasons why Phu Quoc will be the next big MICE destination
5 reasons why Phu Quoc will be the next big MICE destination
Hungary’s Wizz Air adds Kazan route, expands Marosvásárhely service
Hungary’s low-cost carrier Wizz Air is now expanding its portfolio. It has announced a new destination, Kazan, Russia, from the Hungarian gateway, alongside a significant frequency…
Madrid witnesses highest drop in hotel prices this summer
Hotel room rates are witnessing a major drop in most popular European destinations this summer. This was revealed by global hotel metasearch trivago.com’s Trivago Hotel Price Index…
Top 10 value-for-money sleeper train journeys around the world
With train travel steadily gaining more and more steam as one the modes of transport of choice for luxury travellers -- as well as those who just want to try something a little bit out of…
Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines begin code sharing
Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines have begun code-sharing on both domestic and international routes in Vietnam and Russia to offer customers enhanced connectivity and seamless connections…
10 best family-friendly city breaks in Europe
To ease parents’ burden, here is a ranking on the best family-friendly city breaks in Europe using the most common factors that parents look for.
Cruise news: Celebrations, arctic expeditions, RIBs and more
Clear the deck! On our cruise radar this week, we're seeing celebrations at sea, voyages to East Antarctica and... RIBs?
The Economist: World’s most expensive cities
According to The Economist Intelligence Unit’s latest research, for the first time, three cities share the title of the world’s most expensive city.
Sanya welcomes Russian tourists with “a sense of belonging”
The Sanya Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports Bureau has sent a tourism promotion delegation to attend Intourmarket-2019.
Thai Airways resumes European flights
Thai Airways has released a statement that its services to Europe have been resumed after being suspended following the conflict between India and Pakistan -- which, according to the…
Accor’s premium hotel brand Swissôtel set for Indonesian debut in 2019
AccorHotels’ Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts has officially announced its debut in Jakarta, Indonesia scheduled for mid-2019.
Bozhe moi: Oman Air’s Russian connection to “further stimulate economic, trade and business”
Oman Air added Russia to its expansion campaign this week, when it announced its very first flight to the country, with the arrival of flight WY 181 at Moscow Domodedovo Airport.
Oman Air resumes Maldives route as part of drive for 60 destinations by 2022
Oman’s national carrier, Oman Air, has resumed its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives.
Oman Air’s latest Boeing 737 MAX 8s touches tarmac at Muscat
Coming just a couple of weeks after Oman Air first the delivery of its fourth new Boeing 737 MAX 8s, the airline has now announced the arrival of number five to its home hub at Muscat…
Oman Air set to add fourth Boeing to its fleet
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is set to take delivery of the fourth of 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8s it ordered.
Nordic seduction: Hainan tourism delegation hits Helsinki
With the number of foreign visitors to Hainan Province in China reaching 1.1 million in 2017, contributing to an impressive total of 67.5m tourists to the island and numerous projects such…
Ctrip and Skyscanner report 600,000 global travellers visited Russia for World Cup
OTA giant, Ctrip, the largest in Asia and the second largest in the world, has released the Summer 2018 Global Football Fan Travel Trends Report, developed in partnership with travel search…
English scrambling to fly to Russia for World Cup semi-finals, says ABTA
With a higher chance to win the World Cup this year, Brits are looking for last minute deals to Russia for the remaining matches.
Hotelbeds Group increases reservation of Russian hotels by 100% during FIFA 2018
Hotelbeds Group, the worlds leading bed bank, has announced a surge in reservations of over 100% for Russian hotels due to the FIFA World Cup tournament from 14 June to 15 July.
APH releases guide to FIFA Fan Fests
Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has suggested solutions to Brit football fans looking to join the World Cup celebrations, by releasing a guide to the FIFA Fan Fest venues in each of the…
China gets ready for the luxury brand of Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of The Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai, the sixth jewel of Bvlgari’s hospitality collection.
Five expert tips for selling bespoke train holidays
It is now getting on for five years ago that I struck out for Beijing on the Trans-Siberian Express. The epic journey through Europe, Russia Mongolia and into China was an incredible…
Jakarta Palembang 2018: host hotel receives first MICE-fueled five-star hotel
Wyndham makes its inaugural launch in Palembang, Indonesia with the opening of Wyndham Opi Hotel, the new 5-star hub of the city.
Bvlgari Hotels to open first hotel in Tokyo, Japan
Ready to debut its luxury brand, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts signed an agreement with Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. to open the first Bvlgari Hotel in Tokyo, Japan.
Which carrier has Oman Air just signed its second Thai codeshare with?
Oman Air announced the development of its Asia Pacific network this week when it released details of its new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways. The agreement, which went into action…
Hong Kong Airlines builds trans-Pacific network with new non-stop SFO service
Hong Kong Airlines continues to up its credibility as a serious trans-Pacific player, having launched a new service to San Francisco this weekend. The City by the Bay is the airline's…
Air China expands global reach with non-stop flights to Copenhagen
Air China will begin non-stop flights between Beijing and Copenhagen from May 30, 2018. Once the new route launches, passengers will be able to arrive comfortably in Andersen's dreamlike…
Despite difficult winter Finnair passenger volume keeps climbing
Finnair’s December passenger volume reached a new high, the number of passengers per year increased by more than one million to close to 12 million passengers.
Commercial flights to resume between Egypt and Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorised commercial flights between Egypt and Russia to resume following a two-year suspension, in a move expected to place further pressure on the…
Hottest adventure travel destinations revealed
G Adventures has used its data and combined it with topical world events to forecast the hottest spots to travel in 2018.
From destinations on the rebound, to places where events and…
MICE and Corporate buyers flock to ITB Asia 2017
Celebrating its 10th anniversary as Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Asia 2017 has opened its doors today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.
Immersive Event Ordinary World by MOXIE Luxe to Feature New Performers
Denver-based international immersive events company MOXIE Luxe is kicking off a new season of extraordinary immersive experiences with Ordinary World on Saturday. The events, which will take…
ANA opens Star Wars-themed airport lounge for kids
ANA has opened a unique children's airport lounge at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
As part of the Japanese airline's five-year partnership with Disney, the new Star Wars-themed lounge has…
New York, Paris and London are most tagged destinations
Research has recorded check-in figures for more than 200 worldwide tourist hotspots as of August 2017, plus usage of popular holiday, travel and location hashtags.
Carried out by…
THAI starts flying to Vienna
Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced plans to expand its European route map with the launch of direct flights to Vienna.
The new long-haul route will commence on 16…
Asian air route updates, including new flights to Chiang Mai, Clark and Tianjin
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…
Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok
Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Tianjin Airlines
Why? Connecting…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more
AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities
Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier provides…
The latest appointments from Regent, Lufthansa and more
VENESSA KOO has become senior vice president of development & technical services for the Regent Hotels Group. She returns to the hotel group, having worked at the Regent Taipei in…
Indian traffic drives growth at Changi Airport
Rising passenger traffic on routes to and from India boosted Singapore's Changi Airport last month.
The hub handled a total of 5.0 million passengers in May 2017, up 4.6% compared to…
Asian air route updates, including multiple new flights between China and Thailand
Thailand's NewGen taps Chinese demand for Krabi
Where? Krabi (Thailand) to Hefei (China)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? NewGen Airways
Why? Thai carrier adds…
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…
Trafalgar launches 2017/18 autumn winter and spring brochure
Trafalgar’s new Autumn Winter & Spring 2017/18 (AWS) programme features 34 itineraries including a new winter trip to Russia.
In response to guest feedback, the tour operator has…
APT returns to Russia with new luxury river cruising in 2018
APT has announced the return of its luxury river cruise programme in Russia, with two new departures scheduled for August 2018.
The 13-day Russian Waterways itinerary will cross the…
Scenic launches 2018 luxury Europe river cruise brochure
Scenic has released its full brochure for 2018 Europe River Cruising, with itineraries cruising waterways, in Europe, France, Portugal and Russia.
Across all of their 21 Europe…
Airport transfer fees outstripping airfares
Passengers are shelling out more for airport transfers than flights to over a third of European destinations.
Some of the holiday hotspots that carry the heaviest transfer charge – a…
Insight Vacations launches 2017/18 ‘Seasons’ brochure
Insight Vacations has launched its 2017-18 Autumn, Winter and Spring ‘Seasons’ brochure.
It features Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean holidays, plus a collection of European…
Greatest Train Journeys on Earth
There is nothing more romantic than riding the rails. But not just any rails: We’re not talking about the commuter train to the London suburbs or the Amtrak between D.C. and New York. No,…
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…
Riga Airport to offer 89 flight destinations this summer
The summer flight season has begun, and this year 89 destinations will be available to passengers travelling from Riga International Airport.
In addition to the existing routes,…
JAL spreads wings in Russia
Japan Airlines has significantly increased its presence in Russia with the expansion of its codeshare agreement with S7, its Russian partner in the oneworld alliance.
Effective today…
Indonesia eyes Russian tourism boom with direct flights
Indonesia is hoping to capitalise on the resurgent Russian outbound market with the launch of direct flights between Jakarta and Moscow.
National carrier Garuda Indonesia has revealed…
European hotel pipeline contracts in January
New data from STR shows 163,648 rooms in 1,038 hotel projects Under Contract in Europe, representing a 2.2% decrease in rooms Under Contract compared with January 2016.
