Just Sleep Osaka Shinsaibashi opens with 100 keys
Silks Hotel Group (SHG) celebrated the grand opening of its first overseas hotel on March 1st, situated in Osaka's bustling Shinsaibashi district.
Thai Vietjet inaugurates Chiang Mai – Osaka Service
Thai Vietjet successfully commenced its maiden flight from Chiang Mai to Osaka (Japan), with a warm welcome ceremony at Kansai International Airport.
THAI and Centara partner to offer special introductory rate at Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announces a partnership with Centara Hotels & Resorts to offer passengers exclusive benefits ahead of the grand opening of…
Ohayosan Osaka! AirAsia X returns to Japan’s gourmet capital
AirAsia X (AAX) returned to Osaka, Japan further expanding its network to/from the land of the rising sun.
The inaugural flight departed from Kuala Lumpur at 11.45pm last night and…
Thai Vietjet to fly direct Chiang Mai to Osaka from 16 Feb
Thai Vietjet has confirmed that it will commence direct flights service between Chiang Mai and Osaka on February 16, 2023, with great promotional fares starting from just THB 3,799 (approx..…
Osaka and Thailand sign MICE industry agreement
The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (OCTB, President: Hiroshi Mizohata) and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) on December 19, 2022, signed a Memorandum of…
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka’s introductory rate ahead opening
In anticipation of the opening of its first-ever hotel in Japan, Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering an exclusive introductory rate for its debut property – Centara Grand Hotel Osaka.…
Cosmos Hotel Management opens five MIMARU apartment hotels in Tokyo and Osaka
With the rapid return of international travellers to Japan, Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd. has announced five Apartment Hotel MIMARU openings in Tokyo and Osaka.
MIMARU offers spacious…
Thai Vietjet to operate Chiang Mai – Osaka from THB 4,422
Offering further opportunities and flexible travel choices to its passengers, Thai Vietjet announces its new international service between Thailand’s top destination ‘Chiang Mai’ and one of…
Shigeki Nakagawa is the general manager of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka opening in July 2023
Thailand’s leading hotel operator Centara Hotels & Resorts announces Shigeki Nakagawa as the opening General Manager for Centara Grand Hotel Osaka.
Opening in July 2023, the…
Scoot gears up for travel resumption to North Asia with launch of non-stop flights to Tokyo and Osaka
The launch marks Scoot’s first non-stop service to Tokyo and the resumption of flights to Osaka since the pandemic
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka to start welcoming guests in July 2023
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has confirmed a July 2023 opening date for Centara Grand Hotel Osaka.
Japan set to host Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai
As Expo 2020 Dubai gets ready to close its doors after an extraordinarily successful run, Japan gears up to host the next edition of the global event
IWTA speaks with Mari Tomoda – Captain, Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda
Mari is the first female Captain (hotel manager) for Marriott in Japan with aspirations to become general manager, Mari Tomoda moved from Japan to Thailand as a young adult with her…
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka: New luxury lifestyle destination in Kansai
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka will complement the brand’s existing properties in Japan.
New Osaka hotel sets sights on summer unveiling
With a pedigree that flows from the acclaimed Palace Hotel Tokyo and designs on rewriting the playbook for lifestyle brands, the management arm of Palace Hotel has announced plans for a…
Centara breaks ground in Osaka
Centara Hotels & Resorts together with Taisei Corporation and Kanden Realty & Development, completed the official ground breaking ceremony and sake dedication, known as…
The Ritz-Carlton Osaka: Old-world European charm in a bustling Asian city
Whether visiting Osaka for business, to take in the sights or as a night’s stop before tackling the hour-long journey to Kyoto, The Ritz-Carlton Osaka is an easy choice for indulgent rest…
Qatar Airways announces direct flights to Osaka, Japan
Qatar Airways has announced services to Osaka, Japan starting from 6 April 2020. The second largest metropolitan area of Japan, Osaka will be the airline’s third gateway into the…
AGORA Place Namba opens in Central Osaka
Japanese hospitality company AGORA Hospitality Group has added another four-star offering to its diverse portfolio -- AGORA Place Namba, Osaka. Strategically located in the heart of the…
Best Western gains foothold in Japan with new hotel in Osaka
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has launched a new hotel in the heart of Osaka, Japan’s second largest city, commercial centre and culinary capital.
Konnichiwa, Osaka: Best Western continues Japanese expansion
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to expand its Japanese portfolio in the heart of Osaka, Japan’s second largest city.
Why BA has brought back Heathrow-Osaka route after 20 years
Its been a full two decades since British Airways (BA) passengers were able to jet directly from Heathrow to Osaka, in Japan. But now the airline has restored the connection to capitalise on…
Osaka Castle to Ha Long Bay in half a day: Vietjet launches new route
Roll up, roll up! Vietnamese low cost carrier (LCC) Vietjet is celebrating two new routes by releasing tickets for one million flights for free.
Oakwood says ‘Ohayou’ to Osaka in summer 2018
Oakwood Worldwide is slated to open Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Shin-Osaka, with Yasuko Sugiyama as its GM, on the summer of 2018.
W Hotels release schedule for Osaka debut
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, have announced the signing of W Osaka, slated to open in 2021. Owned by Sekisui House, a long-standing partner of Marriott International,…
Thai AirAsia X increases flight frequency to Osaka
Thai AirAsia X is to increase the flight frequency of its Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Osaka (Kansai) route to two flights per day, offering travellers the flexibility to fly in the morning…
Where to Stay: including the new Conrad Osaka, Raffles London and Shangri-La Melbourne
Conrad Osaka
Location: Floors 33-40 of the Nakanoshima Festival Complex, between Osaka's Umeda and Namba districts
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 164
Facilities: Four restaurants, a 40th…
Osaka wants casino resort, World Expo on manmade island
Officials in Osaka are moving forward with plans to turn a manmade island into a major leisure tourism and gaming hub, with the eventual aim of hosting the 2025 World Expo.
The Japan…
Air New Zealand to resume Osaka flights
Air New Zealand will resume direct flights between Auckland and Osaka later this year.
The new seasonal service will run three times a week (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) from…
Scoot flies to Osaka
Scoot will launch flights to Osaka this summer, its second destination in Japan.
Commencing on 8 July 2015, the low-cost carrier will operate six weekly flights between Singapore and…
Chinese LCC sets up base in Osaka
Shanghai-based Spring Airlines has announced plans to set up an operating base at Osaka's Kansai International Airport.
The move would make Osaka the low-cost carrier’s first base…
Chinese airlines add multiple Osaka flights
Two Chinese airlines have unveiled plans to launch more flights to Osaka.
Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines will add a second daily flight to the Japanese city's Kansai International…
Thailand pens airport partnership with Osaka
Airports of Thailand (AoT), the state-run company that operates most of Thailand's airports, has signed a new partnership with New Kansai International Airport Company (NKIAC), which manages…
Legoland to open Discovery Center in Osaka
Merlin Entertainments has announced plans to expand its Legoland brand in Japan.
Through a partnership with Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, the attraction operator will launch a Legoland…
Spring Airlines links Wuhan and Osaka
China’s low cost carrier, Spring Airlines, has opened a new route between Wuhan and Osaka, halving journey times for travellers and raising Wuhan’s status on the global aviation network.…
Marriott debuts in Osaka
Marriott Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel in Japan's second largest city, Osaka.
The Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel, which has been developed in partnership with Miyako…
Cebu Pacific to expand Osaka route
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) will expand its operations in Japan later this year, with the launch of more direct flights connecting Manila and Osaka.
The Philippine low-cost carrier…
AirAsia flies daily to Osaka
AirAsia has announced plans to increase the frequency of its services between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka.
The low-cost carrier currently serves the Japanese city with four weekly flights,…
IHG brings InterCon to Osaka
IHG has launched its InterContinental brand in Osaka.
The new luxury hotel has opened as part of a new mixed-use development in the centre of Japan's second biggest city, which also…
Jetstar adds Singapore-Osaka flights
Jetstar Asia will commence flights to Osaka this evening (Thursday 1 November 2012).
The new service will become the low-cost carrier's fourth long-haul route from Singapore, following…
New InterCon to open in Osaka
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to open a new hotel in Osaka.
Located in the Umekita district of Japan’s second largest city, the InterContinental Osaka will form…
Agora opens new Osaka hotel
Japan's Agora Hospitality International has opened a new hotel in Osaka.
The Agora Osaka Moriguchi is a 175-room property in the Moriguchi district of the city, and has been rebranded as an…
Check-In: Swissôtel Nankai Osaka
By Daniel Steffe
Tokyo may be the capital of Japan, but the Kansai region is where its cultural heart lies. Every traveller’s journey to the land of the rising sun should involve a…
AirAsia launches Osaka flights
AirAsia X has launched flights to Osaka, Japan, from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Effective immediately, AirAsia X will fly four weekly flights on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The…
AirAsia X to launch Osaka flights
AirAsia X has announced that Osaka will become its second destination in Japan, after Tokyo. The Japanese city will be the long-haul low-cost carrier's 16th destination when direct…
THAI to ramp up Osaka flights
Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced that it plans to operate three additional flights per week on the Bangkok-Osaka (Kansai) route, using a retrofitted Boeing 777-300 aircraft.…
Hawaiian launches Osaka flights
Hawaiian Airlines has launched a new daily service between Honolulu and Osaka. The launch, which follows the commencement of services to Tokyo late last year, adds approximately 100,000…
Osaka station opens green taxi rank
A special rank for eco-friendly taxis has opened outside Osaka railway station. The Japan Times reported that the facility at JR Osaka Station is reserved for electric and hybrid cabs. It…
China Airlines adds Osaka stop on New York flights
China Airlines (CAL) has announced that from 28 April 2011, flights from Taipei to New York will stop over in Osaka instead of Anchorage. The carrier will operate the route three times a…
Hawaiian to launch Osaka flights
Hawaiian Airlines will continue its Asian growth strategy with the launch of daily direct flights between Honolulu and Osaka's Kansai International Airport. The Japanese hub will become the…
Jetstar launches Singapore-Taipei-Osaka services
Low fares leader Jetstar plans to commence Singapore-Taipei-Osaka* services from 5 July 2010* with the lowest fare available between Singapore and Osaka of SGD198 all in, one way.…
JAL, Vietnam Airlines to start Osaka-Hanoi codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) will further expand its code share agreement with Vietnam Airlines (VN) and will start offering the Osaka (Kansai) - Hanoi route operated by VN from January 13,…
Jetstar to launch Cairns-Osaka in April
The cheer heard around Cairns this morning was the welcome from the region's biggest industry to Jetstar's announcement of a start date for their four times weekly service between Osaka and…
Osaka airport to slash landing fees
In an effort to boost its competitiveness, Kansai International Airport Co. has said it will cut regular landing fees for airlines at the Osaka hub by 80%, if they increase flights…
Osaka airport sees big slide in June
Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan's second-busiest international gateway, had its biggest monthly drop in passengers since 2003 in June. According to a Japan Times…
ANA reviews Osaka routes
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is reviewing four routes from Osaka's Kansai airport due to a drop in demand. Bloomberg reported that the future of services to Kochi, Matsuyama, Kagoshima…
Statement regarding Jetstar Flight (JQ 20) Osaka to the Gold Coast
A Jetstar A330-200 aircraft operating directly between Osaka and the Gold Coast has made an emergency in-flight diversion but safe landing into Guam International Airport this morning. …
Jetstar to restart Cairns-Osaka services
Australian low-cost carrier, Jetstar, has announced plans to reinstate direct international services between Cairns and Osaka in December 09, the Centre for Asia Pacific…
China Southern to open Changsha-Osaka route
China Southern Airlines will launch a new direct air service from the central Chinese city of Changsha to Osaka, Japan, from 27 December, Xinhua has reported. The route will…
JAL to launch Osaka-Gimpo route
From 10 January 2009 Japan Airlines (JAL) will start operating flights between Kansai International Airport, Osaka, and Gimpo International Airport in Seoul. In addition, from…
Cebu Pacific to Osaka
Cebu Pacific will launch direct flights from Manila to Osaka starting 20 November, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The thrice-weekly services will use the carrier's…
Ramada Osaka has new GM
Morrish has over 11 years management expertise overseeing Sofitel and Novotel hotels in his native Australia for the Accor group. Prior to his new post at the Ramada Osaka, he served as…
The Helsinki pivot – how Finnair navigated extraordinary market shocks
It has been a rough three years for Finnair. As if the pandemic wasn’t bad enough, losing access to Russia’s airspace was another big blow. Now, the airline is taking steps to adjust.
‘World’s Greatest Places’, by TIME
To compile this list of the top spots to visit this year, TIME solicited nominations from its international network of correspondents and contributors, with an eye toward those offering new…
Emirates ramps up operations across continents including Bangkok
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
Qatar Airways Announces Major Network Expansion
Qatar Airways drew significant attention at the press conference held at ITB Berlin, when Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, unveiled new destinations and announced…
Thai Vietjet inaugurates Bangkok – Okinawa service
Thai Vietjet successfully commenced its maiden flight service between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Okinawa (Japan) with a warm welcome ceremony at Naha Airport in presence of a representative…
Marriott Bonvoy hotels celebrate the flowering of Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Japan are getting ready to celebrate the arrival of springtime 2023 in Japan, when sakura, or cherry blossom trees begin to bloom across the country around March…
Emirates ramps up operations across continents
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to Beijing Daxing Airport
by: Harry Johnson |
Hong Kong Airlines first airline in Hong Kong to operate service to Daxing and both international airports in Beijing
Full article: New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to…
Qatar Airways reveals 7 new destinations, 11 resumptions & 35 frequency increases at ITB Berlin 2023
The airline adds over 655 weekly flights to summer 2023 schedule compared to 2022. Qatar Airways also celebrated its new Formula 1 partnership, and the innovative technological adaption of…
Finnair hops into spring with super schedule
Finnair is hopping into spring with its biggest schedule since 2020, as the airline continues to recover its network and prepares for a busy summer
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka to open its doors on June 21
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka will open its doors on 21 June 2023, welcoming guests to the prefectural capital of Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan with the Ritz-Carlton legacy…
Finnair: Spring 2023 schedule biggest since 2020
by: Harry Johnson |
During March, the carrier is expected to operate over 8,500 flights, the highest number since February 2020
Full article: Finnair: Spring 2023 schedule biggest since…
Qatar Airways Reveals New Destinations at ITB Berlin
by: Harry Johnson |
Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international travel and tourism trade show, as the World’s Best Airline’s…
Cunard Announces Queen Anne Debut Sailings To Australia
Queen Anne will make her first voyage to Australia as part of Cunard Line’s 2024/2025 local season.
