Nok Air starts flights from Bangkok to Hyderabad
Nok Air, one of Thailand’s most popular airline proudly commenced their operations from Bangkok to Hyderabad from 21st February, 2023, while the first flight from Hyderabad to Bangkok…
Nok Air to fly from Hyderabad to Bangkok
Nok Air is very pleased to announce commencement of flight operations from Hyderabad (HYD) to Bangkok (DMK) from 20th February, 2023.
Thailand’s Nok Air to commence operations to Hyderabad on February 19
Nok Air, one of Thailand’s most popular airlines will commence operations from Bangkok to Hyderabad on 19 February 2023. The Airline will operate 4 Weekly non-stop flights from its hub…
Mesmerising night views at Jeonju Hanok village in Korea
Jeonju City has announced that the “Hanok Village cultural facility and alleyway night view improvement project” has been successfully completed. Now providing tourists and citizens…
IWTA speaks with Monchanok Adhyanasakul – Board Member at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Consultant for Grand Asset Hotels and Property
Monchanok Adhyanasakul – Board Member at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Consultant for Grand Asset Hotels and Property
Thailand’s budget carrier Nok Air to take off for India soon
Nok Air’s new routes will provide the convenient connections from various Indian gateways to Bangkok, and beyond to over 20 destinations in Thailand
Nok Air partners with Sabre and Radixx to support new business model
Nok Air has selected an extensive suite of products from Sabre and Radixx to expand distribution and revenue generation opportunities
Ailing Thai carrier NokScoot to be liquidated
Singapore Airlines, which owns 49% of NokScoot, said that the board of directors of Thai affiliate NokScoot have passed a resolution to liquidate the company. Its shareholders will…
Smiling Through Turbulence: Former CEO of Thailand’s Nok Air launches tell-all autobiography
Patee Sarasin, CEO and founder of online travel agency (OTA) Really Really Cool and the former CEO of Nok Air, has launched a tell-all autobiography, Smiling Through Turbulence, where he…
NokScoot soars to new heights for punctuality
NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, achieved its best-ever annual on-time performance (OTP) since the start of operation with an…
NokScoot continues growing international footprint
NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, set another milestone with its inaugural flight from Bangkok to Chitose on 27 October 2019,…
NokScoot boosts 777 fleet
NokScoot, a joint venture between Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, took delivery of its sixth and seventh Boeing 777-200. The fleet expansion of the Bangkok-based…
NokScoot to launch direct flights to Hokkaido
NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, announced the launch of non-stop services to Sapporo’s new Chitose Airport. Four weekly flights…
Aviation round up: Five US flights on TAP, NokScoot lands in Delhi and more
With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features Air New Zealand and SIA, NokScoot and more.
Air New Zealand and SIA
Air…
NokScoot’s ‘Best Job in Thailand’ awards winners with trip to Tokyo
NokScoot will send ten winning travellers to explore Japan's most iconic destinations as part of its highly successful "Best Job in Thailand" campaign.
Thailand’s NokScoot eyes India
NokScoot, the Bangkok-based low-cost carrier, is planning to expand its fleet with a view to launching its first flights to India.
The Bangkok Post reports that the airline, which is…
Boeing helps Nok Air solve pilot problems
Thailand's Nok Air has formed a new partnership with Boeing aimed at alleviating the low-cost carrier's pilot crunch.
The Bangkok-based airline has formed a new flight training…
Nok Air expands with new Boeing 737
Thailand's Nok Air has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
The aircraft marks the first of seven new jets the low-cost carrier has ordered from Boeing has on order with…
NokScoot unveils first aircraft
NokScoot, the new Bangkok-based airline, has taken a major step towards its launch with the unveiling of its aircraft livery and staff uniforms.
The long-haul low-cost carrier, which is a…
Scoot joins partner Nok at Don Mueang
Scoot touched down at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport for the first time this week, where it was met by its Thai partner, Nok Air.
The Singaporean carrier has shifted its…
Nok Air marks 10th birthday with special livery
Nok Air has celebrated its 10th birthday with a special present.
The Thai low-cost carrier has received a brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Boeing, adorned with a special livery…
Nok Air confirms fleet expansion
Nok Air has firmed up and order with Boeing that will see the airline significantly expand its fleet.
The Thai low-cost carrier first announced the order for eight Boeing 737-800s and…
Nok Air orders 15 Boeing 737s
Nok Air has placed an order for 15 Boeing 737 aircraft.
Confirmed at the Singapore Airshow this week, the Thai low-cost carrier has committed to a deal for eight B737-800s and seven…
Nok Air buys new Bombardier aircraft
Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air has placed an order for up to four new Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft.
The airline has agreed to purchase two new Q400s, with options to double the…
Nok Air offers new mobile payment option
Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air has launched a new mobile payment system.
In collaboration with Thailand's Kasikorn Bank, the airline's new Nok X service enables passengers to make credit…
Nok Air to stay at Suvarnabhumi until 2012
Nok Air has announced that it will continue operating from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport until at least 31 January 2011, as its usual Bangkok home base, Don Meuang airport, remains flooded.…
Nok Air adds Suvarnabhumi flights
Nok Air has announced the addition flights to six more Thai provinces from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, while its usual home a Don Mueang Airport is closed due to flooding.
