Korean Air to re-launch its Prague–Seoul connection
One of the most populous and technologically advanced cities of the world – monuments, modern architecture, shopping, beautiful panoramas, cultural events, and great food – Seoul has it…
Seoul to glitter with ‘festivals of light’
Gwanghwamun Square – Is the landmark in Seoul where a feast of light will be held through three festivals simultaneously.
Hotel Naru Seoul – MGallery Ambassador opens with 196-key
Accor unveils a captivating boutique hotel in Seoul with the opening of Hotel Naru Seoul – MGallery Ambassador. Designed to highlight an array of unique stories, South Korea’s first hotel in…
New Seoul Incheon flights from Budapest on Korean Air
Korean Air will operate a weekly service to Budapest from its Seoul Incheon hub, beginning on 3 October, 2022
New Seoul Incheon flights from Budapest on Korean Air
Fly Seoul to Riyadh direct with SAUDIA
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched its first direct flight from the South Korean capital of Seoul to Riyadh.
Seoul gears up to welcome tourists after COVID-19
Seoul, the dynamic capital of South Korea where tradition and modernity coexist, turns itself into an accessible tourism city that is convenient for everyone to travel.
Travel to Seoul, South Korea in these six sites post-COVID era
As countries pick up their pace of vaccinations and sign travel bubble agreements, Seoul seeks to boost tourism by promoting these various sites for international travel post-COVID era.
Mercure Ambassador makes a splash in Seoul’s trendy district
Accor Ambassador Korea, in partnership with Seohan Tourism Development has announced the upcoming opening of Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae this August. Locally inspired and offering a…
Vietjet links Can Tho with Seoul and Taipei
New-age carrier Vietjet has inaugurated the first two international services connecting Can Tho, the hub city of Mekong Delta region with Taipei and Seoul, the capital cities of Taiwan…
Myanmar Airways makes Seoul its 10th destination
Myanmar Airways International has confirmed it will introduce a new nonstop service from its Yangon base to Seoul in South Korea this December. The airline, which has strong links with…
Budapest’s got a LOT of Seoul
With the number of Korean visitors quadrupling over the last four years, Budapest Airport and LOT Polish Airlines have worked closely together to launch new link between Hungary’s…
Air India announces direct Delhi-Seoul flight
Air India has announced its new direct route of Delhi – Seoul, starting from 19 September. The national carrier will operate direct flights four days a week on the two route using the…
Budapest Airport got Seoul: Hungarian hub’s new year-round route
LOT Polish Airlines has announced year-round flights between Budapest Airport and Seoul Incheon. The route will be operated three times per week from 22 September by a Boeing 787-8…
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…
Etihad launches A380 service to Seoul
UAE’s Etihad Airways celebrated the deployment of its first Airbus A380 ‘super jumbo’ on its scheduled daily services to Seoul, Korea. The occasion was marked in style with a spectacular…
Grand Hyatt’s 3-year transformation glitters in Seoul
Three years in the making, South Korea's iconic Grand Hyatt Seoul, has unveiled the transformation of its 615 guest rooms and suites.
Seoul becomes Croatia’s first direct far East Asia connection
Korean Air celebrated its inaugural flight from Seoul, South Korea to Zagreb, Croatia on 1 September, marking the first regular service connecting Croatia and Far East Asia directly.
“Stay inspired” GM Mark Meaney discusses the importance of MICE at Conrad Seoul
Following the addition of Conrad Seoul to the city's International Finance Centre, five years ago, the hotel has very quickly gone on to establish itself as one of the main players in the…
Travel Daily Asia – Conrad Seoul competition winners announced
Travel Daily Asia teamed up with Conrad Seoul to offer two lucky winners a chance to win two nights within a Corner Suite at Conrad Seoul in early 2018.
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Seoul
Etihad Airways has introduced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route to Seoul's Incheon International Airport.
The new twin-aisle aircraft will now operate daily flights…
Delta links Seoul with world’s busiest airport
Delta Air Lines has launched a new direct flight connecting Seoul with Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
The new service commenced on Saturday (3 June 2017) and will now…
New service links Hong Kong with Seoul
Hong Kong Airlines launched its inaugural flight service to Seoul.
The new service kicked off on 16 December 2016 and will now operate daily between Hong Kong and the Korean capital's…
New air bridge between Hong Kong and Seoul
Passengers travelling between Hong Kong and Seoul will soon have another flight option, following the launch of Hong Kong Airlines' new route.
Commencing on 16 December 2016, the…
Thai AirAsia X doubles Seoul service
Thai AirAsia X has announced plans to double the frequency of its Bangkok-Seoul flights for the upcoming high season.
From 30 October 2016 to 25 March 2017, the low-cost carrier will…
Seoul gets connected to Scotland with first ever direct flights
South Korean tourists now have the chance to fly direct to Scotland, following the launch of a new seasonal charter service.
Korean Air and its sister company, Hanjin Travel, have…
Air Canada completes perfect 10 with Seoul launch
Air Canada has completed a major phase of international growth with the launch of direct flights to South Korea.
The inaugural Toronto-Seoul service departed on Saturday 18 June 2016,…
Starwood to add brand new Aloft in Seoul
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed its second Aloft hotel in Seoul.
Scheduled to open in February 2017, the Aloft Seoul Myeongdong will be a new-build hotel located in the…
Air Canada to launch Toronto-Seoul service
Air Canada will launch direct flights between Toronto and Seoul next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The trans-Pacific route will commence on 17 June 2016,…
Four Seasons Seoul opens for bookings
Four Seasons has started taking reservations for its first hotel in Seoul, ahead of the property's launch on 15 October 2015.
The new Four Seasons Seoul will be set in a new 25-storey…
Thai AirAsia X doubles Seoul service
Thai AirAsia X has announced plans to double the frequency of its Bangkok-Seoul service.
From 25 October 2015, the long-haul low-cost carrier will add a second daily flight on the route.…
Four Seasons to debut in Seoul
Four Seasons has unveiled plans to open its first luxury hotel in Seoul.
Scheduled to welcome its first guests in September 2015, Four Seasons Seoul will be set in a new 25-storey…
Huge tourism complex to rise at Seoul’s Incheon Airport
A huge new tourism and gaming complex will be developed at Seoul's Incheon International Airport.
US-based Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has signed a deal with Incheon International…
Shilla brings new business brand to Seoul
South Korean luxury hotel group Shilla has launched its first business-focused property in Seoul.
The new Shilla Stay Yeoksam hotel opened its doors in the Gangnam area of Seoul this…
Delta connects Seoul with Seattle
Delta Air Lines has launched a new direct service connecting Seattle with Seoul.
Flights commenced on 2 June 2014 and will now operate daily, departing Seattle-Tacoma International…
Seoul unveils bittersweet new image
Seoul has launched a new movie that aims to show a different side of the Korean capital.
Following a major crowd-sourcing project that collected a selection of five-minute video clips…
AirAsia adds Seoul flights
AirAsia will add more flights to Seoul’s Incheon International Airport later this year.
Operated by the airline's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, the Kuala Lumpur-Seoul route is currently…
Work starts on T2 at Seoul’s Incheon airport
Work has started on the new Terminal 2 at Seoul's Incheon International Airport.
The US$2.5 billion project will see the development of a new 687,000m² terminal with 72 gates,…
Delta to link Seattle with Seoul and HK
Delta Air Lines will continue to expand from its 'Asian Gateway', Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with the launch of new services to two of the region's key cities - Seoul and Hong…
Cebu Pacific flies A330 to Seoul
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has launched the first commercial flight using its new Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The Philippine low-cost carrier's first ever wide-body aircraft took off from…
Scoot launches Seoul flights
Scoot has launched its first flights to South Korea.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier's inaugural flight to Seoul took off on 12 June 2013 and will now operate three times a week,…
First Hyatt Place to open in Seoul
Hyatt has entered into a management agreement that will see the launch of its first Hyatt Place hotel in South Korea.
Set to open in 2016, the new Hyatt Place Seoul will be located in…
American connects Seoul with Dallas
American Airlines has launched a new direct service between Seoul and Dallas.
The new daily service becomes the first ever direct connection between Dallas-Fort Worth International…
Scoot flies to Seoul
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot has announced that its next destination will be the South Korean capital, Seoul.
Flights to Incheon International Airport will commence on 29…
ANA halts Narita-Seoul services
ANA has announced plans to suspend its service between Tokyo’s Narita airport and Seoul (Incheon) from 31 March.
The decision to suspend the service reflects the marked decline in demand…
Seoul’s Incheon airport partners Dallas-Fort Worth
South Korea's main international gateway, Incheon International Airport, has signed a new partnership agreement with Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport.
The pact will see the two…
Hawaiian flies daily to Seoul
Hawaiian Airlines has boosted the frequency of its Honolulu-Seoul route to daily.
The airline has been operating four weekly flights to Seoul's Incheon International Airport since January…
Etihad Airways enhances Seoul connectivity
Etihad Airways have made changes to its South Korea flights which will see a move a same-time-daily flight schedule between Abu Dhabi and Seoul (Incheon), effective January 2013. The…
Abu Dhabi looks to build tourism links with Seoul
A nine-strong Abu Dhabi tourism delegation is heading for Seoul this week to take part in the country's leading travel trade fair KOFTA as the emirate records double-digit growth in the…
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…
Aequalis Spa to launch at Sheraton Seoul
The new Aequalis Spa will debut at the Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel on 16 September 2011. Located on the hotel's 28th floor overlooking the city, the spa features seven treatment rooms…
Seoul homestays focus on marketing
Seoul City Government has ceased direct operations of its city-wide homestay programme to concentrate on marketing instead. The city government launched the Seoul Global Family (SGF)…
EVA, Asiana add more Taipei-Seoul flights
EVA Air and Asiana Airlines will add extra codeshare services between Taipei and Seoul from today. The two airlines will now offer 16 flights per week, with Taipei-based EVA offering daily…
Korea launches new Seoul pocket guide
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has launched the latest version of its 'Seoul Best 100 Guide'. The pocket guide features Seoul's top 100 sights and attractions, such as the Changdeok…
Cinemas to open at Seoul’s Incheon airport
South Korea's main international gateway, Incheon International Airport near Seoul, will see the opening of two CGV movie theatres next months. The cinemas will offer a total of…
Seoul hosts Gulf tourism seminars
Seoul became the first Asian city to host the 'GCC Days 2011' Seminars. On 10 February more than 300 officials and specialists from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and experts from…
Seoul tourism strengthens ties with GCC region
Seoul Convention Bureau hosted the first GCC Days seminar last week to strengthen cultural understanding between Korea and the Gulf region. Specialists from the UAE, Bahrain,…
Hawaiian launches flights to Seoul
Hawaiian Airlines today spread its wings deeper into Asia, with the launch of its new nonstop service between Honolulu and Seoul, South Korea. Seoul represents Hawaiian's first…
Seoul develops tourism infrastructure
Seoul significantly increases its role as an all-in-one hub for tourism in 2011 as two new high-speed rail services are added to the South Korean capital's already extensive rail network.…
Seoul launches Grand Sale
08 Jun 10 (TravMedia.com): The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization invite shoppers to the 'Seoul Grand Sale 2010' which runs from 21 July to 12 September. Visitors…
MAS to fly daily to Seoul
Subang (7 June 2010) - Malaysia Airlines will be expanding its operations in Korea by introducing daily services between Kuala Lumpur and Seoul starting 15 November.The flight will…
Starwood to add new hotel in Seoul
23 Apr 10 (TravMedia.com): Starwood Hotels Japan Company today proudly announces an agreement with Deasung Industrial Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. to open a new-build…
Seoul expat city guide launched
LONDON, April 7, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Written by Expats for Expats, new Guide Offers Unbiased and Timely Information to Help Expats and Their Families Successfully Relocate to…
KTO launches ‘Seoul’s Best 100’ guide
16 Mar 10 (TravMedia.com): Planning on travelling to Seoul in the near future? Then a new publication titled 'Seoul's Best 100' gives an insight to the top one hundred must see sights of the…
Seoul to open Global Metropolitan Forum
The Global Metropolitan Forum of Seoul 2010 will begin tomorrow at Digital Media City in Sangsam-dong, The Korean capital will welcome some 500 scholars and futurists for the one-day…
Banyan Tree to launch ‘Club & Spa’ brand in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea - Bringing its renowned sanctuary of the senses to South Korea, award-winning Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts is looking forward to the opening of Banyan Tree…
Cathay Pacific enhances Seoul and Mumbai services
27 January 2010: Cathay Pacific Airways today announced enhancements to its services to Seoul and Mumbai, offering more convenience and increased connectivity for passengers travelling…
Seoul plans new Han River bridge
The Seoul metropolitan government will begin construction of a new bridge spanning the Han River this April. According to a Korea Herald report, the 1,980-metre long bridge will be…
COEX Seoul likely to host G20 Summit
The upcoming G20 meeting in South Korea is likely to be held at COEX, the major convention centre in the capital. According to a Korea Herald report, SaKong Il, who heads the…
Seoul plans to expand green vehicles
Seoul is planning to expand the operation of environment-friendly 'green vehicles' in some areas of the city, as part of efforts to enhance air quality and cut greenhouse gas emissions.…
Snowboarding World Cup kicks off in Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul is ready to be transformed into a venue for winter festivities, accommodating Seoul Snow…
IFC signs deal for Conrad Seoul
McLean Va., USA & Seoul, South Korea, 5 November 2009 - IFC Seoul todayannounced that it has signed an agreement with Hilton Worldwide to manage Korea's newest and…
Korea lures Aussie shoppers with Seoul Grand Sale
25 Oct 09 (TravMedia.com): There has never been a better time to travel to Seoul especially when it comes to shopping. The value of the Aussie dollar is around 1,000 Korean won giving…
Seoul hosts medical tourism event
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has hosted the Seoul International Tourism Congress 2009, gathering some 300 medical tourism professionals from in the Korean capital. According to…
MAS adds flights to Seoul and Taipei
Subang (9 September 2009): Due to growing demand for flights to North Asia, Malaysia Airlines will increase its flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul, and from Kuala Lumpur to…
AirAsia X denied entry to Sydney, Seoul
Long-haul low-cost carrier, AirAsia X, has been denied permission by the Malaysian government to fly into Sydney and Seoul, ChannelNewsAsia has reported. The move has forced…
Lotte World opens ‘Star Avenue’ in Seoul
Lotte World has opened 'Star Avenue', a memorabilia hall displaying all things related to Korea's most popular entertainers, the Korea Herald has reported. Nine stars are…
Seoul to ban outdoor smoking
Smoking will be prohibited in all public places in Seoul in the near future, including major squares and streets. The city is promoting a "zero-level second-hand smoking" campaign,…
Mandarin, China Airlines launch Kaohsiung-Seoul services
Taiwanese carriers China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines havelaunched 5 weekly flights between Kaohsiung and Seoul, the Centre for AsiaPacific Aviation has reported. The route will be served…
Mandarin to start Seoul services
China Airlines subsidiary Mandarin Airlines will start charter flights between Kaohsiung and Seoul on 29 October, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The carrier will also…
Parker gets Seoul
Parker Travel Collection has celebrated the launch of its newest international sales office in South Korean capital, Seoul. This latest development was marked with official opening…
VP rejoins Silversea K Express launches Seoul services
Christan Sauleau has rejoinedSilversea as Vice President of Fleet Operations, the company has announced.French national Sauleau returns following a stint with Regent Seven SeasCruises.