In January 2025, Queen Anne will make history by setting sail on her first-ever…
Pattaya favorite for Thai family trips
According to Agoda’s insights, Thai families are most likely to enjoy some quality time around seaside cities this year. The full list of top 10 most searched domestic destinations by…
Malaysia Airlines announces ‘Airfare Sale’
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a flight sale, offering travellers a range of exciting deals for immediate travel until 30…
A Spotlight on Japan’s Gateways
Japan National Tourism Organization Kuala Lumpur Office (JNTO KL) shares useful updates about Japan's international airports, which are sure to delight Malaysians who are dreaming about…
Dusit Hotels and Resorts officially announces its grand debut in Japan
Dusit International officially marked the debut of Dusit Hotels and Resorts in Japan with an exclusive preview of its upcoming properties – ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Dusit Thani Kyoto – which…
Thai Vietjet offers ‘February Special’
Thai Vietjet launches ‘February Special’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 1,990 (approx. USD 57.52) (inclusive of taxes and fees) for international flights, available for…
Travel Trends for 2023
The all-in-one, online travel booking platform, travelplanbooker.com, has outlined the themes expected to influence travel in 2023, plus the top destinations to visit this year.
Centara partners with Thai Airways
Centara Hotels & Resorts announces a partnership with Thai Airways to offer passengers exclusive benefits ahead of the grand opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, Centara’s first-ever…
Hilton opens first hotel in Japan’s Hokuriku Region – DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama
Hilton has announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama, the first Hilton hotel in Japan’s Hokuriku region. Located on the coast of the Sea of Japan, Toyama offers convenient…
Year of the Rabbit: Top destinations that are a short ‘hop’ for Asian travelers
Japan is the most sought-after destination for travellers across Asia as they usher in the Lunar New Year, Agoda reveals. According to search data from the global digital travel…
Finnair embarks on European expansion
Finnair has revealed its European schedule for the coming summer, including a range of new routes. The Finnish carrier will launch three weekly flights to the Norwegian gateway of Bodø for…
Hotel Management Japan offers unique lodging experiences fully leveraging local attractions
As Japan eased entry restrictions in October 2022 and because of the yen's historic fall, Hotel Management Japan, which has 6,472 rooms in 21 hotels of various types across Japan, has…
Finnair adds flights between Helsinki and Asia for summer 2023
Finnair adds flights between its Helsinki hub and key destinations in Asia for summer 2023. Finnair resumes flights between Helsinki and Osaka with three weekly flights and adds frequencies…
Want to get free flight to Japan or earn mileage?
AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Public Company Limited is inviting customers to visit Japan with “Reconnect Japan with AEON Royal Orchid Plus Credit Card” campaign. Get free round-trip Thai…
Trip.com sees HK inbound/outbound search surge following eased restrictions
Following the Hong Kong Government’s announcement on further easing restrictions on 13 December, inbound searches for flights to Hong Kong on Trip.com recorded a 2004% increase as compared…
Princess Cruises Returns To Japan In March 2023
Princess Cruises has announced that it will start homeporting in Japan from 15 March 2023. Diamond Princess, quarantined in the Port of Yokohama at the commencement of the COVID-19…
The most luxurious ship sails into Asia-Pacific for her maiden season
Dubbed ‘The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built’, Seven Seas Explorer arrives in Singapore on 12 December 2022, before sailing throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Regent Seven Seas…
Thai Vietjet unveils performance of first three Quarters 2022
Thai Vietjet announced its performance in the first three quarters of 2022 and revealed its business strategies for the upcoming year of 2023.
APT launches 2023/24 Faraway Collection, featuring Japan and India
APT & Travelmarvel has launched its 2023/24 Faraway Collection of river cruise and touring itineraries.
Princess Cruises gets ready for Japan season in 2023
Following the recent decision by the Japanese government to allow the return of international cruise ships to the country, Princess Cruises has announced it will begin homeport sailing in…
Japan in 2023: A bucket-list-worthy adventure
Reopening tourism at the beginning of October, the new year presents the perfect opportunity to plan a trip to Japan. Independent travel and visa waivers have been resumed, and the…
UNWTO welcomes 18 new affiliate members
The newly admitted UNWTO members reflect the diversity of the broad tourism sector, with private companies, Destination Management Organizations, universities, professional associations,…
Singapore Airlines Adds A380 Flights To Sydney And Melbourne
Singapore Airlines’ flagship Airbus A380 is returning to Melbourne, and the airline is increasing the number of flights to Sydney using the superjumbo.
This change will provide a…
Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…
The Cathay Pacific Green Friday sale returns!
Cathay Pacific is offering exclusive fare prices to some of the best locations in Asia Pacific. Once again the airline is offsetting double the carbon emissions, free of charge, for…
84% of Singaporeans planning a year-end vacation: Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor’s Seasonal Travel Index shows that Singaporeans are ever-so eager to get away, with more than three-quarters (84%) set to travel between December 2022 and February 2023.
AirAsia X takes flight to Tokyo Haneda
AirAsia X (AAX) today resumed its flight to Tokyo (Haneda) following the full reopening of the country’s border for international tourism.
Okinawa bolsters tourism offering unique accommodations
Okinawa is set to welcome the launch of two new properties, further bolstering its tourism offering now that Japan’s borders have re-opened to all international visitors.
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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.
AirAsia X Group relaunch strategy gaining strong momentum
The AirAsia X Group (AAX) relaunch strategy continues to gain strong momentum as the airline remains focused on its medium haul markets in the short term, where proven demand is strongest.
Japan Is Now Fully Open To Australian Tourists
Last Tuesday, Japan eased its previously rigid COVID restrictions, allowing international travellers to enter the country without a visa for the first time since the pandemic’s…
Emirates’ flagship A380 returns to Narita, Japan
Emirates, is upgrading capacity on its Narita-Dubai route with the deployment of its flagship A380 from 15 November, as Japan scraps the daily arrival cap, and lifts the COVID-19 testing and…
Alipay+ partners with over 1 million merchants in Japan
As Japan reopens to mass tourism, Universal Studios Japan is the latest partner of Alipay+ for easy connectivity of various mobile payment methods and marketing solutions.
Singapore Airlines Capitalizes On Covid Rule Easing
Singapore Airlines Group has announced intentions to restart flights and boost service across its network in the following weeks, following the recent relaxation of entry requirements in…
Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan
Frequent flyers will be able to take advantage of thousands more reward seats as Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan for international travellers following years of COVID…
Thailand fully opens for tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has stated that from 1 October international travellers to Thailand will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results, and a…
Japan reopens: Here’s what to look forward to in 2023
The Government of Japan announced a policy of resuming entry by individual travellers for tourism purposes beginning on October 11.
Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) looks…
Klook: Asia Pacific travel recovery with strong 300% QoQ revenue growth
Klook announced that it is seeing accelerated cross-border travel growth in Asia Pacific with one of its strongest quarters (over 300% QoQ growth) as it celebrates its eight-anniversary…
THAI announces its winter flight schedule 2022-2023
Thai Airways (THAI) is operating flights on 34 European, Australian and Asian routes with increased frequencies in selected routes, from 30 October 2022 to 25 March 2023.
Cathay Pacific to add 200 flights in October
Cathay Pacific intends to add more than 200 pairs of passenger flights in October to both regional and long-haul destinations.
Singapore flight bookings up 305% ahead of Grand Prix: Sojern
With this year's Formula One (F1) Singapore Grand Prix set to see its biggest turnout since its first night race back in 2008, the island city is once again ready to host world-class events…
Rediscover Asia with Best Western and avail up to 25% off
Best Western Hotels & Resorts is inviting the travellers to rediscover and experience the wonders of Asia with offers up to 25% off the best rates at world-class hotels and resorts…
Royal Caribbean announces 2023-24 year-round holidays from Singapore to Thailand, Vietnam, Japan & more
Vacationers can set their sights on more ways to explore Asia and make lifelong holiday memories. Royal Caribbean International has released its line-up of holidays on Spectrum of…
Fall in love with the East and stay in Best Western hotels in Asia
Asia is reopening and this is the perfect opportunity to explore and fall in love again with the region. Pack your bags and stay in one of Best Western hotels in Asia.
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…
Despite resurgence of new Covid-19 cases in Tokyo, Japan rules out travel curbs
While most countries have lifted border restrictions fully, Japan is taking a unique approach by removing restrictions for domestic residents while keeping a tight vigil on its borders
Yotel announces new flagship hotel in Tokyo, Japan
YOTEL has announced its first hotel in Japan. Slated to open in 2024 under a long-term management agreement, YOTEL Tokyo will be located in Ginza, one of Tokyo's most desirable and…
AirAsia X launches three new routes
AirAsia X confirms its latest services to Melbourne (Tullamarine), and Perth in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand will launch on 1 November 2022
Vietjet makes further inroads into India, plans new route to Bangalore
The new flight services are planned to link Bengaluru to Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), three of Vietnam's most well-known business and tourism cities
Singapore Airlines boosts Japan services and restores pre-Covid connectivity to India in response to strong demand
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase services to points across Japan and restore its Indian network to pre-pandemic levels in the coming months.
Coral Expeditions launches small islands of Japan & the Philippines series
Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering cruise line, has announced a new series of voyages to the Small Islands of Japan and the Philippines. Part of Coral Expeditions’ Small Islands…
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts set to debut in Malaysia
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s luxury hotel brands, has announced its expansion into Malaysia with Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur.
Scheduled to open in 2024, Waldorf…
AirAsia X is back as it spreads wings to London, Istanbul and Dubai
Marking a new era for long haul low cost air travel, AirAsia X (AAX) announced that it will be flying from Kuala Lumpur to London, Dubai and Istanbul this year
Most affordable destinations for a luxury travel experience this summer
With summer quickly approaching, new research reveals the most affordable destinations for a luxury travel experience, from Bangkok to Brussels.
Heritage Expeditions announces three new Japan voyages for 2023 schedule
Pioneering New Zealand-based expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has added the intriguing islands of Japan to its 2023 schedule announcing three incredible new voyages aboard…
Finnair flies to 77 destinations in winter 2022, as travel continues to recover
Finnair has updated its offering for winter 2022-2023, with a view to the Russian airspace closure.
Expo 2020 bids farewell in Dubai
It's a wrap at Expo 2020 Dubai as it now leaves the destination to go to its second pitstop in Osaka, Japan
The fascinating train culture of Japan
Spotless, efficient and on time - these words perfectly describe what makes trains in Japan so special.
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.
THAI, TAT offer “FLY with THAI, FLY with LOVE” promotion
Thai Airways (THAI) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) jointly celebrate Valentine’s Day and Japan’s White Day by offering special air ticket promotion for passengers travelling…
Most popular destinations to celebrate the Year of the Tiger
Big cities and tourist favourites are back in favour for travel this Lunar New Year as travellers head to tourist hotspots to ring in the year of the Tiger, according to booking data from…
The best cities to live a healthy and happy life in 2022
With 2022 now here, and many of us looking to start fresh. Living a long and healthy life is highly influenced by environmental factors, such as diet and lifestyle.
3 must-visit places in Japan’s Three-Star Road
Three-star Road offers visitors a chance to experience a truly authentic Japan with jaw-dropping scenery, spellbinding castles and delicately manicured gardens.
US leisure travel leads the recovery
A comparison of the world’s top destination cities, before the pandemic in 2019, and throughout 2021, illustrates the strong trend towards leisure travel leading the recovery.
Finnair to launch new Asian routes and focus on Japan
Finnair is gearing up for the expected gradual opening of Asia with plans to fly to over 100 destinations worldwide and new long-haul services to the Far East for Summer 2022.
5 alternative accommodations in Japan for your next stay
Japan offers a wide range of accommodation types in both Japanese and Western styles.
Qatar Airways to launch new Recaro seats for long haul economy
Qatar Airways has already ordered Recaro's revolutionary long-haul Economy Class seat, which will be the first to use it.
Princess Cruises celebrates 10 years of sailing in Japan in 2023
The lure of Japan’s traditions, festivals and landscapes can magically come to life for travellers during the newly-announced 2023 cruises and cruise tours season from Princess Cruises.
Traditional sports across Japan to try out once we can travel again
Sports in Japan are a significant part of the Japanese culture.
COVID, sustainability take centre stage in Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
The current Olympic Games is extra special as it highlighted the ongoing COVID pandemic and sustainability.
Qatar Airways joins IATA’s turbulence aware platform
Qatar Airways and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Qatar Airways will become the first airline in the Middle East to join the IATA Turbulence Aware platform.…
Podcast: Oita Japan
Nestled into the western end of the Seto Inland Sea on the North-East coast of Kyushu Island in Japan is the extraordinary Oita Prefecture. Here you’ll discover a varied and lush countryside…
New insider guide to Japan features “wellcation” attractions and experiences
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) launches a new insider guide to Japan categorized into seven themes that will motivate tourists.
Qantas plans to resume international flights in October on track
The October 31 resumption date remains over five months away. But as airlines everywhere have learned, a lot can change in five months.
GoodnessofJapan! What’s in store as JNTO extends campaign with Sumo star in India
Basking on the success of the #GoodnessofJapan campaign, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) recently teamed-up with Yoshinori Tashiro, a famous Japanese Sumo wrestler to continue…
Will international travel recommence in 2021?
So, the big open question remains "will international travel commence in 2021?”
Global vaccine rollout improves 2021’s travel outlook, says Agoda CEO John Brown
Confidence in the vaccine rollouts, discussions around COVID-19 passports, and alternative state quarantine announcements have triggered an increase in international travel searches for…
Emirates and TAP Air expand strategic partnership
Emirates and TAP Air Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the codeshare partnership currently in place between both airlines
5 incredible ways how Qatar Airways weather the COVID-19 pandemic
Qatar Airways COVID-19 protocols serve to increase travellers’ confidence to restart travel and Qatar Airways is ready to welcome you on board!
