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.
New Taipei to Los Angeles Flight on STARLUX Airlines
by: Harry Johnson |
STARLUX Airlines also announced its new designation as the “Official International Airline Partner of the LA Clippers”
Full article: New Taipei to Los Angeles Flight on…
Four Seasons to unveil brand new luxury hotel in Taipei
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a global leader in luxury hospitality, and Yuan Lih Construction Co., Ltd., the developer that is part of Taipei-based Yuan Lih Group, announce plans for…
EVA Air to launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines
EVA Air will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines, starting on March 30, 2023.
The addition of Clark International Airport will give EVA Air…
Emirates to resume flights between Dubai-Taipei
Emirates recently confirmed that it will increase its flights between Dubai and Taipei from 6th November.
More flights via Thai Vietjet from Bangkok – Fukuoka and Taipei
Thai Vietjet further announced the addition of its international services Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) – Fukuoka, Japan from 4 to 5 weekly flights, starting from 1 October 2022, as well as Bangkok…
Now fly Bangkok – Taipei via Thai Vietjet with fares starting from USD 99
The Low-cost Carrier Vietjet celebrates the inaugural flight of its new international service connecting Bangkok and Taipei.
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…
Eva Air launches daily Taipei-Da Nang flights
Taiwan airline Eva Air has launched a daily nonstop flight between Taipei and Da Nang. The carrier will serve the route with an Airbus A321-200 configured for 184 passengers with eight…
Taipei showcases lantern festival in Russia
At the OTDYKH LEISURE 2019 being held at the Expocentre Fairgrounds in Moscow from September 10 to 12, Taipei City has made the Taipei Lantern Festival the theme for its pavilion.…
Vietjet opens Da Nang-Taipei route
It’s good news for the lovers of land of bubble tea as Vietjet has announced its latest direct route connecting Da Nang – the coastal city in central Vietnam with Taipei. To celebrate…
China Airlines-Airbus liveried aircraft to debut on Taipei-Hong Kong route
China Airlines and Airbus A350 joint liveried aircraft has been revealed and will officially enter service on October 26 on the Taipei-Hong Kong route.
Newly launched: Hilton Taipei Sinban
Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Hilton Taipei Sinban marking its return to the Taiwan market after 15 years.
Grand Hyatt Taipei names Jan-Hendrik Meidinger new GM
Grand Hyatt Taipei has tapped veteran hotelier, Jan-Hendrik Meidinger, as its new general manager. In his new role, Meidinger will lead one of the region’s most iconic luxury properties and…
China Airlines increases Gatwick-Taipei route
China Airlines is increasing its non-stop route from London Gatwick to Taipei from four to five flights per week.
The national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will add a…
Brain Waves: travel’s latest innovations including driverless buses in Taipei
Taipei tests self-driving bus
A self-driving bus was tested on the streets of Taipei earlier this month. From 1-5 August, a battery-powered EZ10 driverless vehicle was put through its…
Taipei’s airport rail link finally opens
The rail link between downtown Taipei and Taoyuan International Airport officially opens tomorrow (2 March 2017), more than a decade after construction started.
The new Airport MRT…
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Taipei’s new airport rail to check-in passengers
Passengers travelling on the new airport rail link to Taoyuan International Airport will be able to check-in at the railway station in downtown Taipei, it has been confirmed.
The…
Japan’s Fujita Kanko to open restaurant and hotel in Taipei
Fujita Kanko, the Japanese hospitality company, has unveiled plans to open a new restaurant in Taipei, ahead of the launch of its first Taiwanese hotel.
Scheduled to open on 9…
Lucky Air links Taipei with Lijiang
Lucky Air, which is based in the southwest China's Yunnan province, is planning to launch the first ever direct flights between Taipei and the UNESCO-listed city of Lijiang.…
EVA Air to link Taipei with Istanbul
Taiwan's EVA Air has unveiled plans to launch direct flights between Taipei and Istanbul.
Commencing on 5 March 2016, the airline will operate four weekly flights on the route.…
Emirates to fly A380 to Taipei
Emirates has revealed that it will launch the first scheduled Airbus A380 flights to Taipei next year.
Commencing on 1 May 2016, the Dubai-based carrier will upgrade its existing…
Cathay opens new Taipei airport lounge
Cathay Pacific has opened a new lounge at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Located in the Departure Hall of Terminal 1, the Taipei facility follows the airline’s new lounge…
Turkish to add Taipei and Manila flights
Turkish Airlines is expanding its operations in the Asia Pacific with the launch of brand new services to Taipei and Manila.
Commencing on 30 March 2015, the airline will operate…
Many dead as passenger plane crashes into Taipei river – updated
At least 31 people died yesterday when a passenger aircraft crashed into Taipei's Keelung River.
The TransAsia Airways flight hit a road bridge before plunging into the river on…
Taiwan’s Ambassador adds second amba hotel in Taipei
Taiwan's Ambassador Hotels & Restaurants has unveiled plans for its second amba hotel.
Scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2015, the amba Taipei Zhongshan will mark a modern…
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…
Grand Hyatt Taipei embarks on “ground-up” renovation
Grand Hyatt Taipei has completed the first phase of a major renovation that is rebuilding the hotel "from the concrete up".
The luxury hotel has unveiled 853 new rooms and suites in…
Mandarin Oriental arrives in Taipei
Mandarin Oriental has opened its first hotel in Taiwan.
The new Mandarin Oriental Taipei officially launched on 18 May 2014, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception attended by…
United adds San-Francisco-Taipei
United Airlines has boosted its Asian connections with the launch of a new route connecting San Francisco with Taipei, and an enhanced service between Houston and Tokyo.
The new…
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…
Emirates touches down in Taipei
Emirates touched down in Taipei for the first time on Monday.
The airline arrived at Taiwan's main Taoyuan International Airport following its inaugural direct flight from Dubai…
Mandarin Oriental to open in Taipei
Mandarin Oriental will launch its first hotel in Taipei in the second quarter of this year.
Located on the main Dunhua North Road, in the centre of Taiwan's capital, the Mandarin…
Emirates to connect Taipei
Emirates will soon in seven weeks commence non-stop services to Taipei. The new services will start from 10 February 2014. To celebrate this route the airline recently launched the…
My Humble House to launch Taipei hotel
The My Humble House Group will unveil its first hotel brand this winter, with the opening of the Humble House Taipei.
The company, which already operates Starwood-branded properties…
Emirates to launch Taipei services
Emirates announced the launch of non-stop passenger services to Taipei. The new service will commence from 10 February 2014, initially with six non-stop flights per week to Taoyuan…
Hawaiian launches Taipei flights
Hawaiian Airlines has launched a new direct flight to Taipei.
Flight HA807 took off from Honolulu for the first time on 9 July 2013, bound for Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport.…
Scoot launches Tokyo and Taipei flights
Scoot today launched flights from Singapore to Tokyo, via Taipei.
The new service, which becomes the first low-cost link between Singapore and Tokyo, departs Changi airport's Terminal 2 at…
MAS to boost Taipei flights
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has announced plans to boost its Taipei services.
Effective 15 November 2012, its daily flight between Kota Kinabalu and Taipei will be upgraded from a 144-seat…
Scoot adds Taipei flights
Scoot will launch its first flights to Taipei tomorrow (Tuesday 18 September).
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier will initially offer three weekly Boeing 777 flights on the route, rising…
Scoot’s Taipei flights to launch in September
Scoot has brought forward the launch date of its new Singapore-Taipei flights.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier will commence services to the Taiwanese capital from 18 September 2012,…
Scoot to launch Tokyo, Taipei flights
Scoot, Singapore's new low-cost carrier, has announced plans to fly to Tokyo and Taipei.
The announcement was made by the airline's CEO, Campbell Wilson, shortly after Scoot's inaugural…
EVA Air transports koalas to Taipei
EVA Air has transport four of koalas from Australia to Taiwan. The special flight departed Brisbane on 22 October, carrying the marsupials to Taipei using a Boeing 747-400 combi aircraft…
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…
W Hotels officially opens in Taipei
W Hotels Worldwide yesterday opened the doors of its 39th hotel - W Taipei. Located in the central business district of Xinyi, the 405-room hotel rises 31 storeys offering views of the 101…
EVA Air opens VIP lounge in Taipei
EVA Air has opened the new Diamond VIP Lounge in Terminal 2 at Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport. The luxurious new facility has been created for airline's Evergreen Club Diamond Card…
Tiger Airways launches Taipei flights
Singapore-based low-cost carrier, Tiger Airways, has launched services between Changi airport and Taipei. The airline will operate the route with daily flights using an Airbus A320…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts to add first Taipei hotel
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, a brand of Preferred Hotel Group and a collection of more than 200 of the world's most desirable destinations, is pleased to announce its first member in…
Jetstar launches Singapore-Taipei-Osaka services
Low fares leader Jetstar plans to commence Singapore-Taipei-Osaka* services from 5 July 2010* with the lowest fare available between Singapore and Osaka of SGD198 all in, one way.…
Evergreen Laurel Taipei joins Utell
SCOTTSDALE, DALLAS and LONDON (April 7, 2010) - Utell
China Airlines to launch London-Taipei flights
March 9, 2010, London, U.K. - From March 28th 2010, China Airlines will launch a new service from London's Heathrow Airport to Taipei Taoyuan Airport, becoming…
AirAsia increases Taipei flights
Sepang, 1 March 2010-"Best Airline of the year 2009" by CAPA, AirAsia announces today that it will increase its Kuala Lumpur - Taiwan frequency to 9 flights…
Poor demand for pandas in Taipei
Taipei Zoo has admitted that tickets sales generated by a pair of giant pandas had been mediocre, laying the blame of the global economic downturn, Taiwan News has reported. Zoo…
AirAsia launches Kota Kinabalu-Taipei flights
Sepang, 15th January 2010 - AirAsia, the world's best low cost airline today celebrates its maiden flight to Kota Kinabalu from Taipei with a celebration at the Kota Kinabalu…
AirAsia Celebrates Inaugural Flight to Kota Kinabalu from Taipei
AirAsia, the world's best low cost airline today celebrates its maiden flight to Kota Kinabalu from Taipei with a celebration at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport; establishing…
EVA Air adds new Monday Bangkok-Taipei service
From January 25, 2010, EVA Air, Taiwan's leading independent airline, will operate daily flights to Taipei via Bangkok with the introduction of a new Monday service.The…
EVA Air adds new Monday London-Taipei service
From January 25, 2010, EVA Air, Taiwan's leading independent airline, will operate daily flights to Taipei via Bangkok with the introduction of a new Monday service.The…
EVA Air partners Taipei Flora Expo
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Oct. 28, 2009) - The city of Taipei, Taiwan has chosen EVA Air to be the official carrier for its Taipei International Flora Expo, scheduled to run…
Novotel touches down in Taipei
Singapore, 2 November 2009 (TravMedia.com) - Accor, the most dynamic international hotel group in China, proudly announced today the opening of its first hotel in…
Nikko’s Hotel Royal Taipei to reopen
TOKYO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- After renovation of its 202 guest rooms, its restaurants and public spaces, Hotel Royal Taipei, one of the Nikko Hotels International group…
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…
The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei Celebrates 25th Anniversary
(Hong Kong, August 27, 2009) - WORLDHOTELS Deluxe Collection affiliate The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei has celebrated its 25th anniversary as one of Taiwan's premier 5-star…
New cargo terminal for Taipei
Taipei Songshan Airport will build an international cargo terminal in preparation for the opening of a new air route between Taiwan and Japan next year, Taiwan News reported a senior…
Taipei showcases moon landings
An exhibition to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing has opened in Taipei. The two-week exhibition, entitled "New Era of Discovery", features…
AirAsia takes off for Taipei
AirAsia X's first flight from Kuala Lumpur to Taipei departed yesterday, carrying 338 passengers - an 88% load factor. The long-haul low-cost carrier will serve the route five…
Quake shakes hit Taipei
A series of earthquakes, including one with a magnitude of 5.6, rocked Taiwan on Sunday, ChannelNewsAsia has reported. The strongest quake hit at 5:34pm (local time) and was…
AirAsia X launches Taipei flights
AirAsia X has launched the latest destination, with the announcement that Kuala Lumpur-Taipei flights will begin in 1 July. Bernama reported that the carrier will serve the route with…
Garden City plan for Taipei
According to a Taiwan News report, theprojects will include landscaping rooftops, covering walls with ivy, anddecorating pathways, roads and underpasses with flowers and…
Taipei port opens
Taiwan's President, Ma Ying-jeou, has opened a new port outside the capital city of Taipei. The port will operate two terminals initially and plans to add five others by 2014.…
EVA Air to resume Taipei-Paris flights
Taiwanese carrier, EVA Air, will resume its non-stop Taipei-Paris flights, 14 months after suspending the service. Rising oil prices were cited for the cessation of the…
Mandarin Oriental Residences in Taipei
Mandarin Oriental has signed an agreement to brand and manage 26 residences that will be developed on a site adjacent to the planned Mandarin Oriental, Taipei.