Under Contract…
Asian air route updates: Thai Lion Air, S7 Airlines, and more…
Thai Lion roars into Western China
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Chengdu (China)
When? Daily, effective 1 March 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Mainly serving rising Chinese tourist…
Croisieurope to offer Volga cruises to the UK market for the first time
Following several years as one of the leading specialists in river cruises on the Volga, French river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, is opening up its Volga cruises to the UK market for the…
Princess Cruises offers new shore excursions on UK-based sailings
Princess Cruises will offer 20 new shore excursions to guests sailing on Crown Princess, one of its Southampton-based ships for this spring and summer. Crown Princess will sail to the…
Hotel room rates decline by 12 percent across UK
New data from HRS – Global Hotel Solutions - has revealed that average room rates in the UK have dropped across the country by nearly 12% in 2016 compared with 2015.
Despite rates…
Etihad adds peak season flights to the Maldives
Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch additional flights to the Maldives during the peak summer period.
Between 1 July and 17 September 2017, the airline will operate four…
Asian air route updates: Hainan Airlines, SilkAir, and more
Who's flying where? All is revealed with our round-up of the latest air routes...
Hainan Airlines adds double Laos link
Where? Haikou (China) to Vientiane and Luang Prabang (Laos)…
Emirates A380 returns to Tokyo
Emirates will resume its Airbus A380 services to Tokyo in March 2017, increasing seat capacity on the route by 38%.
Effective 26 March, the airline will start operating the 489-seat,…
Asian air route updates: Fiji Airways, Hong Kong Airlines, and more
Who's flying where? All is revealed with our round-up of the latest air routes...
Fiji Airways spreads wings in Australia
Where? Suva (Fiji) to Adelaide (Australia)
When? Twice a…
New Zealand gets multiple Chinese connections
New Zealand is set to welcome even more Chinese visitors, following the start of a series of new flights to Auckland.
The HNA Group recently launched two new routes that saw the arrival…
THAI returns to Russia
Thai Airways has resumed flights to Moscow, less than two years after they were suspended.
The national carrier, led by Phakkhra Ruangsiradecho (pictured fifth from right), vice president…
Tianjin Airlines welcomes Auckland aircraft
China's Tianjin Airlines has taken delivery of its second long-haul aircraft, ahead of the launch of its inaugural flights to Auckland this month.
The new Airbus A330-200 aircraft arrived…
SIA adds new Scandinavian service in 2017
Stockholm will become the second Scandinavian city in Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) route network next year, when the national carrier introduces a new service to Sweden’s capital via Moscow.…
UK hotel room rates crash in Q3
Average hotel room rates in major UK cities including Cardiff, Edinburgh and Bristol have fallen by up to 20% in Q3 2016 when compared with Q3 2015 prices, according to latest data from…
Changi to open up Russia’s Far East
Vladivostok International Airport, in the Far East of Russia, could soon become a major new regional hub following a takeover involving Singapore's Changi Airport.
A consortium involving…
Emirates crash investigation could last three years: GCAA
The investigation into the Emirates Airline crash landing at Dubai International on 3 August will take two to three years to complete, the director general of UAE General Civil Aviation…
THAI boosts European links with Phuket
Thai Airways has unveiled a series of new flights for its 2016-17 winter schedule, including new services direct between Phuket and Europe.
This week, the national carrier launched a new…
Four Seasons Private Jet Makes Dubai Debut
Four Seasons Private Jet Makes Dubai Debut
Maiden flight touches down at Dubai World Central
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Four Seasons Private Jet makes Dubai debut
The Four Seasons Private Jet has touched down in Dubai for the first time at DC Aviation Al-Futtaim VVIP FBO and hangar facility at Dubai World Central.
The inaugural arrival of the…
Etihad Airways hosts world-class chefs
Etihad Airways, the global airline partner of 15 Taste Festivals across the world, is bringing world-class chefs to ‘Taste of Abu Dhabi’ to compete in the final ‘Taste the World’…
Turkish Airlines launches new direct services to Seychelles
Turkish Airlines has added tourist favourite, Seychelles, to its global route map, with the airline’s inaugural flight landing at Mahé International Airport.
The new service will connect…
SIA boosts US and UK with new long-haul route
Singapore Airlines has launched its second direct route to the UK and its first trans-Atlantic flight between the UK and US.
The new Singapore-Manchester-Houston service marks a…
Ras Al Khaimah capitalises on Russian tourism bounce back
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has made a strategic move to build on the visible bounce-back in Russian tourism to the emirate.
The authority, which develops the…
Sichuan Airlines orders Airbus A350s
China's Sichuan Airlines signed an agreement with two leasing companies for four new Airbus A350 aircraft.
The Chengdu-based carrier will take three A350s from AerCap and one from…
flydubai reports H1 revenue boost
flydubai on Thursday announced total revenue of AED2,302 million ($627 million) for the first half of 2016, a 5.4% increase compared to the same period last year.
The low-cost…
Face to face: Giles Hawke, CEO of Cosmos Tours
What makes Cosmos Tours unique in the UK market?
Based on our company heritage of over 85 years and our network of worldwide offices and staff, we have the best choice of land…
London no longer Europe’s most expensive hotel market
New data from HRS has revealed that major cities across the UK, including London, have seen a decline in average hotel room rates when looking at Q2 2016 compared with Q2 2015.
Having…
European hotel pipeline booms
STR’s July 2016 Pipeline Report shows 148,483 rooms in 966 projects Under Contract in Europe.
The total represents a 13.0% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with July 2015.…
China’s Sichuan Airlines starts flying to Prague
Sichuan Airlines, which is based in the Chinese city of Chengdu, has launched flights to Prague – only its second destination in Europe.
The new direct service to the Czech Republic…
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…
Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Manchester
Singapore Airlines will fly non-stop between Singapore and Manchester from 30 October.
The non-stop Singapore-Manchester flights will be operated five times weekly and will continue on…
Air Serbia and Air Seychelles sign codeshare deal
Air Serbia and Air Seychelles have signed a new codeshare agreement.
The codeshare deal will see Air Serbia place its JU flight code on four routes operated by Air Seychelles, from…
Tianjin Airlines touches down in the UK
Tianjin Airlines has celebrated the launch of its first flight to the UK, which arrived at London's Gatwick Airport on Saturday.
The new route marks the next step in the carrier's…
SIA’s non-stop US flights to resume this year
Singapore Airlines will launch direct flights to the US later in 2016 - two years earlier than previously anticipated.
The national carrier has confirmed that effective 23 October…
Tianjin Airlines launches first long-haul flights
Tianjin Airlines launched its first ever long-haul flights on Monday, with the start of a new service to Moscow.
The Chinese carrier, which forms part of the HNA Group, will now…
Russia on the radar for bargain-seeking Brits
On The Go Tours has seen its passenger numbers to Russia double between January and May, year-on-year.
The strength of the pound against the ruble, global sporting events and low flight…
SriLankan expands route map with Qatar Airways
SriLankan Airlines has expanded its codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways, offering passengers a series of new one-stop connections from Colombo to destinations in Europe, Africa, the…
Euro hotel pipeline expands in April
STR’s April 2016 Pipeline Report shows 145,707 rooms in 964 projects Under Contract in Europe.
The total represents a 5.5% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with April 2015 and an…
Sichuan Tourism unveils global cuisine campaigns
A series of new campaigns have been launched to highlight the best of Sichuan cuisine.
The Sichuan Provincial Tourism Development Committee and Sichuan Provincial Department of…
Gulf Air showcases Bahrain to Russian agents
Gulf Air recently hosted representatives from key Russian-based MICE travel agencies on a four day visit showcasing the airline and some of Bahrain’s notable tourist attractions.
In a…
Tianjin Airlines adds 42 domestic routes
Tianjin Airlines has significantly expanded its domestic route map with the launch of 42 new routes.
In Inner Mongolia, the carrier will expand its operations from Hohhot, connecting…
Warsaw tops list of best-value breaks this Spring
UK tourists planning city breaks in Europe this spring will find the best bargains by heading east, according to the Post Office Travel Money City Costs Barometer.
At a time when…
Air India to launch Vienna flights
Air India will expand its European operations next month with the launch of flights to Vienna.
Effective 6 April, the national carrier will operate three weekly services to the…
Etihad Airways, Taste Festivals roll out global partnership
Etihad Airways will highlight its culinary experiences – inflight and in its airport lounges – through a new multi-year partnership with Taste Festivals Ltd.
The airline, together…
European hotel sector recorded significant growth in 2015: HVS
Europe's hotel market experienced ongoing value growth and recovery in 2015 with hotels in many cities reaching record performance, according to the 2016 European Hotel Valuation Index…
London tops European hotel pipeline data
There are 1,152 hotels totalling 167,251 rooms Under Contract in Europe, according to the January 2016 STR Global Pipeline Report.
This represents a 15.8% increase in rooms Under Contract…
Etihad Airways expands S7 code-share
Etihad Airways expanded its codeshare partnership with S7 Airlines to cover eight additional destinations from the Russian carrier’s Moscow hub.