Thailand Tightens Domestic Travel as Cases Rise
After months of avoiding the surge in cases seen by its neighbours, Thailand has been hit by its worst Covid-19 outbreak yet.
Japan bans travellers from 152 countries as new coronavirus variant detected
Japan has banned entry of foreign nationals from 152 countries as the new strain of coronavirus has reached its shores and the number of cases continues to rise.
Japan to suspend Go To Travel campaign as cases spike
Japan will be suspending the Go To Travel campaign that subsidises domestic tourism as COVID cases continue to rise in the country.
Japan puts spring reopening back on the table
Once again, the Japanese government is considering lifting travel restrictions for international tourists in the spring of 2021.
Japan to continue to fund domestic tourism amid criticisms
Despite the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, the Japanese government plans to keep funding GoTo Travel campaign to promote domestic tourism.
Kyoto’s newest attraction: Marriott’s third Autograph Collection hotel opens in Japan
Marriott has expanded its portfolio of Autograph Collection Hotels in Japan, with the opening of The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike in the northern part of the city
For limited time only: Free flights to Japan for travel in 2021 and 2022
Starting 8 October, and for one week only, Wendy Wu Tours is offering FREE flights across all group tours to Japan.
Travel demand for Japan rises: Wendy Wu Tours launches new tours
In response to the exceptional demand for travel to Japan in 2021, Wendy Wu Tours has launched a new collection of specialist holidays to the land of the rising sun.
Holland America Line opens bookings for 2021-22 voyages
Holland America Line is opening bookings for two of its most epic explorations: the 2022 Grand World Voyage and the 2021 Grand Africa Voyage. Guests who want to circle the globe on the…
7 reasons why you should stay in Fujisan Mishima Tokyu Hotel once travel resumes
Here are some of the reasons why you should stay in Fujisan Mishima Tokyu Hotel once international travel in Japan resumes.
FraserCares: Frasers Hospitality reopens properties worldwide with new commitment
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, is reopening its worldwide property portfolio with ‘FraserCares’ driving robust new measures dedicated to ensuring the health,…
Booking.com reveals top travel dreams of a city in waiting
Travel might be on pause in these unprecedented times, but data from Booking.com reveals that this hasn’t stopped people across the city from dreaming about its possibilities. Delving…
Qatar Airways to give 100,000 complimentary tickets to frontliners
Qatar Airways will give away 100,000 free tickets to frontline healthcare professionals to say thank you for their heroic work looking after people during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Peach Aviation unveils two new routes to Nagasaki and Kagoshima
Peach Aviation announced the start of operations between Tokyo Narita-Nagasaki and Tokyo Narita -Kagoshima. The company is operating one return flight per day for Nagasaki, and two…
“It’s not always the obvious choices”: The top global locations for LGBTQ+tourism
Data from LGBTQ+ tour specialists TravelGay.com has uncovered the most popular global destinations for gay travellers, with Asian hotspots taking the lion's share of the top ten.
Taking up…
Let your mind travel: Marriott Hotel Al Forsan offers multi-sensory pods
Ever wondered what it would feel like to teleport to a whole new destination in the blink of an eye? Marriott Hotel’s latest campaign – Let Your Mind Travel – gives you the chance to do…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts updated portfolio for 2020
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its latest tranche of properties to come under its umbrella, which saw 24 new hotels join the independent brand's global portfolio, at the end of…
Cherry blossom season forecast: Tokyo to see full bloom early
Spring has come, and for Japan, it means streets will turn pink with Sakura.
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.
Agent alert: Vietjet slashes ticket prices throughout Asia
Vietjet has announced a very sexy range of new promotions.rolling out flight fares offering 50% discounts on ticket fares for all routes from now untill 29 February 2020.
The promotional…
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…
Park Hyatt Kyoto: Japan gets new luxury address
Park Hyatt has opened its second property in Japan in Kyoto, after Park Hyatt Tokyo which opened in 1994. The hotel is located in the Higashiyama hills, in the district less than 1.5 km…
SureStay Hotels unveils first hotel in Laos
SureStay Hotel Group marked the launch of its first hotel in Laos, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Vientiane. Hosted recently at Tipsy Elephant, the hotel’s dramatic top floor venue, the…
Malaysia Airport pilots single token journey concept at KLIA
Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) is piloting its single token journey concept at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The concept leverages on facial recognition technology to…
5 mountains to hike around the Japan’s Setouchi region
Japan’s Setouchi region is blessed with mountain scapes where visitors can choose from a number of trails from slow, easy ambles around the islands to more adventurous and advanced treks…
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…
Chinese New Year: Group travel explodes in 2020
Ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year season, Airbnb reveals a surge in family travel during the holidays that boosts tourism in the region.
Travellers choose to travel with their loved…
Konnichiwa! VietJet on Japanese sojourn with five new routes this summer
Vietjet launches five new routes to Japan
JAL signs new codeshare with Shanghai Airlines
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced it's new codeshare agreement with Shanghai Airlines to expand the carrier`s international network in China. Reservations and ticket sales begin on January…
World’s most punctual airlines revealed
The results of OAG Punctuality League 2020 have revealed a comprehensive ranking of the world’s largest airlines and airports for on-time performance (OTP).
Garuda Indonesia takes the…
Bonanza galore: JAL giving away 50,000 domestic tickets
Japan Airlines (JAL) will give away 50,000 roundtrip domestic tickets to international visitors for travel between 1 July and 30 September. The ‘Win a Trip with JAL’ campaign is timed to…
Qatar Airways scoops best business class in the UK
Qatar Airways has been awarded ‘Best Business Class Seat and Service’ at the first-ever Head for Points Travel and Loyalty Awards.
The awards reward the best in UK business class travel,…
Thai tourists top travel trends at NYE
With 2019 drawing to a close, the number crunchers at Airbnb has collated and analysed the data from millions of transactions to find out exactly where Thais prefer to celebrate New Year.…
WebBeds goes on tour in APAC
WebBeds has ended 2019 on a high by hosting a trio of important international events in the Asia Pacific.
Led by Daryl Lee, WebBeds’ CEO for Asia Pacific, many of the group’s regional…
6 must-visit destinations in December
The festive season is here and Cathay Pacific has revealed the six must-visit destinations this month where travellers can fully enjoy the holiday season.
Philippine Airlines schedules special replacement flights for cancelled trips by Typhoon Kammuri
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it would operate special replacement flights on certain routes to assist passengers affected by the Typhoon Kammuri that is currently bashing the…
How Hilton hotels are celebrating Christmas this year
Instead of opting for conventional festivities, these Hilton hotels in APAC are celebrating while also clocking in some good karma points.
Ride Tesla or Mercedes cars with Didi Chuxing’s Japan premium service
China’s Didi Chuxing will trial a premium ride-hailing service in Japan offering luxurious vehicles like Tesla, Lexus and Mercedes Benz vehicles.
Finnair Sapporo service to operate throughout the year
Finnair has upgraded its new seasonal service to Sapporo in Japan to operate the route year-round. Twice-weekly flights to Sapporo in Hokkaido, which during the winter is home to some of…
JNTO signs memorandum of cooperation with Emirates to increase visitors from the Middle East
To further increase tourism demand from the Middle East to Japan, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with Emirates on 30 October 2019…
Centara Hotels & Resorts reveals global expansion plans
Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a strategic five-year development plan that will see its global portfolio grow to over 130 hotels in more than 50 countries by the end…
Where to stay for the world’s most bizarre museums
Hotels.com has handpicked hotels with the most bizarre museums — featuring mummies, medieval torture and ramen — for those looking for an unconventional holiday.
Choice Hotels goes big in Japan with over 30 hotels by 2033
Choice Hotels International has signed a 10-year extension of its existing master franchising agreement with Choice Hotels Japan, expecting to open more than 30 new hotels in the market by…
Munich Airport to offer nearly 200 destinations worldwide this winter
At the end of October, coinciding with to the end of daylight savings time, the winter timetable season will begin at Munich Airport. The new schedule will be launched on 27 October 2019…
Qatar Airways touches down for first time in Langkawi
The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Langkawi, Malaysia touched down at Langkawi International Airport.
Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive of Qatar Airways said: “Langkawi…
Vietnam Airlines offers in-flight wifi
From this week and for the first time in Vietnam, passengers will be able to connect to the internet via Wi-Fi accessibility on several flights operated by Vietnam Airlines. This is an…
Finnair doubles-up in Tokyo
Finnair has announced it will be bringing new services to Tokyo this week with the launch of two new flights to the Japanese capital city's Haneda Airport.
Available to buy now, the extra…
West Air flies to Phuket
China’s West Air will launch its first service to Phuket from its home base of Chongqing. Starting from 22 November, the airline will offer a four-weekly service from Chongqing on…
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…
“We have successfully added the 14th country to our portfolio” Centara plants a flag in Japan
Thailand’s Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a significant milestone today, when it released news of its new agreement with Taisei Corporation and Kanden Realty &…
PONANT’s Le Lapérouse: Luxury expedition sailing with 5-star hotel services
This exclusive cruise feature is brought to you by TD founder and co-chairman Gary Marshall aboard the small luxury expedition ship, Ponant Le Lapérouse, en route to Osaka, for what might be…
Travel tech this week: DiDi Japan expands in 20 cities
DiDi Japan plans to service more Japanese as it expands in more cities by the end of the year.
Vietnam Airlines gets foreign air carrier permit from US
Vietnam Airlines has been awarded a prerequisite Foreign Air Carrier Permit by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to operate air transportation of persons, property and mail…
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…
Setouchi Tourism Authority, JR West promote rural Japan
Setouchi Tourism Authority has partnered with JR West to promote the JR West regional rail pass.
Korean Air reduces flights to Japan in bid to develop APAC and Chinese services
Korean Air has announced its plans to adjust the frequency of some routes, in consideration of decreasing demand of Japanese routes due to Korea-Japan tensions. At the same time, the…
On a mission: Agoda launches Travel Guides
Nature, beaches, food and drink, landmarks and culture are the five top global reasons to travel, according to new research from Agoda. Whether travellers are looking for nature or…
Family, ninjas and a top-notch day out
In part one of my interview with Sarah Somerville, Hilton’s senior director of customer engagement, loyalty and partnerships in Asia Pacific, we put the brand’s recent study into the travel…
Vietjet continues expanding network in Japan with new Tokyo route
To continually expand its flight network across Northeast Asia, Vietjet officially commenced operating a new route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Tokyo (Narita).
Speaking at the…
Korea to get more playful with Moxy Seoul debut
Marriott International has announced the signing of Moxy Seoul Insadong, marking the debut of the Moxy brand in Korea. Centrally situated in lively Insadong, one of the most happening…
Embark on family-friendly adventures this summer
With the school summer holidays just around the corner, Hilton’s luxury brands Waldorf Astoria and Conrad Hotels & Resorts have introduced a variety of experiences guaranteed to…
Hainan Airlines eyes foreign skies, aims to launch 40 international routes by 2022
By 2022, Hainan Airlines will launch more than 40 new international flights that depart from Hainan province. Hainan Airlines Holding, China's fourth-largest carrier and the largest…
Ready, Set, Summer: Agoda.com reveals top holiday destinations
With the summer holidays fast approaching, Agoda reveals Tokyo, London and Las Vegas continue to hold the top destination spots in 2019.
Japan dominates Asia Pacific travellers’…
Passenger traffic up 2% in APAC
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Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific recorded moderate growth in March at 2.0% and a slight decline at -0.3% in the Middle East. This was revealed by the Airports Council International…
10 unconventional family destinations for the summer
The 2019 Virtuoso Luxe Report surveyed its affiliated advisors to discover where, why and how families are traveling this summer.
5 baby-friendly destinations
It is super cost-friendly to travel with a baby, with flight tickets for babies costing only 10% of the adult fare. Contrary to popular belief, travelling with babies is not a painstaking…
The best countries for road trips (in an electric vehicle)
According to Comparethemarket.com, the US, Germany, and the UK top the table for countries with most charging locations and stations, with eight European countries featuring in the top ten…
Korean Air’s USD 100m collaboration with Delta
Korean Air has announced a brand new connection to the United States, a development the carrier believes is going to generate up to USD100 million.
Top 5 regions best explored by rail
Travel activities and services booking platform Klook revealed that rail services bookings increased by more than 150% from 2018 to 2019.
Hotels.com: Passion for travel is on the rise, highest since 2004
According to the latest data from Hotels.com, there has been a 3% increase in global accommodation prices, reaching levels not seen since 2004.
Dream Cruises unveils new ‘Godmother’ at Explorer launch
With the role of women in society, culture and business honoured with the World Women’s day earlier this month, Dream Cruises has signed up trail-blazing Chinese designer, Grace Chen, as its…
Fly to the 10 most relaxing airports in the world
Airports can be quite stressful due to the throngs of people, seemingly endless security lines, and delayed and cancelled flights. It is easy to get agitated in an airport, therefore, one…
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.
Genting: Dreams of mermaids and unicorns
Cruise heavyweight Genting, has unveiled artwork outlining the concept and good looks of its latest arrival’s new hull design, the 75,338 -ton, 1,870 capacity Explorer Dream, ahead of its…
Aviation round up: Turkish delight and confirmed rumours
This week’s aviation round up channels the spirit of spring and Easter with the ‘rebirth’ of a favourite livery for an iconic airline, the launch of a new cabin product and confirmation of…
Here are the top destinations for bleisure travel
Tokyo ranks first out of 26 cities in the region for its combination of business and leisure—or bleisure—appeal for travellers.
Konnichiwa, UK! Japanese tourism set to surge in UK this year
Japanese tourism to the UK is expected to grow this year — to its highest level since 2007 — as the two countries strengthen its economic and cultural ties.
Travelzoo’s destination guide for value-seeking Brits in 2019
Travel deals publisher Travelzoo has revealed the destinations set to offer the best-value deals for British travellers in 2019.