From today…
Nok Air to take delivery of new aircraft
Nok Air is to receive its first of 12 B737-800 aircraft this week as the domestic low cost carrier embarks on a new phase of growth. This aircraft will enter service next week on the…
THAI increases stake in Nok Air
The board of Thai Airways International (THAI) has agreed to buy an extra 10% stake in its low-cost subsidiary, Nok Air. The deal, which involves the purchase of five million shares from…
Nok Air signs maintenance deal
Nok Air, the Thailand-based low-cost carrier, has signed a new maintenance agreement with Lufthansa Technik and Boeing. The deal will see the creation of a new Total Technical Support (TTS)…
Nok Air adopts Amadeus Total Demand
Amadeus has announced that Thai low-cost carrier, Nok Air, has signed up for Amadeus Total Demand by airconomy, a new data solution that provides airlines, airports and…
THAI, Nok Air sign codeshare deal
Today (Tuesday 23 February 2010), Mr. Chokchai Panyayong, THAI Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development and Mr. Patee Sarasin , CEO of Nok Air signed a…
Nok Air expects profitable 2010
Thai low-cost carrier, Nok Airlines, has said that it expects to wipe out its accumulated losses and break even or turn a profit by the end of this year. According to a Bangkok…
Nok Air Thailand route expansions
Nok Air has announced plans to launch three times weekly Bangkok-Sakon Nakhon and Bangkok-Nakhon Phanom services, and twice weekly Bangkok-Buri Ram service from 3 Dec 2009 using its ATR…
Bangkok cinemas selling tickets for Nok Air
SF Cinema City in Bangkok has announced the launch of a new ticketing service for low-cost Thai International subsidiary Nok Air, marking the first time cinema box offices have sold…
THAI, Nok approve government route plan
A plan by Thailand's Transport Ministry to allow the low-cost carrier Nok Air to take over some loss-making domestic routes from Thai Airways (THAI) has been approved by the two airlines.…
Nok Air out of “intensive care”
Nok Airlines, the Thai low-cost carrier that was on the verge of bankruptcy last year, has announced profits of THB82 million (US$2.4 million) for Q4 2008, according to a Bangkok Post…
PB Air-Nok booking accord
Thailand-based carrier, PB Air, has announced that it has launched a new joint initiative with Thai low-cost outfit, Nok Air. Customers will now be able to book and pay for PB…
Nok Air to slash 260 more jobs
Thai low-cost carrier, Nok Air, will cut 260 more jobs, the Bangkok Post has reported. The airline's Chief Executive Officer, Patee Sarasin, said the airline is…
Nok Air may move into hotels
Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air may expand into the world of hotels, according to a report in the Bangkok Post. The airline has experienced troubled times recently, with only a rescue package…
Nok tries to terminate lease deals
Thai low-cost carrier (LCC) Nok Air's attempt to prematurely terminate leasing agreement for five Boeing 737-400s by have led to complaints from two aircraft leasing companies, the…
‘Better off selling noodles’, says Nok Air chief
Thai low cost carrier (LCC) Nok Airlines will continue operations, shareholders decided on Saturday. However an agreed 'rehabilitation package' will see the airline's fleet halved and…
Nok Air in crisis talks
Board directors of Nok Air and Thai Airways, which holds a 39% stake in the low-cost carrier, met yesterday to discuss the future of the airline, the Bangkok Post reported.…
Nok Air adds planes
Thailand-based low-cost airline Nok Air is introducing two 190-seat Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s to its network. The 737 is the newest and most advanced single-aisle airplane.
Nok Air adds two Thai routes
There will be two daily flights to both destinations using a Boeing 737-400, with a capacity of up to 168 seats. These latest routes are the Nok Air's 12th and 13th services in…
Nok Air links BKK to Hanoi
The flights will be serviced by the Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, with a capacity of 190 seats. Patee Sarasin, Nok Air's Chief Executive Officer said passengers will be…
Azamara Unveils New Cruises As Japan Opens To Visitors
Japan is open to tourists for the first time since 2020, and Azamara is offering a brand-new travel experience to celebrate.
With the addition of pre-voyage and post-voyage activities and…
Bespoke alpine living: Odin Hills redefines natural luxury in Niseko
Odin Hills, the master-planned luxury residential community is located in the heart of Niseko, Japan, offering the ultimate expression of natural luxury and bespoke design.
To bring the…
AGM Identifies Adaptation and Resilience in a Post-Pandemic World – Skål BKK
AGM Identifies Adaptation and Resilience
by AJ WOOD
Bangkok, Thailand - Skål Bangkok, a professional organisation of tourism leaders, held its Annual General Meeting on the 7th March…
Skal Bangkok AGM Highlights Resilience in Post-Pandemic World
by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor |
Skal Bangkok, a professional organization of tourism leaders, held its Annual General Meeting on March 7, 2023, at Le Meridien Bangkok.
Full article: Skal…
Phuket hotels association funds key scholarships for tourism professionals
The Phuket Hotels Association has continued to empower and upskill hospitality professionals in Phuket by joining forces with the prestigious EHL Hospitality Business School to award online…
Chinese tourists forced to seek new travel destinations
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News
Flight restrictions, visa problems and lingering pandemic-related entry rules affecting Chinese passport…
JAGGAER to join world leaders in technology at LEAP, Saudi Arabia
JAGGAER has confirmed its participation at LEAP, Saudi Arabia’s global technology event, where the company will showcase its industry-leading spend management platform and its investment in…
Centara extends agreement for Centara Chaan Talay Resort & Villas Trat
Centara Hotels & Resorts have confirmed the signing of a new Hotel Management Agreement with Khun Kanoknat Adhyanasakul, the owners of Centara Chaan Talay Resort & Villas Trat, to…
Bulgari Hotel Tokyo to open on April 4
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo at 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, on April 4th, 2023. The new hotel will be the eighth gem of the Bulgari…
Five ways to journey Japan sustainably
A country connected to its landscapes and with a long-held respect for living things, sustainable tourism in Japan is key to preserving its culture and beauty. Whether it’s staying in…
Thai Airways on track with its rehabilitation plan
The embattled Thai flag carrier has sold at least eight aircraft and other non-core assets since October, as part of Thai Airways‘ rehab plan. Thai Airways International has updated its…
These locations in Japan inspired beloved Studio Ghibli films
With the highly anticipated Ghibli Park opening on 1 November, delve into the world of Studio Ghibli with locations both inspiring and inspired by the much-loved stories.
Legendary architect Jean-Michel Gathy unveils a temple of design at Aman New York
Designed by award-winning architectural and interior design firm, Denniston, under the supervision and leadership of Jean-Michel Gathy, Aman New York has opened to welcome guests in…
Seven Japanese destinations for second-time visitors
With borders relaxing and anticipation for travel to Japan peaking, get off the beaten track and explore some of Japan’s lesser-known regions on your next holiday.
If you’ve tackled Tokyo…
Best Western takes off with new hotel at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts has reaffirmed its position as one of Thailand’s leading international hotel groups with the opening of a new hotel located close to Bangkok’s Don Mueang…
Hachinohe in summer – the best of Japan’s northern frontier
The Hachinohe area, a region in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture, transforms in the summer.
