Kunming’s new airport begins operation
YUNNAN'S Kunming Changshui International Airport has started operations today, replacing the aging Wujiaba Airport.
With 66 aerobridges and more ramp space, the new hub will...
Peru hunts for Asians
ENCOURAGED by closer business ties between Asia and South America and the maturing of tastes among leisure travellers in this region, Peru is looking...
Delhi Airport contemplates further fee hikes to stem losses
A DELAY in payment of airport charges by Kingfisher Airlines and Air India, coupled with accumulated losses and interest payments, may force Delhi International...
Myanmar’s tourism ministry signals change
A FAR-SIGHTED new government in Myanmar has revealed that it is studying the implementation of several tourist-friendly changes in the areas of hotel development,...
Seychelles opens tourism office in China
SEYCHELLES Tourism Board (STB) is set to launch a new office in Shanghai in early 2013 to expand its presence in China.
Elsia Grandcourt, CEO,...
Tourism infrastructure upgrades top Penang’s agenda
THE PENANG state government is ramping up its efforts in tourism infrastructure development in an attempt to even out its revenue obtained from the...
Indonesia invests in promotions on alternative destinations beyond Bali
INDONESIA has embarked on an ambitious initiative that will see the country concentrate on 16 core markets, 16 tourism destinations and products, and seven...
Centara poised to open second Bali resort in Nusa Dua
CENTARA Hotels & Resorts will soft open its second Bali resort property, Centara Grand Nusa Dua Resort & Villas, in 3Q2012.
Originally scheduled to soft...
Firefly turboprop operations in for the long haul
FIREFLY, which ceased its jet services last December as part of a wider network rationalisation by parent company Malaysia Airlines, is looking to reassure...
HPL Hotels & Resorts takes over Soneva Gili, Maldives
SINGAPORE-BASED HPL Hotels & Resorts will take over the management of Soneva Gili, Maldives on July 1.
Previously managed by the Soneva Group (TTG Asia...
