Yearly Archives: 2018
In Gangwon, a tourism sector fuelled by Olympic fire
The recent Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and improving North-South relations have ignited a host of developments for the once-secluded province of Gangwon, reports Pamela Chow
Thailand visitor arrivals, spending see double-digit growth
Thailand welcomed nearly 22.7 million visitor arrivals in the January-July period this year, up 11% over the same period of 2017, according to preliminary figures tabulated by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Nok Air CEO resigns
Thai LCC Nok Air has announced the resignation of its CEO, Piya Yodmani, barely a year since he was appointed to the post.
Aviation roundup: Wow air, Hainan Airlines and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and other aviation updates.
Thai tourism sector works to soften impact of Phuket boat tragedy
Hopeful that the impact from the Phuket boat accident in July will eventually tide over, Thai tour operators and hotels specialised in the Chinese...
Bookings to Indonesia tumble after Lombok quake
There has been a 26% decline in bookings to Indonesia since the August 5 earthquake in Lombok, according to ForwardKeys.
Prior to the devastating earthquakes,...
China Eastern gets Sabre tech on board next-gen operation centre
China Eastern Airlines has beefed up its next-generation Airline Operation Centre by signing on Sabre Corporation’s AirCentre suite at the Sabre Technology Exchange in...
Qatar Airways to fly Qsuite-fitted A350-1000 on Singapore, Tokyo routes
Qatar Airways will begin operating the A350-1000, equipped with its luxurious Qsuite, on flights to and from Singapore’s Changi Airport from November 1, 2018....
Hertz partners Chailease to drive its brands in Taiwan
The Hertz Corporation has launched a referral partnership with Taiwanese car rental company Chailease Auto Rental.
Through the new alliance, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty's customers...
New Novotel coming to Chiang Mai’s Nimman district
Thai property developer Boutique Corporation has appointed AccorHotels to manage the 200-key Novotel Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub when it opens in 2019.
The ceremony was...
