This is thegroup's first…
Westin Taipei gets interTouch
"Business travellers staying at The Westin Taipei will be the first in the city to have access to the latest in broadband technology.
Mainlanders love Taipei
A total of 960 valid samples were gathered from departing Chinese tourists at Taipei's two airports.The survey revealed 95.5% of the respondents were satisfied with travel agent…
Emirates ramps up operations across continents including Bangkok
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
Thai Vietjet enhances connections with ‘Check-Thru’ service
Enhancing its service for passengers’ most convenient travel experiences, Thai Vietjet introduces its recent ‘Check-Thru’ service, enabling passengers to connect their transit flights easily…
Emirates ramps up operations across continents
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to Beijing Daxing Airport
by: Harry Johnson |
Hong Kong Airlines first airline in Hong Kong to operate service to Daxing and both international airports in Beijing
Full article: New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to…
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…
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…
Scootin’ Back to China
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will steadily resume flights to and from China to accommodate strong travel demands in line with the further relaxation of border…
From Reykjavik to Kyoto: The safest tourist destinations in 2023 –
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High TIMES for SMEs in World Tourism: Minister Rings Bali Gong
by: Dmytro Makarov | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News
TIME 2023 is a go. The World Tourism Network Summit September 29-October 1 in Bali is official. SMEs…
Thai Vietjet offers ‘February Special’
Thai Vietjet launches ‘February Special’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 1,990 (approx. USD 57.52) (inclusive of taxes and fees) for international flights, available for…
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
Cathay Pacific’s ‘The Deck’ is now open
Cathay Pacific is excited to announce the reopening today of The Deck lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers more ways to relax and pamper themselves before their…
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…
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…
‘Season’s Greetings’ with Thai Vietjet
Let’s celebrate this Christmas with Thai Vietjet’s ‘Season’s Greetings’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 499 (approx. USD 14.35) (inclusive of taxes and fees) for travel…
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…
The 10th Straits Youth Day held in Fuzhou, Fujian Province
On 2 December, the 10th Straits Youth Day, co-sponsored by Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, All-China Youth Federation and Fujian Provincial People's Government, was held in …
Thai Vietjet resumes Bangkok – Da Lat Service
Thai Vietjet has successfully resumed its international service between Bangkok and Da Lat, with a welcoming ceremony at Lien Khuong International Airport, after almost 3 years of suspension…
Thai Vietjet unveils performance of first three Quarters 2022
Thai Vietjet announced its performance in the first three quarters of 2022 and revealed its business strategies for the upcoming year of 2023.
Singapore Airlines Adds A380 Flights To Sydney And Melbourne
Singapore Airlines’ flagship Airbus A380 is returning to Melbourne, and the airline is increasing the number of flights to Sydney using the superjumbo.
This change will provide a…
Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…
Travel with Thai Vietjet’s ‘November Surprise’
Thai Vietjet has launched ‘November Surprise’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 666 (approx. USD 18.52) (inclusive of taxes and fees) for travel on the airline’s entire…
Thai Vietjet to resume Bangkok – Da Lat in early December
Further recovering the connection between Thailand and Vietnam, Thai Vietjet announces its resumed international services from Bangkok to Da Lat, starting from December 2, 2022.
Emirates and Gulf Air launch codeshare partnership
Emirates and Gulf Air have officially signed a unilateral codeshare partnership, starting this December. The new agreement will offer easy connections and expanded choices for Gulf Air…
China Airlines Reintroduces Flights To Brisbane And Auckland
China Airlines’ flights between Auckland, Brisbane, and Taipei have resumed, with three flights per week from October to December, increasing to five flights per week from January to…
Thai Vietjet offers ‘11.11 Hello November’
Thai Vietjet has launched ‘11.11 Hello November’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 711(approx. USD 19.07) (inclusive of taxes and fees) for travel on the airline’s entire…
PATA gears up for its Annual Summit in UAE
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the programme for its 2022 Annual Summit set to take place from 25-27 October 2022 in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
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.
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…
Thai Vietjet offers ‘10.10 Super Sale’ from just THB 599
Celebrating October’s double day with a great promotion, Thai Vietjet launched ‘10.10 Super Sale’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 599 (inclusive of taxes and fees) …
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.
ITB China kicks off with 50 sponsors from over 20 destinations
ITB China Industry MeetUp (IMU), are being held both online and offline from 14 - 28 September 2022.
They say 666 is bad luck, but not for Thai Vietjet
Thai Vietjet has launched ‘6th Anniversary’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 666 for travel on the airline’s entire domestic flight network. The special fares are…
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
EVA Air to launch new flights to Milan and Munich
EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, is set to launch nonstop flights between Taipei and two popular European destinations. It will initiate the Milan service on 25 October…
Scoot gears up for travel resumption to North Asia with launch of non-stop flights to Tokyo and Osaka
The launch marks Scoot’s first non-stop service to Tokyo and the resumption of flights to Osaka since the pandemic
Taiwan to cut Covid-related quarantine for arrivals to 3 days
Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Centre said the new, reduced quarantine rule would start this week
ANA to introduce travel insurance for travellers to Japan
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will provide access to the travel insurance referral website in cooperation with Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. for customers visiting Japan…
Taiwan to open borders to travellers in March
Taiwan announced plans on to reopen to business travellers and shorten quarantine for all arrivals
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…
2022 is the year travel will broaden not just horizons, but social circles too
As we look to the year ahead, Booking.com has shared its predictions for travel in 2022, revealing a renewed sense of optimism that is fueling a hunger to embrace the new normal and get back…
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.
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.
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…
Could the Royal Coast be Thailand’s best cycling destination?
The report commented that Chiang Mai provides the most picturesque cycling routes, with a thriving cycling culture. In addition it described Chiang Mai as home to competitive cycling races…
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
Inaugural Palau-Taiwan travel bubble flight takes off
As Taiwan has now introduced its first travel bubble in the COVID era, China Airlines has begun to fly to Palau under the Taiwan-Palau Travel Bubble agreement this April
Global vaccine rollout improves 2021’s travel outlook, says Agoda CEO John Brown
Confidence in the vaccine rollouts, discussions around COVID-19 passports, and alternative state quarantine announcements have triggered an increase in international travel searches for…
Emirates and TAP Air expand strategic partnership
Emirates and TAP Air Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the codeshare partnership currently in place between both airlines
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.
Press the “pause button” for Christmas in Bangkok this December
Silence continues to be a precious commodity, especially in this challenging year, which is why The Spas at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok are ‘turning down the volume’ once again with their…
Taiwan preparing to gradually re-open to foreign tourism
Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced that the Republic of China is preparing to start gradually re-opening for foreign visitors.
Taiwan leads pack of wishlist destinations, says Agoda
Taiwan, Thailand and Japan are the top searched destinations for travel until the year-end according to search data revealed by Agoda
SKAL online event gets biggest attendance in AGM history
The Skål Asia AGM which due to the Covid-19 pandemic was without a home, instead the 49th SAA AGM was conducted online and turned out to be the highest attended AGM in recent history.
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
Taiwan’s three-phase opening plan post COVID-19
Towards the goal of welcoming international tourists in the third quarter of the year, Taiwan has implemented a three-phase opening plan, the first phase of which is now underway. This…
Booking.com reveals top travel dreams of a city in waiting
Travel might be on pause in these unprecedented times, but data from Booking.com reveals that this hasn’t stopped people across the city from dreaming about its possibilities. Delving…
Taiwan Tourism Bureau reactivates its online training for travel agents
Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) has relaunched its programme with Online Travel Training (OTT) providing in-depth training with eight sessions to learn about the destination.
The eight…
Emirates SkyCargo scales up network for transport of essential commodities
Emirates SkyCargo is delivering food, medical supplies and other essential commodities to markets across the world during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The airline has scaled up its cargo…
Cathay Pacific to reduce passenger capacity by 96% in April and May
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will reduce capacity by 96% across its passenger network in April and May in light of the severe drop in demand due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic…
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,…
Gaining ground in Asia: Connexus Travel signs deal with Aeronology to boost growth
Hong Kong-based Connexus Travel (formally known as Swire Travel), one of the largest corporate travel businesses in Greater China, has signed a long-term technology sharing agreement…
NokScoot soars to new heights for punctuality
NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, achieved its best-ever annual on-time performance (OTP) since the start of operation with an…
AirAsia has landed at Okinawa, Japan
AirAsia’s maiden flight to Okinawa, Japan landed at Naha Airport, marking the beginning of a unique low-cost passageway connecting the island with East Asia and Southeast Asia, providing…
China Airlines to grow Southeast Asia network
Due to the strong outlook of the Southeast Asia travel market, China Airlines is following up on the launch of its first Cebu service in March by adding four weekly direct flights to…
Changi passenger traffic up 5.7%
Singapore Changi Airport handled 5.72 million passenger movements in November 2019, an increase of 5.7% compared to the same period last year. Aircraft movements dipped 1% to 32,600…
Taiwan to launch tap-and-go payment on airport metro
Taoyuan Metro company will launch contactless payment via bank cards on 16 January 2020 to serve passengers travelling to and from the capital city of Taipei and Taoyuan International…
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…
Grade A Tennis and Electrifying Battles at Fitz Club Pattaya as Seniors fight for the ITF Championship
The Thailand World Seniors Championship ITF Grade A was recently held at Fitz Club - Racquets, Health and Fitness, the tournament brought together over 200 top Tennis players from over 15…
9 kid-friendly tourist attractions in Asia
When parents touch down in a new country (after hearing 'are we there yet?' for hours on end), they need to have a plan.
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…
Unlucky for some: EVA adds 13th destination to SE Asia network
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has announced the launch of its new service between Taipei and Phuket.
EVA will be the only airline to offer a non-stop service from Taiwan to Phuket, which will…
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…
NokScoot boosts 777 fleet
NokScoot, a joint venture between Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, took delivery of its sixth and seventh Boeing 777-200. The fleet expansion of the Bangkok-based…
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…
Vietnam Airlines gets foreign air carrier permit from US
Vietnam Airlines has been awarded a prerequisite Foreign Air Carrier Permit by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to operate air transportation of persons, property and mail…
NokScoot to launch direct flights to Hokkaido
NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, announced the launch of non-stop services to Sapporo’s new Chitose Airport. Four weekly flights…
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…
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…
Taiwan on China solo travel ban: “Tourism shouldn’t be politicized”
Taiwan has responded on China’s travel ban on solo travel permits for Chinese tourists saying that it is Beijing’s move in manipulating the upcoming presidential elections in the self-ruled…
Cebu Pacific connects with ‘China’s Silicon Valley’
Cebu Pacific has extended its network on mainland China with the launch of its direct commercial service between Shenzhen and Manila, responding to increased customer demand for leisure…
Cruise news: Custom submarines, Hawaii extended cruises and more
On this week’s cruise roundup, we have Seabourn’s custom submarines, Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ports, Hawaii extended cruises and more.
Rosewood Hotel Group CEO Sonia Cheng on not following the trends
As she walked the stage for her Q&A at the Skift Forum in Singapore last month, I get the feeling that Rosewood Hotel Group CEO Sonia Cheng, walking on her red soles, meant business. In…
Cathay Pacific removes first class on short haul flights
Cathay Pacific has become the third airline to cut first class on some of its short haul routes.
Thailand tourism to benefit from the worsening US-China trade war
Thailand tourism sector is expected to gain from the aggravating trade war between US and China as mainland tourists are looking to shorten their long haul flights to visit closer…
Hot hotel openings: Paying homage to the rising sun
Heating up our list this week are new properties from YTL Hotels, Nobu, Kimpton Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International.
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.
Aviation round up: Turkish delight and confirmed rumours
This week’s aviation round up channels the spirit of spring and Easter with the ‘rebirth’ of a favourite livery for an iconic airline, the launch of a new cabin product and confirmation of…
Here are the top destinations for bleisure travel
Tokyo ranks first out of 26 cities in the region for its combination of business and leisure—or bleisure—appeal for travellers.
Hot hotel openings: “Art, in all its forms, nourishes the human spirit”
From an artsy hotel in the US’ largest urban art district to a patisserie-themed boutique hotel in Rome — here’s the hot list of hotel openings this week.
IHG unlocks Kimpton’s global growth with over 25 hotels in the pipeline
IHG’s Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has revealed its strongest state in its 38-year history with more than 25 hotels under development.
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.
