Death of a pioneer
ANDRE Horner, founder of one of Thailand's first travel agencies, passed away last Friday in Bangkok after a brave battle with cancer.
The Swiss-born owner...
Carlson Rezidor’s strategy to shift with Park Inn roll-out
IN A radical departure from its traditional model of not investing in real estate, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in Asia-Pacific will soon announce several...
Kingfisher Airlines nosedives, airfares on the rise
INDIA-based Kingfisher Airlines hit rock bottom yesterday with the cancellation of an additional 48 flights, bringing its current schedule to 120 flights. It is...
Jet Airways and Jetstar ink interline deal
JETSTAR and Jet Airways have signed an interline agreement, aimed at making flight transfers between India and Asia-Pacific destinations more seamless.
By flying through Jetstar’s...
Gujarat gears up for tourism
THE WEST Indian state of Gujarat is undergoing a transformation, with international brands turning up in succession and a tourism marketing body that is...
Chan Brothers sets up department for high-end segment
SINGAPORE'S Chan Brothers Travel has established a new department – Convention & DMC – catering to luxury inbound and outbound leisure as well as...
Indonesia spreads MICE beyond Jakarta and Bali
FROM next year, Indonesia will shine a stronger spotlight on cities other than Jakarta and Bali to promote their MICE potential – even the...
Best Western puts faith in Malaysia with expansion
BEST Western International (BWI) will launch a series of new hotels in Malaysia this year, including its first in the capital.
The chain already operates...
Wego searches for wider audience, Symes steps down
WITH a new CEO on-board, Singapore-based travel search engine Wego.com yesterday announced its plans to go global with the launch of 34 new country...
SriLankan Airlines in the red
LOSSES at SriLankan Airlines are expected to rise sharply this year, and the country's national carrier intends to reduce flights to London and divert...