Effective 16 January 2016, the airline…
Cebu Pacific adds Russian routes in major international expansion
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…
Hotel room rates on the rise worldwide
The latest data from hotel solutions provider HRS has revealed that the average cost of staying in a hotel room is on the up across most of the world, bar a small handful of destinations.…
European hotel pipeline contracts in October
There are 812 hotels totalling 133,317 rooms Under Contract in Europe, according to the October 2015 STR Global Construction Pipeline Report.
This represents a 6.6% decrease in rooms…
flydubai adds new routes in Russia
flydubai recently announced the launch of two new destinations in Russia - Nizhny Novgorod and Novosibirsk.
This announcement makes the airline the first to serve these cities. The…
Sharjah gets ready for second Russia, CIS road show
The National Council of Tourism and Antiquities and Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) had conducted a successful promotional tour Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and…
Ramada expands in Russia
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company based on number of hotels, has announced the signing of the 210-room Ramada Plaza Voronezh City Centre in Russia.
Due to open…
Emirates boost capacity to St Petersburg
In a bid to increase its presence across Russia, Emirates announced its intent to upgrade the aircraft servicing St Petersburg route.
The route will now be served with a Boeing…
Cashing in on ‘make-ations’
Consumer thirst in the travel and leisure sector is changing, shifting from material gain to experience.
The ‘experience economy’ is well and truly being embraced. As part of this,…
Airports to move to “invisible” passenger screening
The rise of automated technologies, biometric data collection and the pre-screening of passengers will lead to unobtrusive, "invisible" passenger screening at airports in the future, a new…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Hanoi
Japan Airlines has revealed that it will deploy its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Tokyo-Hanoi route.
The B787 aircraft (unconfirmed whether it will be a B787-8 or larger…
European hotel pipeline contracts in July
There are 804 hotels totalling 131,389 rooms under contract in Europe, according to the July 2015 STR Global Construction Pipeline Report.
This represents a 9.5% decrease in rooms under…
Gulf Air hosts Russian trade representatives
Gulf Air recently welcomed a number of Russian travel trade representatives to Bahrain.
This was part of a familiarization trip to showcase Bahrain and visit a number of its tourist…
Intrepid adds ice festival to tour offerings
Intrepid Travel has added to its range of festival themed trips with the new China’s Harbin Ice Festival experience.
The festival features the largest and most elaborate ice…
Executive appointments, 3-7 August
Belmond has announced the appointment of Philippe Cassis as its executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Cassis most recently served as chief executive officer at Sun…
Euro hotel sector reports mixed results in May
The European hotel industry posted mixed results in May, according to data compiled by STR Global.
A weakening Euro led to varied performance amongst Europe’s four subregions. Northern…
Etihad Airways takes on SR Technics
In a recent development, SR Technics has been selected by Etihad Airways to provide Integrated Component Services for its new Boeing 787 fleet.
The company is also in advanced…
Geneva the world’s most expensive hotel dining destination
Geneva has once again topped a list of the world’s most expensive destinations for hotel dining.
The Club Sandwich Index (CSI), published by Hotels.com, found the Swiss city is not…
Momondo survey reveals cheapest city-breaks
Travel site momondo.co.uk is urging travellers to consider when it’s cheapest to visit certain destinations, after studying hotel and flights prices for nine popular city break options.…
Gulf Air and S7 Airlines create SPA
Gulf Air has entered into a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) with Russian carrier S7 Airlines enabling Gulf Air passengers to take flights beyond Moscow to and from any S7 Airlines domestic…
Euro hotel pipeline contracts in April
Europe’s new hotel pipeline suffered a 6.4% decline in rooms under contract in April, equating to 857 hotels totalling 138,152 rooms, according to STR Global.
It also equated to a…
THAI posts surprise profit in Q1
Thai Airways International (THAI) rebounded with a surprise net profit of THB4.55 billion (US$135.1 million) in the first quarter of 2015.
The airline, which suffered a net loss of…
flydubai expands its Russia network
In a bid to strengthen its presence in the Russian market, flydubai recently added Novosibirsk and Nizhniy Novgorod to its network.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer of…
Korean Air returns to Lake Baikal
Korean Air is resuming flights to the Russian city of Irkutsk, the gateway to Lake Baikal.
The route will commence on 18 May 2015 and will operate twice a week direct from Seoul's…
Qatar Airways strengthens code-share with S7
In a recent development, Qatar Airways has strengthened its relationship with S7 Airlines with implementation of additional code-share routes.
The airline’s initial code-share…
Korean Air to resume St Petersburg flights
Korean Air will resume flights between Seoul and St Petersburg this month.
From 26 April 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights to Russia's second largest city.…
UK props up European hotel sector in February
The European hotel industry posted mixed results in February, despite stellar growth in the UK, according to data compiled by STR Global.
Northern Europe continues to “dominate the…
Sharjah charts 400,000 Russian hotel guests in 2014
The last year has boded well for Sharjah Tourism especially with the Russian market.
This was evident from Sharjah tourism’s presence at the Moscow International Travel and Tourism…
Survey reveals UK’s safest cities for short breaks
York, Bath and Edinburgh head a list of UK cities regarded as safe to visit on a short break, according to new research published by Post Office Travel Insurance.
Almost seven-in-10…
Strong sterling boosts British buying power
The British pound sterling has performed well over the last 12 months, and this has translated in to good savings for UK travellers, who enjoyed price falls in more than 60 international…
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…
Sichuan Airlines to expand international network
Chengdu-based Sichuan Airlines will expand its international operations this year, with the launch of new routes to Moscow, Tokyo and Osaka.
The airline will launch the first ever…
Etihad’s Dreamliner debuts on Dusseldorf route
Etihad Airways' Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft entered commercial service on Sunday, on the Abu Dhabi-Dusseldorf route.
The first flight, numbered EY23, departed the UAE capital at 0215…
JAL rolls out new Dreamliner cabins on international routes
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year.
From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of…
Outrigger targets Russian market
Outrigger Resorts has opened a new sales, marketing and PR representation office in Russia, as it bids to drive more visitors from the country.
Effective immediately, Moscow-based Travel…
Etihad’s new Boeing 787-9 gets financed
The National Commercial Bank of Saudi Arabia (NCB) has announced its intent to finance Etihad Airways purchase of a number of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The first aircraft…
Malaysia, Netherlands want justice for MH17
Malaysia and the Netherlands have pledged to bring those responsible for the crash of flight MH17 to justice.
The Malaysian Prime Minister, Najib Razak, met with his Dutch…
FRHI plans significant growth
FRHI Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to significantly grow its hotel portfolio across five years in all three of its brands.
The hotel company, which operates the Fairmont,…
Hainan Airlines flies to Ekaterinburg
Hainan Airlines launched two weekly flights to Ekaterinburg from Beijing on 10 October last week.
Ekaterinburg, the capital of Russia’s Sverdlovsk region, is the carrier’s fourth…
S7 codeshares to Southeast Asia
Russia's S7 Airlines has penned a new codeshare agreement that will allow its passengers to connect to Southeast Asia.
A new deal with its oneworld alliance partner, Qatar Airways,…
Boeing unveils Etihad’s first Dreamliner
Etihad Airways' first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rolled out of Boeing's factory in Seattle, painted with the airline's new livery.
The brand new design was first revealed last week, on…
DTCM leads tourism delegation to Russia and India
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) recently led delegations of Dubai’s tourism industry on overseas trade missions. The objective of the missions was to promote…
Park Regis Kris Kin looks at Russian market
The Park Regis Kris Kin hotel Dubai is gearing up to target the potential Russian market. A strong delegation will join the Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing at the…
Air China to double London flights
Air China will double the number of flights it operates between Beijing and London next month.
In October 2014, the carrier will add a second daily service to London Heathrow Airport.…
JAL adds new Dreamliner routes to LAX, Bangkok
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…
Hainan Airlines links regional Chinese cities with Paris
Hainan Airlines has launched a new service connecting Paris with two regional Chinese cities - Hangzhou and Xi'an.
The inaugural flight departed Hangzhou, the capital of eastern…
The latest industry appointments
OLE DROSS has been appointed as business development manager for Exotic Voyages team in Asia. Based at the regional headquarters in Vietnam, Dross will apply his experience to help the tour…
Airbus A350 steps closer to inauguration
The Airbus A350-900 has successfully completed a series of Route Proving trials following a tour of 14 global cities.
The A350 XWB completed its Route Proving after landing in…
Gulf Air EM meets Russian ambassador
The recent announcement of Gulf Air’s flights to Moscow has seen the carrier host a meeting between HE Victor Smirnov, Russian ambassador to Bahrain and the airline's executive…
flydubai connects Iran
flydubai has launched flights to Tehran and Mashhad in Iran. Flights to Tehran will begin on 11 August and Mashhad on 10 August.
The airline will serve Iran with four flights a week.…
Airbus to embark on A350 world tour
Airbus will take its brand new A350 aircraft on a world tour, prior to its entry into service later this year.
This three-week mission will see the wide-body jet embark on four…
easyJet’s profit expectation dips
easyJet disappointed markets yesterday by announcing results short of expectations.