WATG reveals trends set to shape 2019
Integrated design firm WATG has shared its top trends in the hospitality and travel sectors that will be shaping the year ahead.
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…
Hot hotel openings: AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront and more
In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got new properties from Marriott International, Rosewood, RIU Hotels & Resorts, Hilton and Anantara.
Here’s why the younger generation want to work in travel and why you should hire them
70% of the respondents opined they have a strong desire to travel and is a major reason why they work.
The last straw: Hotels and resorts in Asia fight back against plastic waste
When it comes to plastics, many have reached the last straw. Here are seven resorts and hotels around Asia that are fighting against plastic waste.
Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more
It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the…
X marks the spot: AirAsia X Indonesia is no more
Following the release of its financial results for Q3 of 2018, AirAsia revealed that AirAsia X Indonesia (IAAX) will end its scheduled operations in the New Year to become a non-scheduled…
IHG to open second Kimpton hotel in the Netherlands
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed a management agreement with Omnam Group to open Kimpton Rotterdam, The Netherlands in 2022.
The TD weekly aviation top five
With so many airlines announcing new planes, new schedules and new destinations we have decided to introduce a weekly round-up of some of the most eye catching ones to land at on the news…
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…
AirAsia strengthens Chinese coverage with beefed up Malaysian connections
AirAsia has announced it will be pushing further into China with the launch a new direct service connecting Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia, to Tianjin from 29 October this year.
Artyzen hotel debuts in Nanjing with 10 more in the pipeline
Artyzen Hospitality Group has announced the opening of Artyzen Sifang Nanjing, the group's first Artyzen Hotels and Resorts property and its second operational hotel in the mainland of…
KKday – a tour company of millennials for millennials
If there is Booking.com for hotels and Skyscanner for flights, there is KKday for tours and activities. KKday avoids “one-size-fits-all” tours and targets younger travellers.
Ninjas, fireflies and the Forbidden City: Isango unveils latest Asian tours
Experience specialists Isango announce new Asian itineraries, including updated trips to Malaysia, Japan, China, and Taiwan.
7 head-turning travel tech startups at Techsauce Global Summit 2018
Southeast Asia is a treasure trove of some of the most innovative travel tech start-ups today.
Four amazing experiences for a summer in Taiwan
This summer, visitors of Taiwan can experience an array of exciting events ranging from summer festivals to culinary exhibits. Here are four of the best experiences tourists can have in the…
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.
VIDEO: The making of Cathay Pacific’s first A350-1000
Cathay Pacific has welcomed the newest member to its fleet, the first of its twenty Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Take a look at what it takes to build one of the world’s newest long-range…
Taiwan Tourism Bureau promotes Penghu archipelago for ‘Year of Bay Tourism’
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) and Penghu County Government have announced plans to promote the Penghu archipelago as part of its ‘Year of Bay Tourism’ initiative for 2018.
Taiwan employs halal tactics to attract Middle East travellers
Becoming ever-popular as a Muslim-friendly nation, Taiwan eyes to be the preferred travel destination for Middle East travellers.
China Airlines new code share partnership to drive closer links between France and Taiwan
Following the announcement towards the end of last year of Air France’s partnership with Vietnam Airlines, the French carrier has released details of another Asian collaboration, this time…
Sunway targets expansion and performance with new hospitality CEO
Sunway Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of André Scholl as chief executive officer to lead the companies hotel group.
Beyond the slopes: Why Swiss partnership is a “win-win” for WebBeds
After announcing details of a new partnership with Switzerland Tourism designed to seduce Asian tourists to the country, WebBeds has revealed it hosted its first two travel trade workshops…
EVA Air to start daily non-stop flights to Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, in July
EVA Air, Taiwan’s flagship independent airline will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and Chiang Mai.
Taiwan saw record-breaking number of British visitors last year
In 2017, Taiwan welcomed the largest number of British tourists ever to the destination – 64,719 travellers – representing an increase of 8.3% on visitor numbers in 2016.
The UK market…
Do as the locals in Asia do with the Be app
Ryan shared that the Be app’s secret lies in keeping the balance between what visitors want and what locals recommend. ‘It’s important that the Be app stays authentic in terms of locations…
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…
Michael Wu to spearhead AHG China expansion with 3 new brands
Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG), an Asian based international hotel management company, will launch three new brands in mainland China this year -- Artyzen Hotels & Resorts, Artyzen…
Does China Airlines really deserve fifth award as best Airline in north Asia?
It should come as no great surprise that China Airlines that has once again received the nod for best Airline in north Asia by U.S. travel magazine, Global Traveler. Its fifth award in as…
Philippine Airlines launches winter seat sale
Philippine Airlines has launched The Great Winter Seat Sale with return flights from London Heathrow to Taipei in Taiwan from £469.
Flights to Manila start from £549 inclusive of taxes.…
Philippine Airlines enters 2018 with ‘Great Winter Seat Sale’
Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers value for money on return flights to Asian and Australasian destinations with its 'Great Winter Seat Sale.' All daily flights on the airline’s new Boeing…
How does new Sabre and Far Eastern Air Transport deal affect agents?
Sabre has announced an expanded three-year partnership with Far Eastern Air Transport, opening a wider variety of travel options within Taiwan and internationally. Established in 1957, Far…
Fourth Asia Super Team unveil overall winners and reveals MICE big data
The fourth Asia Super Team competition, organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade and executed by TAITRA, organized a major press event for the final at Taipei International Convention…
“We are headed for a major infrastructure crisis” IATA warns Assembly of Presidents
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for urgent action to address the challenges of infrastructure, regulatory harmonization and sustainability.
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…
China Airlines returns to the UK
China Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is returning to the UK following a five year hiatus.
It will launch a new non-stop service between London…
Taiwan to expand tourist VAT rebates
Taiwan will expand its value-added tax (VAT) refund service for international travellers next month.
The Taiwan News reported the country’s Finance Ministry as saying that, effective…
Princess Cruises to sail from Singapore to Alaska
Princess Cruises has revealed plans to operate a new voyage that allows Asian travellers to explore the frozen wonders of Alaska.
The new “Epic Adventure Cruise” voyage will set sail…
The latest appointments, including CWT’s new managing director for Asia
BINDU BHATIA has been named as Carlson Wagonlit Travel's new managing director for Asia Pacific, effective 1 September. She succeeds Kai Chan, who will be leaving the company. Ms Bhatia,…
Hundreds left hanging on Taiwan cable car
More than 250 passengers were left stranded on a cable car ride in Taiwan on Tuesday, following a power outage.
Taiwan News reports that all cable cars at the Maokong Gondolas, a…
Ex-EVA chief to launch new airline in Taiwan
The former chairman of EVA Air is planning to launch a new airline in Taiwan, operating both short- and long-haul routes.
Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reports that the…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Taiwan, China, Indonesia and more
CitizenM Taipei North Gate
Location: Overlooking the Tamsui River, within walking distance of Taipei Main Station
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 267
Facilities: 24-hour F&B outlet,…
Regent’s mixed focus drives global growth
Regent Hotels Group, the Taipei-based hospitality company, has unveiled three new mixed hotel and residential projects as it ramps up its global expansion plans.
The company is actually a…
Singapore gets new connection to Okinawa
Singapore will get a new direct link to the island of Okinawa next year, when Jetstar Asia expands its Japanese network.
Commencing on 17 November 2017, to coincide with the start of…
EVA to retire Boeing 747s in August
EVA Air's last Boeing 747 aircraft will be retired in August.
The 372-seat, three-class aircraft is the largest passenger jet in EVA's fleet, but these aging jets are gradually being…
United upgrades Asian routes with new 777s
United Airlines is upgrading three more of its Asian routes with the deployment of its revamped Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Taipei, Beijing and Tokyo.
On 1 August 2017, the US carrier…
W Hotels kicks off major expansion in China
W Hotels has opened its new flagship property in Shanghai, kicking off a major expansion of its portfolio in China.
The new W Shanghai The Bund, which is located on the North Bund between…
China Airlines to launch non-stop flights to London
China Airlines will start flying direct to the UK later this year.
The Taiwanese national carrier will kick off its new non-stop service between Taipei and London's Gatwick Airport on…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more
AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities
Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier provides…
The latest appointments from Regent, Lufthansa and more
VENESSA KOO has become senior vice president of development & technical services for the Regent Hotels Group. She returns to the hotel group, having worked at the Regent Taipei in…
Asian air route updates, including multiple new flights between China and Thailand
Thailand's NewGen taps Chinese demand for Krabi
Where? Krabi (Thailand) to Hefei (China)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? NewGen Airways
Why? Thai carrier adds…
Hyatt ramps up roll-out of lifestyle brands
Hyatt is accelerating the expansion of two of its so-called "lifestyle" brands, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House.
In the first six months of 2017 the company opened 19 new hotels under…
Scoot sets date for Tigerair rebranding
Singapore-based low-cost carrier, Tigerair, will be merged with and rebranded as Scoot on 25 July 2017, it has been confirmed.
The two airlines, both of which are owned by Singapore…
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…
Air Canada adds three Asian routes
Air Canada will launch three new Asian routes in the next 30 days, as it continues to expand the international networks of its mainline carrier and leisure airline, Air Canada Rouge.…
Chicago welcomes EVA’s Hello Kitty jet
Passengers flying between Taipei and Chicago will now be able to travel on EVA Air’s Hello Kitty aircraft.
The airline's "Hello Kitty Shining Star Jet" - a Boeing 777-300ER painted with…
Asian air route updates: new flights from JAL, Air Astana, China Southern and more…
China Southern adds Shenzhen's first link to Melbourne
Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July…
The latest appointments from Movenpick, IHG, Six Senses and more…
GERARD HOTELIER has become Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts' new vice president of operations for Asia. A long-term executive with the Swiss hotel group, Hotelier became GM of the Mövenpick…
Taiwan arrivals decline in first quarter
The number of international travellers visiting Taiwan declined in the first quarter of 2017.
The total of 2.54 million visitors for January-March 2017 was 10% lower than the same…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…
Bali gets another Chinese connection
Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017
Who? Garuda Indonesia
Why? Part of the Indonesian…
China Airlines flies newest aircraft to San Francisco
China Airlines has started flying its newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to San Francisco.
The twin-aisle jet was deployed on the trans-Pacific route from Taipei on 14 May,…
Cambodia’s newest airline spreads wings across Asia
JC International Airlines, the Chinese-backed Cambodian carrier that launched earlier this year, has started adding a series of new routes across Asia.
Previously the only overseas route…
The latest appointments from American Express GBT, Etihad, Movenpick and more…
ELYES MRAD has been named as American Express Global Business Travel's (GBT) new senior vice president & general manager of international, overseeing the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.…
Palawan tourism boosted by airport expansion
The Philippine island of Palawan is now able to welcome more visitors, following the expansion of Puerto Princesa International Airport - the island's main gateway.
Opened on 4 May 2017,…
Air Canada expands APAC links from Vancouver
Air Canada has continued to expand its trans-Pacific connections from Vancouver, with the launch of a new route to Asia Pacific.
The airline has already announced plans to launch new…
Diamond Princess gets facelift in Singapore
The Diamond Princess cruise ship has emerged from dry-dock facelift in Singapore, which saw the ship adorned with a brand new livery.
The vessel became the third ship in the company's…
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…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bangkok, New York, KL and more…
ibis Bangkok Impact
Location: Next to Impact, Thailand’s largest convention centre, in north Bangkok
Grade: Economy
Keys: 587
Facilities: Restaurant, café-bar, web corner
Meeting…
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…
Airlines team up on all Japan-Taiwan flights
The national carriers of Japan and Taiwan will start codesharing on all every flight they operate between the two countries.
Effective 21 February 2017, the partnership between Japan…
Tragedy as 32 tourists die in Taiwan
Tragedy struck in Taiwan on Monday night when a tour bus crash killed at least 32 people.
Channel NewsAsia reports that the bus, which was carrying 44 people including the driver and a…
Asian air route updates: Uzbekistan Airways, Jetstar, Tibet Airlines and more
New link between biggest cities in Uzbekistan and Pakistan
Where? Tashkent (Uzbekistan) to Lahore (Pakistan)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Uzbekistan Airways
Why?…
Taiwan sets new tourism record, despite Chinese slump
Taiwan welcomed a record number of international visitors in 2016.
New data from the Taiwan Tourism Bureau reveals that a total of 10.69 million travellers visited the island last…
Cathay Pacific to reach new modernisation milestone
Cathay Pacific's fleet modernisation plan will take another major step forward in April 2017, when the airline retires its last remaining Airbus A340s.
The Hong Kong-based carrier…
EVA Air to retire Boeing 747s this year
EVA Air is accelerating the retirement of its Boeing 747 fleet, bringing forward the scheduled date of the final flight from October to August 2017.