HK Express launches Seoul services
Hong Kong Express Airways has announced the launch of directservices to Incheon International Airport,Seoul. Theservices will initially run four times a week to cater for the summer…
China Eastern’s new Seoul service
China Eastern Airlines has announced the launch of services from Shijiazhuang to Seoul. The twice-weekly service will be operated using its Boeing 737-700 aircraft..
Lufthansa doubles Seoul-Munich flights
Lufthansa is launching three new weekly flights between Munich, Seoul and Shenyang, doubling its operations between Seoul and Munich. The airliner is already flying from…
Finnair non-stop to Seoul
Finnair has launched non-stop flights from Helsinki to Seoul - its 11th destination in Asia. South Koreans are expected to account for the majority of passengers on the new…
Seoul to Helsinki with Finnair
Finnair will launch a direct flight service between Seoul and Helsinki on June 3. Korea Times said it would be the only direct service available between Korea and a northern European…
Seoul travel alert for China
According to Korea Times, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has designated the province as a Travel-Alert Level 2 area, about a week after putting it on the list of areas at…
Guide to Seoul
Korean Air has published an English-language guidebook on Seoul to promote Korean tourism. Korea Times said it's the second of its kind after the first one about Paris.
The guidebooks…
Landmark plaza for Seoul
Seoul City has begun building a landmark plaza on its central Gwanghwamun street as part of a project to promote tourism. Korea Herald reported.
Gwanghwamun Plaza will be completed by…
Easier mobile phone access for foreigners in Seoul
Soon it will be easier for foreigners in Seoul to be issued credit cards or subscribe to mobile phone services, Korea Times reported. Korea Exchange Bank and LG Telecom have signed…
Banyan Tree Club in Seoul
The Banyan Tree Club & Spa is the first branded private membership club in Korea, and will be the seventh addition to the Group's city hotel portfolio.
It will include a 59-suite…
Tourism Investment Meeting to Open in Seoul
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will host the Asia-Pacific Tourism Investment Conference and Expo 2007 at COEX in southern Seoul from 1 to 3…
Prague Airport gets a direct route to Taipei
Effective 18 July 2023, Prague Airport is getting a direct connection with the Taiwanese capital of Taipei.
Go City and Mandai Wildlife Group announce multi-year strategic partnership to inspire travel to Singapore
Collaboration will bring Go City’s long-haul travelers to Mandai Wildlife Reserve, home of Singapore’s wildlife parks.
New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to Beijing Daxing Airport
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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…
Greater Bay Airlines Places Order For 15 Boeing 737 MAX
Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) of Hong Kong and Boeing announced an order for 15 737-9 planes. The agreement also includes a commitment to purchase five 787 Dreamliners to assist GBA’s…
GlobalTix partners with Go City to digitise travel services
GlobalTix, Asia's preferred reservation and distribution platform, and Go City, the world's largest attraction pass business, announced a collaboration that will provide convenience and…
Singapore Airlines Forecasts Strong Demand In China
Singapore Airlines’ quarterly operating profit, nine-month operating profit, and nett profit all hit record highs.
For the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2022, the airline brought…
Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit to open in 2024 in Thailand
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts part of world leading hospitality group Accor, and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, …
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…
Voco hotels expands in Thailand with major second signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of voco Bangkok Surawong with Tawanna Property Company Limited, a leading real estate…
Agoda uses ChatGPT to regale Valentine’s Day hotspots
Tokyo, Bangkok, and Singapore are this year’s most popular Valentine’s Day getaways in Asia, global digital travel platform Agoda revealed
Now fly AirAsia X direct from Kuala Lumpur to Busan
AirAsia X (AAX) announces further expansion into South Korea with exclusive direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, connecting the largest coastal city in the country with Southeast Asia…
Top five Amadeus travel trends 2023
The Amadeus 2023 Travel Trends identify five new developments which the company believes will play a part in shaping travel over the coming year.
Heavier Finnair flights could lighten the financial load
Finnair has modified ten of its flagship A350s to carry more customers and cargo as it continues to increase capacity across its popular Asian routes.
Finnair swings into 2023 with super sale
Finnair has launched its first sale of 2023, as it gears up to celebrate its centenary later this year. The new promotion has been specifically tailored to UK customers, with a range of the…
Oceania Cruises reveals exotic explorations in Asia with newly re-inspired Riviera
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announces that the newly re-inspired Riviera will sail in Asia for the first time due to unprecedented…
Most popular travel aesthetics inspiring holidaymakers for 2023
If you’re not regularly scrolling on TikTok or creating boards on Pinterest, you may not be aware of what a ‘travel aesthetic’ is, but it’s a trend that is inspiring Gen-Zs to travel the…
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…
Andaz Brand debuts in Thailand with the opening of Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach
The lush and tropical beachfront retreat offers well-travelled explorers and families a welcoming, invigorating destination to reconnect with nature and discover authentic Thai culture.
The end of China’s zero-Covid policy is fuelling flight bookings
China’s decision to ditch its zero-Covid policy has triggered a surge in flight bookings, according to the latest data from ForwardKeys.
On 7 December, Chinese authorities announced…
T’way Air launches a Pokémon-themed Jet, Pikachu Jet TW
The Pokémon Company (Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Tsunekazu Ishihara) has partnered with T'way Air, a Korean airline, introducing the launch of Pikachu Jet TW, the first Pikachu Jet in…
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…
Etihad Airways Brings Back The A380
After weeks of speculation, Etihad Airways announced last Friday that its Airbus A380 jets will return to the skies in 2023.
Etihad grounded all ten of its famous double-decker planes…
Top five must visit Netflix filming locations
New research has found the iconic filming locations for popular Netflix shows that viewers can actually go and visit.
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…
Here’s why Busan, South Korea is the perfect venue for World Expo 2030
Busan, South Korea is hard at work to be the confirmed venue for World Expo 2030.
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…
Korea Tourism Organization hosts vegan tour companies
Bibimbap, Gimbap, and Tteokbokki, are dishes that most vegans may not have the opportunity to enjoy when traveling, but four vegan travel providers were able to experience this and so much…
Travel AI startup, Globaleur, raises 2.5m USD to connect end-to-end experience
South Korean travel tech startup, Globaleur, has raised US$ 2.5 million in their pre-series A round and recently completed setting up an office in Singapore as part of their expansion…
Chinese Airlines Set To Increase International Services
Chinese airlines have indicated they would expand the number of scheduled international flights very soon, generating widespread attention.
China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s…
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach unveils senior leadership team
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and experienced executive management team ahead of…
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.
Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway have achieved the ‘SafeFlight’ standards
New flight routes are opening this October that will provide a broader range of options for travellers hoping to visit Laos, as LaoSafe certification of the country's two airlines, Lao…
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…
Budapest Airport celebrates commencement of Korean Air’s long-haul link
Budapest Airport has welcomed the arrival of its latest new airline, Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea.
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…
Flight searches to Japan double on Expedia
Lavinia Rajaram, Asia head of public relations, Expedia Group stated that search demand for travel to Japan on Expedia doubled following Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s announcement to…
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.
The End Of The Iconic Queen Of The Sky
The Boeing 747 is undoubtedly the most well-known jet aircraft in history. Over fifty years ago, in Everett, Washington, the first 747 ever built took to the skies. Because it was larger…
Australia Approves Korean Air-Asiana Merger
After consulting with relevant stakeholders, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided to approve Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines.
Even though…
Asian countries top list of best global cities for business tourism
A new study by UK card machine provider, Dojo, has revealed the best cities around the world that accommodate for business travel.
Travelling for business can be a great perk if you get…
Korean Air to launch Budapest route and resume flights to Dubai, Phuket, and Chiang Mai
Korean Air will launch its inaugural flight to Budapest, Hungary from 3 October. It will resume its routes to the United Arab Emirates and Thailand, which have been suspended since March…
AirAsia X To Restore Fleet And Network After Pandemic
Following the COVID-19 downturn, AirAsia X is working to restore its network by launching additional long-haul services to Istanbul, Dubai, and London by year’s end.
The low-cost…
TPC launches Pokémon Air Adventures in Singapore with Scoot
Japanese-based The Pokémon Company (TPC) has launched its Pokémon Air Adventures in Singapore, in partnership with Scoot Pte Ltd (Scoot) for an exclusive Pikachu Jet in Singapore.
OTA Insight provides hoteliers the right tools to get ahead of the competition
OTA Insight is a company that gives hotels tools that help them make informed decisions.
Scenic expands its Japan programme with new sailings and guest experiences
Due to ongoing demand for the destination, ultra-luxury cruise operator, Scenic has unveiled an expanded Japan programme for 2023 on board the ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic…
South Korea reopens unrestricted travel for Indian tourists
Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) India, the tourism arm of the Republic of Korea under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, has announced the re-opening of South Korea to all Indian…
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
Summers out and international travel is coming back – Agoda
Agoda has revealed the top trending holiday destinations now that international travel is slowly becoming the norm again. Travellers are dusting off their suitcases and ready to embrace…
The St. Regis Singapore welcomes Allen Howden as general manager
The St. Regis Singapore has announced Mr. Allen Howden as the hotel's new general manager. The British native takes the helm at one of the most prestigious addresses in the city having…
A Brand New Korean Airline Air Premia just launched
Air Premia is a new airline based in the Republic of Korea. It just started non stop air service between Seoul and Singapore.
A Brand New Korean Airline Air Premia just launched
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
Ascott acquires Oakwood worldwide to fast-track growth to over 150,000 units globally
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has announced it is acquiring Oakwood Worldwide (Oakwood).
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
Go City invests in Thailand with new product launch and expanded global offerings
Go City, the world’s largest multi-attraction pass, has announced its official launch of Go City Bangkok, and a renewed investment in Thailand. The reimagined product now offers…
Malaysia Airlines launches new direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Doha
Malaysia Airlines has announced that it is launching direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Doha commencing 25 May.
