Yearly Archives: 2014
Tigerair adjusts fleet expansion plans with aircraft order
TIGERAIR today announced an order for 37 Airbus A320neo planes powered by Pratt & Whitney engines that will be delivered in stages between 2018...
Private jet tour around Asia sells at US$50k per head
REMOTE Lands and Amanresorts have teamed up to create a private jet tour across Asia which takes in eight destinations across four Asian countries.
The...
Indonesian outbound immune to elections effect
UNDETERRED by the upcoming national elections and weak local currency, the Indonesian travel industry put up a strong showing at the Association of Air...
Okinawa Convention Center unfazed by higher consumption tax
THE impending upward adjustment of Japan's consumption tax from the current five per cent to eight starting this April is not expected to affect...
Scams and traps
Rising tourist scams and accidents add woe to Thai travel trade
Thailand’s image as a safe and secure destination for international visitors is being tarnished...
Playing good neighbours
Intra-ASEAN travel remains crucial for most countries in the 10-member alliance, but it's not growing as fast as visitors from other regions for some....
Sean Choo Shyang Lin appointed general manager of Sunway Lagoon Theme...
SEAN Choo Shyang Lin was appointed general manager of Sunway Lagoon Theme Park on March 17, 2014, reporting to consultant director Bill Holman.
Choo has...
Dreamliner manufacturing process flawed: FAA
BOEING and US regulators fell short in quality control over subcontractors during the development of the 787 Dreamliner, according to a Federal Aviation Administration...
HRS announces new brand positioning
HRS is employing a new brand logo and will gradually expand its products and services internationally to become a hotel solutions provider instead of...
Sri Lanka projects are on track: Shangri-La
SHANGRI-LA'S two hotels under construction in Sri Lanka are slated to open in 2015 and 2017, confirmed the Hong Kong-based hotel group in response...