The Taiwanese carrier currently…
Uber settles Taiwan row with new taxi service
Uber will form a new taxi-hailing service in Taiwan, following a compromise reached with the country's Transport Ministry.
The ride-hailing service had been in dispute with the Taiwanese…
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…
China Airlines upgrades Vienna service
China Airlines has deployed its newest long-haul aircraft on the Taipei-Vienna route.
The Airbus A350 aircraft will now operate the carrier’s three weekly flights to Austria's capital…
Brain Waves: EVA’s robots, smart audio guides, free in-flight chat and more…
EVA employs robots to help passengers
EVA Air has employed two robots to greet and serve to passengers at Taipei’s two airports, Taoyuan and Songshan. The robots, named Pepper, will be on…
China Airlines flies brand new jet to Amsterdam
China Airlines has started flying its latest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to Amsterdam.
The Taiwanese national carrier commenced a new non-stop service to the Netherlands in…
UAE carriers rank among world’s safest
Emirates and Etihad Airways are among the world’s safest airlines.
That’s according to the AirlineRatings.com annual survey of more than 400 global carriers, which ranked both UAE…
EVA agrees to help boost Thai tourism industry
EVA Air has signed an agreement to help increase the number of North American visitor arrivals to Thailand.
The Taiwanese carrier has penned a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with…
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,…
HKIA on track for record year
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) experienced declining passenger traffic and flight movements in November 2016, as the transition to a new air traffic management system impacted its…
First Okura hotel to open in Vietnam
Japan's Okura Hotels & Resorts has agreed to manage its first Okura-branded property in Vietnam.
The company has signed a deal with Alternaty Real Estate for the Okura Prestige…
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,…
Marriott adds second Aloft in Taiwan
Marriott International's push into Taiwan will continue next month, with the opening of a second Aloft hotel in the country.
The high-tech upper-midscale brand made its Taiwanese…
The latest industry appointments
ROB GREEN has been named as HomeAway's new head of sales for Asia. Previously overseeing the commercial and operations teams for leading travel companies, Green will now be tasked with…
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…
Air India gets connected to Taiwan
Air India has entered a new partnership that will provide its passengers with one-stop connections to Taipei.
Under the new codeshare agreement with EVA Air, which gets underway on 1…
AirAsia starts flying Philippines-Taiwan
AirAsia has launched its first two routes linking the Philippines with Taiwan.
The low-cost carrier's Philippine subsidiary started flying direct from Manila to Taipei on 21 November, and…
Cathay Pacific unveils revamped Heathrow lounge
Cathay Pacific today unveiled its revamped First and Business Class Lounge at London Heathrow Airport.
The facility, which is located at Terminal 3, has now soft-opened following an…
EVA unveils cracking new cartoon jet
EVA Air has expanded its partnership with Sanrio, the Japanese cartoon creator, with the launch of a new Gudetama-themed aircraft.
The colourful aircraft features both an exterior livery…
Troubled TransAsia Airways forced to close
TransAsia Airways, the Taiwanese carrier that suffered two fatal crashes in the space of eight months, has announced its closure.
The airline, which operated domestic and…
EVA adds sixth US destination
Taiwan’s EVA Air has continued to expand its presence in the US with the launch of flights to Chicago, its sixth destination in the country.
The new service took off for the first time on…
September traffic tops 7 million at DXB
Seven million passengers per month is fast becoming the norm at Dubai International (DXB) after September’s numbers eclipsed that total for the sixth time in nine months, according to the…
Vietjet spreads wings to Taiwan and Korea
Vietjet continues to expand its international network with the launch of three new routes to two countries: Taiwan and South Korea.
The first new route will commence on 30 October…
Face to face: Arthur Hsieh, director, Taiwan Tourism Bureau Singapore Office
How many Middle East visitors does Taiwan receive each year?
In 2015, Taiwan welcomed 1,04,39,785 tourists from across the globe and of these, around 200,000 were Muslim visitors and…
China Airlines joins A350 club
China Airlines has become the latest Asian carrier to take delivery of the new Airbus A350 aircraft.
Taiwan's national carrier welcomed its first A350 - an A350-900 model - on Friday,…
Taiwan for every traveller
For a relatively small island nation, Taiwan has a lot to offer. Great food, kind locals (the East Asian island recently placed top in a survey looking at the friendliest place for expats),…
Air Canada expands Asia’s links with Vancouver
With its location on the Pacific Rim, Vancouver is already one of the best connected long-haul destinations from Asia.
And these links will be strengthened even further next year when…
Getting artsy in Taiwan
Blown bubbles drift over disused railroad tracks. Behind this, a woman pushes a child in an oversized, slightly rusted swing and the sound fills the air. Two young lovers sit on grass that’s…
Shun Tak brings citizenM hotel brand to Asia
Artyzen Hospitality Group, which is owned by Hong Kong conglomerate Shun Tak Holdings, has unveiled plans to launch the first two citizenM hotels in Asia.
The contemporary brand has…
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…
Taiwan promotes its halal credentials
Taiwan, rated the 10th best destination for Muslim travellers outside the Organization of Islamic Cooperation member states by Global Muslim Travel Index, is promoting its halal-friendly…
Face-to-Face: Cyndi Ng
This week Cyndi Ng, GTA's Head of Market Development & Strategic Partnerships, talks to Travel Daily about their recent Strategic Partnership Programme (SPP) fam and filing trips in key…
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,…
Vietjet takes off in Taiwan
Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, will double its presence in Taiwan later this year with the launch of two new routes.
The expansion will start on 30 October 2016 with the…
Thailand’s NokScoot eyes India
NokScoot, the Bangkok-based low-cost carrier, is planning to expand its fleet with a view to launching its first flights to India.
The Bangkok Post reports that the airline, which is…
EVA to launch first Badtzu-Maru aircraft
Having already launched several Hello Kitty-themed aircraft, Taiwan's EVA Air is taking its partnership with cartoon creator Sanrio one step further, with the launch of its first ever…
Taiwan’s V Air to suspend operations
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, will cease to exist from 1 October 2016.
The airline, which is a subsidiary of TransAsia Airways, only started operating in December 2014, but…
Emirates flies A380 to Guangzhou
Emirates has unveiled plans to deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on its Dubai-Guangzhou route.
Effective 1 October 2016, Guangzhou will become the third city in mainland…
EVA boosts Singapore route ahead of schedule
EVA Air has brought forward the date of its planned increase in services between Taipei and Singapore.
The Taiwanese carrier had initially intended to move to two daily flights on 10…
台北桃园机场迎来環亚机场贵宾室
26日，台北桃园机场T1、T2航站楼新开业了環亚机场贵宾室，提供约600座位，希望能增加桃园机场对旅客的吸引力，让旅客优先考虑以桃园机场作为中转站。
位于T1航站楼的贵宾室设有150个座位，除舒适沙发区、单人座位以及免费WiFi与充电设备外，还设有哺乳室、淋浴间。T2航站楼的贵宾室则有160个座位，与T1提供相同的设施与服务。…
Plaza Premium opens first airport lounges in Taiwan
Plaza Premium Group, the independent airport lounge operator, has opened its first ever facilities in Taiwan, located at Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport.
Available to all…
Eva Air to boost Paris (CDG) frequencies
Taiwan’s EVA Air will expand capacity on its Paris-Taipei route to daily, non-stop flights as of Monday 10th October.
Rising from three-times-weekly, EVA Air will continue to operate its…
Vietjet doubles up in Taiwan
Vietjet has launched its second route to Taiwan, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with the Tainan, on the island's southwest coast.
The new service launched on Wednesday (22 June),…
Taiwan Tourism looks to raise awareness in Middle East
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s Middle East office is adopting a two-pronged approach to capture the growing numbers from this region.
The tourism bureau held multi-city roadshows as a…
EVA adds more flights to Australia
Taiwan's EVA Air will expand its Australian operations later this year with the launch of additional flights to Brisbane.
Effective 4 October 2016, the airline will add three more…
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.…
The latest industry appointments
ANDREW LANGSTON has been announced as JLL Hotels & Hospitality's new executive vice president for Indochina, based in Bangkok. Langston has extensive experience in the Asian hotel…
India drives Asian airport traffic
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to increase in the first quarter of 2016, driven by surging volumes at airports in India.
According to the latest…
Hong Kong Airlines to launch first flights to New Zealand
Following the recent launch of its first ever flights to Australia, Hong Kong Airlines has now revealed plans to commence services to New Zealand.
On 10 November 2016, the airline…
EVA Air spreads wings across the Pacific
Taiwan's EVA Air will continue its expansion in North America in the coming months, with the launch of a brand new service to Chicago.
Effective 3 November 2016, the airline will launch…
Cathay unveils new airport lounge in Vancouver
Cathay Pacific has opened a new lounge at Vancouver International Airport.
Officially launched on 4 May, the new facility is located in the Canadian hub's International Terminal. It…
阿联酋航空台北航线开通
阿联酋航空近日开通了两条A380新航线，包括首条台湾航线。
首趟航班周一从迪拜出发，并于当地时间16:50抵达台北桃园国际机场，受到了传统水枪仪式的迎接。阿联酋航空自5月1日起，以两舱（商务、经济舱）布局的A380客机，取代原本的B777-300ER，营运每日往来台北与杜拜的航班，而阿联酋也是目前唯一在台营运A380机型的航空公司。…
Emirates’ A380 touches down in Taiwan
Emirates has launched two new routes using its Airbus A380 aircraft, including its first superjumbo service to Taiwan.
The inaugural A380 flight from Dubai to Taipei landed at Taoyuan…
Emirates launches two new A380 routes
Emirates recently announced its intent to launch service of its A380 aircraft to two new destinations - Taipei and Prague.
This makes the airline the first and only one to operate an…
AirAsia X adds more flights to eight destinations
AirAsia X has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its operations, with additional flights to eight destinations across the Asia Pacific region.
The Kuala Lumpur-based low-cost…
Plaza Premium takes over Cathay Pacific lounges
Plaza Premium Group has been appointed to manage Cathay Pacific's lounges at airports across Asia.
From next month, the company will take over the running of The Wing, The Pier and…
Taiwan’s main airport shelves T4 project
Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport will not proceed with the development of its Terminal 4 project, the Central News Agency (CNA) reports.
The airport's operator, Taoyuan…
Scoot flies to Sapporo
Scoot, Singapore Airlines' long-haul low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to launch a new service to Sapporo.
Commencing on 1 October 2016, the new route will operate three times a…
Emirates orders more A380s
Emirates has placed an order with Airbus for two additional A380 aircraft.
The Dubai-based airline already operates the world’s largest fleet of A380s, with 75 in service and a…
Shenzhen to become international cruise port
An agreement has been signed that will transform the Chinese city of Shenzhen into a major international cruise port.
Genting Hong Kong, which operates Crystal Cruises, Star Cruises…
Face-to-Face: Richard Quest
Richard Quest, the CNN anchor, recently embarked on an eight-day round-the-world journey using only low-cost carriers. Travel Daily caught up with Richard following his trip...
Q:…
The latest industry appointments
LIM BOOM KWEE has been named chief operating officer of Dusit International. He joined the Thai hotel group in March 2013 as president of its Chinese subsidiary, Dusit Fudu. His 30-year…
AirAsia brings more Chinese visitors to Chiang Mai
AirAsia is capitalising on the Chinese visitor boom in Chiang Mai with the launch of a new direct service to the northern Thai city from Changsha.
The capital of central China's Hunan…
Taiwan’s V Air arrives in the Philippines
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has launched its first flights to the Philippines.
The inaugural flight from Taipei to Manila touched down at the Philippine capital's Ninoy…
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…
Taiwan’s V Air flies to Tokyo
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has launched direct flights between Taipei and Tokyo.
The inaugural service departed Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on Friday night,…
Greek summer for China Airlines
China Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a new seasonal charter service to Greece.
Commencing on 3 June 2016, the Taiwanese carrier will operate the route once a week, with flights…
EVA launches fifth European route
EVA Air has launched a new direct flight to Istanbul, marking the airline's fifth destination in Europe.
The new long-haul service took off for the first time on 5 March 2016 and will…
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)…
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…
Taiwan’s Regent Hotels returns to the US
Regent Hotels & Resorts will return to the US for the first time in 10 years following the signing of a new strategic partnership.
The Taipei-based company has partnered with…
Taiwan’s V Air flies to the Philippines
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first ever flights to the Philippines.
Commencing on 27 March 2016, the new Taipei-Manila service will operate…
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…
台北六福万怡酒店开业
近日，台北六福万怡酒店在台北市南港区中心正式开幕。
拥有465间客房的全新台北六福万怡酒店由知名的六福旅游集团投资兴建，是万怡酒店品牌在亚太区的第36家酒店。
酒单位于CityLink购物中心上大楼的7层至30层，拥有3家餐厅，1个健身中心以及面积500平方米的可被拆分成8个多功能中心的宴会厅。…
Marriott opens first Courtyard in Taiwan
Marriott International has launched its midscale Courtyard by Marriott hotel brand in Taiwan.