Banyan Tree Group debuts in Japan with five upcoming properties
Banyan Tree Group has announced its expansion into Japan, a frontier location for the global, multi-branded hospitality group. This introduction of four brands marks the Group's…
Global aviation leaders gather in Doha for IATA Annual General Meeting
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Doha, Qatar, for the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and…
Qatar Airways Group reported highest profit in its history
According to the 2021/21 annual report, published by Qatar Airways Group, the company recorded its strongest financial performance during that period, 200 percent above its highest annual…
How foreign travel fees can apply without foreign travel
With international travel expected to approach pre-pandemic levels this year, the results of a nationally representative Foreign Transaction Fee Survey gauging people’s opinions on various…
How to Secure a Sustainable Future for Aviation
Climate change and European Aviation. European vital role to ensuring safe mobility must significantly reduce its environmental footprint.
Click to read the full story: How to Secure a…
Skal Bangkok lunch with future Thailand PM hopeful
Korn Chatikavanij announces his plans to cancel 90-day reporting, introduce integrated casino resorts to Thailand, and pursue the LGBTQ+ market Skal International Bangkok packed the house…
Most memorable passenger aircraft in history
When you fly, do you have a favorite aircraft? Do you hope upon hope that your next trip will place you in your most memorable passenger jet liner in the sky? Would you go so far as to pay a…
The Bahamas Eliminates Its Travel Health Visa Requirement For All Travelers
Streamlined Entry Protocols Take Effect June 19, 2022 The Government of The Bahamas is removing another COVID requirement for international travelers. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, 19…
Tips for Traveling in 2022
Traveling is back on the cards to the delight of many around the world after waiting endlessly for the green light post-pandemic. While things are slowly getting back to whatever normal is…
New Airbus A321XLR jet takes off for the first time
Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test…
71% of Europeans will be traveling this summer
The findings of 21st edition of the Holiday Barometer have been announced today. The survey was conducted among 15,000 people across 15 countries. The survey was taken between April 26 and…
New Tokyo-Narita to San José flight on ZIPAIR
In a press conference held earlier today in Tokyo, Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR announced plans to inaugurate new, nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and…
Computer glitch shuts down Swiss airspace
Switzerland’s major airports in Zurich and Geneva were paralyzed today, halting all landings and takeoffs after the air traffic control service Skyguide grounded all flights early on…
Critical Factors to Attract Hotel Investments
While the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) projections point to strong growth in Travel & Tourism investment over the next decade
Click to read the full story: Critical…
What is Tourism Resilience According to WTTC?
Puerto Rico sets the scene in a brand new released WTTC study entitled Enhancing Resilience to drive sustainability in a destination.
Click to read the full story: What is Tourism…
Carnival Luminosa to transfer to Carnival Cruise Line fleet
Costa Luminosa cruise ship will join the Carnival fleet in September and will start guest operations as Carnival Luminosa in November 2022 from Brisbane, Australia, Carnival Cruise Line…
Fiji Drops All Testing Requirements For Inbound International Travelers
Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Top Destination For Families & Multigenerational Travelers Welcomes Back Guests With travel restrictions loosening by the day and more countries fully…
Rapid Rise in Foreign Hiring in the UK
Rapid Rise in Foreign Hiring in the UK -
A steep shortage of candidates in the United Kingdom is forcing British employers to seek foreign talents to fill vacancies. These employers offer…
Tourism Seychelles Intensifies Its Presence In Saudi Arabia
Tourism Seychelles Intensifies Its Presence In Saudi Arabia -
Present at the newly developed Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC), Tourism Seychelles…
Skål International is honored to participate in the important Tourism Forum for the Mediterranean region
Skål International is honored to participate in the important Tourism Forum for the Mediterranean region -
The Mediterranean Tourism Foundation (MTF) has honored Skål International World…
Hawaii flooded with tourists, except from Japan
Hawaii flooded with tourists, except from Japan -
According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a…
Club Med Opens Its First Spanish Resort In Over 20 Years In Marbella
Club Med Opens Its First Spanish Resort In Over 20 Years In Marbella -
Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, has officially opened its newest European resort, Club Med Magna…
Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises
Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises -
With Azamara Journey returning to sail today, the fleet’s four ships are all sailing the high seas Azamara, the upmarket cruise line and…
New All-Pool-Villa Resort Opens On Private Island in Maldives
New All-Pool-Villa Resort Opens On Private Island in Maldives -
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a private island retreat located in the…
QT’s Brand Of Hotel Coming To Australia’s Newcastle
QT’s Brand Of Hotel Coming To Australia’s Newcastle -
QT Hotels & Resorts, the designer hotel collection in Australia and New Zealand, will soon debut its newest hotel in Newcastle, the…
Singapore Tourism Awards 2022: Contributions During Covid-19
Singapore Tourism Awards 2022: Contributions During Covid-19 -
35 individuals and organisations were recognised this evening at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2022 for demonstrating…
Ritz-Carlton Reserve Comes to Saudi Arabia
Ritz-Carlton Reserve Comes to Saudi Arabia -
“We are thrilled to bring our most luxurious brand, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and its exemplary experience to the Middle East. Perfectly situated on…
Turks And Caicos Islands See Major Increase in Visitor Arrivals
Turks And Caicos Islands See Major Increase in Visitor Arrivals -
As the tourism sector rebounds, the Turks and Caicos are again breaking visitor arrival records, with some 138,762 air…
FAA finds Hawaii Airline Unsafe
FAA finds Hawaii Airline Unsafe -
Transair and Transair Express is Hawaii-based and operates between the Hawaiian islands. Freight, cargo, or passengers, all airlines should be safe. A…
Thai PM launches Betong’s new international airport
The government will transform Betong into a model city for tourism and cross-border trading in the South, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-O-Cha said after he opened Betong International…
Rural travel along Japan’s Three-star Road
Rural travel is gaining traction as people seek activities and experiences based on nature, agriculture, and rural lifestyle.
Korea Tourism Organization launches “Come Play with Korea K-VIBE Festa”
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization have launched a new campaign 'Come Play with Korea, K-VIBE Festa' using the metaverse platform on an extended…
Momijigari: Where to enjoy the red autumn leaves in Tokyo
Tokyo is treated to an incredible natural show at this time of year as trees right across the city turn every shade of brown, orange, red and yellow.
Thailand approves “7+7 Model” visa model
Almost two months after the Phuket Sandbox swung into action the Thai Government has approved the “7+7 Model” yesterday which was first floated a few weeks ago but then got sidetracked due…
Kumamoto, Japan: 5 years later after the earthquake
Although the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo shone a spotlight to Japan’s recovery after the devastating Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of 2011.
