Yearly Archives: 2015
Reduced KL-Delhi links will dent Indian business: trade
MALAYSIA Airlines’ decision to halve frequencies of air services between Kuala Lumpur and Delhi from September 1 has travel consultants in Malaysia and India...
Falling yuan does little to dampen mood of Chinese vacationers
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Credit: 123rf
CHINESE consumers are not depriving themselves of overseas holidays despite reduced buying power as a result of a depreciating...
JAL to roll out Diamond Premier Lounge at New Chitose Airport
Diamond Premier Lounge. Credit: Japan Airlines
JAPAN Airlines (JAL) has revealed plans to introduce its Diamond Premier Lounge service at the New Chitose Airport...
Competition sparks makeover for The Star Sydney
THE Star Sydney will embark on a A$130 million (US$90.1 million) refurbishment of its Astral Tower and Residences Hotel, set to be completed by...
Phuket’s 1H arrival gains not enough to lift occupancy, spend
AN INCREASE in the number of visitors to Phuket in 1H2015 has not boosted occupancy or spend, according to C9 Hotelworks' latest Phuket Mid-Year...
How Occupy Movement is changing the face of luxury travel
A RECENT study conducted by MyTravelResearch.com has shown that increasing inequality in wealth is a factor altering the nature of luxury travel.
Social and political forces such...
Bhaya Classic cruises along Halong Bay with renewed fleet
Credit: Bhaya Classic
LUXURY cruise operator Bhaya Classic has unveiled a refurbished fleet after five months of upgrading works since May 2015.
All four Bhaya Classic...
Guam links up with Asian nations to draw greater footfall
IMPROVEMENTS in air connectivity and ease of entry for Chinese tourists heading to Guam are supporting the destination’s desire to capture more arrivals from...
PATA goes on the prowl for new blood
THE PATA Human Capital Development Committee is on the hunt for fresh new members who are actively in touch with the industry to allow...
Fresh grounds sought for PATA’s annual events
PATA is opening up opportunities for destinations beyond the Asia-Pacific region to play host to its annual events.
Explaining the decision, CEO Mario Hardy, who...