The new Courtyard by Marriott Taipei opened recently in the city's Nangang district.…
Emirates reports 51.3 million passengers in 2015
Emirates recently announced key achievements in 2015.
Since January 2015, the airline has carried over 51.3 million passengers, which represented nine percent more passengers during…
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…
Cebu Pacific adds Russian routes in major international expansion
Cebu Pacific Air will launch its first flights to Russia, as part of a major international expansion plan.
The Philippines' Civil Aeronautics Board has granted the low-cost carrier a…
Celebrity Cruises reveals Asia Pacific plans
Celebrity Cruises is planning to offer a series of new cruises in Asia, Australia and New Zealand for the 2017-18 season.
The company will deploy three vessels to Asia Pacific during…
Emirates adds more A380 routes in 2016
Emirates announced its intent to add more A380 to new destinations across its network in 2016.
Some of the destinations include Birmingham, Prague and Taipei. The Emirates’ daily…
Tigerair Taiwan makes debut mainland China
Tigerair Taiwan launched its first ever flights to mainland China on Saturday.
The low-cost carrier's inaugural cross-Strait flight departed Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on…
HKIA exceeds 60m passengers for 2015
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is on course for another record year, having already exceeded 60 million passengers in 2015.
According to the latest data from the Airport…
EVA adds more Singapore flights
Taiwan's EVA Air will increase the number of flights it operates to Singapore next year.
Effective 31 March 2016, the airline will add two more weekly services to its Taipei-Singapore…
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'…
EVA Air confirms largest ever order
EVA Air today finalised the largest aircraft order in the history of Taiwanese aviation.
The deal with Boeing for up to 24 B787-10 Dreamliners and two B777-300ER aircraft is valued at…
Tigerair Taiwan pens GDS deal with Travelport
Tigerair Taiwan, the Taipei-based low-cost carrier, has signed a new GDS deal with Travelport.
The multi-year agreement will allow the airline's fares to be distributed to the travel…
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…
Cathay Pacific closes Heathrow lounge for renovation
Cathay Pacific has confirmed its lounge located in Terminal 3 of Heathrow Airport will be closed for renovation from 25 November until June 2016.
During this time, Marco Polo…
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…
国泰航空启用台湾桃园机场新贵宾室
国泰航空宣布位于台湾桃园国际机场的全新贵宾室于11月11日正式启用。贵宾室位于机场一号离境大堂四楼，采纳已用于东京羽田、马尼拉及曼谷国际机场贵宾室及赢得乘客赞誉的全新设计。
贵宾室面积为1253平方米，可以容纳245名客人，比以前约多容纳245人。贵宾室设有为乘客提供额外私人空间的Solo…
新加坡国敦河畔大酒店翻新
下周开始，千禧国敦酒店(Millennium & Copthorne Hotels)旗下拥有574间客房的新加坡国敦河畔大酒店将迎来新的翻新工程，除了内部重新装修外还要对会议室进行扩建巩固工程。
该项工程第一阶段预计将耗资1700万新币，大厅和所有餐厅将重新整改。该工程计划于2016年第三季度完工。
同时，明年第一季度，新加坡的Studio…
China Airlines to fly new Boeing 777 to Frankfurt
China Airlines started flying its newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on the Taipei-Frankfurt route this month.
This marks the first foray into Europe for the new…
Plaza Premium enters hotel space as part of global expansion
Plaza Premium Group, which operates independent lounges at airports across the world, has unveiled its global expansion plans, including the launch of a new hotel concept.
At a press…
EVA Air to place US$8bn Boeing order
EVA Air has announced plans to purchase 26 new long-haul aircraft from Boeing, valued at more than US$8 billion.
The agreement, which is yet to be finalised, will see the Taiwanese…
Jetstar Japan targets Taiwan
Jetstar Japan will make a major move into Taiwan in the coming months, with the launch of three new routes to Taipei.
The low-cost carrier will launch flights to Taiwan's capital from…
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…
Regent Phuket becomes Amatara Resort
The Regent Phuket Cape Panwa resort has been rebranded. The luxury property on Phuket's southeast coast has been taken over by Thailand's Amatara and renamed as the Amatara Resort &…
AirAsia gets green light for Japanese relaunch
AirAsia will relaunch operations in Japan next year, after the low-cost carrier was granted an Air Operator’s Certificate by the country's aviation authorities.
Based at Nagoya's…
台北万豪正式开业
万豪国际（Marriott International）日前来到台湾，将推出在台首座台北万豪酒店（Taipei Marriott Hotel）。
9月28日，位于台北大直基隆河畔的台北万豪正式开业，这是全台湾第一家万豪酒店品牌的酒店。酒店集饭店、会展中心、商场和高级住宅于一身，身处交通枢纽，距离松山国际机场仅仅20分钟车程。…
Starwood opens 100th Aloft hotel
Starwood is celebrating the opening of its 100th Aloft hotel.
The new Aloft College Station in Texas has become the 100th property to join the contemporary brand since its inception…
Marriott makes debut in Taiwan
Marriott International has made its debut in Taiwan with the opening of the Taipei Marriott Hotel.
Located in the Dazhi area of Taipei, the 320-room hotel forms part of a new complex…
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…
Swiss hotel group moves into Taiwan
Swiss International Hotels Group, which operates properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has taken its first steps into the Taiwanese hotel sector with the signing of a…
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…
Legend of the Seas returns to Singapore
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas cruise liner has returned to Southeast Asia for the autumn 2015 season, where it will be homeported in Singapore.
The ship, which previously…
India to welcome one of world’s first Sheraton Grand hotels
Bengaluru is the location of one of the world's first Sheraton Grand hotels.
The new sub-brand was announced by Starwood earlier this year, as part of a broader revamp of the Sheraton…
Starwood unveils world’s first Sheraton Grand hotels
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has revealed the first hotels to be launched under its new Sheraton Grand sub-brand.
Sheraton Grand, which was announced earlier this year under a broader…
Regent returns to Jakarta
Regent Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for a new luxury hotel and residences in Jakarta.
Scheduled to open in 2018, the Regent Jakarta and Regent Residences Jakarta…
Regent to launch first luxury hotel in Harbin
Regent Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open its first ever hotel in Harbin, the capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang province.
The luxury hotel, to be known as the…
Taiwan’s V Air launches flights to Korea
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first flights to South Korea.
Commencing on 24 August, the airline will initially operate twice weekly flights…
Taiwan welcomes almost 5m arrivals in first half
Taiwan welcomed 4.99 million overseas visitors in the first half of 2015, 3.4% more than the same period last year.
Data released by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau reveals that the country…
China Airlines expands in Oceania
Taiwan's China Airlines will add Melbourne to its route map in October.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights (departing every Tuesday, Friday…
Hong Kong Airlines to launch first Australian flights
Hong Kong Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Australia next year.
The carrier, which is a subsidiary of China's HNA Group, will commence flights to two Australian…
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…
The latest industry appointments
SEAN TREACY has become Royal Caribbean Cruises' new managing director for Singapore & Southeast Asia. Treacy has worked for the company since 2006, most recently as regional…
Face-to-Face: Achim V. Hake
As The Sherwood Taipei marks its 25th anniversary, Travel Daily chats with its long-standing general manager, Achim V. Hake...
Q) The Sherwood Hotel turns 25 this year, and…
“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…
Scoot expands Asian network with two new routes
Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, has added two new Asian cities to its route map: Osaka and Kaohsiung.
The airline started flying to Osaka on 8 July, when flight TZ298…
China Airlines deploys new Boeing 777 to San Francisco
China Airlines has started operating its newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on the Taipei-San Francisco route.
The brand new twin-aisle aircraft offers 358 seats in…
EVA Air launches discounted flights competition
To coincide with the launch of its new London taxi advertising campaign, EVA Air has launched a new Facebook photo competition offering the chance to win discounted flights to Bangkok or…
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…
EVA Air and Turkish Airlines launch codeshare agreement
EVA Air initiated a codeshare agreement with fellow Star Alliance member, Turkish Airlines on its Taipei – Istanbul route.
The codeshare marks the first stage of collaboration…
台北万豪酒店 7月迎宾
位在台北大直、以「国际会展饭店」为定位的台北万豪酒店（Marriott Taipei）確定于7月中旬试营运。这是万豪国际集团（Marriott International）旗下饭店品牌首次在台湾插旗，达7,633坪的占地面积亦为近10多年來台北最大型的观光饭店开发案，故经营方式备
受市场高度关注。…
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…
Face-to-Face: Barry Brown
This week, Travel Daily chats with Barry Brown, Emirates' Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations East...
Q) Which of your Asian routes are the stand-out…
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…
The latest industry appointments
EDIE RODRIGUEZ has been named as Crystal Cruises' new president & chief executive offer, following Genting Hong Kong's acquisition of the company. Ms Rodriguez has previously held…
EVA to fly Hello Kitty jet to Singapore
EVA Air will fly its latest Hello Kitty aircraft to Singapore this summer.
From June 2015, the special Boeing 777-300ER will be deployed on the Taipei-Singapore route three times a week…
Scoot adds second route to Taiwan
Scoot will launch flights to Kaohsiung this summer, marking the airline's second destination in Taiwan.
Commencing on 9 July 2015, the Singaporean low-cost carrier will operate three…
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…
Turkish delight for Asian travellers
Turkish Airlines has expanded its operations in Asia Pacific with the launch of brand new services to Taipei and Manila.
Flights to the Philippine capital commenced today, Monday 30…
EVA adds more Japanese flights
EVA Air will expand its operations in Japan next month, with the launch of a new service to Fukuoka and extra flights on existing routes.
Commencing on 31 March 2015, the new service…
China Airlines flies new B777 to New York
China Airlines has started flying its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to New York.
Effective this month, the new long-haul aircraft will operate three weekly flights between…
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…
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…
New budget airline takes off in Taiwan
Taiwan's newest low-cost carrier, V Air, launched its maiden flight today, connecting Taipei with Bangkok.
The new airline, which is a subsidiary of Taiwan’s third largest carrier,…
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…
EVA adds Houston to US network
EVA Air will continue the rapid expansion of its trans-Pacific operations next year with the launch of a new route to Houston.
Commencing on 19 June 2015, the Taiwanese airline will…
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.…
SIA goes trans-Pacific with EVA
Singapore Airlines has expanded its codeshare agreement with EVA Air, to offer more trans-Pacific connections to North America.
Under the new deal, SIA will place its 'SQ' code on…
China Airlines flies new B777 to LA
China Airlines has deployed its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the Taipei-Los Angeles route.
The new aircraft comes equipped with 358 seats, including 40 flat-bed seats in a…
Taiwan’s V Air flies to Thailand
Taiwan's new low-cost carrier, V Air, is launching flights to Thailand.
The airline, which is a subsidiary of TransAsia Airways, will commence services from Taipei to Bangkok on 17…
Tigerair Taiwan eyes mainland China
Tigerair Taiwan could soon spread its wings to mainland China, having applied for permission to launch its first cross-Strait routes.
The new low-cost carrier, which commenced…
Japan’s Peach to launch Okinawa-HK flights
Japanese low-cost carrier Peach is planning to launch direct flights between Okinawa and Hong Kong.
Commencing on 21 February 2015, the Osaka-based airline will operate four weekly…
Asian hotel revPAR falls in October
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region experienced falling revPAR (revenue per available room) in October 2014, as occupancy and room rates both declined.
According to the latest data from STR…
China Airlines unveils new lounge concept
China Airlines has launched its new VIP lounge at Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport.
The new lounge is based on the design of a classical Chinese garden and reflects the…
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…
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…
Hello Kitty lands in Paris
EVA Air's Hello Kitty jet has landed in Paris, marking the themed aircraft’s debut in Europe.
The special edition Boeing 777-300ER touched down at the French capital’s Charles de…
China Airlines expands US network with Virgin
China Airlines (CAL) has formed a new partnership intended to offer passengers a greater range of destinations in the US.
The Taiwanese carrier has signed a codeshare agreement with…
Asian hotel occupancy climbs again
Occupancy levels at hotels in Asia Pacific climbed for a third consecutive month in September 2014.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the region experienced a 0.9%…
China Airlines brings SkyCouch seats to Asia
China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its first brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which comes equipped with Air New Zealand's 'SkyCouch' seats.
First introduced by the Kiwi…
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…
Qantas extends reach across Canada
Australians now have a greater choice of travel options across Canada, following the signing of a major new partnership between Qantas and WestJet.