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.
Why Korea is garnering merit as the optimal incentive travel destination
According to a well-known futurologist who declared that “the world is making a fundamental shift from industrial production to cultural production,” the growing dominance of the content…
Russian Airspace Sanctions May Lead Finnair to Lay off 650 Crew
Finnair may be forced to lay off up to 650 pilots and cabin personnel for at least three months due to restrictions on flying in Russian airspace.
Russia-Europe Airspace Closure Spares Asian Carriers
The closure of Russian airspace to several European airlines has spared Asian carriers, which have recovered from the pandemic more slowly than competitors elsewhere in the world.
Radisson Hotel Group ramps up Asia Pacific expansion with 137 new hotels in 2021
Radisson Hotel Group continued along its expansion path in 2021 as it added 137 new hotels to its portfolio reaching 191 hotels in operation in the region and introduced its world-class…
SIA Group expands VTL flight network with new destinations and increased flight frequencies
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 47 cities from 25 countries in the coming weeks.
Most popular destinations to celebrate the Year of the Tiger
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…
Vietnam resumes regular international flights from 15 December
In a plan submitted by the Transport Ministry, Vietnam wants to resume regular international flights on nine routes from 15 December
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.
2022’s biggest travel trend, The GOAT Mindset: Expedia
Expedia has released its 2022 Travel Trends Report, which revealed new traveller priorities that are shaking up the status quo in 2022
Korea Tourism Organization launches “Come Play with Korea K-VIBE Festa”
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization have launched a new campaign 'Come Play with Korea, K-VIBE Festa' using the metaverse platform on an extended…
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.
Over half of Singaporeans are planning trips in November and December
The end of year holiday season is right around the corner and with high vaccination rates and Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) in place, Singaporeans are psyched to get back out there. A new…
Customers queue for hours at Singapore Airlines as travel opens up
Dozens of people stood in line outside Singapore Airlines' customer-service centre on the fourth floor of a luxury shopping mall on Orchard Road in downtown Singapore.
Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Booking.com unveils series of powerful stories by famous personalities in Explorers Campaign
Booking.com has announced the inaugural launch of the Booking Explorers campaign, unveiling a series of powerful stories by leading personalities in Asia Pacific
More than 20 airlines have said “C-ya” to Sydney
The border closure has taken its toll on Australian aviation, with Sydney losing more than 20 airlines since the outbreak began.
Big cities in spotlight and interest in sustainable travel: Highlights of Expedia ‘travel recovery’ report
Expedia Group Media Solutions, the global travel advertising platform connecting marketers with hundreds of millions of travellers across the Expedia Group brand, today released its Q2…
Air NZ dust off long-haul routes suspended at start of pandemic
Air New Zealand is bringing back long-haul routes it suspended in early 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and is increasing frequencies on the few long-haul services it has been…
Vietjet resumes international operations
Vietjet has resumed regular international flights connecting Vietnam’s major hubs witth Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei, starting from 2 April 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…
Beijing’s tourism loses USD50 billion in 2020
The tourism industry was badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and the city of Beijing saw the momentum of the industry halted in 2020.
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.
Covid-19 sets aviation growth back two decades
Global aviation data firm Cirium has released its annual Airline Insights Review which reveals the shocking impact on aviation of worldwide Covid-19 travel restrictions
Some governments in Asia put limit on public gatherings
As Christmas and New Year holidays approach, most Asian countries like Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia grappled with surging numbers of coronavirus cases as Christmas and new year…
Now open: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River is a destination on its own
Welcome to the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River.
Escaping Coronavirus: North Korea Tourist Resort wants Chinese Visitors
According to North Korea, there has been not even one Coronavirus case in this isolated country.
Korean Air to buy Asiana Airlines for USD 1.6 billion
South Korean flag carrier Korean Air said today it will buy out its smaller troubled rival Asiana Airlines in a USD 1.6 billion deal as it looks to consolidate with the coronavirus pandemic…
Travel to South Korea is allowed but COVID cases remain low
You are probably unaware but foreign nationals, including tourists, are allowed to travel to South Korea.
New York City named one of world’s top ten best walking cities
One of the best ways of exploring a new city is by ditching the car and strolling along the streets, taking in the sights and discovering hidden gems you may have missed while driving.
SKÅL International Bangkok’s part to help a mother repatriate her teacher son
A story of tenacity and resourcefulness of a mother who was determined to succeed.
San Francisco to Shanghai again flying nonstop
US-China relations are at an all-time low. US President Trump blames China to be responsible for the spread of COVID-19, while he himself was diagnosed with the virus.
On recovery route! Vietjet unveils regular international commercial flights post Covid-19 pandemic
Vietjet has inaugurated two regular commercial flights linking Vietnam and South Korea following a long hiatus due to the pandemic
Vietjet to resume several international flights
Vietjet plans to resume regular international flights to Japan, Korea and Taiwan from 29 September to meet the needs of passengers for safe learning, working and travelling
Travel around Asia through QuaranCooking
As most countries in Asia remain closed and governments extend stay-at-home protocols, people get creative and come up with clever ways to explore new places and experience new things.
Incheon airport first in Asia-Pacific to receive health accreditation
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific today announced that Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea is the first airport in the Asia-Pacific region to be accredited…
Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights
While the airline expects pre-COVID-19 level recovery for international flying to continue to lag U.S. domestic, Delta plans to add over 50 transoceanic flights next summer, compared to the…
United Airlines doubles San Francisco to Shanghai flights
United Airlines says it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights from San Francisco to Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport
United Airlines doubles service between San Francisco and Shanghai
United Airlines today announced it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights between San Francisco and Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport via Seoul’s Incheon…
Accor and sbe unveil first Mondrian hotel in Asia in coolest district of K-pop city
Mondrian Seoul Itaewon in marks the fifth property in the Mondrian portfolio
Ready to take-off! Air Canada to operate flights to 97 destinations this summer
Air Canada is offering customers a choice of 97 destinations in Canada, the US and around the world with an abridged schedule this summer. Within Canada, the schedule will increase from…
Etihad announces additional special passenger flights
Etihad Airways has announced a series of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, Dublin, London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita and Zurich, in addition to those previously…
Smile on! Marriott lights up across Asia Pacific to spark hope
Marriott International across Asia Pacific is lighting up its properties to send a positive message, offering a ray of hope to the communities they are in for locals and travellers…
Lufthansa cuts capacity in Europe by 25%
Late yesterday, aviation big beast Lufthansa has announced that it has cut approx 7,100 of its flights in Europe, nearly a quarter of its total capacity in the region.
However, to…
Voting opens ahead of World Travel Awards Europe
Voting has opened ahead of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony 2020. The red-carpet event will take place at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Antalya, Turkey on 20…
Travel tech this week: Ride-hailing companies grow and expand worldwide
Ride-hailing companies worldwide are having a moment recently. With investments poured into companies to fuel growth and expansion as well as drivers’ fear of coronavirus.
AirAsia X unveils first-ever long haul free seat sale
Fly extra long on AirAsia for less than ever before, as the airline goes the extra mile to offer guests zero-fare seats for the first time ever on many popular long-haul destinations,…
“We will effectively navigate our way through this”: ANZ CEO confident in face of coronavirus
Air New Zealand (ANZ) has published today an update on the airline's forecast of the effect of coronavirus on earnings for the current financial year, with chief executive, Greg Foran,…
Korean Air becomes Budapest’s latest airline
Budapest Airport’s record growth continues as the Hungarian capital announces yet another new airline for summer 2020. Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, will operate…
South Korea picks 5 cities as new tourism hubs
The South Korean government has chosen five cities as new tourism hubs in an effort to spread the tourism revenues beyond its capital city of Seoul. The cities of Busan, Gangneung,…
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…
Passenger traffic rise in APAC and Middle East
Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East recorded growth in October at 1.1% and 5.2% respectively, according to Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific.
China’s…
Asiana Airlines gets a breather
The news that a consortium formed between South Korea-based construction company Hyundai Development Co (HDC) and Mirae Asset Daewoo has agreed to acquire controlling stake in…
Radisson Blu opens its “new jewel on Vietnam’s golden coast”
Radisson Blu has announced the opening of Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh, on the shores of Vietnam.
The new Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh is nestled on Long Beach, a stunning 18km-long…
Travel tech this week: Start-ups raised millions for expansion
For travel tech news this week, it is indeed happy holidays for some start-ups as they raised millions to fuel their expansion.
Vietjet hat trick: Airlines adds three new services
Vietjet has announced the launch of three new services connecting Da Nang with Taipei, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The inaugural flights’ ceremonies were held on location, within the…
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.…
“Efficient, comfortable and reliable” TD speaks with Aeromexico’s Rocio Blazquez
After eight years working as Aeromexico's regional director for Europe, Rocio Blazquez has learnt a thing or two about what it takes to be a success in a competitive market. TD tracked down…
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.
Slow Travel and Micro Escapes: Trends to watch out for in 2020
Skyscanner has published its APAC Travel Trends Report for 2020. today. Following research into the booking preferences of Asia-Pacific (APAC) travellers, the report has revealed that Slow…
eSports and the quest for personalisation: Is the travel industry missing a trick?
With the final of another blockbuster esports tournament concluding yesterday, travel companies are missing out on a huge business opportunity and a unique chance to differentiate…
Qatar wins bid to host World Symposium of Choral Music in 2023
Qatar has won the rights to host the World Symposium of Choral Music in 2023. Held once every three years, the International Federation of Choral Music’s (IFCM) flagship event is…
Air India announces new international flights
Air India has announced new international non-stop flights on the Delhi-Doha route from 29 October 2019. The flights will be operated four times a week, the airline said. Additionally,…
Passenger service charge reduced in Malaysia
AirAsia has introduced a reduced passenger service charge (PSC) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) and other international airports in Malaysia. The move follows last…
11 cities for street food-obsessed travellers
Dim sum, curry fishballs and cheung fun are only some of the street food one can find in Hong Kong. The city emerged as the best city for street food, according to the latest research of My…
SIA comes to Busan to help boost passenger capacity
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced today that, as of 28 October 2019, it will take over operations of services to Busan, in South Korea, from regional division SilkAir, in efforts to…
Berlin sees highest rise in hotel prices this September
Most of the European capitals witnessed an increase in the hotel prices in September 2019, with Berlin recording the sharpest increase of 42% compared to last month. This was revealed by…
MICE work if you can get it: Hilton exec chats Asian meetings industry and work culture
In yesterday's interview with Hilton executive Matt Fry, we discussed the Asian expansion of Hilton. Today, Hilton's SVP of development in Asia Pacific and I hone in on the MICE industry and…
The art of bleisure: Work and play at Sheraton Grand Danang
Looking for the right hotel to mix work and play? Here’s how you can perfect the art of bleisure at Sheraton Grand Danang Resort.
Accor Ambassador Korea launches first Sofitel Hotel
Accor Ambassador Korea has announced the launch of its first Sofitel Hotel & Serviced Residences in Songpa, Seoul. Slated to open in 2021, the announcement comes as the Accor Group…
MICE focus: Sheraton Grand Danang Resort
Sheraton Grand Danang Resort is emerging as the ideal destination resort for conferences, special events and weddings.
An expansive luxury retreat set along the white sands and blue…
THAI commemorates coronation with royal barge livery on aircraft
Thai Airways, the national carrier of Thailand, has decked up with the Suphannahong Royal Barge aircraft livery to commemorate the coronation of the King this year.
"The royal…
Airbnb creates K-pop themed experiences for Thais
Airbnb Experiences is inviting Thais to take their love of Korea to the next level with the launch of Airbnb’s K-pop and K-beauty Experiences.
Tourists can now book immersive and unique…
10 most Insta-worthy experiences
From a trip down the picturesque French Riviera to a captivating tour of one of the oldest Hindu temples in Bali, Klook curates the ultimate list of photogenic spots to up the Insta-game.
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…
ITE HCMC surpasses record with 350 exhibitors & 30,000 expected visitors for its 15th year
To celebrate its 15th year milestone, the International Travel Expo, Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) is introducing a bundle of new features and special highlights to make the annual event an…
Airbus A220-300 hits the road in Asia
An Airbus A220-300 flight test aircraft will visit six Asian destinations as part of a demonstration tour across the region. After a stopover at Seoul’s Incheon Airport the aircraft heads to…
South Korea: An Eid and summer hotspot for Middle East travellers
Cathay Pacific and Korea Tourism Organisation have joined hands to provide travellers with even more reasons to explore Seoul, Jeju and Busan. Listed as one of the airline’s top Eid and…
South Koreans are cancelling their Japan trip amid trade war
Amid the ongoing trade row between South Korea and Japan, reports claimed that South Koreans are boycotting Japan and travel agencies said that demand for Japan tours fell by 50%, along with…
5 reasons why Phu Quoc will be the next big MICE destination
5 reasons why Phu Quoc will be the next big MICE destination
Europe’s first direct service to Busan, South Korea
Finnair has unveiled its latest flight today, connecting Europe to South Korea. From next year the Nordic carrier will be the first airline to operate direct flights between Europe and…
Etihad upgrades aircraft on key Asian routes
Etihad has added capacity to several of its key Asian routes, adding larger aircraft onto its flights to Chengdu, Seoul and Shanghai.
