Yearly Archives: 2014
Microsoft, Lufthansa Systems develop BoardConnect app for airlines
A NEW app that lets passengers enjoy movies, order food and more via their Windows 8 devices was showcased at the Singapore Airshow earlier...
Pan Pac to manage 4 more APAC properties, open in Naypyidaw
PAN Pacific Hotels Group has announced the signing of four management contracts to add three Parkroyal and one Pan Pacific hotels to its Asia-Pacific...
Indonesia plans upgrade of Lake Toba’s Silangit Airport
ACCESSIBILITY to Indonesia’s Lake Toba is expected to be enhanced with an inked MoU between Angkasa Pura II airport authority and the North Tapanuli...
Easier Chinese visa access for Maldivian travel trade
THE Chinese embassy in the Maldives has launched a visa service last month, enabling Maldivian travellers to obtain Chinese visas directly from the capital...
Wego’s new Affiliate Network allows travel sites to customise search
METASEARCH site Wego has launched the Wego Affiliate Network (WAN.travel), a new platform and set of tools that will allow travel and tourism website...
Silver Shadow charts SG-HK sailings
SILVERSEA Cruises will launch two 11-day cruises from Singapore to Hong Kong aboard Silver Shadow in 1H2014, calling on popular South-east Asian destinations in Vietnam...
M&C buys Novotel New York Times Square
MILLENNIUM & Copthorne (M&C) Hotels yesterday announced that it will acquire the Novotel New York Times Square for US$273.6 million, marking the company’s fourth...
India tours South-east Asia with cultural showcase
INDIA'S Ministry of Culture is holding a string of festivals in South-east Asia to give potential travellers a taste of Indian culture and whet...
Nepal will raise fees for tourists in March
Namobuddha Temple, Nepal -- Credit: 123rf
NEPAL is doubling its tourism service fee for all non-Nepalese nationals departing any international airport in the country beginning...
Hilton announces first Conrad for India in Pune
HILTON Worldwide has signed an agreement with K Raheja Group's Palm Grove Beach Hotels to manage India’s first Conrad hotel when it opens in...
