Chan Brothers records stellar second half
CHAN Brothers Travel has reported a strong showing in the second half of 2011 so far, with overall sales for the year projected to...
Sheraton to add four hotels in China by year-end
STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts Worldwide will open another four Sheraton branded properties in China before the end of 2011.
This fall, Sheraton will open...
Comtel Air demands passengers pay extra to complete journey
IN A bizarre turn of events last week, about 600 passengers flying on a Comtel Air charter flight from Amritsar to Birmingham were asked...
Oakwood introduces Premier brand to China
OAKWOOD Asia Pacific will be debuting its Oakwood Premier brand in China with the launch of the 225-key Oakwood Premier Guangzhou in first quarter...
Lao Airlines launches Singapore service
LAO Airlines has signalled its intention to tap into the rest of the world with its latest expansion: thrice-weekly Vientiane-Singapore services that started yesterday.
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Hong Kong to get its own LCC
HONG Kong will finally have its own homegrown low-cost carrier (LCC) when Hong Kong Express Airways – part of the Hainan Airlines group –...
Thomas Cook destined for financial shakeup
THOMAS Cook is seemingly headed for a financial overhaul after one of the banks with which it is engaged in ongoing discussions indicated it...
Thailand seeks measures to resuscitate inbound flow
THE TOURISM Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning to reintroduce a tourist visa fee waiver scheme for China, India, Russia and Taiwan nationals, as...
Hong Kong sweetens deal for South-east Asian MICE
THE HONG Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has boosted its ongoing Hong Kong Rewards incentive programme for MICE groups with two new features.
Available only...
Jet Airways hikes frequencies to Bangkok, Riyadh
INDIA’s Jet Airways will introduce new direct daily flights on its Mumbai–Riyadh and Mumbai–Bangkok routes starting December 14.
With the flight additions, the carrier’s...