From 15 October 2014, Qantas…
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…
Artyzen brings citizenM hotel brand to Asia
Artyzen Hospitality Group, the hotel arm of Hong Kong's Shun Tak Holdings, has unveiled plans for its first ever citizenM hotel in Asia.
Scheduled to open around the fourth quarter of…
Taiwan’s first LCCs prepare to launch
Taiwan is on the verge of a budget air travel revolution, as the country's first ever low-cost carriers prepare to take off.
The country's first budget airline, Tigerair Taiwan,…
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…
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.…
48 feared dead in TransAsia crash
Updated 24 July 2014, 02.46 GMT
Forty-eight people are not confirmed to have died after a TransAsia Airways aircraft crashed while making an emergency landing.
The aircraft…
China Airlines adds more cross-Strait routes
Taiwan's China Airlines (CAL) has unveiled three new route cross-Strait routes to mainland China.
On Wednesday 2 July 2014, the national carrier commenced direct flights from Taipei…
The latest industry appointments
JENNIFER CRONIN has been named as the new vice president of sales & marketing for Marco Polo Hotels. Ms Cronin is currently finishing her PHD, and previously held the position as…
Jetstar adds new Singapore-Bangkok-Fukuoka link
Jetstar has launched a new service connecting Singapore with Fukuoka, via Bangkok.
The new route commenced today (26 June 2014) and will now operate daily using a 180-seat Airbus A320…
EVA boosts North American flights
EVA Air is expanding its trans-Pacific routes to North America.
Following the recent delivery of two new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the Taiwanese carrier will gradually roll out an…
Double boost for EVA’s long-haul fleet
EVA Air has continued the expansion of its long-haul fleet with the delivery of two more Boeing 777 aircraft.
The Taiwanese airline received its 16th and 17th B777-300ER aircraft this…
United connects San Francisco with Asia
United Airlines has continued its Asian expansion from San Francisco.
Following the recent launch of services connecting the Californian city with Taipei and plans to start services…
China Airlines adds in-flight entertainment, Wi-Fi
Passengers onboard China Airlines’ (CAL) long-haul flights will soon be able to enjoy a new range of in-flight entertainment and connectivity.
The Taiwanese carrier has selected the…
SuperStar Virgo arrives for Hong Kong homeport
Star Cruises' flagship cruise liner, SuperStar Virgo, returned to Hong Kong today (8 April 2014).
The 75,338-tonne, 13-deck ship will homeport in the city from now until 26 October…
V Air to become Taiwan’s first LCC
TransAsia Airways has revealed the name of its new subsidiary, which is set to become Taiwan's first low-cost carrier.
V Air was unveiled on Monday, along with the budget airline's…
Air China to fly Shanghai-Munich
Air China will launch a new direct flight between Shanghai and Munich this summer.
Starting on 6 June 2014, the service will operate four times a week, departing Shanghai’s Pudong…
Mandarin Oriental profits surge in 2013
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group experienced a sharp rise in profits in 2013 - the year it celebrated the 50th anniversary of its flagship hotel in Hong Kong.
The company generated…
The latest industry appointments
GEOFF BALLOTTI will become the new president & CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, following the departure of Eric Danziger at the end of March. Ballotti joined Wyndham in 2008 and…
Open skies between Macau and Taiwan
The aviation authorities in Macau and Taiwan have signed a new Air Services Agreement (ASA), offering unlimited capacity on routes between the two territories.
The new deal, which has…
TransAsia starts domestic fleet revamp
Taiwan's TransAsia Airways has taken delivery of the first in a series of new aircraft that will transform its domestic fleet.
The carrier collected the new ATR 72-600 turboprop plane…
EVA boosts North American routes
EVA Air will add more capacity on its North American routes this summer.
From June 2014, the Taiwanese carrier will increase its total number of flights to North America from 45 to 55…
Taiwan keen to lure Middle East travellers
The expansion of Gulf Carriers has witnessed opening up of many new destinations. One of the many is Taiwan which is being explored with Emirates soon to be launched connection to…
China Airlines to roll-out Air NZ’s Skycouches
China Airlines (CAL) will roll-out Air New Zealand's Skycouch concept following the signing of a licensing agreement with the Auckland-based carrier.
Following the agreement,…
台湾新年度观光护照销售量同比增加16%
据台湾“中央社”报道，台北市观光传播局今天表示，新年度“Taipei Pass台北观光护照”手册内含82家优质店家折扣优惠。 手册内收录名人带路的“台北四大城区设计主题之旅”，以及82家优质店家折扣优惠，包括Diva Life的“圆仔巧克力片”和郭元益的“珍珠奶轧”等，结合台北市特色独创好礼，领略台北城市魅力。…
Double delivery boosts Emirates’ A380 fleet
Emirates has received an early Christmas present, with the delivery of two more Airbus A380 aircraft.
The airline's 43rd and 44th A380s were handed over to Emirates in a double…
Taiwan eyes eight million visitors
Taiwan could welcome eight million visitors this year, after the country revealed that it has already reached its target of 7.7m international arrivals.
Reported by the China News…
Two new Asian LCCs to emerge from joint ventures
Two new low-cost carriers will emerge in Asia next year, following a series of joint venture deals between the region's carriers.
Thailand's Nok Air and Singapore's Scoot have signed a…
Tigerair expands in China
Tigerair is continuing its expansion in China with the launch of a new route to the seaport city of Ningbo, Zhejiang province.
The new service will operate three times a week direct…
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…
TransAsia Airways plans Taiwan’s first LCC
TransAsia Airways has unveiled plans to launch Taiwan's first ever low-cost carrier.
The Taipei-based airline has already received approval for the new venture from Taiwan’s Civil…
The latest industry appointments
SAMUEL P. LIN has been named as the new president of China Airlines. Lin has spent the last 30 years in Taiwan's aviation and transport industries, including spells with the Evergreen…
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…
Taiwan Tourism livery adorns CAL jet
China Airlines (CAL) has formed a new partnership with Taiwan Tourism Bureau, adorning one its aircraft with a special promotional livery.
The repainted Airbus A330-300 aircraft made…
SuperStar Virgo unveils Northeast Asian sailings
Star Cruises has revealed that its SuperStar Virgo cruise liner will sail a series of voyages from Hong Kong to China, Taiwan and Vietnam next year.
The 1,870-passenger ship will…
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…
Emirates profits continue to rise
Emirates has continued to improve its financial position in 2013.
Releasing its results for the first half of its 2013-14 financial year, the Dubai-based airline posted a 2% rise in…
Taiwan taps East India market
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau made its foray in the East India market by organising a travel mart and a B2B workshop in
Kolkata.
The event kicked off with 100-plus agents from Kolkata…
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…
EVA Air welcomes new A321
EVA Air has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet, which has been leased from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), comes equipped with 184 seats in…
United plans new San Francisco-Tokyo flights
United Airlines is planning to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Tokyo Haneda Airport, after new slots became available at the Japanese airport.
The airline has applied…
台北市加强文化推广 吸引MICE团队
在争取世界设计之都获入围后，为强化台北市会展产业形象，台北市政府观光传播局将以台北市特有的文创色彩加持国际会展实力，期望塑造台北会展相关产业的领先形象与整体竞争力。…
Air France to fly to Jakarta
Air France will launch a new daily service to Jakarta next year.
Effective 30 March 2014, the national carrier will add a Jakarta leg to its existing Paris-Singapore service. Flights…
Cathay Pacific expands premium economy across Asia
The airline initially rolled out the new class in March 2012 aboard a series of long-haul routes from Hong Kong to Europe, North America, the Middle East and India. But Cathay said this…
VietJet joins big league with huge aircraft order
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has signed a huge new aircraft order that will put it among the ranks of Asia’s biggest budget airlines.
The airline, which only launched in…
EVA Air and Shanghai target UK trade
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air and the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration (SMTA) have unveiled a UK focused partnership at an event at The Ritz in London.
The partnership, which is…
Taiwan to conduct educational seminars in India
Taiwan Tourism Board (TTB) plans to conduct educational seminars for the travel trade in India.
The TTB will plan a number of seminars for the travel trade and other corporate…
EVA’s Hello Kitty jet flies to LA
EVA Air has flown its Hello Kitty jet to the US for the first time.
As part of a tie-up with the Japanese cartoon series, Taipei-based EVA has commenced three weekly flights to Los…
JAL supports quake zone with charter flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) will operate a series of international charter flights to the country's Tohoku region, which was devastated by the earthquake and tsunami in March 2011.
As part…
Royal Caribbean to homeport in Tokyo
Royal Caribbean has signed a new deal that will see it base one of its ships in Tokyo in next year.
Following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) penned this week with the Tokyo…
One Asia Pass launches
The Council for Promotion of Tourism in Asia (CPTA) has launched its ‘One Asia Pass’ initiative, giving tourists visiting eight cities discounts, gifts and other benefits.
The pass…
Emirates upgrades Bangkok-Dubai aircraft
Middle East carrier Emirates is to replace existing Airbus A330-200s with Boeing 777-300ER on its Dubai to Bangkok route from 1 September.
The airline is also adding a second daily…
Asian revPAR drops 5% in July
Asia's hotel industry suffered a 5.0% drop in revPAR (revenue per available room) in July 2013, as rates fell across the region.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the…
Half of Taiwanese arrivals now Chinese
More than 50% of international visitor arrivals to Taiwan are now from mainland China.
According to the latest data from Taiwan's Tourism Bureau, the island welcomed 3.81 million…
Taiwan, China to allow cruise crossings
Taiwan and China will allow international cruise companies to sail direct between the two countries next year, a Taiwanese official has said.
The China News Agency (CNA) reported Yeh…
AirAsia to fly to Adelaide
AirAsia has announced plans to launch flights to Adelaide - its fifth destination in Australia.
Commencing on 30 October 2013, the low-cost carrier's long-haul arm, AirAsia X, will…
Think Strawberries to continue Taiwan representation
Taiwan Tourism Bureau has re-appointed Think Strawberries as its representative in India for the year 2013-2014.
“We have established Taiwan as a year round destination with top of…
MAS boosts holiday capacity
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will ramp up its capacity next month to cater for an expected rise in demand during the country’s Hari Raya holiday period.
From 3-18 August 2013 the national…
Asian aviation tidbits
China Eastern to launch Manila flights
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…
GHM plans major move into Taiwan
Asian luxury hotel group, GHM, has signed a new deal that will see it launch in Taiwan for the first time.
A contract with Taiwanese business development company, Elements Innovation…
CAL adds new cross-Strait flights
China Airlines (CAL) has launched two new cross-Strait flights connecting Taipei with destinations in western China.
On 25 June, the Taiwanese national carrier launched a new seasonal…
Private Chinese airlines to fly to Taiwan
Privately owned Chinese airlines will soon be permitted to fly cross-Strait routes to Taiwan.
According to recent media reports from Taiwan and the mainland, two Shanghai-based…
Hawaiian flies to Sendai
Hawaiian Airlines has commenced flights to the Japanese city of Sendai.
The hub, in northeast Japan, becomes Hawaiian's fifth gateway in the country and will be served three times a…
Southeast Asian hotel rates continue to surge
Room rates at hotels in Southeast Asia continued to climb in May 2013, offsetting declines in other parts of the Asia Pacific region.
According to the latest data from STR Global,…
EVA Air joins Star Alliance
EVA Air has officially joined the Star Alliance.
The Taiwanese carrier was welcomed as the group's 28th full member in a joining ceremony held yesterday (18 June 2013) at Taipei's…
Asian aviation tidbits
Asiana to add Indonesia flights
Asiana Airlines has announced plans to launch two new routes to Indonesia. From 19 July 2013, the South Korean carrier will commence daily flights…
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,…
Starwood invests in Le Meridien expansion
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has invested nearly US$3 billion in its Le Meridien properties since taking over the upper-upscale brand in 2005.
The US company has undertaken a…
Regent Hotels appoints UK sales rep
Regent Hotels & Resorts has appointed a UK sales representative as it plots its expansion.
ATP Heathcote & Associates is to be responsible for the sales, marketing and PR of the…
Bangkok becomes world’s most visited city
Bangkok will be the world's most visited city in 2013, according to the latest data from MasterCard.
Releasing the results of its third annual Global Destination Cities Index,…
China Airlines flies to Hawaii
China Airlines (CAL) has announced that it will launch direct flights to Hawaii next week.
Commencing on 2 June 2013, the new route will see CAL become the first Taiwanese airline to…
ANA to resume domestic Dreamliner flights
ANA will relaunch domestic flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner this weekend.
The Japanese airline, which was the launch customer for the aircraft, plans to operate two flights…
Hotels G to roll out across Asia, US
Hong Kong-based Hotels G, which currently operates three properties in China and Thailand, has unveiled plans to embark on a major expansion of its portfolio in Asia and the US.