The budget carrier expects annual profit growth forecast of 14-19% for the year after posting…
Ramada Downtown hosts Russian TOs
Ramada Downtown Dubai recently played host to a group of agents from Natalie Tours that brings in more than 250,000 tourists annually to the UAE. The agents were in Dubai for a…
New Appointments
BELHASSEN FTOUHI has been appointed operations manager for the Troon-managed Golf Club at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. He brings a wealth of experience to his role, which will see him play…
Ritz-Carlton to launch in Kazakhstan’s capital
Ritz-Carlton has unveiled plans to enter Kazakhstan's capital Astana for the first time.
The luxury hotel group has signed a management contract for the new Ritz-Carlton Astana, which…
Hainan Airlines to fly to Paris
Hainan Airlines will launch a new service to Paris from Hangzhou, the capital of eastern China's Zhejiang province.
The launch of the new route comes amid the celebrations of the 50th…
Russia gets a showcase of Sharjah
Russia got a showcase of Sharjah from trade delegates including representatives from Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). The participation was part of the Kazan…
Air India plans new routes
Air India is planning to operate new routes with its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The airline is planning flights to European cities of Moscow, Rome and Milan. “Our team…
flydubai announces new routes
In a bid to strengthen its route network, flydubai alongside the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) announced five new destinations including Delhi.
The airline has doubled its network in…
Qatar Airways to fly direct to Bali
Qatar Airways has unveiled plans to launch flights to Bali using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new direct service to Indonesia's 'Island of the Gods' will take off for the first time…
Sharjah targets the Russia market
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority will tap into Russia market with its participation at the 15th Moscow International Travel and Tourism (MITT) fair. The event opens up…
THAI boosts Asian routes, but cuts Europe
Thai Airways International (THAI) will add extra capacity on several Asian routes this summer, but at the expense of flights to destinations in Europe.
Unveiling its summer schedules…
BTS: GetTaxi’s order kiosks launch
Taxi booking app GetTaxi has launched new self-service taxi ordering tablets at the Business Travel Show.
The new kiosks have been designed for hotel lobbies, business centres and…
Four Seasons plots international expansion
Four Seasons has unveiled plans to expand its portfolio across several continents in the coming years.
The luxury hotel company, which currently operates 92 hotels, will open at least…
JAL expands international routes at Haneda
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled a series of new international routes from Tokyo Haneda Airport this summer.
Following the recent expansion of international slots at Haneda, JAL has…
JAL to switch London-Tokyo flights to Haneda
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced new flights between London and Tokyo starting later this year.
The route will run daily departing Heathrow at 19.15 to arrive in Haneda Airport the…
Transaero launches low-cost flights
Russia's Transaero Airlines has taken steps towards launching a low-cost carrier, by introducing 'discount class' flights across several domestic and international routes.
The…
Korean Air codeshares to Russia’s Sakhalin
Korean Air has formed a new codeshare partnership that will allow passengers to connect to Sakhalin - the island in the Far East of Russia.
Aeroflot's Far Eastern subsidiary Aurora…
Emirates flies A380 to Mauritius
Emirates has become the first airline to launch a regular Airbus A380 service to Mauritius.
The 517-seat, double-decker aircraft touched down at the Indian Ocean island's Sir…
London follows similar airport system to other major cities
OAG Aviation has compared the UK airport system to four others in the country ahead of Howard Davies releasing his interim report into airport capacity later this month.
Based on how…
Turkish Airlines unveils new motto and Messi vs Kobe vid
Turkish Airlines has launched a new motto after reaching 200 destinations on its network.
The airline has ditched its ‘Globally Yours’ strapline for ‘Widen Your World’ to show the…
easyJet posts record profits
easyJet posted a 50.9% increase in pre-tax profits for the year up to 30 September, its third consecutive year of growing profit.
The airline registered GBP478 million in pre-tax…
Ras Al Khaimah gets more Russian charters
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) recently supported the initiative of Coral Travel to launch new charter flights from Moscow in terms of maintaining growing traffic…
JAL posts US$830m profit
Japan Airlines (JAL) has posted a strong set of results for the first half of its 2013-14 financial year.
The company generated net profits of JPY81.9 billion (US$833 million) in the…
Air Astana promotes Kazakhstan stopover holidays
Air Astana is launching a new programme designed to promote Kazakhstan as a stopover destination for passengers travelling between Europe and Asia.
The national carrier's tour…
Aeroflot to launch low-cost carrier
Russia's national carrier Aeroflot has launched a new low-cost carrier, to be named Dobrolet.
Based in the Moscow, the new budget airline will use a fleet of all-economy Boeing…
New7Wonders unveils city finalists
New7Wonders has unveiled the list of cities competing for the honour of becoming one of the world's seven best urban centres.
Following its previous New7Wonders of the World and…
airBaltic announces Aberdeen-Riga
Latvian carrier airBaltic has announced it will launch flights between Aberdeen and Riga next year.
The new route will commence on 30 March 2014 and operate four days a week on…
Sharjah Tourism keen to build Russian numbers
Sharjah Tourism has rolled out several initiatives to bolster its tourism growth and strengthen its position in the world tourism map. The objective is to showcase the emirate as a…
Four new routes for easyJet
easyJet has announced four new routes for summer 2014 in its schedule announcement.
Its new routes include Gatwick to Bucharest, Romania and Manchester to Venice. Other new additions…
Qatar Airways boosts frequencies
Qatar Airways has announced frequency increases to destinations in Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific in preparation for the winter season.
The routes with increased…
Long-range Sukhoi Superjet gets certified
Russian planemaker Sukhoi has received certification for the long-range version of its regional aircraft, the Superjet 100.
Moscow's Interstate Aviation Committee has confirmed the…
Vietnam agrees major Russian charter flight deal
Vietnam will see an influx of Russian tourists this winter, after a major new charter flight deal was agreed with a Russian tour company.
According to local media reports, Vietnamese…
Tokyo leads Asia hotel rate growth – HRG
Hotel rates in Asia have risen steadily in 2013, driven by markets in India and Japan, according to a new report by Hogg Robinson Group (HRG).
The travel management company's latest…
Park Regis Kris Kin taps into Russia market
The Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai will be participating along with the delegation from the Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing at Russian travel fair - Otdykh Leisure.…
Aeroflot considers low cost airline
Russian airline Aeroflot is considering starting its own low cost airline, according to Russian daily Vedomosti.
The carrier, which has around 40% of the Russian market, will look to…
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix taps Russian market
Post the participation at the British Grand Prix, FORMULA 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix now are keen on tapping on the lucrative Russian market. The event is now participating at the…
Air Astana sees jump in profits
Air Astana achieved a strong rise in profits in the first half of 2013.
Figures released by Kazakhstan's national carrier yesterday showed a net profit of US$11.9 million for the…
Record June for Gatwick
Gatwick Airport has posted a record June for load factors and passenger traffic ahead of the key summer months.
The airport has seen a 3.3% increase in passengers during June with…
Cathay Pacific expands in Russia
Cathay Pacific has expanded in Russia following a new partnership with S7 Airlines.
The new codeshare arrangement will enable Cathay to add three new destinations to its route map -…
Air India to expand global network with B787: Ajit Singh
Air India plans to expand its global network using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
“We are expanding our network with Dreamliners. The B787s will be game changer for Air India,”…
Air India hopes for Birmingham Dreamliner flights
Air India is pushing to launch flights from Birmingham to Delhi once its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners are delivered.
The airline is said to have been requesting the link between the…
Air India to boost Dreamliner fleet
Air India will receive eight more Dreamliner aircraft by December 2013.
The airline has already received six Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and has proposed to resume operations from…
Air India to boost Dreamliner fleet
Air India will receive eight more Dreamliner aircraft by December 2013.
The airline has already received six Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and has proposed to resume operations from…
Indian air connectivity to grow
The Indian government has recently granted traffic rights to Indian scheduled carriers for operations on new international
routes.
These routes include flights between…
First Turkish World Golf Cup tees off in Dubai
Turkish Airlines recently launched the inaugural Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup in Dubai.
This is the first round of a global amateur championship, taking place this year in 12…
Tech update: longer in-flight entertainment; train tickets
A round-up of travel technology news from the last seven days.
thetrainline.com has extended the availability of its print-from-home tickets to TMCs and corporate…
BA/bmi merger boosts Heathrow numbers
bmi’s integration into British Airways helped Heathrow post its record passenger numbers for March at 5.9 million.
The airport’s passenger numbers increased 3.9% compared to March…
Asian aviation briefs
Garuda profits surge
Garuda Indonesia achieved a strong set of financial results in 2012, with a sharp rise in net profits compared with the previous year. The national carrier…
Air Astana adds Russia and Ukraine flights
From 31 March, Kazakhstan's national carrier will launch flights between Almaty and Kiev, and a day later flights will be launched connecting Astana with the Ukrainian capital. The…
Gama Aviation opens Abu Dhabi base
Gama Group announced a further expansion to its Middle East fleet with the addition of an Embraer Legacy 600, to be based at Gama's new operating base, Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu…
Eastern Europe cities cheapest for Brits
Cities in eastern Europe are still the cheapest for British tourists to visit while Lisbon tops those in the euro, a new Post Office report has found.
Its City Costs Barometer saw…
Garuda expands Etihad codeshare
Garuda Indonesia has added several new destinations to its codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways.
