Yearly Archives: 2015
Philippines trains sights on France, Spain
SPURRED by the EU's recent decision to lift its ban on Philippine carriers, the Philippines is now keen to court travellers from France and...
M’sian airport authorities assure klia2 safe for operations
MALAYSIA Airports Holdings (MAB) has given its assurance that klia2’s terminal, apron and taxiways are safe for operations, in light of differential settlement issues...
South Korea declares end of MERS outbreak
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SOUTH Korea's prime minister Hwang Kyo-ahn has officially declared the end of the MERS outbreak in the country.
While speaking to government officials...
Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel appoints new GM
LARS Kerfin has been appointed the new general manager of Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel.
Credit: Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel
Prior to this, the German national was...
Amadeus names new president for Asia Pacific
AMADEUS has announced the appointment of Albert Ponzo, a 23-year veteran in the company, to be its next president for Asia Pacific.
He will take...
Travelport, Radius Travel ink travel commerce deal
TRAVEL commerce service provider Travelport has signed an exclusive deal with Radius Travel, a global TMC whose 70 members span the likes of India's...
Robust demand drive up air prices in Asian business travel hotspots
DESPITE levelling global airfare prices, increased business travel demand is driving significant airfare increases in six hotspots, among which four are in Asia-Pacific.
These findings...
Thai Airways axe longhaul routes, jobs to revive flagging fortunes
THAILAND’S flagship carrier, Thai Airways International (THAI), will be undergoing further overhaul as operations continue to get streamlined, according to a report from the...
Vietnam eyes Indian, Russian travellers for tourism growth
INDIA and Russia have been highlighted as the two markets with the strongest growth potential for Vietnam’s tourism sector, according to Hoang Tuan Anh,...
Singaporeans among world’s most demanding hotel guests: Agoda
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A RECENT Travel Smarts survey conducted by Agoda.com has revealed that Russians are the most generous when giving positive hotel reviews, while travellers from the...










