Yearly Archives: 2015
Philippines paves the way with disabled-friendly tours
A LOCAL DMC has launched tour packages tailored to the needs of persons with disability (PWD), a first in the Philippines.
This comes after Blue...
Scoot increases flight frequency to Bangkok
AS OF July 8 this year, Scoot will fly 10 times a week to Bangkok's Don Mueang airport.
Three extra flights will depart from Singapore...
Selangor rolls out tour packages for Visit Selangor Year
TOURISM Selangor this month unveiled a series of tour packages showcasing the Malaysian state's heritage and culture, sports, and ecotourism aspects, and is inviting...
No takers for Kansai airport
THE Japanese government has extended the deadline for the sale of Kansai International Airport until July after no companies or consortiums agreed to meet...
Raffles opening brings new luxury option to Jakarta
INDONESIA welcomed the first Raffles Hotels & Resorts property with the launch of Raffles Jakarta earlier this week.
The 173-key property is part of the...
Carmen Ng becomes Langham Hospitality Group director of sustainability
THE Langham Hospitality Group has just appointed Carmen Ng to the newly created role of director of sustainability.
In this new role, Ng will drive...
Cheaper fares over perks for LCC travellers in APAC: Expedia
ASIA-PACIFIC travellers are willing to sacrifice perks offered by LCCs to save more money, according to Expedia's Low Cost Carrier Airline Index released yesterday.
The...
Malaysia gains flymojo as newest airline
MALAYSIA today saw the launch of a new carrier, flymojo, which will be based out of Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu.
Speaking at the launch of...
SIA, CAG continue perks for transit passengers until 1Q2016
SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) yesterday announced the extension of their partnership for the Changi Transit Programme to March 31, 2016.
In...
Lotte Group diversifies into car rental
SOUTH Korea's Lotte Group will in May complete its acquisition of KT Rental, a major domestic company in the car rental sector, for about...