Travelling responsibly in Japan
In Japan, where cleanliness is taken seriously, there are ways to travel responsibly.
3 hiking trails in Japan perfect for National Walking Month
In celebration of National Walking Month (1-30 May), breathe new life into your daily walk with these inspirational treks across Japan.
Airlines continue with cuts and changes to their business model
The continued unrest of the spread of Covid-19 around the world is continuing to force airlines to make cuts and implement changes to their business models in order to continue fighting the…
Go out and get some sun! 6 hiking and walking spots around Japan
We are aware of the benefits of sunlight such as boosting one’s immune system and improving one’s mental health that is why it is recommended to get a few minutes of sunshine daily.
ATPCO: “Modern flight shopping is now ready for the spotlight in Russia”
ATPCO and Sirena Travel, the leading distribution system and technology provider in Russia, announced the GDS has signed a multi-year deal for ATPCO’s retailing content. With this deal,…
TTF 2020: Bill Bensely bangs the drum for sustainable, proftable travel in Thailand
Artist, architect and icon of design to a million hoteliers across the world, Bill Bensley was the big top speaker at last night’s Thailand Tourism Forum (TTF) 2020, event.
Hosted on the…
Here’s the tech that shapes the future of travel
Sabre Red 360 sets a new standard in travel booking — through its website-like design and API integration, it delivers more content, more flexibility and more customisation.
2019 MIST Winners Announced
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2019 MIST Winners Announced
For the Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) event, travel and tourism innovators from…
TAT: “Thailand is ready to host the 2020 Global Summit of Women”
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced its support for the staging of the '2020 Global Summit of Women', in Bangkok, from 23-25 April, 2020.
TAT executives, led by…
2019 Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism Finalists Announced
BANGKOK, 2 October 2019 – The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office, Tuesday, announced that 10 innovative startups from across the Mekong Region will compete in the Mekong Innovative Startups…
TCEB in India: “India is a lucrative market that is ranked number third in terms of exhibitors”
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has returned from its recent mission to Mumbai, to boost the number of Indian corporate and business travellers, where the organisation…
Phuket Surf Fest 2019 kicks off
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket office recently organised the “Phuket Surf Fest 2019” to kick off the Phuket Surf Series 2019, scheduled from June to September, and…
Travel tech this week: Robots and next-gen firewall
This week, we saw new technologies that improved cybersecurity with next-gen firewall as well as future trends in the sector.
Aviation round up: Full stream ahead!
This week’s aviation round up eyes up the first commercial Gulfstream G500 service, SIA's digtial innovations lab and a team up from two giants of the flying world.
Why travelling to China nowadays is so much easier than in July 1997: mobile technology
Gone are the days where travellers had to print train tickets, boarding passes or hotel reservation receipts. Thanks to e-tickets, online bookings, and mobile check-in, consumers benefit…
THAI revitalise canal along Vibhavadi Rangsit Road
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) held an event to revive the quality of water that runs through the canal located next to Vibhavadi Rangsit Road. This water resource…
Phuket Launches “Hearts With Hands, Keep Phuket Clean”
The Phuket Hotels Association is encouraging locals and tourists to support a Hearts with Hands, Keep Phuket Clean beach clean up event on the morning of Saturday 16th September 2017
The…
ANA to serve saké in economy class
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will start serving saké to economy class passengers on its international flights next week.
Effective 1 September 2017, the Japanese carrier will include…
Philippine Airlines offers free onboard Wi-Fi
Philippine Airlines has started to offer free Wi-Fi to passengers on its international flights.
Under the new initiative, PAL will provide 30 minutes or 15MB of complimentary…
Airlines embrace Wi-Fi as passengers demand to stay connected
In-flight Wi-Fi will become a "standard" product for airlines in the coming years, enabling passengers to stay connected and providing significant opportunities for airlines to earn…
TAT aims to boost tourism in Nakhon Si Thammarat
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has embarked on a major campaign to promote the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat to domestic and international tourists.
Under the new…
Don Mueang prepares for next phase of expansion
Bangkok's low-cost carrier hub, Don Mueang International Airport, is set to undergo another phase of expansion, boosting its annual capacity to 40 million passengers per year.
The…
Four Points adds another country to Asian portfolio
Marriott International has launched its midscale Four Points by Sheraton brand in Japan, with the opening of a new hotel on the northern island of Hokkaido.
The Four Points by Sheraton…
Live the life of luxury on RV Mekong Pandaw
Sail along the Mekong on the elegant Colonial-style RV Mekong Pandaw and take small boats (sampans) into floating markets and villages on Saga’s river cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia.…
Cosmos Tours reports strong demand for India packages
Cosmos Tours has seen a one hundred percent increase in bookings to India compared to last year.
Rob Goodwin, Cosmos Tours’ head of Product commented: “With public awareness of…
New Laos-Cambodia border crossing to open
A new international border checkpoint connecting Cambodia with Laos will open next week.
The Khmer Times reported Cambodia's Foreign Affairs Ministry as confirming on Thursday that…
“Are you talkin’ to me?” Hotel mirrors to start talking back…
Talking to mirrors is not always considered the height of mental stability. From 'The Shining' to 'Taxi Driver' and even 'Snow White', mirrors in popular culture are often portrayed as…
Thai airlines welcome brand new jets
Two Thai airlines have received belated Christmas presents from Airbus, with the arrival of brand new aircraft in the first week of January.
Last week, Bangkok Airways took delivery…
Tourism caps ‘a good thing’ say WTM delegates
The number of senior industry professionals who think tourism caps are a good way to curb overcrowding at key attractions has increased year-on-year, according to World Travel Market London…
Travel 2 launches agents’ incentive
Travel 2 is offering agents the chance to win one of two Nokia DSLR Cameras with its latest campaign – ‘Give Into Happiness, Visit The Indian Ocean’.
The tour operator has teamed up with…
Authenticity, Strategy and its Blind Spots
The expectations between tourists and travellers are merging. Whilst previously a traveller was someone who sought the unexpected, out of the ordinary authentic experiences and values, the…
Asian LCCs create world’s first low-cost alliance
Eight Asia Pacific-based low-cost carriers have joined forces to create the world's first LCC alliance – the ‘Value Alliance’.