NYE hangover: Agoda’s top destinations to ring in the new year
Got a NYE hangover? Agoda has compiled its booking data to reveal the top destinations to ring in the new year from around the world.
Aviation round-up: “This was a very special moment for me” says Santa
With just one week to go before Christmas -- a peak time for airlines where people take time out from their hectic schedules to head home or visit far flung loved ones. It is time to take a…
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…
The rise of Asia’s second-tier cities as the new go-to place for tourists
Mastercard has released the Mastercard Asia Pacific Destinations Index (APDI) 2018 — revealing the most preferred travel destinations in Asia.
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…
Vietjet now second biggest carrier in Southeast Asia by market cap
Vietnam’s budget flag carrier, VietJet, has grown into the second biggest entity in the skies of Southeast Asia with a bigger market cap than AirAsia.
The TD weekly aviation top five
With so many airlines announcing new planes, new schedules and new destinations we have decided to introduce a weekly round-up of some of the most eye catching ones to land at on the news…
Emirates doubles up with A380 touchdowns in Japan and Germany
Emirates celebrated the touch down of its first A380 service from Dubai to Osaka this week, when flight EK316 hit the tarmac of Kansai International Airport at 1655, local time, on 28…
Hotelbeds: China source market grows by double digits
Leading bedbank Hotelbeds Group has confirmed the continuation of strong growth in wholesale sales in the Chinese source market.
Delhi up: Air Canada boosts network with daily flights to Indian capital
Air Canada has boosted service on four routes from Vancouver this week by increasing its service to Delhi to a year round daily operation as of 2 June 2019.
Vietjet secures USD 1.2 billion for fleet expansion
Following a signing ceremony for three new routes into Japan yesterday, Vietnam’s Vietjet also announced it had secured funding for the fleet expansion worth a whopping USD 1.2 billion.
Collateral damage: Tourism industry jolts as natural disasters strike Asia
For the past 25 years, global tourism has been in full upswing. People are travelling more than ever leaving no stone unturned, but one thing that can stop us in our track is natural…
Hong Kong Express responds to Typhoon Jebi disruption
Coming in the wake of the path destruction carved by Typhoon Jebi, Japan’s most powerful storm in 25 years, HK Express has announced the following statement.
Looking east: Finnair increases frequency to Japan and China
Wishing not to be left behind, and continuing its strong growth in key Asian markets, Finnair announced it will be adding frequencies on many popular Asian routes for next summer.
Three’s a charm: Vietjet launches third Japanese connection
Vietjet has announced the launch of its new Hanoi - Tokyo (Narita, Japan) service with a special promotion on flights to a choice selection of some the airlines more popular destinations…
Wendy Wu launches new tours in response to rising interest for Japan
UK-based Asia travel specialist, Wendy Wu Tours, has launched its Japan collection for 2019/2020 in response to a significant increase in interest for Japan.
Oakwood and Kapil unite to open Hyderabad MICE-focused property
Oakwood Worldwide has announced it will open its second branded property in Hyderabad in 2021, in partnership with the Kapil Group.
Qatar Airways announce codeshare with revamped Air Italy
Following Qatar Airways' 2017 purchase of 49% of Meridiana and its subsequent relaunch as Air Italy in February of this year, the Middle Eastern carrier has announced a new codeshare between…
Ascott accelerates portfolio pipeline with new partners in Asia
CapitaLand’s serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is accelerating its expansion in Asia by partnering with developers in China, Japan and Thailand.
World’s first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner arrives in Singapore
Singapore Airlines welcomed the world’s first 787-10 aircraft last week, when it arrived in Singapore from Boeing’s production facility in South Carolina, USA.
THAI implement aircraft rotation after Rolls Royce unable to deliver parts
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced that due to engine spare part shortage for two of its Airbus A380 aircraft, the company has implemented aircraft rotation…
Artificial Intelligence: SITA’s drive to make lost baggage a distant memory
Not content with creating robot baggage handlers at Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport, SITA is now promising to end the frustration and expense of lost baggage…
Agoda: top destinations for Asians during Chinese New Year 2018
Tokyo has overtaken Bangkok as the number one Chinese New Year (CNY) destination for Asian travellers in 2018, a title held by Bangkok for the last two years, according to global online…
Young travel tech rock star seeks to connect traveller and hotelier needs
We sat down with Tink Labs founder and CEO Terence Kwok to learn why this sharp-eyed Hong Kong native and his product have both reached rock-star status in the hospitality and tourism scene.
Kansai Airports trial SITA robot KATE to slash queues and reduce wait time
Kansai Airports, the operator of Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Osaka International Airport (ITAMI), is working with SITA on a trial of KATE – SITA’s intelligent check-in kiosk. KATE…
Keeping revenue and guest satisfaction handy
Handy has made it possible for hotel operators to engage with guests through all stages of the travel journey, even as they step out of the actual hotel.
Q&A: Setouchi Tourism Authority
Travel daily catches up with Tomohiro Muraki, director of the Setouchi Tourism Authority.
What is your role and how long have you held it?
Since 2013, I have led the…
Best Western Sapporo Odori-Koen on course for early 2018 opening
Located in the centre of Sapporo’s Chuo-ku, or “central ward”, the brand-new Best Western Sapporo Odori-Koen is surrounded by shops, leisure attractions, office buildings and the popular…
IHG hotels in Japan earn an incredible fourth Michelin Star
The Stars are shining brightly for IHG’s hotels in Japan with the addition of a record 4th Michelin Star to its restaurant trophy cabinet, recognising the exceptional culinary pleasures…
FIT Ruums arrives in Japan to take advantage of tourism boom
FIT Ruums, Webjet Group’s B2B travel distributor in Asia, has taken a major step forward in its global expansion strategy with the launch of its first Japanese office in Osaka.
Klook: How ‘Yurutabi’ brings over 1 million Japanese to HK
Klook the attractions, tours, and activities booking platform recently formed a partnership with Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) to kick off a series of marketing campaigns to…
Marriott International on Track to Open 16 New Resorts in Asia Pacific
The new hotels range from tranquil resorts such as the beachfront Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, which is the company’s first hotel in Sri Lanka, to The Ritz-Carlton Haikou, which…
80 Stays Around the World: Trey Ratcliff tours Japan
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has announced the next phase in the brand’s on going partnership with world-famous photographer Trey Ratcliff.
Travelzoo uncovers the secret travel habits of Hong Kong
Travelzoo, a global publisher of exclusive travel offers, has disclosed the travel preferences of Hong Kong travellers. The information is based upon data derived from their first half-year…
Philippine Airlines to jet between Cebu and Bangkok
Following public demand for direct non-stop flights from Asian destinations to the Central Visayas, home of the white sands of Cebu, in the Philippines, Philippine Airlines will be opening a…
Celebrate Plan A Cruise Month with Holland America Line
To celebrate Plan a Cruise Month, Holland America Line is offering guests booking a new cruise during October, up to $300 onboard spending money.
Guests who book a Signature suite or…
Star Cruises scoop best itinerary award
Star Cruises was honoured with the Best Itinerary Award during the Shanghai Cruise Tourism Festival, organized by the Shanghai Baoshan Government at the end of last month.
The award was…
Air Canada adds new connection to Tokyo
Air Canada has revealed plans to launch a new non-stop service connecting Montreal and Tokyo.
Commencing on 1 June 2018, the flights will operate all-year-round, with daily services…
Princess Cruises to sail from Singapore to Alaska
Princess Cruises has revealed plans to operate a new voyage that allows Asian travellers to explore the frozen wonders of Alaska.
The new “Epic Adventure Cruise” voyage will set sail…
The latest appointments, including CWT’s new managing director for Asia
BINDU BHATIA has been named as Carlson Wagonlit Travel's new managing director for Asia Pacific, effective 1 September. She succeeds Kai Chan, who will be leaving the company. Ms Bhatia,…
Trafalgar launches 2018 Asia brochure with five new journeys
Trafalgar has launched its 2018 Asia programme offering travellers a choice of 22 exotic, hand-crafted journeys.
The collection features five new itineraries; three in Japan, one in…
Fiji Airways targets Asia with new codeshare
Fiji Airways will be able to attract more Asian travellers in future, following the signing of a codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines.
The arrangement will see the Fijian…
Marriott opens five hotels in Japan
Marriott International has celebrated the grand opening of five new hotels in Japan.
The properties, all of which will operate under the Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand, form part…
Wendy Wu launches new Japan collection
Wendy Wu Tours has launched its new Japan brochure for 2018/2019.
In conjunction with the launch, the operator has partnered with Air China to offer an exclusive business class upgrade…
Singapore gets new connection to Okinawa
Singapore will get a new direct link to the island of Okinawa next year, when Jetstar Asia expands its Japanese network.
Commencing on 17 November 2017, to coincide with the start of…
Asian air route updates from Thai Smile, Lao Airlines, Jetstar and more
Thai Smile flies to Lucknow
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Lucknow (India)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Thai Airways' regional subsidiary taps…
FIT Ruums, China Airlines create packages for Taiwanese travellers
FIT Ruums has formed a new partnership with China Airlines to provide a series of packages to travellers in Taiwan.
Under the new agreement, Taiwan's national carrier will release special…
Qantas responds to rising Japanese demand
Qantas is responding to rising demand for travel between Australia and Japan with the launch of a new seasonal service to Osaka.
The airline has revealed plans to operate direct flights…
Air New Zealand expands in Japan
Air New Zealand has expanded its Japanese operations with the launch of a new service to Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
The flight from Auckland touched down for the first time on Friday…
Star Cruises sets sail on “Golden Sea Route”
Star Cruises has launched its inaugural “Golden Sea Route” voyage - a week-long cruise that takes Chinese passengers to some of Japan's most popular destinations.
Only 21 sailings…
Japan promotes international travel to regional airports
The Japanese government has launched a new initiative aimed at boosting international flights to regional airports across the country.
The Kyodo news agency reports that Japan’s Transport…
Philippine Airlines ranks amongst top ten most improved airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been recognised as being among the World's 10 Most Improved Airlines, a category within the Skytrax World Airline Awards.
The airline was ranked at six,…
AirAsia arrives in the USA
AirAsia reached a major milestone this week when it touched down in the US for the first time.
Flight D7001, operated by long-haul unit AirAsia X, landed at Honolulu International Airport…
Finnair offers flights to Japanese cities from UK
Finnair has released special Economy and Business Class promotional fares to Japanese cities from the UK.
Customers booking before 11 July this year can fly to popular business and…
Japan’s Peach creates new fare types
Peach, the Japanese low-cost carrier, has unveiled three new fare types.
The airline’s former twin fare policy has now been scrapped and replaced with the trio of new fares, called…
Philippine Airlines reconfigures A330s
Philippine Airlines has converted the layout of eight A330-300 aircraft and introduced a new cabin product on nine of its international destinations.
This comes ahead of the launch of the…
Philippine Airlines introduces premium economy on A330s
Philippine Airlines has started to reconfigure its Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a new three-class layout, which includes the introduction of its new premium economy class.
The…
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…
Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more
AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
ANA to launch new C-3PO Star Wars jet
ANA has unveiled the routes to be operated by its latest Star Wars-themed aircraft - a Boeing 777-200 with a C-3PO livery.
The aircraft will initially be deployed on the Japanese…
Best Western celebrates triple signing in Japan
Best Western has signed three more hotels in Japan.
The hotel group has secured agreements for the 105-room Best Western Osaka Tsukamoto and 60-room Best Western Sapporo Odori-Koen,…
Japan and Korea create combined tours for Indian holidaymakers
The tourism boards of Japan and South Korea have teamed to create a series of new joint itineraries for Indian travellers.
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Korea…
Marriott brings new lifestyle brand to Japan
Marriott International has unveiled plans to bring its new lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels, to Japan.
The hotel giant has penned agreements for two Moxy properties in the country, which…
Philippines Airlines to operate Boeing 777-300ER on London to Manila route
From mid-December this year a Philippines Airlines (PAL) Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will serve the daily London to Manila route.
PAL president and chief operating officer Jaime J.…
Wendy Wu Tours offers savings on A Week in Japan trip
To celebrate the Rugby World Cup pool draw on the 10 May, Wendy Wu Tours is offering a discount on its A Week in Japan trip.
The pool draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup takes place in…
Airbnb Finds Families Prefer Traveling to New Destinations Each Year
Perhaps 2017 is the year to move on from the annual trip to the lake house, or at least shake things up a bit with a second family vacation to Kyoto or Bordeaux. According to a recent survey…
China Airlines joins cartoon club
China Airlines has become the latest Asian airline to unveil a cartoon-themed aircraft livery.
The Taiwanese national carrier revealed its "Buddy Bears" paintwork, which will feature…
Tokyo Disneyland embarks on major renovation
Work has started on a major renovation of Tokyo Disneyland, as the park bids to expand its range of attractions and address declining visitor numbers.
Jiji News reports that the JPY75…
Diamond Princess gets facelift in Singapore
The Diamond Princess cruise ship has emerged from dry-dock facelift in Singapore, which saw the ship adorned with a brand new livery.
The vessel became the third ship in the company's…
Asiana to debut A350 on Hong Kong route
Hong Kong will be the first international destination to welcome Asiana Airlines' brand new twin-aisle aircraft, the Airbus A350.
The new jet was due to enter service on 15 May 2017…
Asian air route updates: Malindo’s new Australian route, West Air flies to Japan, and more…
New Macau charters for Cambodia Angkor Air
Where? Sihanoukville (Cambodia) to Macau (China)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Cambodia Angkor Air
Why? New charter service…
Asiana creates Korea’s first premium economy class
Asiana Airlines will debut its new premium economy class when it launches its first Airbus A350 aircraft in May 2017
The new cabin, known as "Economy Smartium", will become the first…
Star adds longer cruises from Shanghai
Star Cruises is adding a series of longer voyages from Shanghai, allowing passengers to include Tokyo and Mount Fuji in their itineraries.
The new seven-night, eight-day voyages will…
Airlines team up on all Japan-Taiwan flights
The national carriers of Japan and Taiwan will start codesharing on all every flight they operate between the two countries.
Effective 21 February 2017, the partnership between Japan…
JAL to open new airport lounge in Okinawa
Japan Airlines has confirmed that its newly-renovated lounge at Okinawa's Naha Airport will open on 28 February 2017.