The carrier’s daily Abu Dhabi-Chengdu route has…
United Airlines adds second daily San Francisco-Hong Kong flight
United Airlines announced it is offering customers a second daily nonstop flight between San Francisco and Hong Kong.
Beginning 26 October, United Airlines will operate two daily…
Accor’s MGallery to rise in ‘the land of morning calm’
Accor Ambassador Korea Hotel Management Co Ltd has announced it will launch the MGallery brand in the heart of Seoul in 2022.
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…
IATA appoints SpiceJet chief on board of governors
Ajay Singh, chairman and managing director, SpiceJet, has been appointed on the Board of Governors (BoG) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for a three-year term…
IATA endorses 5 resolutions
At the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit being hosted by Korean Air in Seoul with some 1,000 aviation leaders, five resolutions have been passed. These…
Carsten Spohr is new IATA chairperson
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Lufthansa group chief executive officer, Carsten Spohr, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors…
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…
Top 5 cultural cities in the world
There is a breed of travellers that seek the uniqueness of the culture of the country they visited. Culture primarily has to do with people and less with places or things. So visiting…
WiT ME 2019: Middle East is the “golden goose” of travel
Movers and shakers of the Middle East online travel industry gathered at WiT Middle East 2019 in Dubai on 9 April to unlock the potential of a fast-changing market being driven by youths.
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.
Get connected with Ascott’s tech-driven new brand
The Ascott Limited has announced the launch of a collection of business hotels, specialising in short-stay bookings and providing guests with a “chic living experience in vibrant city…
Aviation round up: Iron chef’s, Vegas and Cathay snaps up HK Express
This week’s collection of stories descending from on high features a headline grabbing purchase, an Iron Chef and, of course, new routes.
Rosewood: How to be a goldfish in the Bangkok shark tank
Following the announcement of Rosewood Bangkok’s official launch date I had had the opportunity to speak to GM Thomas Tarlander about how he plans for the property to stand out the Thai…
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.
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.
Aviation round up: Smooth as silk, strong as iron
This week TD’s aviation round up returns with news of JAL's Iron Man style upgrades, a selection of new destinations and the arrival of a Boeing 747 in a Dutch country garden. First, news…
Hot hotel openings: Fitness science meets travel
From a luxury resort nestled on the Island of the Gods — to a "fitness science meets travel" hotel on the streets of Manhattan’s west side.
Hit the Slopes: Klook reveals top five ski destinations
According to Klook’s internal data, ski-related bookings surged 341% year-over-year when comparing November to December 2017 with the same period in 2018.
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.
Best Western announces first locations of two new boutique brands
After recently launching its two new boutique brands, Best Western Hotels & Resorts has announced its first Aiden Hotel and Sadie Hotel locations.
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.
Rosewood makes key appointment for new Bangkok property
Coming in the wake of Rosewood Hotel Group’s news of its Asian expansion, with the launch of four new properties to open within the next six years, earlier this week, the Hong Kong based…
10 most Instagram worthy travel experiences: How many have you done?
Instagram makes it easier for us to relive some of our favourite travel experiences. Food, friends, sun, and sand – all our adventures captured in a photo and saved in a digitally shared…
Vietjet reveals network priority with four new flights
Vietjet has placed the expansion of its current network at the heart of its plans over the next few months with the launch of four new routes, within a few weeks of each other.
AVANI signs second hotel in Busan, South Korea
AVANI Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing for its second South Korean property, located in Busan’s city centre.
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…
Early Ramadan linked to drop in APAC passenger numbers
Passenger growth in the Middle East has experienced a decline of -4.5% according to a report from the Airports Council International Asian office.
AccorHotels opens world’s 500th Novotel
The Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun has opened in South Korea.
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.
Who is Agoda’s new CEO?
Online travel agency Agoda has a new CEO starting 1 June as it aims to expand its services on a worldwide scale. The company’s chief operating officer John Brown will assume the title to…
Travelodge doubles up with two new hotels in Kuala Lumpur
It’s been a very busy 2018 so far for Travelodge, who kicked off the new year with the opening of Skye by Travelodge Arena Nha Trang, in Vietnam. And, today the company have announced…
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts push global growth with marquee Melbourne signing
Marriott International have announced the signing of Le Méridien Melbourne, in partnership with owner and developer Jinshan Investment Group. Slated to open in 2020, the 235-room hotel will…
What travellers need to know about the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games
Curious about what it’s like to be at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games? Here are some of the things that travellers need to know.
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…
Aeromexico celebrates five years of London-Mexico City route
Aeromexico recently celebrated five years of its service flying between London and Mexico City.
Guest gathered at a lunch and networking event at the Grange St Paul's Hotel in London…
Veteran Hyatt hotelier to lead first Hyatt Regency in Beijing
Mr. Till Martin has been manning the helm as Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing's opening general manager since November 2016, bringing with him a rare passion and expertise to the opening of…
Expedia and ARC reveal best times to book air travel for 2018
Expedia group and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) have released the findings from the fourth annual Air Travel Outlook Report. A hallmark collaboration between two leaders in air…
Etihad’s Swiss flights become Boeing 787 Dreamliner services
Etihad Airways’ flights to and from Switzerland will become an all-Boeing 787 Dreamliner operation with the aircraft being deployed on the Abu Dhabi – Geneva route, from 25 March 2018.…
Disney’s record smashing attraction ‘Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N’ hits Oz
Cityneon Holdings Limited has revealed today the Minister for Tourism and Major Events - Victorian Government, The Hon. John Eren MP; The Walt Disney Company Australia/New Zealand managing…
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…
Holland America Line enhances Asia programme
Holland America Line has announced an enhanced Asia programme for winter 2018/19.
Early bookers can benefit from its Explore4 offer.
The recently refreshed ms Westerdam will offer…
Sofitel SO Bangkok Artist in Residence: Paul the Robot
Sofitel SO Bangkok will host Paul, a portrait artist robot and two of his avatars, each with their own drawing style to combine fine art and digital media technology, from 12th to 30th…
MICE costs rising
Overall cost per attendee per day for meetings and events around the globe increased in 2017 and is expected to continue rising next year, according to the 2018 Meetings and Events Future…
Guam tourism thrives despite NK bomb threat
Tourists are not being deterred from visiting the Pacific island of Guam, despite North Korean threats to drop bombs close to the US territory.
The island, which forms part of the…
AccorHotels unveils major multi-property complex in Korea
A major new hotel complex will launch in Seoul in October, bringing four AccorHotels properties to the South Korean capital.
Seoul Dragon City will open on 1 October 2017, comprising…
Asian air route updates from HK Express, Cambodia Angkor Air, Qatar Airways and more
AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection
Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier…
Explore Viator’s Diverse Selection of “Lessons with Locals”
Want to really experience a destination? Early in 2017, the team at Viator, a TripAdvisor company and the leading resource for tours and activities worldwide, selected their top picks for…
Four Seasons commits to Korean island development
Four Seasons has agreed to operate a luxury hotel within a major new integrated resort on the South Korean island of Jeju.
A deal with Landing International Development will lead to the…
Landing Jeju Development and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announce Plans for Four Seasons Resort Jeju Island at Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea
Four Seasons debuts in Jeju Shinhwa World with the second Four Seasons in Korea
TORONTO and JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Landing Jeju Development Co., Ltd. (LJDC), a…
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…
Brain Waves: the latest innovations from Avis, Qantas, Incheon Airport and more
Avis uses Amazon Echo for car rental bookings
Avis has now allowing customers to book and manage their car rental reservations using their voice on Amazon Echo devices. The company has…
Filipino-Korean airline to launch second route
A new Korean-backed passenger airline in the Philippines is planning to launch its second international route this month.
Pan Pacific Airlines, which is based at Kalibo International…
Asian cities poles apart in taxi charts
Asia is home to some of the world's cheapest and most expensive airport taxi fares, a new report has revealed.
In its "2017 Taxi Price Index", London-based Carspring found that a cab…
Delta introduces new long-haul aircraft for Asia
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, which will be mainly deployed on trans-Pacific routes to Asia.
The new long-haul aircraft will be able to seat 306…
Le Méridien to debut in Korea
Le Méridien, the upscale European hotel brand now operated by Marriott, is planning to launch its first ever property in South Korea.
Marriott has penned an agreement with Cheonwon…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more
AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities
Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier provides…
IHG sets sights on South Korea
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans for a major expansion of its operations and portfolio in South Korea.
The company currently operates nine hotels in the country…
Korean Air creates trans-Pacific JV with Delta
Korean Air has reached an agreement with Delta Air Lines to create a trans-Pacific joint venture between the US and Asia.
The new arrangement between the two SkyTeam alliance partners…
Korean hotels hit by Chinese tourism decline
Occupancy and rates at hotels in South Korea are declining sharply, as the country struggles to cope with the decline in Chinese visitor arrivals.
Inbound tourism to South Korea has…
Delta starts selling A350 premium products on Asian routes
Delta Air Lines has started selling its new Delta One and Delta Premium Select products, which are due to debut on the airline's Airbus A350 aircraft.
Entering service in the fourth…
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…
Travelport renews Worldspan partnership in Korea
Travelport has renewed its partnership with Sharp Aviation K for the continued distribution of the Worldspan platform in South Korea.
Seoul-based Sharp Aviation K has operated Worldspan…
Asian air route updates: including Singapore Airlines’ latest European connection…
SIA expands A350 network in Europe
Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Singapore Airlines
Why? SIA continues to utilise its new…
Artistic makeover for ancient Korean bridge
An ancient bridge in South Korea will be reborn in an art installation, under a project initiated by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).
The Namseok Bridge was built in Cheongju,…
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…
Korean Air’s Dreamliner makes international debut
Korean Air’s latest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will make its inaugural international flight on Thursday 1 June 2017.
The twin-aisle aircraft was delivered to Korean…
Korean boost for Lombok tourism
Lombok’s tourism industry will get a significant boost this summer, when Korean Air launches direct flights to the Indonesian resort island.
The Antara news agency reported the general…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts adds 32 new member hotels
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added 32 new hotels across 15 countries to its brand portfolio.
The hotels include an island retreat in the Maldives and a golf resort in Scotland,…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
Korean Air adds to Spain’s Asian boom
The recent proliferation of air routes between Spain and the Far East has continued, with the launch of Korean Air's inaugural flight to Barcelona.
The national carrier touched down at…
IATA urges aviation stakeholders to reinforce commitment to safety
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged aviation safety stakeholders to reinforce their commitment to a safety framework based on global standards, cooperation and dialogue,…
Shilla spreads Stays across South Korea
South Korea's Shilla Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand its upscale business brand, Shilla Stay, with the launch of two new properties.
The new openings include the Shilla…
Intrepid Travel offers Real Food Adventures
Intrepid Travel is highlighting a trend towards gastronomy and authentic culinary experiences becoming the most important part of a holiday for Brits.
After conducting research, the…
Korean airports see “alarming” drop in Chinese traffic
South Korea’s airports have seen an “alarming” drop in air traffic from mainland China, according to the Korea Airports Corporation (KAC).
Reported by the Korea Herald, passenger…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia India, Cebgo and more…
Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link
Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Providing the first…
Hong Kong Airlines teams up with Asiana
Hong Kong Airlines has entered into codeshare partnership with Asiana Airlines, in an effort to provide more flight options between Hong Kong and South Korea.
Under the new agreement,…
Wyndham makes double launch in Korea
Wyndham Hotel Group has continued its rapid expansion in South Korea with the opening of a pair of new Ramada Encore hotels in South Korea.
Located in the cities of Seoul and…
One million hotel rooms rise around the world
More than one million new hotel rooms are currently being constructed across the globe, a new report has revealed.
In its latest Global Construction Pipeline Trend Report, Lodging…
Korean Air to align US routes with Delta
Korean Air has formed a major new partnership with Delta Air Lines, creating a joint venture to align and expand the two carriers’ trans-Pacific networks.