The eight LCCs – Cebu Pacific (including its Cebgo…
Malaysia wants to boost Indian air capacity
Malaysia has open discussions with India about the expansion of its flight capacity.
The Bernama news agency reported the country’s Transport Minister, Liow Tiong Lai, as saying that…
日本全日空出资1.08亿美元参股越南航空
日本全日空航空公司的母公司全日空集团（ANA Group），近日完成了向越南航空（Vietnam Airlines）投资1.08亿美元以换购8.8%股权。
不过，这并不是ANA首次投资东南亚发展迅速的航空公司。2013年，ANA签订了一份协议，将购买缅甸亚洲之翼航空49%的股权，虽然这项交易随后被取消。ANA还曾在泰国飞鸟航空（Nok…
Japan’s ANA takes stake in Vietnam Airlines
The ANA Group, which owns Japan's largest airline, has agreed to acquire a stake in Vietnam Airlines.
The two companies have entered into an agreement that will see ANA pay VND2.43…
Amaris Hospitality commences property rebranding campaign in Liverpool
Liverpool’s Atlantic Tower and The Haydock Park Hotel have rebranded as part of a £100 million investment from Amaris Hospitality.
The properties, which were two of 21 in The Hotel…
酷鸟航空和Sabre签订新合作协议
低成本航空公司酷鸟航空（NokScoot）今日新签订了一份分销协议，其选择了Sabre旅行网络来扩张亚太的投资。
现在，超过10万个旅行中介将可以直接通过Sabre预定酷鸟航空的机票。酷鸟航空目前运营着前往南京和台北的航班，而一旦得到批准，今年年底前还将新增飞往青岛的航线。
酷鸟航空首席执行官Piya…
丽笙酒店推出“绚蓝”活动
丽笙酒店（Radisson Blu）在亚太地区推出了“绚蓝”（“Blu Day”）活动，今年是第五个年份。
亚太地区的酒店员工参加了9月25日举行的蓝色主题活动，活动的装饰和餐厅主题都是蓝色。一些酒店还参加了许多慈善活动来庆祝这一活动。
例如，中国柳州丽笙酒店的员工就参加了一个红十字会的鲜血仪式，并和周围一所聋哑学校的学生们共同吃了一顿午餐。…
Radisson Blu celebrates across Asia Pacific
Radisson Blu has marked its fifth anniversary in Asia Pacific with a series of "Blu Day" events.
Hotel staff from across the region took part in blue-themed activities on 25…
Phuket flights disrupted as haze creeps north
The haze from Indonesian forest fires that has been blanketing Singapore and parts of Malaysia in recent weeks has now drifted as far as southern Thailand.
Traffic at Phuket…
Russia, China to develop long-haul passenger plane
Russia and China are expected to sign an agreement for the joint development of a new wide-body passenger aircraft before the end of the year, it has been revealed.
Xinhua reported…
泰国飞鸟航空得到新波音737机队
泰国飞鸟航空（Nok Air）近日刚得到一架最新波音737-800飞机的交付。
该架新飞机是飞鸟航空7架新飞机的订单中首架交付的飞机，所有飞机全部交付后飞鸟航空将扩张至25架。同时，飞鸟航空还拥有着8架节省能源的波音737-Max机型。
“在我们不断开辟新的区域航线和国际航线之际，很开心得到另外一架波音737-800飞机的交付，”Piya…
The latest industry appointments
JENNIFER CRONIN has been announced as the new president of Marco Polo Hotels, following the retirement of Eric Waldburger. Ms Cronin, who is currently the group's vice president of sales…
泰国飞鸟航空开通至四川成都航班
泰国廉价航空飞鸟航空（Nok Air）近日开通飞往中国四川省成都市的航班，从7月1日起，将从普吉岛和甲米岛开通此航线。
飞鸟航空将使用波音737-800飞机执飞此新航线。这将是继四川航空、中国东方航空、泰国东方航空之后，第四家执飞成都－普吉岛航线的航空公司。这四家航空公司一起，将在成都和普吉航线上提供每周28趟航班，总共4000个座位。…
AirAsia X outlines plan to return to growth
AirAsia X has announced the measures it plans to undertake to return to growth, following the most difficult period in the airline's short history.
The long-haul low-cost carrier's group…
The latest industry appointments
NONG XIA has been announced as Starwood Hotels & Resorts' new senior vice president and head of acquisitions & development for Greater China. Prior to joining Starwood, Nong…
Mandarin Oriental offers Mount Fuji helicopter tours
The Mandarin Oriental Tokyo has launched a new package that includes a dramatic helicopter ride over Mount Fuji.
Guests booking the JPY775,000 (US$6,500) ‘Helicopter Flycation’…
Operators sign up with Norwegian Air
Several UK tour operators have signed new agreements with Norwegian Air for charter operations this summer.
TUI, Thomas Cook and Nazar will all offer flights with the carrier in…
The latest industry appointments
MICHAEL SENGOL has been selected to lead the Bintan Lagoon Resort. The hospitality industry veteran takes the role of interim managing director at the 470-room Indonesian property,…
Travel Daily Asia’s Ones to Watch for 2015
Fast and free in-flight Wi-Fi
Last year Emirates trialled a free Wi-Fi service onboard its aircraft and president Sir Tim Clark expressed a desire to roll it out permanently.…
VietJet launches new Thai airline
Vietnamese low-cost carrier, VietJet Air, has officially launched its new Thai subsidiary, ThaiVietJet.
The official launch ceremony took place in Bangkok on 20 December 2014. Initially…
Free in-flight Wi-Fi to become global standard – Emirates
Emirates has predicted that in-flight Wi-Fi will be offered free-of-charge as standard in future.
The airline's president, Sir Tim Clark, said that technological limitations are…
Finland focusing on food tourism for 2015
Finland’s 2015 tourism strategy will continue to focus on local culture and cuisine, including the latest programme ‘Food Helsinki? HEL YEAH!’, according to executives talking at ITB Asia…
Pan Am flight school opens in Bangkok
The new Pan Am International Flight Training Center has celebrated its grand opening in Bangkok.
The result of a joint venture between All Nippon Airways (ANA), Nok Air, and…
ANA to open Pan Am pilot training school in Thailand
Japan's ANA Holdings will open a new pilot training school in Thailand next month.