The new Sakura Lounge is located in the domestic area of the…
JAL to open upgraded airport lounge in Bangkok
Japan Airlines will unveil its upgraded airport lounge at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport next month.
Officially due to open on 1 March 2017, the new Sakura Lounge will have been…
AirAsia reveals first ever US destination
Just weeks after it received permission to launch flights to the US, AirAsia has confirmed the details of its first ever route to the country.
On 28 June 2017, the group's long-haul…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X and more
THAI expands connections with neighbour
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Kota Kinabalu, pictured (Malaysia)
When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Long-awaited direct…
Hard Rock sets division for Japanese casino resorts
Hard Rock International has launched a new division to support its expansion in Japan.
The new Hard Rock Japan LLC will be headed up by CEO Edward Tracy, who previously led Sands…
Philippine Airlines sheds seats to capture premium market
Philippine Airlines will remove more than 100 seats from some of its aircraft in a bid to woo more premium passengers.
Eight of the national carrier's 414-seat Airbus A330-300s will be…
Asian air route updates: Saudia, Vanilla Air and more
Pakistan gets new pilgrimmage flights
Where? Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) to Multan (Pakistan)
When? Four times a week, effective 1 April 2017
Who? Saudi Arabian Airlines
Why? Trade and…
Mumbai rolls out welcome mat for Japanese tourists
A new agreement has been signed that will aim to position Mumbai as a "holiday gateway to India" for Japanese tourists.
The deal, signed between the Maharashtra Tourism Development…
Work starts on Japan’s fastest-ever bullet train
Work has started on a new ultra-high-speed rail line between Tokyo and Nagoya - 10 years ahead of its scheduled launch.
The Japan Times reports that the new Chuo Shinkansen maglev…
Asia Pacific’s most punctual airlines revealed
Qantas and Japan Airlines achieved the best on-time performance rates of any airline in the Asia Pacific region last year, while Thai AirAsia is the region's most punctual low-cost carrier,…
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)…
50% of world’s population flew in 2016
A total of 3.7 billion air passengers took scheduled flights in 2016 - the equivalent of almost half of the global population.
According to the preliminary data released by the…
Air New Zealand to fly to second Tokyo hub
Air New Zealand will split its Tokyo services between Haneda and Narita Airports next year.
The national carrier currently operates daily flights to Narita International Airport,…
Jetstar adds festive flights to Asia
Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar has announced plans to increase the number of flights it offers over the festive season, including extra capacity to Asia.
Until the end of January…
Agents stung by rise in demand for exotic travel
New research from eNett International, a provider of dedicated B2B travel payment solutions, has found that European travel companies trying to keep up with the growing consumer demand for…
Universal Studios Powers-Up with Nintendo
New themed zones to open at theme parks in Japan and the US
Universal Studios will soon allow guests at its theme parks in Japan and the US to come face-to-face with Super Mario and other…
Universal Studios powers-up with Nintendo
Universal Studios will soon allow guests at its theme parks in Japan and the US to come face-to-face with Super Mario and other famous video game characters, under a major new partnership…
Japanese LCC pens major deal for new jets
Peach, the Osaka-based low-cost carrier, has decided to expand its fleet with Airbus' newest short-haul aircraft, the A320neo.
The airline, which is owned by ANA, has placed an order…
Bangkok reclaims “most-visited city” title
Bangkok has reclaimed its place as the world's most-visited city, ahead of London.
According to the 2016 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index, which is based on projected full-year…
Japan’s Peach takes first bite into China
Peach, the Japanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first ever flights to mainland China.
From November 2016, the airline will commence two new routes to Shanghai,…
Indian airports continue to drive Asian growth
Airports in India continue to experience some of Asia's highest growth rates, in terms of passenger traffic.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI),…
Iberia to join Europe-Japan airline alliance
Iberia, the Spanish national carrier, will now be included in the joint venture between JAL, BA and Finnair on routes between Europe and Japan.
Japan’s Ministry of Land,…
Trafalgar adds three new Asian destinations
Trafalgar, The Travel Corporation's guided tour operator, has added three new Asian countries to its collection: India, Sri Lanka and Laos.
There are nine new itineraries in…
Hong Kong Airlines adds more flights on key Japanese routes
Hong Kong Airlines continues to expand its presence in Japan with the launch of extra flights to two major cities - Osaka and Sapporo.
On 15 September, the airline will double the…
US budget hotel chain Red Roof arrives in Asia
Red Roof, the US budget hotel group, has arrived in Asia for the first time with the launch of a new property in Osaka.
The former 198-room Floral Inn recently underwent a US$14.5…
香港航空开通大阪航线
7月15日，香港航空正式开通每天一班往来香港至日本大阪关西国际机场的直航服务，进一步加强香港航空的日本航线网络。为庆祝航线投入服务，香港航空特地于香港国际机场及关西国际机场举行庆祝活动。…
Frasers to launch first service residence in Tokyo
Frasers Hospitality has signed its first serviced residence in Tokyo.
An existing commercial building in the Akasaka district of the Japanese capital will be renovated to create the…
Vietjet doubles up in Taiwan
Vietjet has launched its second route to Taiwan, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with the Tainan, on the island's southwest coast.
The new service launched on Wednesday (22 June),…
oneworld adds new Japanese fare
oneworld has added a third fare for travel in Japan, focusing on the island of Kyushu.
The airline alliance serves seven destinations on the island - Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kagoshima,…
HK Express adds new island route
HK Express will soon launch its first direct flight between Hong Kong and Ishigaki, the resort island in Japan's Okinawa prefecture.
The inaugural flight will take off on Sunday 16…
Air Canada Rouge launches Toronto-Warsaw route
Air Canada Rouge has launched its Toronto-Warsaw route as it expands its presence in Central Europe.
The non-stop seasonal service, operating four-times a week, makes Air Canada the only…
The latest industry appointments
JEFFREY GOH has been announced as the Star Alliance's new CEO, replacing Mark Schwab who will retire at the end of the year. Goh joined Star Alliance from IATA in 2007, and currently…
India drives Asian airport traffic
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to increase in the first quarter of 2016, driven by surging volumes at airports in India.
According to the latest…
JAL to add Iberia to European alliance
Japan Airlines has applied for permission to add Iberia to its European joint business.
The Japanese national carrier currently coordinates its operations between Japan and Europe…
Hilton unveils cutting-edge hotel in historic Chinese city
Hilton Worldwide has expanded its portfolio in China with the opening of its first hotel in the historic city of Suzhou.
The new DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou is an eye-catching…
JAL starts flying new aircraft model
Japan Airlines has started operating the Embraer E190, marking the first time this model of aircraft has flown in Japan.
The 95-seat regional jet was put into service with JAL's…
JAL adds multiple connections along US West Coast
Japan Airlines has entered into a new partnership with Alaska Airlines that will offer passengers a series of new connections in North America.
The new codeshare agreement will enable…
Air Canada ramps up Indian operations with second Delhi route
Less than six months after the launch of its inaugural flight from Toronto to Delhi, Air Canada has unveiled plans to introduce a second direct service to the Indian capital.
On 20…
AirAsia X adds more flights to eight destinations
AirAsia X has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its operations, with additional flights to eight destinations across the Asia Pacific region.
The Kuala Lumpur-based low-cost…
Scoot flies to Sapporo
Scoot, Singapore Airlines' long-haul low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to launch a new service to Sapporo.
Commencing on 1 October 2016, the new route will operate three times a…
大阪日本最高摩天轮将运营 高达123米
据悉，日本最高摩天轮将于7月1日在大阪的商业中心开始运营。据报道，日本最高的摩天轮(Redhorse Osaka Wheel)高约123米，将于7月1日在大阪府吹田市的万博纪念公园(Expocity)内开始运行。
高123米的REDHORSE OSAKA WHEEL摩天轮，是目前日本最高的摩天轮，也是世界第5高摩天轮。…
Japan to open tallest Ferris wheel
Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel will open in Osaka this summer, the Japan Times reports.
Located at Expo 70 Commemorative Park, the site of the 1970 World Expo, the new Redhorse Osaka…
Jetstar pens interline deal Korea’s Jin Air
Jetstar has signed a new interline agreement with Jin Air, the Korean low-cost carrier.
Under the terms of the deal, Jin Air will be able to integrate its network with all four…
Air New Zealand flies to the Philippines
Air New Zealand will continue to expand its Asian network later this year with the launch of flights to the Philippines.
Commencing in December 2016, the airline will operate three…
Jetstar Japan adds second new route to Manila
Jetstar Japan, which launched its first ever Southeast Asian route from Tokyo to Manila last month, has now commenced flights linking the Philippine capital with Nagoya.
The new…
HK Express spreads wings in Japan
HK Express has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its operations in Japan, with the launch of three new routes.
The Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier currently flies to six…
10,000 passengers stranded as computer glitch grounds flights in Japan
Thousands of passengers were left stranded at airports across Japan on Tuesday, after ANA's check-in systems failed.
The Kyodo news agency reports that the airline's computer systems…
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…
China’s Capital Airlines spreads wings from Shenyang
Capital Airlines, which is based in Beijing, has launched a series of new scheduled flights from its new operating base in Shenyang, the capital of northeast China’s Liaoning province.…
Juneyao Air adds new jets for international expansion
Shanghai-based Juneyao Air is planning to add 10 more Airbus A321 aircraft to its fleet this year, enabling it to launch a series of new international routes.
The new single-aisle…
Taiwan’s V Air flies to Tokyo
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has launched direct flights between Taipei and Tokyo.
The inaugural service departed Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on Friday night,…
新西兰航空将重启大阪航线
今年，新西兰航空将重启奥克兰－大阪之间的航线。
新航线运营时间为今年11月至明年3月，一周执飞三次（周三、五、日），使用波音767-300飞机。
航班航行时间为11小时，去程航班当地时间10:25从奥克兰出发，于同日18:00抵达大阪关西国际机场。返程航班将于21:00从大阪出发，并将于次日12:05返回奥克兰。…
Asian airport traffic jumps 8%, driven by China and India
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region increased 8.0% in 2015 - the fastest growth rate of any global region except the Middle East.
According to the latest data report…
Marriott spreads across Japan with five new hotels
Marriott International has signed an agreement that will significantly expand its portfolio in Japan.
The US-based hotel group has agreed to manage five of Mori Trust Group's hotels…
Taiwan’s V Air flies to the Philippines
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first ever flights to the Philippines.
Commencing on 27 March 2016, the new Taipei-Manila service will operate…
Bangkok named as Asia’s most popular destination
Bangkok is by far the most popular tourist destination in the Asia Pacific, according to a new report.
In its inaugural Asia Pacific Destinations Index, which was released on…
Air France flies new cabins to Narita
Air France has started offering its latest cabin products to passengers on its Paris-Tokyo Narita route.
A revamped Boeing 777 aircraft will be deployed on the route featuring all…
India drives Asian airport traffic growth
Passenger traffic at Asia Pacific's airports increased 7% in November 2015, driven by a surge in Indian passengers.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International…
Tianjin Airlines clocks record 11m passengers in 2015
Tianjin Airlines handled a record number of passengers in 2015.
The Chinese carrier, which is owned by the HNA Group, boarded 11.1 million passengers last year, up 11.8% compared to…
Air Canada traffic jumps 10% in year of expansion
Air Canada experienced a strong rise in passenger traffic in 2015, as the airline embarked on a major expansion programme.
The airline's traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles…
Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines
Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague
Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…
Japan tops flight punctuality tables
Japanese airports are among the best in world for on-time performance, a new study has revealed.
According to OAG's Punctuality League for 2015, Osaka's Itami Airport recorded the…
Gateway announces increase in number of contracted hotels
Gateway has strengthened its position in the region with new hotel contracts.
The company recently announced an increase in signed hotels contracts bringing its portfolio now to over…
Air Canada flies daily to Brisbane
Air Canada will start flying daily between Vancouver and Brisbane next summer.
From 17 June 2016, the airline will add four more weekly services to its existing three-flights-a-week…
Tigerair Taiwan makes debut mainland China
Tigerair Taiwan launched its first ever flights to mainland China on Saturday.
The low-cost carrier's inaugural cross-Strait flight departed Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on…
HKIA exceeds 60m passengers for 2015
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is on course for another record year, having already exceeded 60 million passengers in 2015.
According to the latest data from the Airport…
Hawaiian Airlines to launch second Tokyo route
Hawaiian Airlines will launch flights to Tokyo's Narita Airport next summer.
Commencing on 22 July 2016, the airline will operate daily services to Narita, direct from Honolulu…
Turkish Airlines flies commemorative jet to Japan
A special Turkish Airlines aircraft landed at Tokyo's Narita Airport on 30 November, to commemorate two major events in the history of Japanese-Turkish relations.
The Airbus A330-200…
Sichuan Airlines to launch Singapore and Japan flights
Sichuan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Singapore and Japan in January.
The Chengdu-based airline's international expansion will kick off on 18 January 2016, with the…
Ritz-Carlton unveils two new Asian resorts
Ritz-Carlton has signed an agreement for two new resorts in Asia Pacific, including an ultra-luxury Reserve property.
The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui, located on the northern tip of the…
Expedia expands into rail sales
Expedia is planning to launch a new rail booking platform, and has formed a technology partnership to drive its expansion in the sector.
The US-based online travel giant has teamed up…
Costa enters Japan with new office and cruises
Costa Cruises has officially entered the Japanese market, with the launch of a national office and plans for a series of brand new sailings.
The Italian cruise company officially…
Hyatt to launch Japanese ski resort
Hyatt has unveiled plans to launch a new hotel and residences in Niseko, the ski resort area on the Japanese island of Hokkaido.
Scheduled to open in 2019, the Park Hyatt Niseko…
Air France flies new cabins to Bengaluru
Air France has started offering its new long-haul cabin products on flights to and from Bengaluru.
The new cabins have been introduced on the Boeing 777-200 aircraft Air France uses…
Spring Airlines launches Japanese hotel brand
Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines has entered the Japanese hotel sector.