The Indonesian national carrier will now place its 'GA' code on Etihad’s flights to…
Manchester Airport aims to capture catchment area
Manchester Airport has launched a new campaign to claw back four million passengers that travel to London airports to fly.
Its ‘Fly Manchester’ campaign is aimed at highlighting routes that…
Hilton No 1 in Russia
Hilton Hotels is ranked "Number One Hotel Brand" in Russia for the second year in the BDRC Russian Hotel Business Guest Survey 2009. The annual survey also revealed Hilton is the most widely…
SIA boosts Australia and Japan
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be increasing the frequency of flights to Australia and Japan next year.
From the start of its summer season on 31 March 2013, the national carrier will add a…
easyJet posts 27% profit boost
easyJet saw its profits before tax increase by 27.9% to GBP317 million in its latest year-end results.
The low-cost carrier carried 7.1% more passengers to 58.4 million in the year up to 30…
Kiev ‘top rising destination’ for Brits
Ukraine’s capital Kiev has been named as the rising European destination for Brits in a new TripAdvisor survey.
The European city was followed by Moscow, Turin and St Petersburg in the top…
MoCA approves more traffic rights
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has approved more traffic rights.
These rights are approved to Indian carriers for three seasons beginning winter 2012. The new allocations are…
Ten new routes from easyJet
easyJet announced its new summer schedule today with 10 new routes across four airports.
The low-cost carrier will launch flights to Moscow and Kalamata, Greece from Gatwick, while its new…
On The Deck with Irina Samorodskaya
After having personally taken a cruise from Saint Petersburg to Moscow with Orthodox Cruise Company, Cruise News has been convinced; Russia is one of the main futures of the entire…
Etihad Airways keen to expand in Russia
Etihad Airways has been witnessing increased load factors on the Moscow and Abu Dhabi route.
The airline is celebrating four years of service on this route.
James Hogan, president and…
TI’ME looks to tap into potential Russian market
TI'ME Hotels Management is looking to capitalise on growing market interest from Russia, the Baltic states and CIS countries.
Visitor numbers from across the regions continue to grow,…
Emirates to connect Athens with A380 service
Emirates will operate its A380 scheduled service into Athens from 26 October 2012.
The airline has been servicing the route for the past 16 years. Additional A380 destinations that are set…
Orthodox Cruises – Day Seven – Uglich
Cruise News UK goes on tour with Orthodox Cruises as the ms Anton Chekhov sails from Saint Petersburg to Moscow. This is the seventh in a series of articles aimed at describing,…
Virgin Australia codeshares with SIA to Europe
Virgin Australia will expand its codeshare arrangement with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to include services from Adelaide to Europe.
Subject to regulatory approval, Virgin Australia will…
Orthodox Cruises – Day Six – Goritsy
Cruise News UK goes on tour with Orthodox Cruises as the ms Anton Chekhov sails from Saint Petersburg to Moscow. This is the sixth in a series of articles aimed at describing, firsthand, a…
Orthodox Cruises – Day Five – Kizhi
Cruise News UK goes on tour with Orthodox Cruises as the ms Anton Chekhov sails from Saint Petersburg to Moscow. This is the fifth in a series of articles aimed at describing, firsthand, a…
Emirates A380 heading to Melbourne, Auckland
Emirates has commenced daily Airbus A380 direct flights from Dubai to Melbourne and on to Auckland.
The inaugural flight had senior dignitaries which included Salem Obaidalla, Emirates’…
Orthodox Cruises – Day Four – Mandrogi
Cruise News UK goes on tour with Orthodox Cruises as the ms Anton Chekhov sails from Saint Petersburg to Moscow. This is the fourth in a series of articles aimed at describing, firsthand, a…
Orthodox Cruises – Day Three – Saint Petersburg
Cruise News UK goes on tour with Orthodox Cruises as the ms Anton Chekhov sails from Saint Petersburg to Moscow. This is the third in a series of articles aimed at describing, firsthand, a…
Orthodox Cruises – Day Two – Saint Petersburg
Cruise News UK goes on tour with Orthodox Cruises as the ms Anton Chekhov sails from Saint Petersburg to Moscow. This is the second in a series of articles aimed at describing, firsthand, a…
Orthodox Cruises – Day One – Saint Petersburg
Cruise News UK goes on tour with Orthodox Cruises as the ms Anton Chekhov sails from Saint Petersburg to Moscow.
The following is the first in a series of articles aimed at describing,…
Dubai witnesses 20% jump in Russian tourist
The tourism industry in Dubai is optimistic about the number of Russian tourist visiting the country by the end of the year. Statistics quoted are as high as 20% over 2011. Increased…
Emirates adds permanent A380 flight to Singapore
Emirates will boost its Singapore route with the introduction of a permanent Airbus A380 service from 1 December 2012.
The Dubai-based airline is offering a limited A380 services to…
Leisure 2012 witnesses increased UAE participation
The forthcoming ‘Leisure 2012’ scheduled to take place from September 19th – 22nd in Moscow is witnessing increased participation from both Sharjah and Dubai. Russia being one of the key…
Abu Dhabi taps into Russian market
A 16-strong delegation from Abu Dhabi's tourism industry is heading to Russia to building or rising hotel guest arrivals from the Federation. The Leisure Moscow delegation, headed by Abu…
Etihad Airways to boost Singapore route
Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Singapore to daily services effective February 2nd, 2013, – giving more choices to travellers. Subsequently, the airline as one of the main…
RAK TDA ties up with Natalie Tours
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) recently signed an agreement with Natalie Tours, a Russian tour operator on UAE destination in cooperation with Alpha Tours that will…
BA’s Tams to take on charity challenge
British Airways’ head of UK & Ireland sales Richard Tams is to commence a 30,000 mile journey next month to raise money for Comic Relief.
Tams, accompanied by management consultant and…
Grand Millennium Dubai gears up awareness campaign
In an effort to boost awareness, Grand Millennium Dubai is participating in a number of trade events to familiarise overseas operators with its location, facilities and packages.
In…
Emirates flies A380 to Amsterdam
Emirates has become the first airline to fly the Airbus A380 to Amsterdam.
The new service, which launched yesterday (Wednesday 1 August) will now operate daily to the city's Schiphol…
Park Regis Kris Kin taps into Russian market
As per recent tourism statistics Russia and CIS countries are among the top ten feeder markets for Dubai. In all Dubai is linked to 10 Russian cities, served by 52 flights a week by eight…
Abu Dhabi taps into Ukraine’s tourism market
For the first five months of the year, some 2,556 Ukrainians stayed in Abu Dhabi's hotels and hotel apartments - a 32% rise on the same period last year. With TCA Abu Dhabi eager to increase…
British Airways drops, retimes, adds winter routes
British Airways has announced it will launch flights from Heathrow to Alicante and Rotterdam as part of its winter schedule changes.
Services to Alicante will begin three times a week on 28…
Scenic’s new vessel granted Russian registration
Scenic Cruises’ newest river vessel has become the first to receive Russian registration in 25 years.
The ship, named Scenic Tsar, has been approved through the stringent Russian processes…
Wego.com signs with Etihad
Wego.com has signed a global partnership agreement with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.
The deal gives Wego's users full access with last seat availability…
Abu Dhabi embarks on Grand Prix campaign
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is gearing up for a globe-trotting promotional tour designed to promote the Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Held…
Virgin Atlantic eyes mid and short-haul flights
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to move into the mid and short-haul flight market with new services to Moscow.
The traditionally long-haul carrier is hoping to launch flights to the…
Virgin adds anti-APD slogan to e-tickets
Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays are to display a message criticising APD on their e-tickets.
The tickets will also include a link to A Fair Tax on Flying’s website to generate awareness…
Airline news in brief 04/07/12
News in brief this week so far from the airline industry
Dreamliner flying display planned for Farnborough
Boeing has announced that its B787 Dreamliner will participate in flying…
Transaero confirms A380 order
Transaero Airlines has completed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A380 aircraft.
The agreement was signed on Thursday by the Russian airline’s CEO Olga Pleshakova and Christopher…
Transaero confirms A380 order
Transaero Airlines has completed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A380 aircraft.
The agreement was signed on Thursday by the Russian airline's CEO Olga Pleshakova and Christopher…
JAL to add new Dreamliner flights in October
Japan Airlines has revealed the launch dates of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner services.
From 28 October 2012, the airline will launch three weekly B787 services between Tokyo and Moscow,…
Abu Dhabi identifies huge MICE potential from Russia
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), together with Shangri-la Hotel, Qary'at Al Beri and Etihad Airways will be hosting Russia's leading MICE producers on their first,…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
FABRICE BREGIER has been announced as the new President & CEO of Airbus. A French national, Bregier was previously the European planemaker's Chief Operating Officer. He takes over the…
Olympic City Group considers Russian Cultural Complex in UAE
The Moscow-based Olympic City Group announced its intent to set up the first-ever Russian Cultural Complex in the UAE. To this effect, the Group has embarked on a study. The Russian Cultural…
Air Astana launches new route to Russia
Air Astana has launched a new direct flight connecting Almaty to the Russian city of Kazan.