The Pan Am Thailand training school has been established following a joint venture between ANA,…
The latest industry appointments
Nikki Keeling has been named commercial manager at the Global Travel Group. Keeling will oversee the commercial department covering for Cherie Richards as she goes on maternity leave.…
Asia to drive long-haul low-cost air travel
Asia is setting new trends in long-haul low-cost air travel, and China is likely to become a key regional player in the coming years, according to a new report by aviation analysts OAG.…
Norwegian’s profits impacted by strike
Norwegian Air Shuttle has reported an operating loss of NOK85.1 million (GBP8m) in the second quarter of this year as its traffic soared 16%.
The carrier still posted a net profit of…
The latest industry appointments
BADLISHAM BIN GHAZALI has been appointed managing director of Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB). Bin Ghazali joins the state-run airport operator from another government-linked…
Norwegian signs new Dreamliners as traffic grows
Norwegian has signed agreements to lease three new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners after seeing growth in passenger numbers in Q1.
Two of the new aircraft will be delivered in 2016 and the…
Norwegian acquires more Dreamliners
Norwegian has agreed to acquire four new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The carrier has entered an agreement to lease four of the aircraft from International Lease Finance Corporation and…
Travel Daily’s Ones to Watch for 2014
As another year begins, Travel Daily looks at the major trends that could impact the Asian travel industry in 2014...
Boeing 787-9 – Problems solved?
The new extended version of…
Two new Asian LCCs to emerge from joint ventures
Two new low-cost carriers will emerge in Asia next year, following a series of joint venture deals between the region's carriers.
Thailand's Nok Air and Singapore's Scoot have signed a…
Accor signs another three Myanmar hotels
Accor has signed an agreement to manage three new-build hotels in Myanmar, in a deal that will introduce two new brands to the country.
The European company was one of the first…
New Garuda sub-brand to ‘Explore’ remote areas
Garuda has launched a new sub-brand to serve more remote parts of the Indonesian archipelago.
Named 'Explore', the new service will use the airline's new fleet of smaller aircraft to…
Gatwick grows most for Norwegian
Gatwick Airport is posting the strongest passenger growth for Norwegian, as the airline announced a pre-tax profit of NOK604m (GBP63m) in its Q3 results.
The figure was lower than…
Airlines blur boundaries between full-service and low-cost
Low-cost and full-service airlines in the Asia Pacific region are diversifying their business models and could eventually “meet in the middle”, according to a senior industry…
Lion Air to launch Thai subsidiary – report
Indonesia's Lion Air is moving ahead with plans to launch a new Thailand-based low-cost carrier, according to local media reports.
Citing unnamed sources said to be familiar with the…
Suvarnabhumi quieter after AirAsia loss
Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport has seen a severe drop in passenger traffic this year, following AirAsia's move to the Thai capital's second airport, Don Mueang.
According to the…
Latest UK staff appointments
Louise Bates has been appointed as the new partnerships development manager for the north at Holiday Extras. Bates joins from Tameside Travel, a college-based travel agency where she was…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
DEBORAH KERR has been appointed Chief Product and Technology Officer for Sabre. Formerly with Hewlett Packard and NASA's jet propulsion laboratory, Ms Kerr will lead the travel…
Tourist arrivals surpass one million in Trang
Trang province in Southern Thailand welcomed its one millionth visitor of the year on 29 November, signifying a major milestone in the growth of the local tourism industry.
As the average…
AirAsia arrives at revamped Don Mueang airport
Bangkok's Don Mueang airport reopened yesterday, with AirAsia its anchor client.
In a ceremony complete with pop music, clowns on stilts and a fashion show, the airport's relaunch was in…
AirAsia offers Thai island transfers
AirAsia has launched a new service offering transfers to five of Thailand's most popular resort islands.
Passengers are now able to book transfer services to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi…
Virgin Atlantic to offer wireless phone charging
Virgin Atlantic has signed a deal with Nokia to offer wireless charging facilities at its London Heathrow Clubhouse.
Charging plates will be introduced to the Clubhouse later this year…
Jet Airways to tap ancillary revenue
In order to boost revenue, Jet Airways plans to boost its ancillary business. The airlines plan to enhance ancillary revenue to US$10 (INR547) per
passenger from its current earnings of…
Bangkok to redevelop Don Mueang airport
The Thai government has approved a scheme to redevelop Bangkok's Don Mueang airport and use it as a base for more domestic and low-cost flights.
The scheme, proposed by Airports of Thailand…
Thai Air Asia demands dedicated terminal
Thai Orient Airlines has objected to Thai Air Asia’s (TAA) demand for a dedicated terminal as a condition to its relocation from Suvarnabhumi to Don Mueang Airport.
The low cost giant has…
AirAsia considers Don Mueang move
Thai AirAsia is reported to be considering a move to Bangkok's Don Mueang airport.
The Thai News Agencyreported the airline's CEO, Tassapon Bijleveld as saying this week that the…
Thai Air considers new budget airline
Thai Airways International may set up a new budget carrier to tap strong demand in the regional no-frills sector and the group is on track to achieve its net profit target this year after a…
Panasonic Avionics to set up customized building
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Airport Freezone commenced a ground-breaking ceremony for the Panasonic Avionics new Headquarter located at Dubai Airport Freezone. Once…
ACI kicks off airport safety drive in Jakarta
Airports Council International (ACI) has launched a new safety campaign in Jakarta.
The industry body signed a Declaration of Commitment & Collaboration in Airport Excellence (APEX) in…
Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport reopens
Bangkok second airport, Don Mueang has resumed flight operations four months after it was forced to close due to severe flooding.
The hub, in northern Bangkok, will reopen today following a…
Don Mueang to reopen within weeks
Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport will be operational again within weeks. The city's second airport, which is primarily used for domestic services, was shutdown to due flooding late last week…
Flights suspended at Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport
Thailand's domestic carrier Nok Air suspends operations at Don Muang airport, Bangkok, due to flood threat
Bangkok's second airport, Don Muang, ceased operations today as flood waters…
THAI Smile Air to launch in July
Woranate Laprabang, Managing Director of THAI Smile Air
THAI Smile Air, the light-premium subsidiary of Thai International Airways (THAI), is scheduled to begin services in July 2012.…
The latest industry appointments
CHIN YAU SENG will take over as Chief Executive Officer of Tiger Airways Holding on 1 November 2011, succeeding Tony Davis. Chin was formerly the CEO of Silk Air and has more than 15 years…
Hat Yai airport traffic up 40%
Throughput at Hat Yai Airport, Thailand, has recorded a big push in passenger traffic which rose nearly 40% in the 10 months to July.
