West Java travel mart set for bumper crop
THIS YEAR’s West Java Tourism Exchange, which takes place from May 1-2 in Bandung, is expected to rake in up to US$29 million in...
Thirayuth succeeds Steeb as Centara CEO
New Centara CEO Thirayuth Chirathivat (second from right) with (from left) TTG Asia's Michael Chow, Centara chairman Suthikiati Chirathivat, Gerd Steeb and his partner...
Wynn receives clearance to build second IR in Macau
THE MACAU government has finally approved Wynn Resorts’ Cotai land concession contract, paving the way for the company to begin construction on its second integrated...
JAL deploys Dreamliner on Tokyo-New Delhi
JAPAN Airlines (JAL) has started using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on four out of five weekly services between Tokyo (Narita) and New Delhi,...
GTMC Singapore seals joint venture with Vitours Vietnam
SINGAPORE-headquartered GTMC Travel, which specialises in global wholesale of outbound travel products and regional in-bound ground operations, has entered into a joint venture with...
Bandung needs to keep pace with Vietnam: M’sian agents
BANDUNG needs to arm itself with new attractions and improved infrastructure if it wants to fend off increasing competition from Vietnam for the Malaysian...
New framework marks way forward for MAS, AirAsia alliance
MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia yesterday inked several MoUs to enhance mutual cooperation, even as the share swap deal between the two carriers was...
Hainan unveils plans to boost infrastructure, flight connectivity
DETERMINED to cement its status as a top international tourism destination by 2020, China’s Hainan province is making moves to grow its infrastructure and...
Nikki Beach says it’s party time in Asia
NIKKI Beach is poised to expand its Asian footprint by opening a beach resort and club in Phuket in 4Q2013. The group’s inaugural foray...
MAS-AirAsia deal collapses
THE SHARE swap deal between Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia is off, confirming earlier rumours that a combination of union pressure, concerns over conflict...