The memorandum of…
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…
Brits shun domestic attractions for international travel
Brits are more likely to have visited the Eiffel Tower than the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament, and more people have been to the Empire State Building than the Angel of the North,…
Airbnb brings local Trips to Thailand
Airbnb has launched its new Trips concept in Thailand, as it continues to diversify out of the accommodation sector.
At a press conference held in Bangkok on Thursday (16 March 2017),…
China’s HNA invests in Asiana owner
China's HNA Group, which owns Hainan Airlines, has agreed to take a stake in Kumho Asiana Group, the parent company of South Korea's Asiana Airlines.
The Korea Herald reports that HNA…
EVA’s latest cartoon jet takes off
EVA Air has unveiled the latest themed aircraft in its partnership with Japanese cartoon creator Sanrio.
Following the previous roll-out of EVA's Hello Kitty jets, the Taiwanese carrier…
Asia Pacific remains top for Singaporean corporate travellers
Asia Pacific remains the most important region for Singapore's business travellers, according to new data from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), with regional cities…
Korean Air to fly biggest jets to London
Korean Air will fly its two largest passenger jets to London Heathrow Airport this summer.
Effective 26 March 2017, the national carrier will operate a mixed fleet on its UK route,…
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…
Airline pulls out of Fukushima over radiation worries
A South Korean airline has decided against launching flights to Japan's Fukushima Airport due to concerns over nuclear radiation.
The Japan Times reports that Jeju Air was planning to…
Uzbekistan Airways to fly Dreamliner to Southeast Asia
Two cities in Southeast Asia will soon welcome Uzbekistan Airways' new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
The state-of-the-art long-haul jet will be deployed on the airline's…
Korean Air unveils latest long-haul aircraft
Korean Air's fleet modernisation strategy reached another major milestone this week when the airline took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Seoul-based national…
Asian air route updates: Tigerair Taiwan, Sichuan Airlines and more
Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan
Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea)
When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017
Who? Tigerair Taiwan
Why? Low-cost carrier…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, Vietjet and more
Malindo spreads wings to Saudi Arabia
Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
When? Twice a week, effective 21 February 2017
Who? Malindo Air
Why? Islamic pilgrimage…
Singapore air traffic soars to record levels
Singapore's Changi Airport experienced a strong year in 2016, handling record numbers of passengers and flights.
According to official data released this week, a total of 58.7 million…
Etihad flies latest aircraft to Far East
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its newest aircraft to three major cities in the Far East.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will take delivery of nine more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in…
Hotel room rates decline by 12 percent across UK
New data from HRS – Global Hotel Solutions - has revealed that average room rates in the UK have dropped across the country by nearly 12% in 2016 compared with 2015.
Despite rates…
Aeromexico spreads wings to South Korea
Aeromexico will expand its Asian network this year with the launch of its first ever flights to South Korea.
Commencing on 27 May 2017, the airline will operate four weekly flights…
Emirates introduces daily A380 service to Sao Paulo
Emirates will operate the first ever scheduled commercial Airbus A380 flight to South America when it upgrades its Dubai (DXB) – Sao Paulo (GRU) service on March 26, 2017.
Replacing…
Travelodge arrives in Asia
Travelodge will make its debut in Asia next month with the opening of a new hotel in Hong Kong.
A 126-room midscale property on Nathan Road, currently operating as the Hotel Rainbow,…
THAI prepares for return to North America
Thai Airways has appointed a new general sales agent (GSA) in North America, as the national carrier prepares to relaunch flights across the Pacific.
Having previously flown to New…
Emirates A380 returns to Tokyo
Emirates will resume its Airbus A380 services to Tokyo in March 2017, increasing seat capacity on the route by 38%.
Effective 26 March, the airline will start operating the 489-seat,…
Airbnb Experiences: The Perfect Gift this Holiday Season
According to PwC’s 2016 Holiday Outlook, 31% of consumers want to receive experiential gifts, and increasingly prefer gifts of travel and entertainment rather than material gifts. This…
Flying Solo: Top 10 Cities for US Solo Travelers in 2017
Seeking some #travelinspo for solo travel? Homestay.com has you covered with its “what’s hot” list for 2017 showing what international cities are trending for US travelers.Tokyo,…
Airbnb Experiences: The Perfect Gift this Holiday Season
According to PwC’s 2016 Holiday Outlook, 31% of consumers want to receive experiential gifts, and increasingly prefer gifts of travel and entertainment rather than material gifts. This…
Vietjet adds new Asian city-pair
Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has started connecting two previously unlinked Asian cities.
The airline has become the first in history to operate non-stop scheduled flights…
Flying Solo: Top 10 Cities for US Solo Travelers in 2017
Seeking some #travelinspo for solo travel? Homestay.com has you covered with its “what’s hot” list for 2017 showing what international cities are trending for US travelers.Tokyo,…
Marriott to extend Asian domination
Marriott International, which is now the world's largest hotel group, is set to extend its leadership position in Asia in the coming years.
According to a new report from Lodging…
New Korean LCC connects to GDS with Sabre
Travel agents will be able to book Air Seoul's flights for the first time, after the Korean low-cost carrier agreed to start distributing its fares via the Sabre GDS.
The new…
Bangkok gets first connection to Okinawa
Bangkok will get a new direct air link early next year, when Japan's Peach starts flying to the Thai capital from Okinawa.
The new service will also mark Peach's entry into Thailand,…
Finnair launches festive sale
Christmas has come early for Finnair customers, who can take advantage of special festive offers for travel to a variety of Asian destinations.
Customers booking between now and 9th…
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…
Heathrow lounge named world’s best
Plaza Premium Lounge at London Heathrow, Terminal 2, has been awarded the Priority Pass Global Airport Lounge of the Year Award.
Now in its twelfth year, the awards are based on…
Asian travellers fork out for festive trips
Asian travellers spend more on their festive family vacations than those in other parts of the world, a new survey has found.
According to HomeAway's holiday survey, almost 33% of…
Korean Air debuts in Delhi
Korean Air has launched a new route connecting Seoul and Delhi, the respective capital cities of South Korea and India.
Direct flights between two Asian metropolises kicked off on 1…
Indian airports drive strong Asian growth
Airports in the Asia Pacific region continue to experience strong passenger traffic growth in 2016, driven by a sharp rise in footfall at Indian airports.
According to the latest data…
Changi to open up Russia’s Far East
Vladivostok International Airport, in the Far East of Russia, could soon become a major new regional hub following a takeover involving Singapore's Changi Airport.
A consortium involving…
Korean Air reveals route shake-up
Korean Air is adding two destinations and cutting two in a significant shake-up of its network.
The national carrier has revealed plans to launch non-stop flights between Seoul and…
Marriott signs more Autographs in Asia
Marriott has reveals plans for a major expansion of its Autograph Collection in Asia, with the signing of four new properties in three countries.
The soft brand, which is a collection of…
Airbnb takes first Trips outside accommodation sector
Airbnb has embarked on what it is calling "the most significant development in its eight-year history" as it expands outside the accommodation sector.
The shared economy company has…
SIA boosts US and UK with new long-haul route
Singapore Airlines has launched its second direct route to the UK and its first trans-Atlantic flight between the UK and US.
The new Singapore-Manchester-Houston service marks a…
Korean Air adds capital connection to India
Korean Air has unveiled plans to launch a new route connecting the capital cities of two of Asia's biggest economies: Seoul and Delhi.
Commencing on 1 December 2016, the Korean…
Singapore Airlines resumes ultra-long-haul flights
Singapore Airlines has resumed “ultra-long-haul” flight operations, with the launch of its first direct route to the USA since 2013.
The new Singapore-San Francisco service departed…
Tourico boosts Asian hotel inventory by 20%
Tourico Holidays, the global travel wholesaler, has significantly expanded its Asian hotel inventory, with a 20% increase in its regional rooms so far in 2016.
And bookings of…
Korean airport traffic rebounds from MERS
A year after the MERS outbreak hit South Korea, there are signs that the country's tourism industry has fully recovered.
In its latest report on Asian airport passenger numbers, ACI…
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…
Marriott adopts “Li Yu” to target Chinese guests
Marriott International is stepping up its efforts to attract Chinese travellers with the launch of a new guest service initiative.
Named "Li Yu", the new scheme is an extension of the…
Direct China-Las Vegas flights to launch this year
The first direct flights from mainland China to Las Vegas will take off in December 2016, it has been revealed.
Hainan Airlines has confirmed that it will start operating its new…
Korean Air adds 150+ American routes
Korean Air has entered into a major new agreement that will see more than 150 routes in the Americas added to its route map.
The company has expanded its alliance with Delta Air…
Vietnam Airlines targets US with new A350 order
Vietnam Airlines has placed an order for 10 more Airbus A350 aircraft, which it plans to use to launch its first direct flights to the US.
The national carrier had previously ordered 14…
First Park born in South Korea
Singapore's Park Hotel Group has taken another step forward in its Asia Pacific expansion strategy by signing its first ever property in South Korea.
The company has sealed a deal with…
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,…
Dreamliner opens up Uzbekistan as Europe-Asia bridge
Uzbekistan could soon become a new transit option for passengers travelling between Europe and Asia.
The country's national carrier, Uzbekistan Airways, took delivery of its first…
South Korean hotel sector rebounds strongly
Hotels in South Korea appear to have fully recovered from the downturn caused by the MERS outbreak in summer 2015.
According to the latest data from STR, South Korean hotel occupancy…
The latest industry appointments
JONG RAE KIM has become Korean Air's new regional manager for the UK & Ireland, based in London. Kim has been with Korean Air since 1996 and previously served at the airline's…
The latest industry appointments
DOUG ANDERSON has been named CEO of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). He arrives with more than 30 years of global management experience, the last nine of which were spent…
Korean Air appoints UK and Ireland regional manager
Korean Air has announced the appointment of Jong Rae Kim as the new Korean Air UK and Ireland regional manager, managing the airline’s UK operation and based at Korean Air’s central London…
Wyndham forges ahead with Korean expansion
Wyndham Hotel Group continues to expand in South Korea, with its focus now shifting to the country's secondary markets.
The US-based hotel group, which is on track triple its Korean…
Royal Caribbean reveals details of longest Singapore season
Royal Caribbean has confirmed that winter 2016-17 will see its longest-ever season in Singapore, as three cruise ships base their operations in the Lion City.
Three of the largest…
Asiana to launch second A380 flight to LA
Asiana Airlines is planning to launch a second daily Airbus A380 flight to Los Angeles.
Effective 31 October 2016, the South Korean carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on both…
SLH adds three new Asian members
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced the addition of three new member properties in Asia.
The new Edison Georgetown in Penang, Malaysia, opened last month in a…
Gulf carriers witness ‘exponential’ traffic growth between Europe and Asia
The ‘big three’ Gulf carriers – Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways – experienced a surge in first and business class traffic on routes between Europe and Asia Pacific last year, new data has…
AccorHotels boosts budget portfolio in Korea
AccorHotels has expanded its budget portfolio in South Korea with the launch of two new ibis hotels in Seoul and Busan.
Under its Korean joint venture, Accor Ambassador Korea, the…
Gulf carriers see “exponential” premium traffic growth between Europe and Asia
The "big three" Gulf carriers - Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways - experienced a surge in first and business class traffic on routes between Europe and Asia Pacific last year, new data…
Cebu Pacific ramps up international expansion
Cebu Pacific is gearing up for an expansion of its international operations, with the placement of an order for two more long-haul aircraft and the announcement of a new service to Seoul.…
Finnair expands Heathrow A350XWB services
Finnair has announced that it will operate the flagship Airbus A350XWB aircraft on a fifth service between London Heathrow and Helsinki, replacing the current Airbus A320 aircraft on that…
New Dubai Safari Park to feature air-conditioned rocks
The brand new Dubai Safari Park currently under construction will feature air-conditioned rocks, specially-cooled pools and misting machines to ensure its animal inhabitants keep cool. …
宜必思大使酒店进驻首尔、釜山
近日，Accor Ambassador Korea表示，将和CAPSTONE Asset Manegement以及Dongnam Holdings合作推出宜必思大使首尔明洞酒店和宜必思大使釜山海云台酒店。
Accor Ambassador目前在六座城市运营酒店，在旗下铂尔曼、诺富特、美居、宜必思、宜必思尚品、宜必思快捷品牌下。这次扩张后，其物业数量将从19座增加至27座。…
Wyndham continues Korean expansion with double launch
Wyndham Hotel Group has opened two new hotels in South Korea, continuing its rapid expansion in the country.
The company is planning to add multiple Korean properties in the coming…
50 million Chinese to visit Asia Pacific in 2016
China will continue to drive tourism in Asia Pacific this year, with 50.4 million Chinese visitors expected to travel to destinations in the region in 2016.
