Yearly Archives: 2019
HK airport transformation takes off with passenger experience in mind
As long-time regional rival Changi Airport gears up to open Jewel, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is set to undergo an expansion driven by...
Tourism hopes high with new Yogyakarta airport starting operations end-April
Trade players are eagerly anticipating the new opportunities that the long-awaited Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) will bring, when the 210,000m2 facility finally completes its...
Viking, China Merchants join hands to float out Chinese-dedicated cruise line
Viking and China Merchants Shekou, a flagship subsidiary promoting cruise port development under the state-owned China Merchant Group, have signed an MoU to form...
Spain lands first Anantara following Minor’s acquisition of NH Hotel Group
The rebranding of Villa Padierna Palace, a hotel located in Marbella in the south of Spain, into an Anantara branded property is the outcome...
Local experiences pave way to greener pastures
As interest in local heritage experiences grows, so do opportunities for an activity booking platform in Malaysia.
Night-time theme park opens in Seoul
A new indoor theme park, Wonderbox, has opened, completing the first phase of the Paradise City IR project in Incheon, South Korea.
The two-storey building...
Chiva-Som dangles anniversary deal ahead of half-year closure for revamp
Thailand's Chiva-Som International Health Resort is extending a special 24th anniversary offer to all guests who stay for a minimum of three nights during...
Aviation roundup: AirAsia, Firefly and more
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes and other aviation news.
Indonesia, M’sia and Singapore shine as top halal travel destinations
Indonesia has for the first time joined Malaysia to take up the top spot on the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2019, while...
Air taxi trials prepare for take-off in Singapore
Come 3Q2019, Singapore will commence test flights for Asia’s first self-flying taxi service, featuring electrically powered short-distance aircraft operated by German company Volocopter.
Volocopter’s CEO...
