Jetstar Japan to fly domestically in 2012
JETSTAR Japan will commence domestic operations by the end of 2012, and expects to fly from Tokyo (Narita) and Osaka (Kansai International).
The new...
Philippines renews MICE focus
THE PHILIPPINE Department of Tourism (DoT) is courting associations through its Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) to grow the destination’s MICE business.
DOT assistant secretary...
U Hotels & Resorts to make Indonesian debut
U HOTELS & Resorts will open its first Indonesian property in Bali by early 2012.
The U Paasha Seminyak Bali will feature 103 suites,...
Asian MICE still holding up despite financial turmoil
THE TWIN debt crises in the US and Europe that is causing havoc in Asian stock markets has so far left the region’s incentive...
Chiang Mai tourist deaths likely caused by insecticide exposure
THAILAND’S Department of Disease Control has identified exposure to insecticide as the likely cause of death of five tourists and a Thai tour guide...
MakeMyTrip posts stellar report card
INDIA-based OTA MakeMyTrip reported strong financial and operating performance for its fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011, with stellar results in particular from its...
Philippines to tap Hong Kong outbound once more
THE PHILIPPINE Department of Tourism (DoT) has decided to try reviving group and FIT traffic from Hong Kong, which plunged in the aftermath of...
Taiwan to bottle up starstruck Chinese visitors
MAINLAND Chinese tour groups visiting Taiwan could soon be restricted to staying in star-rated accommodation if the Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) has its way.
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Qantas to launch two new Asia airlines
QANTAS Airways is planning to establish two new airlines based in Asia as part of a crucial revamp of its international operations. The move...
Centara embarks on expansion drive
CENTARA Hotels and Resorts is pressing ahead with plans to operate 85 hotels by 2015, and to launch a budget hotel brand by end-2011.
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