This is according to the…
SIA’s non-stop US flights to resume this year
Singapore Airlines will launch direct flights to the US later in 2016 - two years earlier than previously anticipated.
The national carrier has confirmed that effective 23 October…
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…
Second new flight to link Bangkok with Danang
Just weeks after Bangkok Airways launched the first direct flight between Bangkok and Danang, Vietnam Airlines has unveiled plans to start its own service on the route.
The Vietnam…
Royal Caribbean to base newest ship in Singapore
Royal Caribbean has revealed that it will homeport its newest cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas, in Singapore in 2017.
The announcement was made earlier this week during the ship’s…
Korean Air adds Delhi in international route revamp
Korean Air unveiled plans for an overhaul of its international route map, including the introduction of a new direct service to Delhi.
The non-stop flights linking Seoul's Incheon…
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…
Expanding Vietjet adds another international route
Vietjet, the fast-expanding Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has continued to grow its international network with the launch of a new direct flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur.…
Asiana Airlines adds more flights to India
Asiana Airlines will increase the frequency of its flights to Delhi this summer, with the launch of two more weekly services direct from Seoul.
Effective 3 July 2016, the South Korean…
喜达屋首尔新签雅乐轩酒店
喜达屋酒店及度假村（Starwood Hotels&Resorts）近日在首尔新签订了第二家雅乐轩酒店的管理协议。
酒店计划于2017年2月开业，首尔明洞雅乐轩酒店位于首尔明洞购物中心地区。酒店设有223间客房，提供免费WiFi，拥有一家餐厅，一家 “grab & go” 餐厅，一间酒吧和健身中心。…
Sichuan Airlines to fly international from Kunming
Sichuan Airlines is planning a major expansion of its international network from Kunming, the capital of southwest China’s Yunnan province.
The carrier currently has a fleet of 13…
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…
The latest industry appointments
FOO CHAI WOO has been appointed chief executive of SilkAir. He will take over at the Singaporean airline on 18 May, replacing Leslie Thng who returns to SIA. Foo has spent 21 years with…
Emirates debuts FA Cup A380 livery
Emirates has unveiled its Emirates FA Cup-themed A380 superjumbo.
For its maiden voyage, the specially decked out Emirates FA Cup A380 flew to London Heathrow from Dubai, operating…
Asiana Airlines to launch Budapest route on 1 July
After recording a 13.5% increase in passenger traffic in March, Budapest Airport has welcomed Asiana Airlines as its latest airline partner, the third carrier this year to join the Hungarian…
Finnair inaugurates Helsinki-Edinburgh route
Finnair has celebrated its inaugural flight from Edinburgh and Helsinki.
Finnair now operates three flights a week between the two capitals using a 138-seat Airbus A319 aircraft in a dual…
Asiana to launch Budapest flights
South Korea's Asiana Airlines will launch its first flights to Budapest this summer.
Commencing on 1 July 2016, the new charter service will operate direct from Seoul's Incheon…
Sichuan Tourism unveils global cuisine campaigns
A series of new campaigns have been launched to highlight the best of Sichuan cuisine.
The Sichuan Provincial Tourism Development Committee and Sichuan Provincial Department of…
Alitalia to start flying to Beijing
Alitalia will launch a new direct service between Rome and Beijing this summer.
Commencing on 18 July 2016, the new route will operate four times a week, departing the Italian capital…
Conrad Hotels debuts in India
Hilton's luxury brand, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, has opened its first ever property in India.
The new Conrad Pune, which is located in the centre of the Maharashtra city, close to…
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…
Asia drives Singaporean business travel
The Asia Pacific region remains the focus for Singaporean business travellers, according to a new report from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT).
Asian cities comprised the…
Face-to-Face: Ngo Tri Hung
Ahead of the ITB Berlin trade sow, Travel Daily Media chats with Ngo Tri Hung, Vietnam Airlines' general manager for Germany, about his company's fleet and network development plans...
Q)…
Korea approves huge Incheon integrated resort
The South Korean government has approved the development of a huge new integrated resort complex at Seoul's Incheon International Airport.
US-based Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA),…
Korean Air spreads wings in India with Jet
Korean Air has formed a new partnership with Jet Airways that give it more connections to and from India.
Effective 1 March 2016, a codeshare agreement will see Korean Air partner Jet…
Sheraton adds three more Grand hotels in Asia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has continued the expansion of its new 'Sheraton Grand' concept in Asia Pacific, with the rebranding of three more hotels.
The new higher tier of Sheraton…
Hainan Airlines to create first direct link from China to Calgary
Hainan Airlines will launch the first ever direct flights between China and the Canadian city of Calgary this summer.
Commencing on 20 June 2016, the new Beijing-Calgary route will be…
UK hotel room rates continue to rise despite economic concerns
Hotel solutions provider HRS has compared average hotel room rates worldwide over the last four years (2011 – 2015) and revealed that despite economic uncertainties during this…
Asiana and Austrian Airlines sign codeshare deal
Asiana Airlines of South Korea and Austrian Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement.
Under the deal, flights to the South Korean capital city of Seoul via Tokyo or Bangkok are now…
Korea kicks off tourism drive with Grand Sale
South Korea has kicked off its 'Visit Korea Years 2016-2018' campaign with the major sale.
The Korea Grand Sale event, which has been launched by the Korean National Tourism…
Vietnam’s Central Coast unveils new tourism website
Central Coast Vietnam Destination Marketing Organization (CCVDMO), the tourism marketing cooperative, has unveiled a new website to promote the region to tourists.
Now online at…
Asian hotel performance remained flat in 2015
The performance of hotels in Asia Pacific remained almost flat in 2015, compared to 2014.
According to the full-year data from STR Global, region-wide occupancy edged up just 0.1% to…
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 Astana profits jump 144% despite revenue drop
Kazakhstan’s national carrier, Air Astana, has achieved a sharp rise in full-year profits, despite a decline in revenues.
The airline has reported a net profit of US$47.4million for…
Emirates to add second A380 flight to Perth
Emirates will commence a second daily Airbus A380 service to Perth on 1 August.
The 519-seat, three-class A380 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft that currently operates flights…
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…
The latest industry appointments
MICHEL MOLLIET has become chief operating officer of AccorHotels in Greater China, overseeing the management of the group’s 125 properties in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Molliet…
Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2015
With the world seemingly lurching from one crisis to another, it’s nice to have one success story to rely on: tourism.
Despite the countless setbacks of recent years, from the global…
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…
Starwood unveils second wave of Sheraton Grand hotels in Asia Pacific
Starwood has announced the addition of five Asia Pacific hotels to its new Sheraton Grand portfolio.
The new sub-brand was launched earlier this year, as part of the 'Sheraton 2020'…
Korean Air to fly A380 to Bangkok
Korean Air will increase the capacity of its Seoul-Bangkok route this month, with the launch of its first Airbus A380 flights to the Thai capital.
The Bangkok Post reports that the…
Design Hotels becomes Starwood’s “11th brand”
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has expanded partnership with Design Hotels, in a move that sees the independent hotel collection become the "11th Starwood brand".
Starwood acquired a 49.8%…
Samsung to roll out “smart” technology at AccorHotels
AccorHotels has formed a new partnership with Samsung to roll out "smart" technology across its entire portfolio of hotels.
The agreement will lead to Samsung's hotels solutions being…
Spring flies to North Korea, and more Chinese airline news…
Spring Airlines plans North Korea flights
China's Spring Airlines is planning to launch its first ever flights to North Korea. The low-cost carrier has applied to Civil Aviation…
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…
IHG showcases hotels to Korean travel trade
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently held an event in South Korea to showcase its properties to the country's travel trade.
The inaugural ‘IHG Korea Showcase’ was held at…
Agoda reveals best times for hotel deals
Agoda.com, the online booking site, has revealed the best times of year for travellers to obtain the cheapest hotel rates.
In its 'Travel Smart Study', the company analysed the hotel…
The latest industry appointments
MIKE BONNER has been announced as the new vice president of marketing for One&Only Resorts. Based in Dubai, he will be responsible for the company's global marketing efforts. Bonner…
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…
Starwood opens 200th Four Points hotel
Starwood has celebrated the opening of its 200th Four Points hotel.
The brand reached the milestone following the recent opening of four new properties: Four Points Istanbul Dudullu…
Asian airlines carry one third of global traffic – IATA
The Asia Pacific region is the largest global aviation market in the world, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Releasing its World Air…
GTA helps South Korea tourism recovery
GTA is hosting a mega-fam trip to South Korea, in an effort to help the country's tourism industry recover from the recent MERS outbreak.
The company has teamed up with the Visit…
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…
雅诗阁亚洲新建四座酒店
雅诗阁（Ascott），总部位于新加坡的服务式公寓运营商，新签订了亚太地区的四家新酒店，将为这一地区带来额外的850间新公寓单元。
四家酒店将分别位于印尼的日惹，马来西亚美里，越南平阳省和韩国首尔。
“今年雅诗阁的发展速度非常之快，我们总共在5个新城市新开了酒店，全球网络里新增了约4700个单元，几乎比去年同期翻了一倍，”Lee Chee…
Ascott signs four new Asian properties
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced residence operator, has signed four new properties in the Asia Pacific, adding more than 850 units to its regional inventory.
The new management…
Face-to-Face: Sean Treacy
This week, Travel Daily Asia goes Face-to-Face with Sean Treacy, the recenty-appointed managing director for Singapore & Southeast Asia with Royal Caribbean Cruises...
Q)…
First international link for China’s Nantong
Nantong, a city in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu, will welcome its first ever international flight later this year.
T’way Airlines, the South Korean low-cost carrier, will…
Air Astana to recommence Dubai flights
In a recent development, Air Astana has announced its intent to re-launch flights between Astana and Dubai from 25 October 2015.
The service was suspended in October 2010 due to…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Hanoi
Japan Airlines has revealed that it will deploy its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Tokyo-Hanoi route.
The B787 aircraft (unconfirmed whether it will be a B787-8 or larger…
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…
首尔四季酒店将开始预定
现在，首尔四季酒店已经开始接受客人的预定，酒店将于10月15日正式开始营业。
新四季酒店位于首尔市中心一栋25层高的多功能建筑中。所有的317间客房和套间都装有俯瞰市景的落地窗。酒店拥有多家餐厅，提供各式各样的国际、意大利式、中式、日式餐厅，一家鸡尾酒吧，大堂吧和一间法式糕点店。…
The latest industry appointments
PHILIPPE CASSIS has been named as Belmond's new executive vice president & chief operating officer. He arrives at the company from Sun Resorts, where he served as CEO. Prior to this,…
Wyndham signs 12 new hotels in South Korea
Wyndham Hotel Group is set to expand its presence in South Korea by more than 200% over the next three years, following the signing of 12 new franchise agreements in the country.
The…
Lufthansa upgrades F&B in long-haul business class
Lufthansa has started rolling its new 'Restaurant Service' F&B concept for business class passengers on long-haul flights.
Effective this month, premium passengers on Lufthansa's…
More Chinese airports added to Canadian transit scheme
The Canadian government has added five more Chinese airports to its China Transit Program (CTP), which enables Chinese travellers to connect to the US via Canada, without the need for a…
Emirates adds fourth daily A380 flight to Bangkok
Emirates will launch its fourth daily Airbus A380 service between Dubai and Bangkok on 1 December 2015.
The new two-class A380 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft Emirates…
Poland’s LOT to launch three Asian routes
LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to add three new Asian cities to its route map next year.
As part of its new long-haul strategy, the Warsaw-based national carrier will start…
THAI to end US flights in latest round of cost-cutting
Thai Airways International (THAI) will suspend its last remaining US route as part of its latest round of cuts.
The national carrier will cease operating its Bangkok-Seoul-Los Angeles…
“Super-luxury” Chinese travellers spend thousands per day
Big-spending Chinese travellers are pumping thousands of dollars per day into destination economies, a new report has revealed.
According to the ‘Chinese International Travel Monitor…
The latest industry appointments
QIAN JIN has become the new president of Wanda Hotels & Resorts. He moves to head up the fast-expanding Chinese hotel group having spent nearly 30 years with Starwood Hotels &…
喜达屋韩国新开福鹏酒店
喜达屋酒店度假村近日新签订了协议，将在首尔江南区新开一家福朋酒店。
在韩国首家高阶的喜来登福鹏酒店开业仅几个月之后，喜来登集团宣布再在首尔新开一家福鹏酒店，这次位于江南区。酒店计划于2018年3月开业，该新酒店将拥有199间客房。
“我们很激动将在首尔，世界上最受欢迎的旅游目的地之一、东亚最繁忙的城市之一，开建第二家喜来登福鹏酒店，”Lothar…
Starwood expands Four Points brand in Korea
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open a new Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Seoul's Gangnam district.