The…
Asian hotel dip continues
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region continued to see slight dips in terms of rates and occupancy in April 2013.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the region's occupancy…
Phuket gets connected to the Philippines
The Thai resort island of Phuket will be connected to the Philippines for the first time this summer, following the launch of a new direct flight by Cebu Pacific Airways (CEB).
Commencing…
Boeing ramps up Dreamliner production
Boeing has rolled out the first Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven aircraft per month.
The new B787, which will be delivered to British Airways,…
ANA to relaunch Dreamliner with new routes
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that it will resume Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on 1 June 2013, with the aircraft to be deployed on three new international routes.
This summer,…
Hawaiian slumps to Q1 loss
Hawaiian Airlines suffered a heavy loss in the first quarter of 2013, as a rise in capacity and fuel costs hit the carrier's bottom line.
The Honolulu-based airline, which is…
VietJet leases three more A320s
VietJet Air has signed an agreement to lease three more Airbus A320 aircraft.
Dublin-based aircraft leasing company AWAS will supply VietJet with the new single-aisle jets, all of…
EVA adds new Japanese routes
EVA Air has announced the launch of flights to two new destinations in Japan.
Earlier this month, the Taiwanese carrier commenced direct services between Taipei and Okayama, in the…
Low-cost growth drives Asian air travel
Asia is leading the growth of global air travel, driven by the rise of low-cost carriers.
These are the major findings of a new report by Amadeus, which found that both global air…
Hawaiian Airlines to fly direct to China
Hawaiian Airlines is extending its reach into Asia with plans to launch its first direct flights to China.
The Honolulu-based carrier said that subject to receiving regulatory approval…
Asian aviation briefs
THAI Smile launches Mandalay flights
Thai Airways' regional carrier, THAI Smile, has launched a new route to Myanmar. The carrier took off from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport on…
Malaysians spread wings to new destinations
Malaysians are taking advantage of new air links to explore a broader range of tourist destinations, a new study of online bookings has shown.
Travel search site Wego looked at the…
Starwood to double W Hotels in Asia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to double its portfolio of W Hotels in Asia Pacific, expanding to 20 properties by the end of 2018.
The brand was recently launched…
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…
Regent to launch Bali all-suite resort
Regent Hotels & Resorts will debut in Bali later this year, with the launch of an all-suite beachfront resort in the Sanur area of the island.
Opening in June 2013, Regent Bali…
Millennium & Copthorne debuts in Taiwan
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (M&C) has launched its first ever branded hotel in Taiwan.
The Millennium Vee Hotel Taichung is a modern 24-storey tower in the centre of…
Chinese New Year boosts Asian hotel occupancy
Hotel occupancy in the Asia Pacific region rose sharply in January 2013, as demand rose due to Chinese New Year.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the region's hotels were…
Japanese hotelier opens Singapore office
Japanese hospitality company, Fujita Kanko, will open a new office in Singapore tomorrow (23 February 2013).
The hotelier, which operates approximately 50 properties in Japan,…
Hawaiian to launch Sendai flights
Hawaiian Airlines will launch flights to the Japanese city of Sendai this summer.
Commencing on 25 June 2013, the northeast Japanese city will become Hawaiian's fifth destination in…
Asian hotels make small gains in 2012
The Asia Pacific hotel sector experienced limited growth in terms of rates and occupancy in 2012, according to full-year data provided by STR Global.
Last year, the region's occupancy…
Scoot expands Chinese network
Scoot has launched a new route to mainland China, with the start of services connecting to the northeast cities of Qingdao and Shenyang.
Flights to the two cities took off for the first…
China Airlines orders 10 B777s
China Airlines (CAL) has announced plans to take delivery of 10 Boeing 777 aircraft.
The Taiwanese carrier will lease four new B777-300ER passenger aircraft from GE Capital Aviation…
EVA Air gets connected
EVA Air has unveiled plans to offer mobile and Wi-Fi services on its long-haul flights.
The Taipei-based airline will equip seven brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with the technology…
AirAsia X ups frequency on high performance routes
Responding to strong passenger demand, AirAsia X is increasing its flight frequency from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne, Taipei, and Chengdu next year.
With these routes recording load factors…
W Hotels offers taste of what’s to come
W Hotels has unveiled the innovative design concept for the W Guangzhou Hotel & Residences, its first property in Mainland China.
Slated to open in early 2013 in the high-end Pearl…
Hawaii taps pent up demand in Taiwan
Hawaii is anticipating a major influx of visitors from Taiwan after it became the latest Asian nation to be granted a US visa waiver, prompting Hawaiian Airlines to add Taipei to its…
TAT promotes Khao Yai
Nearly 100 travel agents and media from 11 Asia Pacific countries have travelled to Thailand's Khao Yai National Park this week for a promotional event organised by the Tourism Authority of…
TransAsia receives first wide-body jet
TransAsia has taken delivery of its first wide-body aircraft - an Airbus A330-300.
The aircraft was handed over to the airline at a ceremony in Toulouse on Monday, attended by the Taiwanese…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
JOHN M. SCOTT III has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Orient-Express Hotels. Scott, 47, is an experienced operator of luxury hotels and most recently served as…
Scoot to boost festive flights
Scoot has announced plans to add several extra flights during the festive season.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier will offer supplementary services to Taipei, Gold Coast and Bangkok…
TransAsia expands Asian fleet
TransAsia Airways has placed a firm order with Airbus for another six A321neo aircraft.
The latest order for the single-aisle jet marks the continuation of a major expansion strategy…
CAL boosts Asia Pacific routes
China Airlines (CAL) has added extra flights on several of its Asia Pacific routes.
As part of its winter schedule, which commenced on 28 October, the Taiwanese carrier was added services…
EVA receives first Airbus A321
EVA Air has received its first Airbus A321-200 aircraft following a ceremony at the planemaker’s factory in Hamburg.
The new single-aisle aircraft is the first of 12 A321s ordered by…
EVA adds Hakodate flights
EVA Air has launched flights to the Japanese city of Hakodate.
The Taiwanese airline will initially fly to the Hokkaido port city twice a week (Sundays and Wednesdays) using a 252-seat…
Scoot to acquire 20 Dreamliners
Singapore Airlines' (SIA) new low-cost carrier, Scoot, has agreed to acquire 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new aircraft, which will be delivered from 2014 onwards, will be used to…
Asian hotel occupancy falls
Hotel occupancy in the Asia Pacific region declined in September 2012 - the third such year-on-year drop in as many months.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the region’s…
ATR delivers Asia’s first 72-600
ATR has delivered the first ATR 72-600 aircraft to an Asian carrier.
The new turboprop aircraft was handed to Taiwan-based Uni Air in a delivery ceremony in Toulouse. The new ATR 72-600 is…
Asian hotel sector stagnates
The hotel sector in Asia Pacific remained flat in August, with a small rise in average rates offsetting a marginal drop in occupancy levels.
According to the latest data from STR Global,…
Regent Hotels signs Rezidor tie-up
Taiwan-based Regent Hotels & Resorts has signed a new deal with Rezidor, in an effort to boost its presence and portfolio in Europe and the Middle East.
The new strategic alliance will…
Scoot to add two Chinese destinations
Scoot has announced plans to expand its route network in China, with the addition of flights to Qingdao and Shenyang.
The new Singapore-based low-cost carrier, which last week commenced…
Indian hotels continue to struggle
India's hotels continued to struggle through July according to the latest statistics released by STR Global.
Average daily rates (ADR) in Delhi (-27.3% to US$112) and Mumbai (-22.1% to…
EVA to add new Hokkaido route
EVA Air will soon commence flights to its second destination on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.
From 28 October, the Taiwanese carrier will fly direct from Taipei’s Taoyuan…
Asian hotel market slows
The hotel market in Asia Pacific showed signs of slowing in July, as revenue per available room (revPAR) declined for the first time since October 2009.
According to the latest monthly data…
Scoot to launch Tianjin flights
Singapore’s new low-cost carrier, Scoot, will launch flights to Tianjin tomorrow (Thursday 23 August 2102).
The northern Chinese city will initially be served three times a week, rising to…
China Airlines to fly daily to Auckland
China Airlines (CAL) will extend its Taipei-Sydney service to Auckland later this year.
From 28 October, Taiwan's CAL will add four weekly flights to Auckland to its Taipei-Sydney route.…
Asian hotels continue upward trend
Asia's hotels recorded rising occupancy and room rates in June 2012, and for the first six months of 2012.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the Asia Pacific region's average…
Asian Aviation Briefs
China to build 82 new airports
China will build 82 new airports by 2015 in an effort to provide transport links to remote rural areas. Speaking at a news conference in Shanghai recently,…
FACE-TO-FACE: Samir Wildemann
Today Travel Daily goes Face-to-Face with Samir Wildemann, General Manager of the brand new Okura Prestige Bangkok...
Q) Okura Prestige a new brand for the company. What can…
Asia drives growth at Singapore airport
Strong growth in passenger traffic from the Asia Pacific region boosted Singapore's Changi airport in the first half of 2012.
In the first six months of the year, Changi's passenger traffic…
Regent offers free internet
Regent Hotels & Resorts has introduced complimentary internet access across all five of its managed hotels.
The luxury hotel brand, which is owned by Taipei-based Formosa International…
China Airlines to lease three B737s
China Airlines (CAL) has signed an agreement to lease three Boeing 737-800s from International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC).
The new deal will see the three new narrow-body aircraft…
China Airlines extends pilot recruitment
China Airlines (CAL) is expanding its recruitment of pilots to cater for new route launches and aircraft deliveries.
The Taipei-based plans to recruit 120 pilots in 2012, comprising 60…
TransAsia upgrades lounge and in-flight services
TransAsia has announced plans to roll out a series of service upgrades from July onwards.
The airline recently opened another airport lounge at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport for…
Scoot launches Bangkok flights
Singapore's new low-cost carrier, Scoot, today launches flights to Bangkok.
The new daily service will depart Singapore Changi airport's Terminal 2 at 1725 on Thursday 5 July, arriving at…
Avis drives into Taiwan
Car hire company Avis has expanded its presence in Asia with the launch of operations Taiwan.
Avis Taiwan will operate in three locations in Taiwan - two city bases in Hsinchu and Chupei,…
TransAsia launches first scheduled route to Japan
Following the implementation of the open skies policy between Taiwan and Japan in late 2011, Taiwanese carrier TransAsia Airways has now officially expanded its scheduled flight network to…
EVA’s Hello Kitty jet takes off to Tokyo & HK
EVA Air launched its new Hello Kitty jet.
The special edition aircraft took off from Taipei to Toyko’s Narita airport on Friday 22 June, following a send-off from Hello Kitty characters and…
AirAsia X touches down in Beijing
AirAsia X has launched its inaugural flight to Beijing. The low-cost carrier touched down in the Chinese capital on Saturday (23 June), following a flight from Kuala Lumpur.
The airline…
Asian cities climb tourism rankings – study
Asia Pacific cities are rising the up the global tourism rankings in 2012, according to a new study by MasterCard.
According to the MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index, which was…
MAS to double Asia Pacific routes – chairman
Malaysia Airline (MAS) plans to almost double its Asia Pacific destinations in the next three years, the company's Chairman has revealed.
In an interview with Bloomberg last week, Md Nor Md…
Scoot launches Gold Coast flights
Scoot, the new Singapore-based low-cost carrier, will launch flights to Australia's Gold Coast tonight.
Following its inaugural flight to Sydney a week ago, the new SIA-backed carrier will…
JAL, MAS form extensive codeshare partnership
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have signed a new codeshare agreement.
From 1 July 2012, JAL will place its ‘JL’ flight code on MAS-operated flights between Kuala Lumpur…
TransAsia launches new cross-Strait route
Taiwan's TransAsia Airways has launched a new route to the Chinese resort city of Sanya.
The new service, which took off on 31 May 2012, will be operated twice a week from Taipei's Taoyuan…
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…
Taiwan conducts study tour for Indian agents
Taiwan Tourism Bureau has hosted a familiarisation trip for travel agents from Mumbai and New Delhi. The study tour offered travel agents to have a firsthand experience of the destination,…
EVA unveils new business class cabin
EVA Air has revealed details of its new business cabin, which is expected to be launched next month.
The new Royal Laurel Class, which will be progressively rolled out on EVA's fleet of…
Garuda, China Airlines join forces
Garuda Indonesia and China Airlines (CAL) have signed a new agreement covering joint passenger and cargo operations.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Bali on Thursday…
Asian aviation briefs
ANA’s international traffic surges
All Nippon Airways (ANA) managed to achieve double-digit growth in terms of international passenger traffic in the full-tear 2011-12, despite the…
Cathay braces for “disappointing” results
Cathay Pacific Airways has warned that financial results for the first half of 2012 are “expected to be disappointing”, and unveiled several measures to reduce its costs.