The service is operated three times a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday) using a two-class,…
ImperialJet introduces its Shared Ownership programme, aircraft management service
ImperialJet introduces its Shared Ownership programme, a service unique to ImperialJet and the first of its type in the industry. Alongside this launch, the company also introduced its…
Face to Face: Omer Kaddouri, Rotana
Omer Kaddouri, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Rotana Hotels & Resorts
How has the group performed in the last year?
There are positive talks in our region,…
Chinese travel set for five-year boom – report
Shopping, internet booking and the rise of low-cost carriers will lead to a five-year period of strong growth for the Chinese travel market, according to research being unveiled today…
JAL receives first two Dreamliners
Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Boeing’s factory in Washington state attended by JAL’s…
WTM 2011: Sri Lankan Airlines spearheads tourism growth
Sri Lankan Airlinesis leading the destination's future growth in tourism as it moves on from itsconflict-struck past. The carrier, which has operated from London for 30 years,has started a…
Russia’s Transaero buys four A380s
Transaero Airlines, Russia's second largest airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of four A380 aircraft. The agreement was signed by Olga…
Flights launched to all Euro 2012 cities
British football fans will be able to reach each Euro 2012 hostcity in Ukraine next year after Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) launchedflights to Kharkiv.
The carrier now operates…
Travelport pens deal with Aeroflot
Travelport and Aeroflot have announced a new agreement that secures full content from the Russian national carrier for Galileo and Worldspan-connected travel agents worldwide.
Effective…
THAI boosts Asian routes
Thai Airways International (THAI) will boost frequencies on a series of Asian routes for its forthcoming winter schedules, commencing 30 October.
The emerging markets of India and China…
Kerala lobbies for chartered flights
Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) is making intense efforts to revive the chartered flight system to bring more tourists to Kerala. Chartered flights to the state were…
RAK talks up tourism potential
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Investment and Development Authority (RAK TIDA) is gearing up its promotional activities for the remainder of the year, revealing plans to exhibit at a number of…
Qatar Airways’ execJet business eyes Russian opportunities
Qatar Airways' corporate jet division, Qatar Executive, recently participated for the first time in Russia's leading business aviation show held in Moscow.The three-day Jet Expo show was…
Abacus expands in Central Asia
Abacus International has signed a marketing agreement with Russia's Transaero Airlines, in an effort to further boost its presence in Central Asia. Having established a significant…
Hyatt expands in Russia’s Far East
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the addition of two new Hyatt hotels in the Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostok. Hyatt Regency Vladivostok Golden Horn and Hyatt Vladivostok Burny…
Ramada Ajman targets CIS markets
Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman has confirmed its participation at Leisure Moscow Exhibition 2011, which is set to be held at International Exhibition Centre "Crocus Expo" from 21st to 24th…
THAI expands pre-ordered meal service
Thai Airways International (THAI) has expanded its pre-ordered meal service to passengers in Royal Silk Class. The service, which was originally only available to First Class passengers,…
Swiss charter company debuts in UK
A Switzerland-based aircraft charter company has announced Biggin Hill as its new base. The company, named Perfect Aviation, has appointed a team in the UK to build its presence, including…
IHG sees big potential in Russia and CIS
Moscow has relatively few hotels compared to other major capitals like London, UK
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) sees Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) as a…
BA, IHG expand Russia offering during PM visit
British Airways has announced it will introduce its First and Club World classes on flights to Moscow next year. The airline announced the changes during the UK trade delegation in Russia,…
IHG to open 100 Russia hotels by 2020
Inter Continental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced it plans to open 100 hotels in Russia and the CIS by 2020. Angela Brav, CEO of IHG in Europe is currently on the Prime Minister's trade…
Etihad expands Russian codeshare
Etihad Airways has expanded its commercial agreement with Russia's S7 Airlines. The revised deal will see Etihad codeshare on S7's domestic services from Moscow to Kazan, Samara, Krasnodar…
Etihad boosts Russian presence
Etihad Airways is continuing to build its presence in Russia with the expansion of its commercial agreement with S7 Airlines. S7 Airlines is Russia's fastest growing airline and the…
Hyatt to open on Russia’s Black Sea coast
Hyatt has entered into an agreement with Yug-Novy Vek, a subsidiary of Russian real estate developer Snegiri Development, to manage Hyatt Regency Sochi, which is under construction and…
SWISS boosts capacity
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will be boosting its capacity with a series of new routes. From February 2012 the airline will add a new daily direct service between Zurich and…
Swiss add Beijing to global network
Swiss International Air Lines is to offer a new daily non-stop service between Zurich and Beijing from February 2012. The new service will commence on 11 February, marking a further…
Swiss to launch daily Beijing services
Swiss International Air Lines is to offer a new daily non-stop service between Zurich and Beijing from February 2012. SWISS will also be increasing its capacity over the North Atlantic from…
SIA signs Russian codeshare
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a codeshare agreement with Russia's Transaero Airlines. The agreement was signed by Joey Seow, SIA's Vice President for Partnerships, and Transaero's…
Abu Dhabi pitches for European business
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority is currently spearheading a European roadshow spanning seven cities across six countries to spell out to travel trade opportunities emerging from the…
UIA partners S7 to increase flights
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) and S7 Airlines have entered a partnership to increase daily services between Kiev and Moscow. The agreement will see UIA launch three daily flights to…
Hotel prices in Kiev soar in year
The average hotel price in Kiev has surged by 36% ahead of Ukraine's euro host city status next year, according to new statistics. Hotels.info's Hotel Price Barometer has found that the…
Dubai top dog in global hotel development study
A new report published by German hotel industry database tophotelprojects.com has declared Dubai the number one destination in terms of new hotel projects, with 97 properties boasting 35,154…
Abu Dhabi hotel sector kicks on in 2011
Abu Dhabi's hotels and hotel apartments continued their strong performance in the first five months of this year with increases in guest numbers, guest nights, occupancy, revenue and…
Asian airline capacity growth outpaces global average
Global scheduled airline capacity growth in June 2011 appears to be decelerating slightly compared with earlier months of the year, recording a year-on-year increase of 5%, based on the…
Great Hotels of the World sees surge in GDS bookings
Great Hotels of the World has reported a 19% increase in corporate bookings through its GDS code. The hotel sales and marketing alliance has also seen a 23% rise in booking value during the…
Emirates expands Russian network
Emirates is to launch flights to the Russian city of St Petersburg. The port city, lying on the Baltic coast and sometimes referred to as Russia's 'Northern Capital,' will be served from 1…
FIFA does football tourists ‘no favours’ with WC choices: Hotels.com
FIFA has done football fans 'few favours' by choosing emerging destinations to host future World Cups, Hotels.com has claimed. The website has warned that fans' wallets will be hit hard when…
airberlin to boost Dubai frequencies
airberlin has revealed it intends to increase the number of flights to Dubai from Berlin-Tegel, starting with its winter schedule for 2011/12. With this move, airberlin will become the only…
Sharjah tourism authority reveals ATM plans
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has revealed details about its planned participation at next week's Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai.Underscoring the…
Shangri-La opens new hotel in northern China
Shangri-La today opens a new hotel in Manzhouli, the city in northeastern China, on the border with Russia. The new 18-storey Shangri-La Hotel Manzhouli becomes the group's third hotel in…
Okura, JAL Hotels strengthen global sales network
Japanese hospitality giants, Hotel Okura and JAL Hotels have announced the reorganisation and expansion of their sales offices in order to boost their presence in the international market.…
Worldhotels opens first India office
Worldhotels is extending its network with the opening of a new office in India - its first in the country. Hospitality industry veteran Naresh Chandnani has been appointed Regional Director…
Abu Dhabi reports rising occupancy rates in February
Abu Dhabi achieved double-digit growth across its key tourism performance indicators during February, compared to the same month last year, according to figures released by Abu Dhabi Tourism…
Abu Dhabi receives top award at MITT event
Abu Dhabi has received the award for 'Best Attractions Destination' at the MITT travel fair in Moscow, beating competition from 185 other destinations taking part.Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority…
Abu Dhabi hotels recognised at Russian Travel Awards
Two of Abu Dhabi's landmark hotels - Emirates Palace and Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara - have been voted among Russian travellers' most preferred luxury accommodation in the 2010…
United launches international mobile check-in
United Continental has expanded its mobile check-in and boarding pass capabilities to international flights. United passengers flying from London, Munich, Amsterdam, Brussels, Geneva,…
United Continental expands mobile boarding
United Continental Holdings has announced the expansion of mobile check-in and mobile boarding passes to United customers travelling on international routes. Customers can now check-in at…
Lufthansa boosts capacity for summer 2011
Lufthansa has announced that it will increase its available seat capacity by 11.3% in summer 2011, compared to last year's summer season. This increase is largely attributable to the…
BCAS ratifies major airport security initiative
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued new guidelines which will see various security precautions enforced at airports across the country.
All airlines will be required…
Russian plane crash kills six
A plane crash in southern Russia killed at least six people on Saturday, according to local media reports. Russia's Itar-Tass news agency reported that the Antonov-148 plane was on a test…
Oman Air eyes new destinations
Oman Air will launch two new services to Moscow and Khartoum in the second quarter of this year, according to a Times of Oman report.The airline will use its 150-seater Boeing 737 aircraft…
Oman Air targets visitors to Muscat Festival
Oman Air, the official carrier for Muscat Festival 2011, is manning an information stall for visitors to this year's event at the Qurum Natural Park. The stall is providing visitors…
BA signs codeshare with S7 airlines
British Airways and Russian carrier S7 Airlines are to start codesharing on each other's flights between London Heathrow, Moscow and domestic routes in Russia from next week. The move…
GHM targets emerging markets
Asia-based luxury hotel and resort management company GHM (General Hotel Management) has extended its marketing network to India, Russia and the CIS.
