Four Seasons Hotel Xi’an set to open in 2026
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and esteemed Chinese development firm, Spring Garden Company Limited, a subsidiary of Vanzhong Group, have announced plans for the upcoming Four Seasons Hotel…
ITB China joins hands with World Culture and Tourism Forum in Xi’an
ITB China, the B2B exclusive travel trade show in China, has become a strategic partner of the 2019 World Culture and Tourism Forum to be held on 22-25 October in Xi'an, China.
Under…
Contiki launches four new Asian trip packages
Youth travel brand Contiki announced its latest trip launch in Asia, offering four packages to the region’s trending destinations.
Hainan Airlines releases flight schedule for winter 2024 / spring 2025
Hainan Airlines announced that it will implement its winter and spring flight plan beginning 27th October, adding new routes and increasing flights to meet the needs of holiday travellers.
Recent travel boom shows China’s openness and appeal to foreign travellers
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs remarked that a recent increase in foreign travellers to the country showcases its openness and appeal.
Hainan Airlines’ maiden Haikou-Seattle flight successful
Hainan Airlines successfully flew the initial flight of its Haikou-Chongqing-Seattle route on the morning of 26th September.
Hainan Airlines successfully launches new direct route to Tokyo
Hainan Airlines’s first-ever direct Beijing-Tokyo flight landing at Tokyo Haneda Airport successfully took off from Beijing Capital International Airport on the evening of 1st September.
Samarkand is the second fastest growing airport since Covid in Europe and Central Asia
Samarkand International Airport (SKD) is the second fastest growing airport in Europe and Central Asia in the last five years and has just recorded its 22nd consecutive monthly increase in…
Air Astana flights between Kazakhstan and China set to increase
The number of Air Astana flights between Kazakhstan and China is set to increase following agreements reached at the meeting of the China-Central Asia Aviation Co-operation group held in…
Trip.com Singapore unveils ‘7.7 Mega Sale’
Trip.com Singapore is excited to announce the launch of its highly anticipated 7.7 Mega Sale, featuring unbeatable travel deals and promotions.
Vietjet celebrates a decade of connections between Singapore and Vietnam
Celebrating a decade of connecting travellers to the beautiful tropical island of Singapore, Vietjet joyfully announces the offer of 10,000 promotional tickets for all direct flights…
Travelsphere and Just You to offer 2025 tours to China
G Touring, leader in guided touring holidays, has launched brand new China tours for brands Travelsphere and Just You for 2025 after a four-year hiatus.
AirAsia X commemorates resumption of Xi’an-Kuala Lumpur route
AirAsia X (AAX) officially commemorated the resumption of its Xi’an-Kuala Lumpur route with flight D7 347 taking off on 5 April 2024
Get ready for your unforgettable trips to Vietnam and beyond with Vietjet
Get ready for an extraordinary celebration as Vietjet Air unveils "Real Deal to New Me", an extravagant event featuring a million Eco tickets and up to a fantastic 50% discount on Business…
Vietjet adds New China Service, linking Ho Chi Minh City with Xi’an
Excitement is in the air as Vietjet further expands its flight network between Vietnam and China, following the recent launch between Shanghai and Chengdu.
Vietjet debuts its Ho Chi Minh City – Chengdu route on the first day of the Year of Dragon
Vietjet Air, Vietnam's largest private airline, marked the beginning of the Lunar New Year by the commencement of the direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Chengdu.
JW Maririott embraces well-being and personal connections with dynamic “Stay in the moment” Asia-Pacific campaign
Renowned Actor Lee Minho Stars in K-Drama Inspired Campaign Video Capturing the Beauty of Immersive Surroundings and Mindful Moments
Explore Asia’s diverse destinations with Royal Caribbean’s sailings from Singapore
Set sail into a world of excitement and exploration with Royal Caribbean’s upcoming array of sailings from Singapore that visit destinations including Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, China and…
International and domestic travel bookings skyrocket for Chinese May Holiday
Leading travel service provider Trip.com Group reveals its Chinese mainland May Day travel trends, with strong domestic and international booking growth.