According to Airports of Thailand (AoT), a total of…
New World Hotels launches mobile website
New World Hotels has launched a mobile website, offering guests access to its newworldhotels.com portal via their smartphones. The site enables guests to search for and book New World…
Terminal 1 reopens at Don Muang
Domestic flights in Thailand will begin operations out of Terminal 1 at Don Muang Airport next week. The Airports of Thailand (AoT) has concluded a THB13 million refurbishment project at…
TripAdvisor adds rail fares
TripAdvisor has announced the launch of rail itineraries into its flight meta-search engine, TripAdvisor Flights. The move makes TripAdvisor the first travel website to integrate rail…
Hertz debuts free mobile app
Middle East travellers heading for Europe this summer will find it easier to stay connected when booking Hertz car rentals for holiday road trips.Hertz Europe has launched three new free…
Thailand launches social media games
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the first two of five new social media game applications designed around two of the country's main images and attractions - the tuk-tuk…
Infosys, Tata top brands in India
IT giant Infosys and conglomerate Tata have emerged as the top 2 brands in India, beating global majors like Google, Nokia and Facebook, in a new index. Others in the Top 20 of TLG's index…
Aston breaks ground in East Nusa Tenggara
Aston International has broken ground on a new hotel and convention centre project in the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara. The Aston Kupang Hotel & Convention Center will…
THAI flies solo on LCC
Thai Airways International (THAI) will form its own regional low-cost carrier, after the long-planned joint venture Tiger Airways was finally scrapped. The national carrier said in a…
Chinese planes questioned after Indonesia crash
Officials in Indonesia have told state-run Merpati Nusantara Airlines to stop buying the Chinese-made Xian MA-60 aircraft involved in a Saturday's fatal crash. The airline last year…
Jakarta airport to be expanded
The areas of Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport will be expanded by up to 1,000 hectares, local media reported the airport's operator, PT Angkasa Pura II as saying. According to…
Appointments w/e 24 February 2011
BARBARA MESSING has been announced as TripAdvisor's new Chief Marketing Officer. Ms Messing spent nine years at Hotwire, also part of Expedia Inc, and most recently served as Vice…
Best Western opens in Koh Phangan
Best Western International has opened its first resort on the Thai island of Koh Phangan. The 96-room Best Western Phanganburi Resort is located on Haad Rin Nai beach, called also Sunset…
Premier Inn launches ‘premier business’ packages
Premier Inn has launched a series of business package for its corporate customers, enabling businesses to manage their hotel booking needs. 'Premier Business' will provide business…
Appointments w/e 10 February 2011
HANNO STAMM has been appointed as Managing Director of Victoria Hotels & Resorts. Stamm has almost 20 years' experience in companies such as Accor and Carlson, most recently serving…
Asia to assume travel leadership role – Abacus
Asia will become the top travel region in the world, as soon as 2015 in some travel categories, according to Abacus International. After a strong showing in 2010, Asia is on…
TripAdvisor acquires travel app maker
TripAdvisor has announced it has expanded its mobile travel offering with the acquisition of California-based EveryTrail. EveryTrail has developed a GPS-enabled publishing platform to create…
Bangkok’s second airport to be closed
Bangkok's Don Meuang airport will be closed and all remaining domestic flights moved to Suvarnabhumi airport, Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has said. The long-touted switch will mean…
Thailand fair to promote northeast
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will kick off its annual promotions for 2011 by highlighting the unique products and services of Northeast Thailand, a culturally- and…
THAI builds catering facility in Krabi
Thai Airways International (THAI) has started construction of a new catering facility at Krabi International Airport in southern Thailand. The THB34 million (US$1 million) facility,…
Kiwi Collection redesigns hotel website
19 Apr 10 (TravMedia.com): Today, Kiwi Collection Inc. unveiled its redesigned, leading edge website. Continuing to stand as a trusted resource for discovering and booking the…
LUXE City Guides go mobile
13 Apr 10 (TravMedia.com): Introducing the fabulous new LUXE City Guides Mobile editions, available for a multitude of handsets including iPhone, Blackberry, Sony…
Photographer capture cities on mobile phone
An exhibition of cityscapes photographs has been opened at Heathrow Terminal 5.Henry Reichhold's photographs were taken in Mumbai and Dubai on his pocket-sized mobile phone and now more than…
KTO launches ‘Seoul’s Best 100’ guide
16 Mar 10 (TravMedia.com): Planning on travelling to Seoul in the near future? Then a new publication titled 'Seoul's Best 100' gives an insight to the top one hundred must see sights of the…
Lonely Planet celebrates 100 million guidebooks
Lonely Planet is celebrating the publication of its 100 millionth guidebook by inviting travellers to share photographs of their favourite travel experiences online. The 15th edition of…
Thai temple book launched
SINGAPORE - Marshall Cavendish International Asia, a leading regional publisher, launches the groundbreaking Buddhist Temples of Thailand: A Visual Journey Through Thailand's…
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.…
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,…
Mandarin Oriental launches mobile website
Hong Kong, 11 February 2010 - Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group today announced the launch of the Group's interactive mobile website. The mobile site focuses on providing ease of…
LUXE City Guides goes mobile with CSL
Hong Kong, 29 January 2010 (TravMedia.com) - CSL 1O1O today announced a partnership with LUXE City Guides, launching LUXE City Guides Mobile. The range of mobile guides to ten…
LUXE City Guides goes mobile with CSL
Hong Kong, 29 January 2010 (TravMedia.com) - CSL 1O1O today announced a partnership with LUXE City Guides, launching LUXE City Guides Mobile. The range of mobile guides to ten…
Lonely Planet celebrates 100 million guidebooks
21 Jan 10 (TravMedia.com): Lonely Planet is celebrating the publication of its 100 millionth guidebook by inviting travellers to share photographs of their favourite travel experiences…
Lonely Planet celebrates 100 million guidebooks
21 Jan 10 (TravMedia.com): Lonely Planet is celebrating the publication of its 100 millionth guidebook by inviting travellers to share photographs of their favourite travel experiences…
Shangri-La unveils multilingual mobile website
HONG KONG, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, has launched the industry's first multilingual user-friendly…