The addition of India, Russia and…
airBaltic sign code share agreement with Transaero
Latvian national airline airBaltic has signed a cooperation agreement with Transaero to offer convenient connections via Moscow Domodedovo to destinations in Russia, Central Asia and…
AmaWaterways announces 2011 ship launches
AmaWaterways has announced that it will launch two new ships this year. The first of the ships, ms AmaKatarina, will be inaugurated on 10 May on the Volga-Baltic waterway. Its…
Quote of the Day 25 January 2011
"All of a sudden I heard a huge bang, as if something had fallen. No one understood what had happened. Everyone was in shock."A Lufthansa employee describes the moment a bomb was…
Great Hotels of the World adds 63 hotels to its portfolio
Great Hotels of the World (GHOTW), the London-based hotel alliance, added 63 new member properties to its global hotel portfolio in 2010. Since January last year, GHOTW…
FlairJet starts Europe commercial services
FlairJet has commenced its services in Europe after its first Embraer Phenom 300 touched down in the UK yesterday. The aircraft touched down at London Oxford Airport from FlairJet's facility…
Tupolev aircraft grounded after fatal explosion
Russia has grounded all Tupolev TU-154B passenger aircraft after one of the planes exploded on a runway in Siberia on Saturday, killing three people. According to Russian news…
bmi unveils new seats
bmi has unveiled new business and economy class seats for its mid-haul routes. The new leather interiors are part of an A321 and A320 refurbishment and will be introduced on flights to Addis…
SIA bomb scare denied Delhi landing
A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight made an unscheduled landing in Kolkata last night after receiving a mid-flight bomb threat. The SIA flight carrying 250 passengers and 15 crew was en route…
Flydubai to launch new Russian service
flydubai will expand its network into the foothills of the Ural Mountains on October 16, when the airline begins flights to the Russian city of Yekaterinburg.The flydubai service to…
THAI announces India expansion
Thai Airways International has announced its route adjustments for the forthcoming winter schedules, with significant expansion to India that will see an additional nine flights a week…
RJ and ARABASCO expand ties in KSA
Abu Dhabi-based Royal Jet and Saudi-based ARABASCO have renewed an agreement that pushes forward its commercial and operational alliance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Under the terms of the…
bmi launches new Russian website
British Midland International (bmi) has launched a new website specifically catering to its Russian customers. The website aims to make it easier for customers to book in their language of…
St Regis Bora Bora reopens
14TH June 2010, London: The St. Regis Bora Bora is set for its much awaited re-opening on 14th June with new updates and under the direction of a new team led by newly appointed General…
Japanese cities still most expensive – survey
Hong Kong has fallen in the cost of living stakes but high prices in the SAR are still detracting from its competitiveness as a business location, according to the latest Cost of Living…
Hyatt’s Andaz brand to debut in India
London, June 2010 - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the signing of management agreements for three new Andaz properties. The hotels will be located in Sanya Sunny Bay, China;…
Vietnam Airlines joins SkyTeam
Vietnam Airlines has joined the SkyTeam as the alliance's first Southeast Asia member. Following a service held on 10 June, the airline unveiled its first aircraft in SkyTeam livery to…
Vietnam Airlines joins SkyTeam
Hanoi, 10 June 2010 - During a ceremony held in Hanoi today, Vietnam Airlines officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance. SkyTeam is increasing its focus on Asia as…
Hyatt’s Andaz brand to debut in China, India
London, June 2010 - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the signing of management agreements for three new Andaz properties. The hotels will be located in Sanya Sunny Bay, China;…
bmi adds more seats to Heathrow-Aberdeen service
British Midland International (bmi) has added nearly 3,000 seats each week on its Heathrow to Aberdeen service. From 1 August, bmi will operate larger aircraft to several of its…
New Russia rail and cruise package launched
AMAWATERWAYS and Great Rail Journeys have launched a new Russia rail and cruise holiday. The 12-night sailing in Russia's inland waterways includes Russian language classes, a ballet…
Hotels.com identifies value-for-money rates
Hotels.com has launched a top 10 'falling stars' table to find the best value-for-money hotels around the world. The table reveals cities and hotel rooms that have experience the biggest…
Etihad secures Oz government contract
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has been awarded an International Air Services contract by the Australian Federal Government following the conclusion of the "Whole of Australian Government…
Etihad reinstates services to Milan
Etihad Airways has reinstated services to Milan, following the volcanic ash which suspended services to UK, Russian Federation and European services this week. EY81 from Abu…
Weekend of misery for European air travellers
The air traffic shutdown in Europe continued over the weekend, with millions of travellers left stranded as the cloud of volcanic ash led to the cancellation of thousands of flights.…
THAI adds flights to help stranded passengers
(April 18, 2010): Thai Airways International Public Company Limited will increase flights between Thailand and Europe via Rome and via Madrid to facilitate stranded passengers. Mr…
Turkish Airlines to offer Sochi service
Turkish Airlines will operate a service to Sochi from next month. Flights from Istanbul will depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 12.45, arriving in Sochi at 15.30 (LMT).…
Interstate Hotels signs China JV with Jin Jiang
ARLINGTON, Va., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the nation's largest independent hotel management company, today announced that it has signed a…
Self-service for Finnair’s Easter departures
Finnair has recommended that its customers use its text message and internet check-in services over Easter.Online check-in can be done on the day before the flight for all Finnair and…
Crystal offers cosmonaut training
Crystal Cruises have announced an industry-first initiatives; a one-night excursion to the Russia's cosmonaut training centre, Star City. In the world's largest hydrospace…
Etihad, American Airlines launch Pakistan codeshare
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its first codeshare operation out of Pakistan with American Airlines, providing air travellers…
HBA to unveil 17 new hotel projects in 2010
(Hong Kong, March 10, 2010) - HBA has an exciting year ahead, with over 17 new projects openings worldwide, the Chinese Year of the Tiger will reveal some of the…
Marriott to double presence in Europe
As part of a global reorganization aimed at accelerating worldwide growth, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) plans to double its portfolio in Europe by 2015. Amy…
Silversea to host 2010 World Leaders’ Symposium
Building on the past success of the World Leaders Symposium cruises in Asia and the Middle East, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises today announced its collaboration with San…
Marriott to double Europe portfolio by 2015
Marriott International has revealed plans to double its portfolio in Europe by 2015 as part of a global reorganization aimed at accelerating worldwide growth.Marriott currently boasts 174…
Sumo wrestler makes off with ATM
A sumo wrestler has ripped out a 90kg ATM and escaped carrying it on his shoulders in Moscow, the BBC has reported. A shop worker told police that the man entered the shop and began…
Radisson Blu to open in Istanbul
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces their third hotel in the European Capital of Culture Istanbul: The Radisson Blu Hotel,…
Silversea to host 2010 World Leaders Symposium
Silversea Cruises will host the 2010 World Leaders Symposium - a Black Sea voyage aboard the all-suite Silver Wind headlined by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and other…
Thai announces summer schedule
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced its flight schedules for the Summer Schedule 2010, effective 28 March - 30 October 2010.Mr. Piyasvasti Amranand,…
Air Partner predicts top 10 for private charter
Air Partner, a world leading provider of private aviation services, has disclosed the top 10 cities for private air charter and predicted that new entrants will be joining the…
Travelport teams with Sky Express
Russia's first low cost carrier, Sky Express, is pushing ahead with the expansion of its sales channels by signing a new distribution deal with Travelport, one of the world's…
Hilton set to launch new Russian property
Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with InvestGroup Hotel LLC to open a new Hilton hotel in Gelendzhik, Russia. Scheduled to open in summer 2010,…
Execujet Aviation expands fleet
The ExecuJet Aviation Group has bolstered its European fleet with the addition of seven new aircraft. Over the past few months the company has added a Challenger 300, Challenger…
Iberia starts a code share agreement with Russian Airline S7
As of today, Iberia will start a code share agreement with S7, the largest Russian domestic air carrier by the number of passengers, on the flights between Moscow Domodedovo…
Germanwings set to fly from sixth base
Germanwings, one of Germany's leading low-cost airlines, will be basing three aircraft at Hanover-Langenhagen airport, the airline announced on Monday, making Hanover…
New serviced apartments in Georgian capital
CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced
residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), marks its entry into
the Eastern European market with the opening of Citadines Tbilisi
Freedom…
Uniglobe expands into Australia
Uniglobe has expanded its global network by moving into Australia and Russia for the first time. The two new signings are Platinum Travel Corporation of Sydney and Melbourne,…
SIA makes capacity adjustments
Singapore Airlines is to make changes to its route network in the coming months that will include frequency increases on several routes. The changes will also include the suspension of…
Uniglobe expands into Russia and Australia
Uniglobe has expanded its global network by moving into Australia and Russia for the first time. The two new signings are Platinum Travel Corporation of Sydney and Melbourne,…
Singapore Airlines makes network changes