The Shanghai-based company unveiled its new Spring Sunny Hotel brand on 28 October, as part of a joint…
Vistara partners JAL for first foray into Japan
India's Vistara has continued to expand its presence in international markets with the launch of two new partnerships in Japan.
The Delhi-based airline was sealed a new agreement with…
Jetstar Japan targets Taiwan
Jetstar Japan will make a major move into Taiwan in the coming months, with the launch of three new routes to Taipei.
The low-cost carrier will launch flights to Taiwan's capital from…
Capital Airlines to launch Madrid flights, and other Chinese aviation briefs
Beijing Capital Airlines has applied for the permission to launch direct flights to Madrid.
In a statement, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) revealed that the carrier…
Golden Week drives surge in Chinese long-haul travel – GTA
The recent Golden Week holidays in China led to a surge in the number of travellers taking long-haul trips, new data has revealed.
GTA released a report this week showing that…
Hilton opens in Tokyo Bay
Hilton has announced the opening of a new hotel in Odaiba, overlooking Tokyo Bay.
The 15-storey Hilton Tokyo Odaiba offers views of the bay and access to the rest of Tokyo via from…
AirAsia X launches KL-Sapporo
AirAsia X has launched its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo.
The new route commenced on Friday 2 October 2015 and will now operate four times a week.
Flights depart…
Thai AirAsia X embarks on Chinese expansion strategy
AirAsia has launched a new service connecting two of Asia's largest and most popular cities - Bangkok and Shanghai.
Thai AirAsia X, the group's Bangkok-based long-haul airline, commenced…
Cebu Pacific boosts international network with triple launch
Cebu Pacific Air will significantly expand its international network in December 2015, the launch of three new overseas routes from three different cities on the same day.
The triple…
Spring Airlines to link Guangzhou with Japan
Shanghai-based Spring Airlines is planning to launch new services connecting Guangzhou with Japan.
The low-cost carrier has applied for permission to operate daily flights from…
ANA teams up with TripAdvisor to promote Japan
ANA has launched a new online campaign with TripAdvisor, aimed at driving inbound travel to Japan.
The campaign will use trending data by TripAdvisor in 14 countries with the aim of…
Spring spreads wings outside China
China's largest low-cost carrier, Spring Airlines, has unveiled plans to launch a series of new international flights.
This phase of expansion will commence on 26 August, when the…
AVIAREPS opens its second Japan office
In a bid to strengthen its position in the Japan market, AVIAREPS recently announced the opening of its second office in Osaka.
The newly opened office in western Japan will…
Philippine Airlines to fly direct from Cebu to LA
Philippine Airlines announced plans to launch the first ever direct flights between Cebu City and Los Angeles.
Commencing on 15 March 2016, to coincide with the national carrier's…
AirAsia Offers Celebratory Fares on 3 Million Seats
To celebrate the 300 million guests milestone, AirAsia Group announced celebratory fares on 3 million seats from as low as RM 3* one way.
Guests can fly to many exciting destinations…
Scoot takes over SilkAir’s Hangzhou route
Scoot will start operating the Singapore-Hangzhou route on 25 October 2015, in place of SilkAir.
SilkAir currently operates the route four times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays…
Qantas expands in Japan with two new Tokyo routes
Qantas is preparing to significantly expand its operations in Japan, with the launch of two new routes to Tokyo.
On Friday evening, Qantas flight QF25 will depart Sydney Airport for…
AirAsia X connects KL with Sapporo
Malaysia's AirAsia X will expand its operations in Japan later this year with the launch of direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sapporo.
Commencing on 1 October 2015, the airline…
Scoot expands Asian network with two new routes
Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, has added two new Asian cities to its route map: Osaka and Kaohsiung.
The airline started flying to Osaka on 8 July, when flight TZ298…
Air Canada flies Dreamliner to Brisbane
Air Canada will launch a direct service between Vancouver and Brisbane next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Commencing on 17 June 2016, the route will initially operate…
Hyatt debuts in Okinawa
Hyatt has opened the Hyatt Regency Naha, its first hotel on the Japanese island of Okinawa.
Located in central Naha, 20 minutes' drive from the airport, Hyatt Regency Naha offers 294…
Air Canada launches new routes
Air Canada has further expanded its global network with the launch of direct services from Amsterdam to Toronto and Montreal to Mexico City.
"The addition of Amsterdam to our global…
Bangkok named world’s second most-visited city
Bangkok has been named as the world's second most-visited city.
According to MasterCard's latest Global Destination Cities Index, the Thai capital is expected to welcome 18.24 million…
Japan, Thailand hotels soar, but Malaysia and Myanmar struggle
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region experienced declining rates and revPAR in April 2015.
According to the latest monthly data from STR Global, the region's average daily rate (ADR)…
Air Canada upgrades cabins on Rouge flights
Air Canada has unveiled a series of product upgrades for its recently-launched leisure airline, Air Canada Rouge.
The carrier commenced operations in 2013, using Air Canada's older Boeing…
Malaysia’s AirAsia X to operate Thai flights to Sapporo
Malaysia’s AirAsia X will operate Thai AirAsia X's new Bangkok-Sapporo route next month, under a deal with Japan's aviation authorities.
Japan is one the countries that is not…
Thai AirAsia reassures investors after ICAO setback
Thai AirAsia has assured its investors that it is on track to meet its 2015 targets, following recent setbacks in the Thai aviation sector.
The company held an open meeting at the Stock…
Ukraine Airlines to fly to Beijing
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will launch a new direct service to Beijing this month.
Commencing on 29 April 2015, the Ukrainian national carrier will operate three weekly…
Qatar Airways boosts Asian connections
Qatar Airways has unveiled a series of measures designed to enhance its connectivity in the Far East.
This summer, the airline will increase the number of flights it operates to…
Cebu Pacific adds new Tokyo route
Cebu Pacific has launched a new service linking Tokyo with the Philippine city of Cebu.
Flights commenced on 26 March 2015 and will now operate four times a week, every Tuesday,…
Hilton to rebrand Nikko Tokyo
Hilton has signed a management agreement that will see it take over the running of the Hotel Nikko Tokyo.
On 1 October 2015, the property will officially relaunch as the Hilton Tokyo…
Japan retains reputation for punctuality
Japan's airlines and airports are among the most reliable in the world in terms of flight punctuality, according to a new report.
Global aviation data company, OAG, revealed that…
Thai AirAsia X welcomes third aircraft
Thai AirAsia X has taken delivery of its third aircraft.
The new Airbus A330-300 touched down at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport this week, featuring a picture of South…
国内两家航空新增至大阪航线
两家中国航空公司今日发布新计划，将增加更多航班飞往日本大阪市。
从今年3月29日起，基地位于上海的吉祥航空将新增第二条日航大阪的航线，航班往返于上海浦东国际机场和大阪关西国际机场。
也是从3月29日起，春秋航空也将新增多条飞往大阪的航线，分别从成都、郑州、西安和泉州出发。…
Qatar Airways reaffirms commitment to Japan
Qatar Airways has confirmed its commitment to Japan, amid rumours that the airline was planning to withdraw from the country.
The comments came during the visit of the Emir of Qatar,…
Azamara makes maiden call at Puerto Princesa
Azamara Club Cruises has operated its first ever cruise to the Philippine port of Puerto Princesa.
The Azamara Quest cruise ship arrived in the city, which lies on the island of…
EVA adds more Japanese flights
EVA Air will expand its operations in Japan next month, with the launch of a new service to Fukuoka and extra flights on existing routes.
Commencing on 31 March 2015, the new service…
Thai AirAsia X flies to Sapporo
Thai AirAsia X, the long-haul unit of Thai AirAsia, has unveiled plans to launch a new service to Sapporo.
Flights commence on 1 May 2015 and will operate daily, direct from Bangkok's Don…
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…
Asia Pacific revPAR falls 2.5% in 2014
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region experienced a 2.5% decline in revPAR (revenue per available room) in 2014.
According to the full-year data from STR Global, which was released today, the…
Thai AirAsia X offers 7 Eleven booking service
Thai AirAsia X has launched a new booking option that allows passengers to purchase flights over the counter at 7 Eleven stores.
Launched in partnership with Counter Service, the new…
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…
China Eastern to add international routes from Nanjing
China Eastern Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a series of new international services from Nanjing, the capital of eastern China’s Jiangsu province.
The expansion with commence…
Hotel revPAR continues to decline in Asia
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region experienced another month of falling revPAR (revenue per available room) in November 2014.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the region's…
JAL launches new tour packages
Japan Airlines has teamed up with JTB Corp to offer a series of new Japanese travel packages to overseas visitors.
The new 'JAL Special Packages' are designed for individual…
Spring blooms with new international routes
Spring Airlines will start a major international expansion effort this month, with the launch of multiple new routes to Japan, Korea and Thailand.
On 25 December 2014, the Chinese…
The latest industry appointments
CHARAMPORN JOTIKASTHIRA has been confirmed as the new president of Thai Airways International. He joins the airline with extensive business experience, having held the role of president…
Qantas expands in Japan
Qantas will launch two new daily flights to Tokyo next year, in a major expansion of services into Japan.
Commencing on 31 July 2015, the Australian carrier will operate a new daily…
Hyatt to enter Okinawa
Hyatt has announced plans to launch its first hotel in Okinawa.
The company has entered into a franchise agreement for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Naha. Expected to open in late 2015,…
Juneyao Airlines expands route map
Juneyao Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a series of new domestic and international services in the early part of next year.
Commencing on 15 January 2015, the Shanghai-based…
Japan’s Peach to launch Okinawa-HK flights
Japanese low-cost carrier Peach is planning to launch direct flights between Okinawa and Hong Kong.
Commencing on 21 February 2015, the Osaka-based airline will operate four weekly…
SriLankan adds Asian links with JAL
SriLankan Airlines have signed a new agreement to expand its operations in East Asia.
Under a new codeshare agreement with its oneworld alliance partner Japan Airlines, SriLankan will…
China Eastern spreads wings to Japan, Korea
China Eastern Airlines is expanding its operations in Northeast Asia, with the launch of new flights to Japan and Korea.
This month, the airline will introduce a new direct route from…
Asian hotel revPAR falls in October
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region experienced falling revPAR (revenue per available room) in October 2014, as occupancy and room rates both declined.
According to the latest data from STR…
PAL adds Japanese routes
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will expand its Japanese operations later this year, with the launch of flights connecting Cebu with Osaka and Nagoya.
Commencing on 19 December 2014, the…
Cebu Pacific boosts Japan
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) will continue its international expansion next year, with the launch of the first ever direct connection between Cebu and Tokyo.
Commencing on 26 March 2015,…
Jetstar Japan seals US codeshare
Jetstar Japan has formed a new codeshare partnership with American Airlines, potentially offering it a strong source of feeder traffic from the US.
Commencing on 26 October 2014, the…
Mongolian Airlines launches Singapore flights
MIAT Mongolian Airlines launched its first flights to Singapore this week.
The carrier commenced a new twice weekly service from Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar to Singapore's Changi…
Spring Airlines adds multiple new routes
Next month, Shanghai-based Spring Airlines will launch a series of new routes connecting cities in mainland China and further afield.
In terms of the low-cost carrier's domestic…
Asian hotels start to rebound in August
The hotel industry in Asia Pacific started to see a slight rebound in August 2014, following several months of declining occupancy.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the…
Air Canada Rouge moves into Asia
Air Canada Rouge, the recently-launched "leisure airline", will arrive in Asia for the first time next year.
The carrier currently operates low-cost services to a range of leisure…
Garuda to launch Nagoya flights
Garuda Indonesia will expand its operations in Japan next year, with the launch of a new direct service connecting Jakarta and Nagoya.
Commencing in April 2015, the new route will…
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…
Thai AirAsia X launches Japanese routes
Thai AirAsia X flew to Japan for the first time on 1 September 2014.
The new long-haul low-cost carrier took off from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport at 0100 on Monday…
JAL boosts short-haul fleet
Japan Airlines has placed an order for up to 27 new short-range jets.
Last week, the national carrier confirmed a deal for 15 Embraer E170 and E190 regional jets, with options for a…
SIA plans seasonal Sapporo services
Singapore Airlines has revealed that it will launch seasonal services to the Japanese city of Sapporo this winter.
In December 2014 and January 2015, SIA will operate 14 flights to…
Asian revPAR falls in first half of 2014
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region experienced a 2.3% drop in revPAR (revenue per available room) in the first half of 2014.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the region's…
Asiana’s long-haul A380 launch pushed back
Asiana Airlines has delayed the launch of its first long-haul Airbus A380 flights.
The new double-decker jet was initially scheduled to be deployed on the Seoul-Los Angeles route from…
Thai AirAsia X unveils Japan routes
Thai AirAsia X has unveiled the second stage in its expansion, with the launch of flights to Japan.
On 1 September 2014, the new long-haul low-cost carrier will start operating two new…
JAL to offer Wi-Fi on domestic routes
Japan Airlines will launch in-flight Wi-Fi on its domestic routes next month.
To be rolled out from 23 July 2014, the new service will initially be made available on services from…
Jetstar adds new Singapore-Bangkok-Fukuoka link
Jetstar has launched a new service connecting Singapore with Fukuoka, via Bangkok.
The new route commenced today (26 June 2014) and will now operate daily using a 180-seat Airbus A320…
Qatar Airways adds Japanese connections
Following the recent launch of its new flights to Tokyo Haneda Airport, Qatar Airways has further boosted its Japanese connections with the expansion of its codeshare deal with JAL.…
Qatar Airways touches down in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight marking the airlines’ third destination in Japan and 143rd globally. The inaugural flight also marked the…
Qatar Airways flies Dreamliner to Tokyo
Qatar Airways today launched its second daily service to Tokyo, connecting to the city's Haneda International Airport with its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new flights will operate…
Thai AirAsia X launches inaugural flight
AirAsia has continued its rapid expansion with the launch of Thai AirAsia X - a new long-haul low-cost carrier based in Bangkok.
The new airline becomes the second new AirAsia carrier…
Hilton to open new Okinawa resort
Hilton has revealed that it will open a new resort in Okinawa next month.
Launching on 2 July 2014, the Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort is a nine-storey property located next to the…
Air India posts huge loss
Air India has confirmed that it suffered a massive loss in the 2013-14 financial year.