Shangri-La unveils multilingual mobile website
HONG KONG, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, has launched the industry's first multilingual user-friendly…
Aston revenues rise 155% in 2009
Jakarta, 30 December 2009 - Aston International announced that 2009 was the group's most successful year ever reporting a revenue increase of 155 %. Aston International Vice President…
MAS launches new mobile application – FlyMas.mobi
Kuala Lumpur (8 December 2009): Malaysia Airlines today announced the launch of MHmobile - flymas.mobi -the most comprehensive menu of mobile phone functionality available to airline…
Aston expands further in Indonesia
Jakarta, 24 November 2009 - Aston International expands further in Indonesia and is targeting a portfolio of 50 hotels under 6 distinguished brands by the end of 2011. During Aston…
Ritz-Carlton Tokyo restaurant gets Michelin star
TOKYO, November 25, 2009 - The "stars" aligned once again for The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, as its Japanese restaurant, Hinokizaka, was awarded the coveted…
‘Seven-star’ hotel launched in Beijing
(Beijing - November 20, 2009) - Pangu 7 Star Hotel is set to become Beijing's most luxurious hotel and a remarkable new icon for the Chinese capitalThe 234-room Pangu 7 Star Hotel…
Pan Pacific Hotels Group Welcomes First Hotels To GHA
Geneva 9th October 2009; Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is delighted to welcome First Hotels as their latest member, as the alliance grows to include a wideselection of great hotels in…
Aston to open in Jayapura
Jakarta - Indonesia, 15 October 2009 - Jakarta based Aston International announced today that the group entered into a management agreement with PT Asmat Jaya Pratama under which…
Harbour Grand HK unveils new Japanese restaurant
Nagomi, Harbour Grand Hong Kong's Japanese Restaurant, is on stage now.Located on the ground floor of Harbour Grand Hong Kong, this long-awaited restaurant hides itself on the…
The Mira Hong Kong opens
(Hong Kong, September 17, 2009) - Showcasing cutting-edge contemporary design styled for "today's fast-living urban travellers," chic new lifestyle hotel The Mira Hong…
Cathay Pacific’s CX Mobile becomes industry leader
Cathay Pacific Airways' recently launched "CX Mobile" application has already proved a big hit with users, helping to make the airline one of the industry leaders in offering mobile…
Celebrity chef to open restaurant on P&O liner
31 Aug 09 (TravMedia.com): Internationally renowned celebrity chef, Luke Mangan, will take his culinary expertise to sea with the launch of a signature restaurant, Salt Grill…
Aston to open Irian Jaya hotel & conference centre
AstonInternational has announced that it will open the AstonNiu ManokwariHotel & Conference Center, in Irian Jaya, Indonesia.The hotel is set to open in mind-September 2009…
Staff Appointments 4 Jun 09
KRIS LIM has joinedPATA as Associate Director of the Strategic Intelligence Centre. He joins PATAfrom the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines in Kuala Lumpur where he was Assistant…
Bangkok has room for two airports
Bangkok's second airport, Don Mueang, has a future as the city's low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT), Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister, Korbsak Sabhavasu, has said.The…
THAI moves all ops to Suvarnabhumi
Thai Airways International (THAI) has completed the transfer of all remaining flights from Bangkok's Don Mueang airport to the city's new Suvarnabhumi hub. A total of 23 domestic services…
Don Mueang’s future up in air
The future of Bangkok's Don Mueang airport is hanging in the balance as Thailand's government considers moving all domestic and international operations to Suvarnabhumi, the Bangkok…
Powerful quakes strikes Indonesia
A series of earthquakes, one of which had a magnitude of 7.6, have rocked eastern Indonesia, killing at least four people, the BBC has reported. The quakes struck close…
Thailand should build LCC terminal - AirAsia
The Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia, Tony Fernandes, has called upon Thailand to build a dedicated low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT), Bernama has reported. Fernandes made…
Airlines slowly resume Bangkok flights
Thailand's Suvarnabhumi international airport has restarted limited flights after anti-government protesters ended an eight-day blockade of the hub, The Nation has reported. A Thai Airways…
Staff Appointments w/e 18 September 08
PETER LACAZE has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer of Stella Travel Services. Lacaze, who takes over the role from Keith Stanley who resigned earlier this week, has…
Thai airlines groan under pressure
High fuel costs have hit Thailand's aviation industry, leaving flag carrier Thai Airways groaning under its losses while smaller operators struggle to survive, an AFP report said.…
Bangkok Airways cuts flights
Thai carrier Bangkok Airways willsuspend some of its international routes as it continues to struggle with highfuel costs, the Bangkok Post has reported. From 15 August its three…
One-Two-Go ponders where to go
Thai budget carrier, One-Two-Go,said it was suspending its operations foreight weeks to allow time for financial restructuring. A statement from the airline said itwould stop…
One-Two-Go considers grounding
The founder of Thai low-cost carrier (LCC) One-Two-Go Airlines has said he may be forced to cease operations, the Bangkok Post has reported. Udom Tantiprasongchai told the newspaper…
Thai LCCs curtail services
Three of Thailand's low-cost airlines (LCCs) have announced the reduction and rescheduling of services due to high fuel costs. Nok Air, One-Two-Go and Thai AirAsia have all slashed…
Thailand promotes north
Thailand will increase promotional activities for its northern provinces in an effort to boost flagging visitor numbers, the Bangkok Post reported. The government's promotional push will…
Bezurk appoints
Asia Pacific-based travel seach engine Bezurk.com has appointed three key managers to posts in Marketing and Business Development following the investment in the business by News Digital…
One-Two-Go faces new scrutiny
Thailand's One-Two-Go Airlines is on the watchlist of aviation authorities, subjected to more stringent safety standard certification, following a near-collision with another…
More access to northern Thailand
The flights are intended to substitute the services suspended earlier this month by the budget carrier Nok Air, which is carrying out repairs until late November on its 66-seat ATR 72…
Backlash for budget carriers
"Passengers on low-cost airlines will worry about safety and security measures after the crash," a source in the aviation industry was quoted saying. OSK Investment Bank said the…
Bangkok Airways names four new Indochinese routes
Yesterday, it announced four new regional routes to be launched on 29 Oct. First off are five weekly flights from Bangkok to Vientiane. Currently, THAI and Lao Airlines…