Singapore Airlines is to make changes to its route network in the coming months that will include frequency increases on several routes. The changes will also include the suspension of…
London Oxford Airport joins Destination Oxford to promote city
London Oxford Airport makes Oxfordshire even more attractive as a conference location London Oxford Airport is supporting Destination Oxford in its drive to attract more…
JAL changes airport lounge at Heathrow
Passengerstraveling with Japan Airlines (JAL) departing from Terminal 3 atLondon's Heathrow Airport, will from December 14, 2009, be able to usethe "Galleries First" and…
JAL changes airport lounge at Heathrow
Passengers traveling with Japan Airlines (JAL) departing from Terminal 3 at London's Heathrow Airport, will from December 14, 2009, be able to use the "Galleries First" and…
IATA pens strategic partnership with Russia
Moscow - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formalized a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation with the signing of a Memorandum of…
IATA pens strategic partnership with Russia
Moscow - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formalized a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation with the signing of a Memorandum of…
JAL introduces Tokyo-Sydney premium economy
Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce Premium Economy service on the Tokyo (Narita) - Sydney route starting from December 1, 2009. The once-daily flight, also equipped with the…
Travelport signs GDS deal with Egypt’s largest TO
Cairo, Egypt: 1 November, 2009 (TravMedia.com): Travelport, one of the world's leading global distribution system (GDS) providers operating the Galileo and Worldspan…
Capella Singapore Welcomes2010’Capella Under the star’
New Year celebrations for guests at Singapore's premier resort, Capella Singapore, include three days of outstanding cuisine and entertainment all within a breathtaking setting…
Etihad resumes Sri Lanka flights
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is to resume flights to Colombo in Sri Lanka, starting in January 2010. The airline will operate four flights…
THAI’s new schedule aimed at boosting tourism
18 Oct 09 (TravMedia.com): Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announces new direct flights and increased frequencies in its Winter Schedule 2009/10 to boost international…
Supply increases hit RevPAR in Russia – STR Global
6 October 2009 LONDON: Moscow and St. Petersburg, the two Russian cities tracked by STR Global, the leading provider of market data to the world's hotel industry, reported…
HK, Hainan join forces to target Russian market
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is joining hands with the Hainan Tourism Development Committee (HNTDC) to promote combo visits to the two destinations in Russia. For the first time,…
Royal Caribbean prepares for Russian boom
Moscow, September 23rd, 2009 - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is ramping up its drive toattract Russian cruisers with a dedicated Trade event in Moscow today, during the MATIW…
Safi Airways to expand international network
Safi Airways, Afghanistan's largest private airline, is aiming to boost its network of medium- and long-haul international routes, Gulf News has reported. In an interview with…
Aeroflot Hanoi flight catches fire
A Boeing 767 aircraft operated by Russian carrier, Aeroflot, caught fire on the runway at Moscow's Sheremetievo-II Airport, Thanh Nien News has reported. The plane was…
Japan cities most expensive for expats
Tokyo has replaced Moscow as the most expensive city for foreigners, while Osaka moved up to number two, according to the latest Mercer LLC 'Cost of Living Survey', reported…
Saigontourist to buy overseas hotels
Leading Vietnamese tourism company, Saigontourist, plans to buy five hotels overseas, taking advantage of falling property prices amid the global slowdown. Thanh Nien News…
S7 Airlines to join the oneworld alliance
oneworld airline alliance has announced that Russian S7 Airlines is to join Finnair as a member of the alliance in 2010. "We are happy to welcome this first-rate Russian partner to the…
Passengers refuse to let ‘drunk’ pilot fly
Passengers on a Russian Aeroflot flight havedemanded that an apparently drunk pilot be taken off the plane, according to areport in The Age. The pilot was due to fly from Moscow to New…
Air China looks to Europe
The company saidthat due to a new National Plan for Leisure and the depreciation in the valueof the Euro, Europe is becoming anincreasingly attractive destination for Chinese tourists.…
IHG plans world’s largest Holiday Inn
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Crocus Group have signed a deal to build the world's biggest Holiday Inn hotel in MoscowCrocus Group will invest more that US$100 million in the…
HK, Tokyo most expensive office markets
Hong Kong and Tokyo have topped the list as the world's most expensive cities for offices in 2008, supplanting 2007 leader London. Bloomberg reported the annual survey by New York-based…
Etihad launches services for benefit of Kazakhstan
Etihad Airways has launched its first flight from Abu Dhabi to the Kazakhstan commercial capital, Almaty, Gulf News has reported. The four flights a week service follows Monday's…
Passenger planes collide at Goa airport
Two planes collide while taxiing at Goa's Dabolim airport on Sunday, leaving flight schedules disrupted and 300 Russian tourists stranded, The Times of India has reported. The…
Church stolen
A 200-year-old church building has disappeared from a village in central Russia, the BBC has reported. The building had stood near the village of Komarovo (300km northeast of Moscow)…
Emirates to add Russia services
Emirates will service its Dubai-Moscow route with double daily flights, effective 2 February 2009, the Gulf News has reported. The move is reported to be in response to rising…
VNA to up international flights
Vietnam Airlines (VNA) will increase the number of international flights later this month, the Thanh Nien News has reported. Routes from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to both Paris and…
Airport self-service bears baggage burden
Self-service is fast becoming the norm for passengers but the main challenge to even broader adoption of "do-it-yourself" travel management is baggage, according to a…
All feared dead in Russian plane crash
A passenger plane has reportedly crashed near the central Russian city of Perm, according to the BBC. The Aeroflot Nord Boeing 737 was en route from Moscow when it came down during its…
Staff Appointments w/e 11 September 08
KUAH BOON KIAM has been appointed as the new President of Great Wall Airlines, effective 1 October. Just 38 years-old, Kuah has previously held senior positions with Singapore…
Vietnam to be promoted in Russia
The Vietnam National Tourism Administration (VNAT) is organising two introduction programmes on Vietnam tourism in Moscow and St. Petersburg, VietnamNet Bridge has reported. The…
Hilton for Russia
Hilton is to manage its first property in Russia, the 273-room Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya. Originally constructed in 1954, the hotel recently completed a two-year total restoration.…
From Russia with Etihad
Etihad Airways has announced that it will launch flights to Moscow on 1 December, with flights to Kazakhstani city Almaty commencing the day after. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier…
JAL to extend Premium Economy
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will introduce its Premium Economy cabin on four more European routes. The cabin will be launched on the airline's Tokyo-Amsterdam flights from 2…
New twist on skyscraper design
A new skyscraper design looks set to turn heads when unveiled in Moscow and Dubai in 2010, Reuters have reported. Italian architect David Fisher has unveiled plans for 'dynamic tower' -…
Thailand woos India’s MICE sector
A delegation led by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau is in India now to woo India's MICE sector. The Bangkok Post said the delegation will meet some 200-300 Indian…
STB’s Europe growth strategy
Singapore is broadening its Europe strategy riding on the higher number of European visitors to the island. Last year, Singapore saw record growth in the number of visitors from…
SIA set for Houston lift-off
Singapore Airlines launched its inaugural flight to Houston this morning. The Boeing 777-300ER will operate the new route in a three-class setting.Houston is the fourth passenger city served…
Singapore to host Youth Olympics
Singapore beat Moscow to win the right to host the inaugural Youth Olympics in 2010. Last night, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded the Games to the city by a vote…
Lotte moves into Russia
Korea's Lotte Hotel group will open a new hotel in Moscow in April 2009.
The proposed 319-room hotel is envisaged to target high profile guests and ambassadors, according to Chang…
S’pore closer to hosting Youth Olympics
Singapore and Moscow are the final two shortlisted cities vying to host the first Youth Olympic Games in 2010. The winning host city will be announced on 21 February.Nine cities submitted…
Da Vinci comes to Macau
A travelling Da Vinci exhibition will be in Macau from December 1 to February next year; its first time in Asia." Da Vinci - An Exhibition of Genius" has travelled to cities such…
Singapore, Bangkok among five vying for Youth Olympics
Moscow rates high for having staged the 1980 Summer Olympics in 1980. Athens staged the 1896 and 2004 Olympics and Turin the 2006 Winter Olympics. A team from the International Olympic…
AirAsia X eyes second Australian destination
Chief executive officer Azran Osman-Rani told the New Straits Times that the carrier had begun negotiations with several cities including Newcastle in New South Wales and Avalon in Victoria.…
AirAsia’s Vietnam venture grounded
This comes just a month after AirAsia chief executive officer Tony Fernandes and Pham Thanh Binh - chairman and chief executive officer of Vinashin, the country's largest…
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…
Russians take on the Philippines
Philippines Tourism Secretary Joseph "Ace" Durano even went as far as flying to Russia recently to join Leisure Moscow, dubbed as the biggest annual travel fair in the former Soviet…
The Russias are coming
The Department of Tourism (DoT), fresh from a successful selling mission to the Russian Far Eastern region, said interest has exceeded expectations. The 30-member delegation met…
Test drive Thailand
For instance, selected tourists from the UK would post their experiences on the TAT's London website. From the Indian, Hong Kong and Korean markets, celebrities, pop stars, sportspersons…