The ailing national carrier posted a net loss of INR50 billion (US$847 million) for the 12…
Indian decline hits Asian hotel industry
Cities in the Asian region experienced a general slowdown in terms of hotel performance levels in April 2014, driven by a decline in India.
According to the latest data from STR Global,…
Spring Airlines embarks on Japanese expansion
Spring Airlines will kick off a major expansion of its services to Japan this summer.
The Chinese low-cost carrier will launch a new international service connecting Wuhan with Osaka…
Thai AirAsia X welcomes second aircraft
Thai AirAsia X has taken delivery of its second Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The new twin-aisle jet touched down at Bangkok's Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport this week and was…
China’s Spring Airlines plans Japanese expansion
Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines is planning to significantly increase its operations in Japan.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) revealed this week that…
Asian revPAR growth drives IHG
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) achieved a steady rise in revenues in the first quarter of 2014, driven by its hotels in Asia.
The company's revenue per available room (revPAR)…
Asian hotel rates fall in Q1
Hotel rates in the Asia Pacific region declined in the first quarter of the year.
Following a 4.1% drop in 2013, the region's average daily rate (ADR) continued to sink in the first…
JAL expands Indochina links with Bangkok Airways
Japan Airlines has added more destinations in Thailand and Indochina following the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways.
The two carriers currently codeshare on…
AirAsia brings long-haul services to Thailand
AirAsia X has launched a new regional subsidiary in Thailand.
The new long-haul low-cost carrier was officially unveiled at an event in Bangkok on Tuesday (22 April 2014), with CEO…
Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways enter codeshare
Cathay Pacific celebrated its new service from Hong Kong to Doha with the announcement of its new codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways. The two airlines are also part of the oneworld…
Ascott brings premium brand to Tokyo
Ascott has signed a new deal that will see the launch of its premium serviced apartment brand in Tokyo.
The Singapore-based company currently operates Citadines- and Somerset-branded…
Asiana to preview A380 in Asia Pacific
Asiana Airlines will fly its brand new Airbus A380 aircraft to a number of cities in the Asia Pacific this summer.
The South Korean carrier will receive the first two A380s from June…
Cebu Pacific expands in Japan
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has expanded its operations in Japan with the launch of flights to two new destinations – Tokyo and Nagoya.
On 30 March 2014, the Philippine low-cost carrier…
PAL launches new Tokyo service
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has commenced a new service between Manila and Tokyo.
The new route, which commenced on 30 March 2014, sees the national carrier operate twice daily flights…
JAL’s expanded European JV to start in April
Japan Airlines' expanded joint venture with British Airways and Finnair will launch on 1 April 2014.
The partnership will see the three airlines - all of which are members of the…
The latest industry appointments
THORSTEN KIRSCHKE has become Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's new president for the Asia Pacific region. Kirschke joined the company in 2009 and for the last four years has led Carlson…
AirAsia X expands in Japan
AirAsia X has expanded its operations in Japan with the launch of flights to Nagoya - its third destination in the country.
The long-haul low-cost carrier's inaugural flight to…
Finnair rolls out flat-beds in Asia
Finnair will roll-out new flat-bed seats on a range of long-haul routes this summer, including several Asian services.
Effective 1 April 2014, the airline will deploy Airbus A330 and…
Qatar Airways upgrades business class
Qatar Airways has unveiled the new business class seat it plans to offer aboard its fleet of Airbus A330-200 and A320 aircraft.
The upgrade will include the roll-out of new flat-bed…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to Tokyo
Qatar Airways will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Tokyo this summer.
Commencing on 18 June 2014, the airline will launch a brand new route from Doha to Haneda International…
New look HK Express focuses on regional growth
Hong Kong Express is expanding its network across East Asia, following its repositioning as Hong Kong’s first low-cost carrier.
In an interview with Travel Daily on Thursday, HK Express’…
HK Express expands Japan, Korea routes
Hong Kong Express is expanding its operations in Japan and Korea.
The low-cost carrier will add a brand new service to Fukuoka in April 2014, as well as adding capacity on existing…
Asian hotel slide continues in 2014
The decline in performance of hotels in the Asia Pacific region has continued in 2014.
The region experienced a 4.1% drop in revPAR (revenue per available room) in 2013, as falling…
Ritz-Carlton debuts in Kyoto
Ritz-Carlton has launched its first hotel in the historic Japanese city of Kyoto.
The new Ritz-Carlton Kyoto is set on the banks of the Kamagawa River, on a plot of land that was…
Japan eyes more Indian tourists
Japan is expecting to see a rise in tourist arrivals from India, following the signing of a recent agreement between the two countries.
Tourism officials and diplomats told a seminar…
Jetstar flies Dreamliner to Phuket
Jetstar has launched Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Phuket.
The Australian low-cost carrier commenced direct Dreamliner flights from Sydney to Phuket on Monday 3 February 2014, and…
Marriott to open one hotel per week in Asia
Marriott International will open an average of one hotel every week in the Asia Pacific region over the next three years.
The US hotel company revealed that its regional portfolio will…
PAL to launch new Tokyo service
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch a new service to Tokyo Haneda Airport this summer.
Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will operate twice daily flights to the…
SIA pens deal to boost Japanese tourism
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a new deal intended to boost tourism arrivals to Japan.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)…
Japan-Indonesia links expanded with new airline partnership
ANA and Garuda have formed a new partnership aimed at boosting traffic between Japan and Indonesia.
The partnership, which was announced in Jakarta this week, will see the two…
Air France to add new Tokyo route
Air France will commence a new route to Tokyo Haneda Airport next year.
Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will operate two daily flights to Haneda, direct from Paris…
Jetstar Japan hits three million passengers
Jetstar Japan has carried its three millionth passenger, just 18 months after it launched its first flight.
The low-cost carrier, which is based at Tokyo Narita Airport, commenced…
SIA to add fifth daily Tokyo flight
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will fly to Tokyo five times a day next year, with the launch of a new service to the Japanese capital's Haneda Airport.
Effective 30 March 2014, the airline…
THAI flies to Sendai
Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch its first direct flights to the Japanese city of Sendai next week.
Commencing on 3 December 2013, the Bangkok-based national carrier will…
Cebu Pacific expands in Japan
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has unveiled a major expansion of its operations in Japan, with plans to launch services to two new destinations - Tokyo and Nagoya.
The Philippine low-cost…
AirAsia X to fly to Nagoya
AirAsia X has announced plans to fly to Nagoya - its third destination in Japan.
Commencing on 17 March 2014, the long-haul low-cost carrier will operate four weekly flights to the…
Japan’s Vanilla receives first aircraft
ANA's new low-cost carrier, Vanilla Air, has taken delivery of its first aircraft - an Airbus A320.
The new Tokyo-based airline, which replaces AirAsia Japan, welcomed the 180-seat…
ANA to launch Vanilla Air on Friday
ANA's new Tokyo-based low-cost carrier, Vanilla Air, will be officially launched on Friday 1 November 2013.
The new airline, which replaces AirAsia Japan, will be based at Tokyo…
United plans new San Francisco-Tokyo flights
United Airlines is planning to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Tokyo Haneda Airport, after new slots became available at the Japanese airport.
The airline has applied…
JAL-BA-Finnair alliance gets green light
The Japanese government has approved the proposed joint business between Japan Airlines, British Airways and Finnair.
The country's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport &…
Air France to fly to Jakarta
Air France will launch a new daily service to Jakarta next year.
Effective 30 March 2014, the national carrier will add a Jakarta leg to its existing Paris-Singapore service. Flights…
Cathay Pacific expands premium economy across Asia
The airline initially rolled out the new class in March 2012 aboard a series of long-haul routes from Hong Kong to Europe, North America, the Middle East and India. But Cathay said this…
Marriott brings Autograph Collection to Tokyo
Marriott International has introduced its Autograph Collection to Tokyo.
A deal with Prince Hotels saw the Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo become Japan’s first Autograph Collection member…
Azamara reveals 2014 programme
Luxury cruise line Azamara Club Cruises has unveiled its 2014 programme with highlights including the Monaco Grand Prix, New Year in Hong Kong and visiting the sight of the D-Day…
AirAsia expands Australian services
AirAsia is increasing the number of flights it offers to Australia.
The low-cost carrier revealed today (26 August 2013) that its long-haul subsidiary, AirAsia X, will commence twice…
New Asian airline launches
A new Asian airline launched today at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Asia Atlantic Airlines will initially offer flights to Tokyo and Osaka with two Boeing 767-300ER aircraft.
It…
Asian hotels boost IHG
InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) posted a positive set of results for the first half of the year, driven by its hotels in Asia.
The hotel company's operating profits jumped 20% to…
Hilton expands in Okinawa
Hilton has signed an agreement to manage a new property in Okinawa.
Scheduled to open in 2016, the Hilton Okinawa Kin will be set on beachfront site in the town of Kin, on the east…
ANA confirms life after AirAsia
ANA will create a new Tokyo-based low-cost carrier, following the end of its Japanese joint venture with AirAsia.
The Japanese airline agreed to dissolve its partnership with AirAsia…
AirAsia to fly to Adelaide
AirAsia has announced plans to launch flights to Adelaide - its fifth destination in Australia.
Commencing on 30 October 2013, the low-cost carrier's long-haul arm, AirAsia X, will…
Crystal boosts Asian sailings for 2014
Crystal Cruises will significantly expand its range of offerings in the Asia Pacific region next year.
The ultra-luxury cruise line revealed details of its 2014 Asian itineraries on…
Hawaiian launches Taipei flights
Hawaiian Airlines has launched a new direct flight to Taipei.
Flight HA807 took off from Honolulu for the first time on 9 July 2013, bound for Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport.…
Alitalia unveils turnaround strategy
Italian carrier Alitalia has unveiled a new plan to return to profits in three years’ time.
In the plan, the main Alitalia brand will focus on using Rome Fiumicino Airport as a hub…
Finnair to join BA-JAL venture
Finnair has applied for permission to join the joint venture between British Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL).
The British and Japanese national carriers commenced their partnership…
Hawaiian flies to Sendai
Hawaiian Airlines has commenced flights to the Japanese city of Sendai.
The hub, in northeast Japan, becomes Hawaiian's fifth gateway in the country and will be served three times a…
AirAsia calls time on Japanese venture
AirAsia's brief foray into the Japanese domestic aviation sector will soon come to an end, after the low-cost carrier agreed to terminate its AirAsia Japan joint venture with ANA.
The…
Garuda offers onboard immigration from China
Garuda Indonesia has introduced its 'Immigration on Board' service on its Shanghai–Jakarta flights.
Marking the launch of the scheme in China, the new service will see two immigration…
Southeast Asian hotel rates continue to surge
Room rates at hotels in Southeast Asia continued to climb in May 2013, offsetting declines in other parts of the Asia Pacific region.
According to the latest data from STR Global,…
Delta launches Seattle-Shanghai
Delta Air Lines has continued its Asian expansion with the launch of a new service connecting the US city of Seattle with Shanghai.
The new trans-Pacific service took off for the…
Jetstar plans domestic Dreamliner routes
Jetstar has confirmed that it will operate its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner on domestic routes in Australia, prior to rolling out the aircraft on international sectors.
The low-cost…
Emirates launches Haneda flights
Emirates has launched a new flight direct to Japan's busiest airport, Tokyo Haneda.
The route commenced on Monday and will now operate daily using a Boeing 777-200LR aircraft with 266…
Delta continues expansion from US ‘Asian Gateway’
Delta Air Lines has commenced a new service connecting the northwest US city of Seattle with Tokyo's Haneda airport.
The service, which took off for the first time on Saturday 1 June…
Garuda expands onboard immigration to China
Garuda Indonesia has expanded its 'Immigration on Board' service to the Shanghai–Jakarta route.
Effective this month, the new service will enable Chinese passengers on flights from…
ANA to relaunch Dreamliner with new routes
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that it will resume Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on 1 June 2013, with the aircraft to be deployed on three new international routes.
This summer,…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
FRANZ ZELLER has rejoined Millennium & Copthorne Hotels as the company's new Senior Vice President for Asia. Zeller served as M&C's Senior Vice President of Operations for Asia…
Low-cost growth drives Asian air travel
Asia is leading the growth of global air travel, driven by the rise of low-cost carriers.
These are the major findings of a new report by Amadeus, which found that both global air…
Hawaiian Airlines to fly direct to China
Hawaiian Airlines is extending its reach into Asia with plans to launch its first direct flights to China.
The Honolulu-based carrier said that subject to receiving regulatory approval…
KidZania to launch in Bangkok
Children's theme park KidZania has continued its Asian expansion with the launch of a new outlet in Bangkok.
KidZania's concept, which gives children the chance to role-play real jobs…
Azamara Journey debuts in Kobe
The Azamara Journey cruise ship, which recently underwent a refurbishment, arrived in the Japanese port city of Kobe for the first time today.
The overnight stop in Kobe is part of…
Hawaiian to launch Sendai flights
Hawaiian Airlines will launch flights to the Japanese city of Sendai this summer.
Commencing on 25 June 2013, the northeast Japanese city will become Hawaiian's fifth destination in…
Delta gets green light for Haneda launch
Delta Air Lines has received final approval from the US Department of Transportation (DoT) for the launch of a new direct service between Seattle and Tokyo Haneda airport.
The airline will…
Emirates expands Japan network
Emirates announced plans to launch a new service to Tokyo Haneda airport. Commencing on 3 June 2013, the Dubai-based airline will offer direct daily flights to Japan’s busiest airport,…
Emirates to launch Haneda flights
Emirates has announced plans to launch a new service to Tokyo Haneda airport later this year.
Commencing on 3 June 2013, the Dubai-based airline will offer direct daily flights to Japan’s…
ANA to launch new domestic routes
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch two new domestic routes this summer, as well as resuming and increasing services on several other sectors.
From the onset of the northern summer…
Finnair to give Xi’an European connection
The historic Chinese city of Xi'an will become connected to Europe for the first time next year, when Finnair launches a new direct service from Helsinki.
