Indian outbound operators see heightened interest in UK
OUTBOUND traffic from India to the UK is expected to grow by 15 to 20 per cent this year, according to some Indian buyers...
TransAsia Airways adds Singapore
STARTING June 30, Taiwan’s TransAsia Airways will operate daily flights between Taipei and Singapore using a leased 154-seat Boeing 737-800.
Lester Song, assistant general...
No word from Qantas on speculation of SEA extension
SPECULATION is rife that Australian national airline Qantas is planning to establish an offshore operation, involving its pilots and engineers, in South-east Asia. The...
Bali hosts Global Spa Summit
THIS YEAR'S Global Spa Summit is taking place in Bali – the first Asian venue for the annual meeting of the world's top decision-makers...
Homestays a hit among Singaporeans
SINGAPOREANS made up more than half of the 49,000 tourists – 52.5 per cent or about 25,800 – who availed of homestay packages in...
VisitBritain launches ambassador programme targeting Asia Pacific
VISITBRITAIN introduced in Bangalore on Monday its goodwill ambassador programme targeting Asia-Pacific source markets, part of its 100-million-pound (US$162 million), four-year Britain, You're Invited...
Ireland foregoes visa fees to boost arrivals
IRELAND is waiving visa fees for citizens of seven Asian and Middle Eastern countries who have valid UK visas, from July to October next...
Movenpick opens second Thai property
MÖVENPICK Hotels & Resorts has undertaken the management of the Palm Beach Club hotel and rebranded it as Mövenpick Residences Laguna Beach Phuket.
“We...
Galaxy Macau opens with a bang
MACAU'S newest integrated destination resort, Galaxy Macau, officially opened its doors yesterday. It is set to play host to between 30,000 and 40,000 guests...
China to celebrate first-ever National Tourism Day
CHINA will commemorate its inaugural National Tourism Day on May 19.
To promote the occasion, the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) has revealed plans...