The airline…
Asian routes dominate global air traffic – Amadeus
The Asia Pacific region is home to eight out of the world’s 10 busiest inter-city air routes, Amadeus has revealed.
According to analysis by the travel technology company’s Amadeus Total…
CAL boosts Asian routes
China Airlines (CAL) has announced plans to increase the frequency of flights on two key Asian routes.
Effective immediately, CAL has boosted its Taipei-Hong Kong-Jakarta service from daily…
CAL signs interline deal with Virgin America
China Airlines (CAL) and Virgin America has signed a new interline agreement offering combined travel on the networks of both carriers.
Effective immediately, the agreement allows…
Jetstar forges Chinese GDS link
Jetstar has expanded its distribution network in China following the signing of a new agreement with local GDS, TravelSky. An estimated 7,000 Chinese travel agents from 300 cities will now…
Garuda on an expansion spree
In an effort to upgrade its offerings and boost tourist numbers, Garuda Indonesia Airlines has charted out a strategic plan. The airline will have a strong participation at the forthcoming…
EVA to join Star Alliance
EVA Air will become a member of the Star Alliance next year.
The airline group announced today that its Chief Executive Board had accepted the Taiwanese carrier’s membership application,…
Asian hotel revPAR continues to rise
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region experienced rising rates and occupancy in February 2012. According to the latest data from STR Global, the region’s occupancy increased 3.6% year-on-year…
China Airlines launches two Japanese routes
China Airlines (CAL) has launched two new routes to Japan.
The Taiwanese carrier yesterday commenced three weekly flights to both Kagoshima on Kyushu Island, and Shizuoka, which lies in the…
EVA expands Hello Kitty jet services
EVA Air will serve two new destinations with its special Hello Kitty jets from May 2012.
The airline will use two new themed Airbus A330-300s on flights between Taipei’s Songshan airport…
AirAsia X boosts Australia, Taiwan
AirAsia X has unveiled the next phase of its network realignment strategy, with the addition of flights to Australia and Taiwan.
Earlier this week the Kuala Lumpur-based low-cost carrier…
China Airlines launches KL-Kaohsiung flights
China Airlines (CAL) has launched a new route connecting the Kaohsiung (pictured), in southern Taiwan, with the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. The route will be operated twice a week…
EVA unveils Hello Kitty jets
EVA Air has launched a new range of Hello Kitty jets. Company officials and approximately 450 guests celebrated the unveiling last week at a specially-decorated Evergreen Aviation…
Jetstar to launch flights to Guangzhou
Jetstar has announced that it will commence flights between Singapore and Guangzhou from 22 December. The southern Chinese city will be served daily using a brand new Airbus A320 aircraft.…
EVA Air transports rare cranes to Taiwan
A pair of endangered red-crowned cranes arrived at Taipei Zoo recently, having been transported from Japan on a special EVA Air flight. The two rare birds, named Big and Kika, made the…
China Airlines joins SkyTeam
SkyTeam welcomed China Airlines as its 15th member at a joining ceremony held in Taipei. The flag carrier of Taiwan, China Airlines became the first Taiwanese airline to join the SkyTeam…
China Airlines officially joins SkyTeam
China Airlines (CAL) has been officially added as the 15th memberof the SkyTeam alliance at a ceremony in Taipei.The Taiwanese airline adds three new destinations to the SkyTeam network…
China Airlines joins SkyTeam
China Airlines (CAL) as been officially added as the 15th member of the SkyTeam alliance at a ceremony in Taipei. The Taiwanese airline adds three new destinations to the SkyTeam network -…
Tiger receives two new aircraft
Tiger Airways has taken delivery of two new Airbus A320s, expanding its Singapore-based fleet to 20 aircraft. The additional aircraft will be used to boost capacity on routes to Bangkok…
Jetstar adds Ningbo to Chinese network
Jetstar has launched flights from Singapore to Ningbo, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. The low-cost carrier becomes the first and only airline to offer a direct connection between…
China Airlines expands China connections
China Airlines (CAL) has launched two new direct cross-Strait flights connecting Taiwan to mainland China. Last Tuesday, the airline commenced services between Taipei's Taoyuan…
Most Singaporeans holiday at home
Singaporeans are choosing to spend their holidays at home this season. Expedia has released a list of the top most popular holiday destinations among Singaporean travellers. The data,…
Singaporean travellers prefer LCCs
Travel search engine, Wego.com has reported that low-cost carriers (LCCs) are the most popular search option for Singaporean online shoppers. Tiger Airways and Jetstar Asia accounted for a…
CTC authorised to sell Taiwan high-speed rail
CTC Travel has been appointed as the authorised ticketing agent for Taiwan's high-speed rail network in Southeast Asia. Overseas visitors to Taiwan can now purchase the three-day unlimited…
EVA adds premium economy on China routes
EVA Air has introduced its Elite Class premium economy cabin on routes to mainland China. The Taiwanese carrier has added the class on flights from Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport…
Air China, Eva Air seal FFP tie-up
Air China and Eva Air have announced a new cooperation between their frequent flyer programmes. Effective immediately, members of the Chinese national carrier's PhoenixMiles loyalty scheme…
AirAsia X boosts holiday routes
AirAsia X will be increasing flight frequencies to Australia and Taipei from 1 December 2011 to 31 January 2012 to cater for expected increased demand during the peak holiday season.…
PATA Travel Mart attracts key growth markets
The PATA Travel Mart in New Delhi promises to be a great business proposition with strong presence expected from Indian and Chinese representatives. PATA Interim CEO, Bill Calderwood…
Tiger purchases six new aircraft
Despite its woes in Australia, Tiger Airways is pressing ahead with expansion plans in Singapore. The budget carrier has announced a purchase plan for six Airbus A320s by March next year.…
Passengers hurt after Taiwan plane evacuation
A passenger plane had to be evacuated at Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport yesterday, injuring several people. The China Post reported that 15 passengers were hurt as they disembarked…
Taiwanese retailers profit from Chinese tourism
Taiwan's iconic retail outlet, Tapei 101 (pictured), expects Chinese visitors to contribute 25% of total sales as travel restrictions ease between the island state and mainland China. Last…
SIA traffic drops in June
Singapore Airlines (SIA) recorded a 0.4% year-on-year decline in passengertraffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), in June 2011. Thecarrier expanded its capacity 4.7%…
Singapore Airlines’ reports passenger decline
Singapore Airlines' recorded a 0.4% year-on-year decline in systemwide passenger carriage (measured in revenue passenger kilometres) in June while capacity (measured in available seat…
Cebu launches ZERO sale
The Philippines' national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific has launched its trademark ZERO fare seat sale to all its 33 domestic and 16 international destinations. Tickets available for sale must…
Tiger Airways marks milestone
Low-cost carrier Tiger Airways has honoured its 20 millionth passenger at Singapore Airport.Lock Sau Lai, a regular Tiger passenger, was returning to Singapore from Phuket with her family on…
Agoda.com partners Jetstar for holiday packages
Agoda.com has announced a partnership with Jetstar which will see the online travel site's hotel inventory be made accessible through Jetstar.com. The two companies will also co-develop a…
Asian destinations hold key to global economic shift
Destinations in Asia Pacific are key players in the movement of the world economy in favour of emerging market cities, according to the MasterCard Index of Global Destination Cities…
China Airlines donates computers to Mongolia
China Airlines (CAL) has donated 350 computer monitors for use in schools and hospitals in remote areas of Mongolia. The donation of the second-hand 15-inch LCD monitors was made at the…
China Airlines launches new vegetarian menus
China Airlines (CAL) has cooperated with Di Shuei, one of Taiwan's most famous vegetarian restaurants, to create a new vegetarian menu for its passengers. The collaboration has led to the…
Appointments w/e 05 May 2011
STEFFEN HARBARTH has been named as Lufthansa's new Vice President for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. Harbarth began his career at Lufthansa in 1996 and most recently held the position of…
China Airlines doubles Singapore flights
China Airlines has announced the addition of a new morning flight from Taipei to Singapore, doubling the route's frequency of flights from daily to double daily. The additional morning…
China Airlines adds Osaka stop on New York flights
China Airlines (CAL) has announced that from 28 April 2011, flights from Taipei to New York will stop over in Osaka instead of Anchorage. The carrier will operate the route three times a…
JAL flight suspensions continue in May
Japan Airlines has announced that a series of capacity reductions implemented across its Asian network last month will continue for at least another month. The national carrier has been…
JAL flight suspensions continue in May
Japan Airlines has announced that a series of capacity reductions implemented across its Asian network last month will continue for at least another four weeks. The national carrier has been…
‘Deer diplomacy’ sees wildlife take cross-Strait flight
First it was panda diplomacy, now a pair of spotted deer has been used to warm relations between Taiwan and China. Xinhua reported that the two deer, along with a pair of goats, have been…
Two airlines to launch Kota Kinabalu flights
Two new airlines from Hong Kong and Taiwan will launch direct flights to the eastern Malaysian hub of Kota Kinabalu. Bernama reported Sabah's Tourism, Culture & Environment Minister,…
EVA Air’s Japan cancellations continue into June
EVA Air has announced the latest round of flight cancellations on routes to Japan, with scheduled flight services being affected until mid-June. In a statement posted on its website, the…
China Airlines partners hotel for in-flight meals
China Airlines (CAL) has teamed up with Taipei's five-star Palais de Chine Hotel to provide a variety of Taiwanese cuisine for Business and Economy Class passengers on flights from Taipei…
China Eastern rolls-out SITA solutions
SITA, the airline IT specialist, has announced that China Eastern Airlines has gone live with a worldwide corporate network solution to support its global expansion plans, its merger with…
JAL offers unpaid leave
Following the reduction in capacity in the wake of the recent disasters in Japan, the country's national carrier, Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will offer unpaid leave to…
Okura, JAL Hotels strengthen global sales network
Japanese hospitality giants, Hotel Okura and JAL Hotels have announced the reorganisation and expansion of their sales offices in order to boost their presence in the international market.…
JAL slashes 74 weekly flights in April
The JAL Group will reduce capacity on several of its international routes in April by cutting flight frequencies and switching to smaller aircraft. The airline said the measures, which are…
Bob Dylan to play Asia for first time
Legendary American singer-songwriter, Bob Dylan, will play his first-ever concerts in China and Vietnam next month, as part of his 2011 Asian tour. The tour, which kicks off in Taipei on 3…
EVA Air cancels Japan flights
EVA Air has announced the cancellation of multiple flights to Japan over the next few weeks. The Taiwanese carrier has removed its scheduled services between Taipei's Taoyuan airport and…
Cathay adds two flights to Japan
Cathay Pacific mounted two extra flights from Japan to Hong Kong yesterday in light of the demand for additional seat capacity ex-Tokyo. The airline also announced that its crew will stop…
China Airlines repairs engines after in-flight shutdowns
China Airlines (CAL) has confirmed that a series of recent in-flight engine failures on its Airbus A330-300 fleet were caused by corrosion of engine blades. The Taipei-based airline…
Regent Hotels selects Sabre
Regent Hotels & Resorts has selected Sabre Hospitality Solutions to help its marketing and distribution.
Taiwan-based Formosa International Hotels Corporation (FIHC) will switch…
Taiwan calls for better connectivity
Taiwan has approached Indian civil aviation authorities to explore possible bilateral aviation agreements in order to boost tourism. At present, only China Airlines flies three times a…
IHG to launch Hotel Indigo brand in Phuket
Hotel Indigo, IHG's boutique hotel brand, yesterday announced that it will open in Phuket. This is Hotel Indigo's second development in Thailand and the first boutique in a resort…
Asian arrivals jump 11% in 2010 – PATA
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today released preliminary tourism arrival statistics for Asia and the Pacific for calendar year 2010, showing a gain of 11% year-on-year.…
Michelin launches new Taiwan guide
Michelin has unveiled its first tourist guide for Taiwan. Prepared with the assistance of the Taiwanese Government Information Office, the English language version of the 'MICHELIN…
W Hotels debuts on London’s Leicester Square
W Hotels Worldwide is to premier its newest flagship hotel, the W London - Leicester Square. Set in the epicentre of London's entertainment scene, W London is situated on the…
Tiger passenger traffic surges 29%
Tiger Airways has reported strong passenger growth for January 2011. In line with a significant boost in capacity, the low-cost carrier's demand increased 29% year-on-year last…
ANA to add in-flight language assistants
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is introducing new Taiwanese and Korean-speaking In-Flight Service Assistants on routes from Japan to Taiwan and South Korea. Separate from regular cabin crew, the…