Just a few months after the opening of South Korea's…
Huge Incheon tourism complex to be named “Inspire”
The developers of a huge new tourism and gaming complex at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport have confirmed the name and details of the resort.
In April this year, US-based Mohegan…
Geneva the world’s most expensive hotel dining destination
Geneva has once again topped a list of the world’s most expensive destinations for hotel dining.
The Club Sandwich Index (CSI), published by Hotels.com, found the Swiss city is not…
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…
Air Astana adds new route to Korea
Air Astana has launched a new route connecting the capital cities of Kazakhstan and South Korea.
On Tuesday 2 June 2015, the Kazakh national carrier commenced services from Astana to…
Korean Air boosts European network
Korean Air has announced a major expansion of its network in Europe, following the expansion of its codeshare agreements with Air France and Alitalia.
Effective this week, the Korean…
Canada expands transit scheme for Chinese passengers
The Canadian government has expanded its China Transit Program (CTP), making it easier for Chinese visitors to transit through Canada en route to and from the US.
The country's…
首家韩国假日快捷酒店开业
洲际酒店集团(IHG)近日在韩国新开了首家假日快捷酒店。
位于首尔市中心，临近明洞购物中心，新首尔乙支路假日快捷酒店提供224间客房，客房类型包括双人房和放两张单人床的双人房。酒店提供免费wifi和早餐。
“假日快捷酒店是我们全球发展速度最快的品牌，平均来说，每周我们都新开两家假日快捷酒店，”Karin Sheppard,…
Holiday Inn Express debuts in Korea
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the first Holiday Inn Express hotel in South Korea.
Located in the centre of Seoul, close to the main Myeongdong shopping district, the…
Air Astana celebrates 13th birthday
Air Astana celebrated its 13th birthday this month.
Kazakhstan's national carrier, which is a joint venture between BAE Systems and Kazakhstan’s national wealth fund, Samruk Kazyna,…
Face-to-face: Air Serbia CEO Dane Kondić
Air Serbia CEO Dane Kondić discusses the airline's expansion plans as it continues to capitalise on Etihad Airways' investment in the carrier.
TDUK: What has been the impact of Etihad…
THAI posts surprise profit in Q1
Thai Airways International (THAI) rebounded with a surprise net profit of THB4.55 billion (US$135.1 million) in the first quarter of 2015.
The airline, which suffered a net loss of…
Macau commands Asia’s highest hotel rates – study
Macau has emerged as the destination with highest hotel rates in Asia Pacific, according to a new report.
The HRS Hotel Price Radar for the first quarter of 2015 found that Macau…
American Airlines launches Dallas-Beijing flights
American Airlines has launched a new direct service between Dallas and Beijing.
The new route will operate daily, departing Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport at 1120 and…
Sichuan Airlines adds Jeju, Krabi flights
Sichuan Airlines will add two more routes to its international network this month, with the launch new services to Jeju and Krabi.
Jeju will become the Chengdu-based airline's second…
喜达屋首尔福鹏酒店开业
近日，喜达屋酒店及度假村国际集团在韩国新开了第一家福鹏酒店。
新首尔南山福鹏酒店位于首尔龙山区一座大楼的19层至30层。酒店共拥有342间客房，提供免费wifi，提供一家餐厅，两间私人用餐室，一间酒吧，商务中心以及54平方米的多功能中心。
“福鹏是喜达屋旗下迅速全球扩张的品牌，我们很开心可以将这个品牌带到韩国，”Lothar Pehl，喜达屋亚太运营副总裁表示到。…
Madame Tussauds HK celebrates K-pop with new zone
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong has launched a new area dedicated to Korean pop culture.
The brand new 'K-wave Zone' at the waxwork attraction was launched last week in a ceremony attended…
Starwood launches Four Points in South Korea
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first ever Four Points by Sheraton hotel in South Korea.
The new Four Points by Sheraton Seoul Namsan occupies the 19th to 30th floors of…
首尔四季酒店将开业
四季酒店近来发布计划，将在首尔开幕首家豪华酒店。
计划于今年9月开业的首尔四季酒店，将位于首尔市中心的一栋25楼层高的多功能大楼。
所有的317间客房和套间都将配备四季酒店的新床，以及可以俯瞰城市风景的落地窗。酒店将拥有7家餐厅，将提供包括国际菜式、意大利菜式、中国菜以及日本餐厅在内的多种菜肴，一个鸡尾酒吧，大厅酒吧和一家法式餐点店。…
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…
Korean Air returns to Lake Baikal
Korean Air is resuming flights to the Russian city of Irkutsk, the gateway to Lake Baikal.
The route will commence on 18 May 2015 and will operate twice a week direct from Seoul's…
Korean Air to resume St Petersburg flights
Korean Air will resume flights between Seoul and St Petersburg this month.
From 26 April 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights to Russia's second largest city.…
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…
Tokyo appoints new global tourism reps
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has appointed new tourism representatives in 12 cities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
The expansion of the Japanese capital's global…
Asiana to fly to Rome
South Korea's Asiana Airlines will start flying to Rome this summer.
Commencing on 30 June 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights to the Italian capital, direct from…
Korean Air to launches A330s on Asia Pacific routes
Korean Air will introduce its brand new Airbus A330-300 aircraft on several key Asia Pacific routes next month.
Effective 2 April 2015, the new twin-aisle A330s will start flying from…
Best Western unveils new Vib for modern travellers
Best Western has launched a new hotel brand designed to target the new generation of "millennial" travellers.
Unveiled at an event in Bangkok on Thursday, Vib (pronounced 'Vibe') is…
Korean Air codeshares to Argentina
Korean Air has formed a new codeshare partnership that will allow its passengers to fly to Argentina.
The new tie-up with Aerolineas Argentinas will see the two airlines team up on…
Korean Air adds more flights to Vietnam
Korean Air will increase the number of flights it offers to Vietnam next month, with the launch of two more weekly services to Nha Trang.
From 29 April 2015, the Seoul-based national…
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…
Korean Air expands Chinese network
Korean Air is expanding its network in China with the launch of four new routes in the first half of 2015.
This growth will start on 30 March 2015, with the launch of a new service…
The latest industry appointments
SANDEEP VERMA has been announced as the new director of operations at The Claridges New Delhi. With a career spanning more than 18 years, Verma has previously worked with Taj Hotels, Jet…
Asiana orders 25 new Airbus jets
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of 25 A321neo aircraft.
The new single-aisle jets will seat 180 passengers in a two-class layout,…
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…
Asiana to fly A380 to New York
Asiana Airlines will fly its Airbus A380 to New York for the first time this summer.
From 13 June 2015, the South Korean carrier will operate the A380 three times a week between…
Qatar Airways launches ‘FCB Holiday’
Catering to sports enthusiast, Qatar Airways officially launched their new marketing campaign.
The new campaign focuses on the three-year partnership with FC Barcelona.
The…
Korean Air codeshares to Dallas
Korean Air has signed a new agreement with American Airlines to start codesharing on the Dallas-Seoul route.
The tie-up will enable Korean Air to place its 'KE' code on the…
Korean Air flies direct to Milan and Rome
Korean Air will launch direct flights to Rome and Milan this month.
From on 25 February 2015, the current Seoul-Milan-Rome-Seoul route will be changed to operate direct to both…
Lufthansa adds premium economy on more Asian routes
Lufthansa has started offering its new premium economy class on a series of routes connecting Asian cities with Munich.
The German carrier has now launched the cabins on flights…
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…
American gets green light for Dallas-Beijing route
American Airlines will begin operating a new service between Dallas and Beijing on 7 May 2015, after Chinese and US aviation authorities approved the route.
Flights will operate daily,…
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…
Revamped Alitalia plans new Asian routes
Alitalia is planning to launch a series of new routes to Asia as part of its restructuring plan.
The Italian national carrier has unveiled several new long-haul routes from Rome and…
Etihad and Alitalia to reinvent Italian airline
Etihad and Alitalia have outlined the strategy for the Italian company, promising an unequivocal commitment by the new executive team and strategic investors to reinvent the airline.…
Design Hotels adds second member in Korea
The new GLAD Hotel Yeouido has become Design Hotels' second member in South Korea.
Located in Seoul's high-rise district of Yeouido, the hotel features a brick patterned exterior that…
Ethiopian flies Dreamliner to Japan
Ethiopian Airlines will launch its first flights to Japan this year.
In partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), the African carrier will operate three weekly flights between Addis…
China Southern adds Thai flights from Guangxi
China Southern Airlines has moved to secure it position as the largest airline operating in southern China's Guangxi region, with the launch of more international services from the…
HK Express ramps up flight frequencies
HK Express will add 18 more weekly flights to its schedules over the coming months.
From early February 2015, the Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier will add more services to Japan,…
Starwood brings Four Points to South Korea
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed its first Four Points by Sheraton hotel in South Korea.
The Four Points by Sheraton Seoul Namsan is scheduled to open in May 2015, in Seoul’s…
春节期间南航增飞15班沈阳首尔航班
人民网电，本网从南方航空公司北方分公司获悉，为满足春节期间游客的出行需求，南航北方分公司决定在2015年2月16日-17日和2月20日-3月4日春节期间每天增飞一班沈阳首尔航班，共增飞15班。…
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…
Face-to-Face: Richard Ledger
Travel Daily chats with Air Astana's Vice President of Sales Worldwide, about the Kazakh national carrier's future route and fleet expansion plans...
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Japan’s Fujita Kanko heads overseas
Japanese hotel group Fujita Kanko has signed a management agreement for its first overseas property in more than a decade.
The company has not had an international presence since…
VietJet embarks on Taiwanese growth plan
VietJet Air is eying Taiwan as its new growth market, with the launch of a new service between Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Taipei, and plans to add several more routes to the country.…
AirAsia signs up Korean football star
AirAsia has signed up South Korean football star Park Ji Sung as its new global ambassador.
Announced at press conference in Seoul today (10 December 2014), the partnership will see…
Legoland plants flag in Korea
The Legoland theme park concept continues to expand in Asia, with plans having been announced for a new attraction in South Korea.
Merlin Entertainments, which operates the Legoland…
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…
Air Canada to fly more Dreamliners to Asia
Air Canada will start flying its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to more destinations in Asia in the coming months.
The airline recently deployed the new long-haul…
Asian airlines need to turn growth into profits – AAPA
Asian airlines meeting this week in Tokyo still have work to do to turn growth into profits, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
The region’s carriers have seen…
A350 embarks on Asian tour
Asian aviation enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see the brand new Airbus A350 in the coming weeks, as Airbus takes its new wide-body jet on a tour of the region.
The A350…
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VietJet touches down in Cambodia
VietJet Air has launched its first ever flight to Cambodia.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier operated its inaugural service from Hanoi to Siem Reap this month, marking the start of a…
Accor launch ibis budget brand in Korea
Accor has opened its first ibis budget hotel in South Korea.
The new ibis budget Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun opened its doors recently, becoming one of the first internationally…
首尔市长在川推介韩国旅游
新华网电韩国首尔市长朴元淳率领的友好访问团６日来到四川，在成都举行“２４小时乐趣不间断首尔旅游说明会”。朴元淳向１００多名四川旅行社代表、相关机构及媒体人士推荐韩国旅游。…
Japan’s Vanilla Air launches Tokyo-HK flights
Japanese low-cost carrier Vanilla Air has launched its first flights to Hong Kong.
The new service commenced on 2 November 2014 and will initially operate three times a week…
United spreads wings across Pacific
United Airlines is embarking on a major expansion of its Asia Pacific operations, with the launch of new routes to Australia, China, Japan and Korea.
On 26 October 2014, the US…
Xiamen Airlines to launch a host of new routes
From 26 October, Xiamen Airlines will expand its network out of Xiamen, Fuzhou, and Tianjin.
The carrier will launch scheduled services to key Chinese cities including Xi’an, Wuhan,…
VieJet connects HCMC and Taipei
VietJet will launch flights between Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Taipei this winter.
Commencing 14 December, VietJet will operate five round trips with a flight capacity of 1,800 seats…
Dubai Duty Free tops global sales numbers
Dubai Duty Free has topped its sales figures touching US$1.8 billion in 2013. This would be for the largest single airport retail operation in the world. Dubai Duty Free has for the…
VietJet to launch new route to Siem Reap
VietJet has announced plans to launch a new daily service connecting Hanoi and Siem Reap form 3 November.