Chinese outbound travellers were…
Ascott to open 70 properties globally in 2023
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, has announced that it expects to open 70 properties in key travel destinations across…
Trip.com Group hosts China Traveler’s Forum
Trip.com Group hosts its China Traveler's Forum (CTF) in Wenzhou, China, on March 17, 2023, focusing on the post-pandemic future of Chinese tourism, and promoting world-class tourism…
Global transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts gains momentum throughout Greater China
With 2022 coming to a close, the transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts continues to build momentum across the globe, with Greater China now featuring eight properties exemplifying…
10 best global airports for an enjoyable layover
The study by ParkSleepFly analysed the busiest airports in the world, on their food & beverages, hygiene, service, customer satisfaction, shopping, and hotel availability, to reveal…
Dragon Boat Festival’s booking data shows steady domestic recovery in China: Trip.com
Trip.com Group has released its 2021 Dragon Boat festival data highlights, which reveal a continuing stable recovery of China's domestic travel market
More Chinese opt for travel during family reunion festival
An ever-increasing number of Chinese celebrated the mid-autumn festival, a traditional holiday for family get-together by travelling. This was revealed by data from online travel agency…
“Quarter of rooms under construction in APAC carry a Hilton flag”: Matt Fry, Hilton
In August Hilton announced that by the middle of 2019 the company has signed up 120 new hotels in APAC Keen to discover more I spoke to the Hilton's SVP of development in Asia, Matt Fry to…
Hainan Airlines eyes foreign skies, aims to launch 40 international routes by 2022
By 2022, Hainan Airlines will launch more than 40 new international flights that depart from Hainan province. Hainan Airlines Holding, China's fourth-largest carrier and the largest…
Lucky Air launches flights from Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport to Kunming
Lucky Air, the Chinese airline, started direct scheduled service between St. Petersburg, Russia and Kunming, China. Both the destination and the carrier are a new addition to the…
Cosmos launches 25 exotic itineraries across four continents
UK-based escort touring provider, Cosmos, has launched 25 new tours to exotic destinations in South and Central America, Asia, Africa and the South Pacific.
W Hotels opens its biggest property in APAC
There is no stopping W Hotels Worldwide from expanding its footprint in Greater China with its latest opening in Xi’an. W Xi’an is the brand’s seventh hotel in China and the largest property…
Alibaba offers new training in conquering Chinese travel market
For companies that wanted to dip their hands in China’s hypercompetitive travel market and strengthen their online presence and capabilities, Alibaba announced on Monday that it offers a…
Ctrip tracks record-breaking growth in Chinese outbound tourism
Chinese tourists and their money have continued to go places in 2017, according to Ctrip and the China Tourism Academy (CTA). The leading OTA of the People's Republic of China and the…
Lucky Air to fly from Helsinki Airport
The role of Helsinki Airport as a hub between Europe and Asia strengthens as Chinese Lucky Air commences flights to Finland in winter 2018. Finavia, the Finnish airport operator, has…
Asian air route updates from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia, Qatar Airways and more
China gets reconnected to Belgrade
Where? Beijing (China) to Belgrade (Serbia)
When? Twice a week, effective 15 September 2017
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Expanding links with Europe as…
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…
Where to Stay: new hotels in China, Japan, Australia and the US
Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Golden Bay
Location: Located on the beachfront at Golden Bay, east of downtown Shenzhen
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 317
Facilities: Four restaurants, lounge,…
Lonely Planet founders embark on Silk Road adventure
Tony and Maureen Wheeler, the founders of the Lonely Planet travel guide series, are embarking on one of their biggest adventures yet.
Tony Wheeler set off from Bangkok this week for an…
Asian air route updates: Malindo’s new Australian route, West Air flies to Japan, and more…
New Macau charters for Cambodia Angkor Air
Where? Sihanoukville (Cambodia) to Macau (China)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Cambodia Angkor Air
Why? New charter service…
Asian air route updates: New flights to Bali, Okinawa, Barcelona and more
Another direct Chinese connection between Bali and China
Where? Fuzhou (China) to Denpasar (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017
Who? Xiamen Airlines
Why? Fujian province’s…
Asia to attract half a billion visitors per year
More than half a billion people will travel to destinations in Asia every year by 2021, a new report has predicted.
In its latest tourism forecast, the Pacific Asia Travel Association…
Hainan Airlines covers Italy with new codeshare
Hainan Airlines has formed a new partnership with Alitalia that will provide Chinese travellers with connections to multiple destinations across Italy.
The Chinese carrier already…