Finnair will begin flying to Xi'an…
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…
Hawaii taps pent up demand in Taiwan
Hawaii is anticipating a major influx of visitors from Taiwan after it became the latest Asian nation to be granted a US visa waiver, prompting Hawaiian Airlines to add Taipei to its…
MAS returns to profit
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) recorded a profit for three months ending 30 September 2012, ending six consecutive quarterly losses.
The airline posted a net profit of MYR37 million (US$12.1m) for…
Finnair to add Vietnam flights
Finnair has announced that it will commence flights to Vietnam next year.
From 14 June 2103, the European airline will offer three direct weekly flights between Helsinki and Hanoi,…
Delta gets green light for Seattle-Haneda flights
Delta Air Lines has been granted permission to launch a new service connecting Seattle with Tokyo's Haneda airport.
Following the US Department of Transportation decision, Delta will launch…
Hawaiian launches Sapporo flights
Hawaiian Airlines today launched its inaugural flight from Honolulu to Sapporo, marking the first direct connection between the two cities for almost a decade.
The airline will operate…
MAS to boost Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is increasing its connections from Kota Kinabalu, with the launch of direct services to Perth and Osaka and extra flights to Hong Kong.
The national carrier will…
New THAI president aims to revitalise brand
Thai Airways International (THAI) needs boost its brand and focus on the strengths of Thailand as a destination, the carrier's new president has said.
At press conference in Bangkok to mark…
THAI takes delivery of first A380
Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380 at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France.
The national carrier’s Vice President of Technical, Captain Montree…
THAI to fly A380 to Sydney
Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch Airbus A380 flights to Sydney next year.
The new superjumbo will be flown daily to the Australian city from 16 September 2013, becoming the…
THAI A380 heading to London
Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch Airbus A380 flights to London and Syndey next year.
Speaking to Travel Daily, THAI's executive vice president of technical Montree Jumrieng…
Sydney and London join THAI’s A380 network
Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch Airbus A380 flights to Sydney and London next year.
The new superjumbo will be flown daily to the Australian city from 16 September 2013,…
TAT woos Japanese visitors
With Japanese outbound travel increasing following the impact of the March 2011 disasters, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting these high yield tourists.
According to the…
THAI to launch Sapporo flights
Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced plans to launch flights to Sapporo.
Commencing 30 October 2012, the national carrier will offer direct flights to the northern Japanese city…
Air France-KLM, Jetstar partner on Gold Coast routes
Air France-KLM has partnered with Jetstar to offer daily one-stop flights between the Gold Coast and Europe, via Japan.
Passengers will be able to fly with Jetstar from the Queensland hub's…
Asian airport traffic continues to climb
Asian airport traffic continues to climb, surging 7.7% in the first half of 2012.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the region saw a strong 12.3% jump…
The latest appointments – Asia
TIMOTHY SOPER has become Hilton's new Vice President of Operations for Japan, Korea & Micronesia. The move marks the latest stage in Soper's 25-year Hilton career, which has included…
AirAsia Japan takes to the skies
AirAsia Japan launched its first ever flights today (Wednesday 1 August), connecting to three destinations in Japan from Tokyo's Narita airport.
The new low-cost carrier's inaugural flight…
Jetstar adds new Japanese route
Jetstar has opened a new international route connecting Australia to Japan, via Singapore.
From 1 November this year, the low-cost carrier's existing Darwin-Singapore service will continue…
Hawaiian Airlines to launch NZ flights
Hawaiian Airlines will commence direct flights to Auckland from 14 March 2013.
The new services will operate three times a week direct to and from Honolulu, using Hawaiian's two-class,…
Jetstar Japan leases 24 aircraft
Jetstar Japan has finalised arrangements to lease 24 new Airbus A320 aircraft.
The deals, which have been agreed with five aircraft leasing companies, will see the new single-aisle jets…
Peach launches Hong Kong flights
New Japanese low-cost carrier Peach Aviation has launched flights to Hong Kong.
The new direct service between Peach's home base at Osaka Kansai International Airport and Hong Kong…
Jetstar Japan launches in Tokyo
Jetstar Japan’s first ever flight has taken off at Tokyo's Narita International Airport.
The inaugural service saw an Airbus A320 carry 180 passengers from Narita to Sapporo's New Chitose…
TransAsia launches first scheduled route to Japan
Following the implementation of the open skies policy between Taiwan and Japan in late 2011, Taiwanese carrier TransAsia Airways has now officially expanded its scheduled flight network to…
Hawaiian adds another new A330
Hawaiian Airlines has taken delivery of another new Airbus A330-200.
The new wide-body aircraft, which becomes the fourth A330 to join the airline's fleet this year and the ninth since June…
AirAsia X touches down in Beijing
AirAsia X has launched its inaugural flight to Beijing. The low-cost carrier touched down in the Chinese capital on Saturday (23 June), following a flight from Kuala Lumpur.
The airline…
Qatar Airways to connect with Tokyo
Qatar Airways will boost its services to Japan to twice-daily with the introduction of non-stop flights to Tokyo, effective October 28th, 2012. The airline currently serves the Doha - Tokyo…
Qatar Airways to double Japan flights
Qatar Airways will double the frequency of its flights to Japan later this year, with the launch of a new direct daily service to Tokyo.
The Doha-based airline currently offers daily…
DTCM taps into the Japanese market
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) intensified its drive to promote and market Dubai as a year-round tourism destination in Japan by conducting road shows in three…
ANA codeshares with Shandong Airlines
ANA has signed a codeshare agreement with China's Shandong Airlines.
The deal, which was sealed in Beijing this week by Shinichiro Ito, President & CEO of ANA, and Ma Chongxian,…
Asian aviation briefs
Batavia Air plans further China expansion
Indonesia's Batavia Air is planning extend its reach into China with the launch of flights between Bali and Hangzhou. Local news portal NusaBali…
JAL, MAS form extensive codeshare partnership
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have signed a new codeshare agreement.
From 1 July 2012, JAL will place its ‘JL’ flight code on MAS-operated flights between Kuala Lumpur…
JAL introduces first class on more domestic flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) will be introducing its domestic JAL First Class service on a portion of daily flights between Tokyo, Haneda and Okinawa, Naha from 1 August.
Of the 17 daily…
The Ritz Carlton opens in Okinawa
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has opened its first Japanese property on the island of Okinawa.
“We are delighted to be able to bring our first true luxury resort hotel to Japan to…
DoubleTree by Hilton debuts in Japan
Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree property in Japan.
The new DoubleTree by Hilton Naha, on the Japanese resort island of Okinawa, becomes the 10th Hilton hotel in Japan. The 227-room…
Asian hotel revPAR continues to climb
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region continued to see strong growth in April 2012.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the region's average hotel occupancy climbed 3.8% year-on-year…
Peach to boost Seoul flights
Peach Aviation will increase the frequency of its flights between Osaka and Seoul next month.
From 23 June, the new Japanese low-cost carrier will add two extra daily flights on the route…
Asia Pacific airports post strong traffic growth
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to show a strong growth in March 2012.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the region…
Asian aviation briefs
ANA’s international traffic surges
All Nippon Airways (ANA) managed to achieve double-digit growth in terms of international passenger traffic in the full-tear 2011-12, despite the…
Asian routes dominate global air traffic – Amadeus
The Asia Pacific region is home to eight out of the world’s 10 busiest inter-city air routes, Amadeus has revealed.
According to analysis by the travel technology company’s Amadeus Total…
Hawaiian to launch Sapporo flights
Hawaiian Airlines has revealed that the northern Japanese city of Sapporo will join its route network later this year.
The airline is set to begin services between Honolulu International…
Crystal boosts Hong Kong cruises
Crystal Cruises has increased its voyages to Hong Kong for 2013 and 2014.
The luxury cruise line's Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony liners will offer a range of 10-, 12-, 14- and…
Aussie cruise liner to make Asian debuts
The Australia-based traditional ocean liner, Athena, will make maiden visits to four Asian ports next year.
The 580-passenger ship, operated by Classic International Cruises, will make…
Jetstar Japan receives first aircraft
Jetstar Japan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft.
The Japanese carrier, which is a joint venture between Qantas and JAL, will start commercial services in July with an…
Narita plans budget terminal
The operator of Tokyo’s Narita International Airport is planning to create a new budget terminal to cater for Japan’s new generation of low-cost carriers.Japanese news agency Kyodo has…
Hawaiian takes delivery of sixth new A330
Hawaiian Airlines has added a sixth new Airbus A330-300 to its fleet.
The new wide-body aircraft, which has been named Manaiakalani, is the first of four new A330s expected to join…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
CHONG KEE HIONG has been named Chief Executive Officer of The Ascott Limited, CapitaLand’s serviced apartment company. Chong was previously was the CEO of Ascott Residence Trust…
Hawaiian orders five more A330s
Hawaiian Airlines has placed a firm order for with Airbus five new A330-200 aircraft, with purchase rights for a further three. The new aircraft will be delivered to the Honolulu-based…
Dreamliner takes first Aussie domestic flight
Jetstar CEO, Bruce Buchanan with the Dreamliner's flight crew
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner today touched down in Melbourne on its first domestic Australian flight from Sydney. The new aircraft,…
Peach’s first aircraft arrives in Japan
Peach Aviation, the new Japanese low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of its first aircraft. The Airbus A320-200 landed at Peach's home base at Kansai International Airport, Osaka, following…
Air NZ resumes Japan-Christchurch flights
Air New Zealand resumed direct services from Japan into Christchurch today (Tuesday 1 November). The airline's Boeing 777-200 aircraft arrived in the quake-hit South Island city at 10am…
Rising rates continue to boost Asian hotel sector
The trend of rising rates continued to drive the Asia Pacific region's hotel sector in September 2011. According to the latest data from STR Global, the region's average daily rate (ADR)…
Peach gets green light for domestic flights
Peach Aviation, the new Japanese low-cost carrier, has been given the green light to operate flights on two domestic routes next year. The ANA-backed start-up airline has been awarded slots…
Air China to launch Okinawa flights
Air China will launch a new service connecting Beijing with the Japanese island of Okinawa in early 2012. From 11 January, the Chinese national carrier will operate twice weekly flights on…
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…
SIA to boost Abu Dhabi connections in time for F1 GP
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and Singapore Airlines have revealed the airline plans to revise its flight schedule and connectivity from Abu Dhabi via Singapore to seven destinations…
Hawaiian to launch daily flights to Fukuoka
Hawaiian Airlines has announced it will add daily nonstop flights between Honolulu and Fukuoka. The airline will begin two daily services to Japan's third largest city on 16 April 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…
Emirates to boost Narita services
Emirates has confirmed it will introduce daily, non-stop services between Dubai and Narita International Airport from 1 November.Emirates launched services to Narita on 28 March. It will…
Emirates goes daily to Tokyo
Emirates has announced plans to add two extra weekly flights a week to its Dubai-Tokyo Narita route, taking the total frequency to daily. The airline has been flying direct to Narita since…
JAL boosts Delhi flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) will increase its services to New Delhi from four to five flights a week from 30 October 2011. The carrier will add a new Thursday service from Tokyo's Narita airport,…
New Japanese LCC confirms launch schedule
Peach Aviation, the new Japanese low-cost carrier part-owned by ANA, has confirmed the schedule of its first ever domestic flights. From March 2012, the airline will operate three daily…
Japan traffic looking up
Tourism from Japan to India, which suffered after the natural calamity earlier this year, is now picking up again.Lajpat Rai, president, Lotus Travels, one of the major players in the…
AirAsia to levy check-in fee
AirAsia will begin charging passengers a check-in fee as the airline rolls out self check-in services across its network. The budget carrier will levy a fee of MYR10 (US$3) per guest on…
Qantas, JAL to form new Japanese budget airline
Qantas and Japan Airlines (JAL) have announced plans to create a new Japanese low-cost carrier - Jetstar Japan. Together with Mitsubishi Corporation, the two oneworld partners plan to…
Costa resumes Japan sailings
Costa Cruises has announced the resumption of its Japan itineraries from August to October 2011. The 1,680-passenger capacity Costa Classica, which is home-ported in Shanghai, will operate…
Legend of the Seas visits new port in Japan
Royal Caribbean International's Legend of the Seas liner called at the Japanese port of Beppu for the first time yesterday. The ship was welcomed by Mayor of Beppu, Hiroshi Hamada as well…
Cebu Pacific firms up A320 order
Cebu Pacific has finalised an order with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A321neo aircraft. The contract firms up an agreement signed in June, and brings the Philippine carrier's total number…
Air India likely to get Dreamliner in December
The delivery of the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Air India is understood to have been further pushed by two months to December this year. A report in moneycontrol.com said the ailing…
AirAsia, ANA to form new Japanese LCC
ANA Group and AirAsia have announced plans to form a new Japanese low-cost carrier, AirAsia Japan. The new entity will be the first LCC to be based at Tokyo's Narita International Airport,…
SIA boosts Asian schedules
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is increasing the frequency of services to several points in Southeast Asia, North Asia, the Indian subcontinent during the Northern Winter operating season (30…
New sushi outlet opens at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo has announced the debut of a new sushi restaurant, Sushi SORA. Named after the Japanese word for 'sky' ('Sora'), the new outlet is located on the 38th floor and…
Tokyo ranked as world’s second most expensive city
Tokyo is the second most expensive city in the world for expatriate living, according to a new survey. The Mercer 2011 Cost of Living Survey showed that Japan was home to two of the 10…
ANA completes Dreamliner tests
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have completed validation tests in Japan for the 787 Dreamliner. As part of the process, ANA pilots flew the Dreamliner on routes from Tokyo to four…
Peach gets green light for 2012 launch
Peach Aviation Limited, the Japanese low-cost carrier being created by All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Hong Kong's First Eastern Investment Group, has been given its Air Operators'…
Qantas and JAL ‘to launch low-cost carrier’
Australian carrier Qantas and Japan Airlines are rumoured to be in advanced talks about launching a low-cost domestic airline in Japan.According to a report in The Australian newspaper, the…
Japan’s StarFlyer adds domestic route
Star Flyer, the Japanese regional airline based in Kitakyushu, launched a new domestic route on Friday between Tokyo's Haneda airport and Fukuoka. The new offering becomes StarFlyer's third…