The latest flight route will see the airline departing Noi Bai International…
Face-to-Face: Daryl Lee
With GTA Travel celebrating its 30th anniversary in Asia, Travel Daily chats with the company's vice president of sales for the region, Daryl Lee, to see GTA is marking this milestone...…
Holiday Inn opens in Korean high-tech city
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has continued the expansion of its Holiday Inn brand in South Korea, with the addition of a new hotel in the high-tech city of Songdo.
The brand…
North Asia holds key to Thai revival – Abacus
Demand from the North Asian market has the potential to revive Thailand's aviation and tourism industries, a new report has suggested.
According to Abacus International, North Asian…
Starwood launches Aloft brand in Korea
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its first Aloft hotel in South Korea.
Aloft Seoul Gangnam features 188 rooms and suites, including walk-in showers and the…
H1 profits up for Air Seychelles
The first half of 2014 worked out with double digit growth in revenue and passenger volumes for Air Seychelles. The airline posted total revenues of US$50 million (up from US$42 m in…
American Airlines to connect Dallas with Beijing
American Airlines is planning to launch a new route connecting Dallas with Beijing.
The carrier has filed an application with the US Department of Transportation to operate the route,…
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…
Tourism Australia launches F&B campaign
This month will see the international roll-out of Tourism Australia's 'Restaurant Australia' campaign.
This new promotional drive will aim to draw more visitors from 17 key source…
VietJet pens leasing deal for two A320s
VietJet Air has penned a leasing agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) for two Airbus A320 aircraft.
The two single-aisle jets are part of the major order placed by the…
Phuket tops Chinese travel search lists
Phuket was the most searched-for international destination by Chinese travellers during this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, which ran from 6-8 September 2014.
According to data released…
EVA to fly Hello Kitty plane to Paris
Passengers flying between Taipei and Paris will soon be able to make their journey a little bit more cute, following the deployment of EVA Air's Hello Kitty aircraft on the route.
The…
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…
Xiamen Airlines enters long-haul era with Dreamliner
Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner, as it looks to spread its wings further afield.
The Chinese airline, which is based in the southeastern…
Korean Air and China Southern codeshare to Urumqi
Commencing 22 August, Korean Air will launch a new code-share agreement with China Southern Airlines on the Incheon-Urumqi route.
Korean Air’s flights depart from Incheon…
Expansion costs push AirAsiaX into the red
AirAsiaX recorded a substantial increase in revenues through H1, however the costs of network expansion pressurised yields, forcing the carrier into the red.
“Although our capacity…
Hospitality transactions accelerate in Asia Pacific
After hospitality trading volumes reached a five year peak in 2013, the momentum has carried forward through the first half of this year.
Akshay Kulkarni, Regional Director of Cushman…
Qatar Airways upgrades Bucharest- Sofia service
Qatar Airways has announced a flight frequency increase on the Bucharest and Sofia routes in Eastern Europe. The airline, which currently operates to the Bucharest-Sofia linked route…
Chinese carriers boost international links from northeast
There are now more international flight options from northeast China, after a series of new route launches by Chinese carriers.
China Southern Airlines has unveiled a major increase…
Asia to drive long-haul low-cost air travel
Asia is setting new trends in long-haul low-cost air travel, and China is likely to become a key regional player in the coming years, according to a new report by aviation analysts OAG.…
Korean Air welcomes 10th A380
Korean Air has taken delivery of its 10th Airbus A380 aircraft.
The new double-decker jet joined the national carrier's fleet on 29 July 2014 and will now undergo tests before…
Guilin joins Chinese visa waiver scheme
Guilin has become the latest Chinese city to start offering 72-hour visa-free stays for transit air passengers.
Travellers entering at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, who…
Hyatt Incheon rebrands with new tower
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that the Hyatt Regency Incheon will be rebranded as the Grand Hyatt Incheon, following the opening of its new West Tower on 1 September 2014.…
VietJet Air heads north with Korean flights
VietJet Air has moved into Northeast Asian airspace for the first time, with the launch of flights to Korea.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier has built on its recent expansion in…
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…
MAS adds expands US codeshare
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled a major expansion of its US operations, following a new codeshare agreement with American Airlines.
The two oneworld members have expanded their…
Bangkok, KL advance in world city competition
The online campaign to find the world's best cities was whittled down to a shortlist of 21 last week, with several Asian cities still in the running.
The 21 finalists of the…
Korean Air boosts Southeast Asian routes
Korean Air will increase the number of flights it offers to Southeast Asia this summer.
During the peak holiday season of 23 July to 24 August, flights between Seoul Incheon…
Korean Air adds more Chinese flights
Korean Air will increase the number of flights it offers on routes to six Chinese cities this month, including Beijing and Guangzhou.
Among the 15 extra weekly flights being added,…
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…
Oakwood touches down at Incheon
Serviced apartment company Oakwood has unveiled a new property in Incheon, close to Seoul's main international airport.
Set to welcome its first guests on 23 July 2014, the Oakwood…
Korean Air welcomes ninth A380
Korean Air has taken delivery of its ninth Airbus A380.
The latest double-decker aircraft landed at Seoul's Incheon International Airport this week and will now undergo a series of…
Air Astana codeshares with Asiana
Kazakhstan's national carrier has signed a new codeshare agreement with South Korea's Asiana Airlines.
The new deal will see the two carriers team up on a total of five weekly flights…
ACI recognises GCAS
The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) was recently recognised by the Airport Council International (ACI) during the Council’s annual world assembly in Seoul.
GCAS was recognised…
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…
Delta connects Seattle with Hong Kong
Delta Air Lines has launched a new service between Seattle and Hong Kong.
The new trans-Pacific route commenced on Monday 16 June 2014 and will now operate six days a week, every day…
TCA Abu Dhabi heads East to boost business
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) will soon head to Korea and Japan with its six-strong delegation to boost visitor demand to the emirate. The authority, along…
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…
Asiana Airlines welcomes first A380
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380.
The brand new double-decker jet was handed over to Park Sam Koo, chairman of the Kumho Asiana Group, by…
Cloud systems to allow airports to reach the skies
Airports are increasingly looking to cloud-based IT systems to improve their operations, according to a report released by Amadeus today (27 May 2014).
The Amadeus insight paper, which…
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,…
Princess Cruises starts maiden Shanghai season
Princess Cruises has embarked on its first season of sailings from Shanghai.
The Sapphire Princess liner will homeport in the Chinese city for four months this summer, offering 24…
Lufthansa’s premium economy class opens for booking
Lufthansa has started taking bookings for its new premium economy seats.
The new product will be rolled out on the airline's Boeing 747-8 aircraft from 10 December 2014, initially on…
PAL unveils new business class seat
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has unveiled its new business class cabin products.
The national carrier has taken delivery of its first new Airbus A330-300 aircraft to be equipped with two…
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…
Korean Air touches down in Houston
Korean Air has launched its inaugural flight to Houston.
The new non-stop service from Seoul touched down at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on 2 May, and will now…
New Courtyard opens at Korean IT hub
Marriott International has expanded its Courtyard brand in South Korea, with the launch of a new property at the Pangyo Techno Valley IT hub near Seoul.
The brand new 282-room…
Marriott reports “solid” first quarter
Marriott International posted a US$172 million net profit in the first quarter of 2014.
The results, which the hotel group's president & CEO Arne Sorenson described as "solid",…
India extends VoA to South Korea
India has extended the Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) facility to citizens of South Korea.
According to a PTI report, the visa facility will be given with a maximum validity of 30 days single…
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…
Jin Jiang makes foray into Korea
Jin Jiang International, China's biggest upscale hotel group, has signed a new agreement intended to boost its brand presence in South Korea.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was…
JAL, Korean Air expand codeshare deal
Japan Airlines and Korean Air have expanded their codeshare agreement to include all routes operated by Korean Air between Japan and South Korea.
The two airlines have codeshared on…
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…
Korean Air connects to Lake Baikal
Korean Air will launch a new service allowing travellers to visit the world's deepest lake - Russia's Lake Baikal.
The airline has confirmed that it will resume direct flights between…
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…
Korean Air flies A380 to Paris
Korean Air has deployed its Airbus A380 on the route between Seoul and Paris.
The new service, which commenced on Sunday 30 March 2014, will see the airline operate its 407-seat A380…
Hilton plants flag in Busan
Hilton will continue its expansion across South Korea, with the launch of its first property in the port city of Busan.
Scheduled to open in 2016, the Hilton Busan will be part of the new…
Delta rolls out Wi-Fi on Boeing 747s
Delta Air Lines is rolling out in-flight Wi-Fi services across its fleet of Boeing 747-400s.
Three of the airline's 16 B747s have so far been equipped with the service, allowing…
Korean Air opens new LAX lounge
Korean Air has opened its new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport.
Located on the fifth floor of the Tom Bradley International Terminal, the new lounge covers 1,320m² - 68%…
Debris spotting extends hope for MH370
New data is showing up potential debris from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean.
After what has been a weekend of further investigation in an off…
Further setbacks for beleaguered MAS
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) suffered another setback on Sunday, when a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul's Incheon Airport had to make an emergency landing due to a problem with the aircraft's…
Caesars conquers Asia with Korean casino resort
US casino operator Caesars Entertainment has unveiled plans to enter Asia for the first time, with the signing of a new integrated gaming resort complex in South Korea.
Caesars has…
Starwood to hire 25,000 Asian staff
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is embarking on a major recruitment drive in Asia Pacific that will see it hire more than 25,000 new staff in the region by the end of this year.
To fill…
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…
Hawaiian Airlines suspends Taipei flights
Hawaiian Airlines will suspend its flights to Taipei next month, less than a year after launching the route.
The Honolulu-based carrier started flying to Taiwan's capital in July…
Asian growth drives Oakwood expansion
Rising demand for accommodation and relocation services in Asia Pacific is driving the expansion of Oakwood Worldwide.
Speaking to Travel Daily this week, the company’s managing…
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’…
Asiana fined for San Francisco crash response
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Asiana Airlines half a million dollars for failing to assist family members of passengers of the flight that crashed at San Francisco…
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…
Korean Air codeshare to Tahiti
Korean Air will offer its customers the chance to fly to the Pacific island paradise of Tahiti next month, following the launch of a new codeshare agreement.
Effective 1 March 2014,…
VietJet finalises major A320 deal
VietJet Air has finalised a major order for up to 101 Airbus A320-series aircraft.
The low-cost carrier placed an order for 14 A320s, seven A321s and 42 new A320neo aircraft, with…
Korean Air to fly to Houston
Korean Air is planning to launch flights to the US city of Houston.
Commencing in May 2014, the airline will operate four direct weekly flights connecting Seoul's Incheon…
THAI unveils new cabin design
Thai Airways International (THAI) has unveiled a series of new cabin products.
The new concept, which has initially been rolled out on one of THAI's Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, is…
Four Seasons plots international expansion
Four Seasons has unveiled plans to expand its portfolio across several continents in the coming years.
The luxury hotel company, which currently operates 92 hotels, will open at least…
The latest industry appointments
JOHN O'SULLIVAN has become the new managing director of Tourism Australia. He joins the tourism board from Fox Sports, where he is currently employed as chief operating officer. He…
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…
JAL expands international routes at Haneda
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled a series of new international routes from Tokyo Haneda Airport this summer.
Following the recent expansion of international slots at Haneda, JAL has…
Korean Air codeshares to Russia’s Sakhalin
Korean Air has formed a new codeshare partnership that will allow passengers to connect to Sakhalin - the island in the Far East of Russia.
Aeroflot's Far Eastern subsidiary Aurora…
Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2013
So another year has passed; how was it for you?
Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and…
Chinese airline to launch Okinawa flights
China’s Juneyao Airlines will launch flights to the Japanese island of Okinawa next month.
From January 2014, the Shanghai-based carrier will operate four weekly flights from Pudong…
Conrad launches new digital influencer campaign
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has assigned five influencers, bloggers and photographers for a new Conrad 5/5/5 Tour campaign.
Each influencer will talk about a particular aspect at the…
Korean Air, Boeing create new training academy
Korean Air and Boeing have started work in a new aviation training facility at Incheon, near Seoul's main international airport.
The new campus, which is slated to open in 2015, 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…
Air Seychelles pens Cathay codeshare
Air Seychelles and Cathay Pacific have penned a new codeshare agreement that will see the two carriers cooperate on several routes, including those to Australia.
Under the terms of…
United Airlines outlines plan to quadruple profits
United Airlines has unveiled a major new strategy designed to help it multiply its profits as much as four-fold over the next four years.
The US-based carrier is aiming to cut its…
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…
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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…
Korean Air finalises major aircraft order
Korean Air has finalised an order with Boeing that will see it purchase 12 new long-haul aircraft.
The Seoul-based national carrier has firmed up a commitment for five B747-8…