TransAsia Airways to launch Bangkok and Jakarta routes
TAIWAN-based TransAsia Airways has set its sights on becoming one of Asia's foremost carriers by growing its network beyond North Asia. Having already launched...
Taiwan opens the doors to mainland medical tourists
TAIWAN received a boost as a medical tourism hub last month when China began issuing medical visas for travellers heading to the island to...
Australians gravitate towards overseas MICE destinations
THE STRONG Australian dollar has drawn more meetings and incentives overseas and raised the quality of land components purchased, reported some local event organisers.
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Impact of Chinese FIT visas on Taiwan remains small
STARTING next month, Chinese nationals will be able to avail of visas for independent travel to Taiwan from 11 mainland cities, up from three....
KTO means business with event subsidies
EVENTS headed to South Korea from now until 2015 can qualify for goodies handed out by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) as part of...
Starwood woos MICE planners with new platform
STARWOOD Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts today announced its newly-launched StarwoodMeetings.com, while also reiterating its aggressive growth plan in Asia-Pacific with 50 hotel openings...
Swiss Tourism opens regional office in Singapore
SWITZERLAND Tourism is opening a regional office in Singapore to tap more arrivals from South-east Asia, its fourth “booming” market after China, India and...
Vietnam Airlines gets majority share in Jetstar Pacific
VIETNAM-based Jetstar Pacific has undergone a change in ownership, with Vietnam Airlines (VNA) picking up a majority stake in the low-cost carrier, which previously...
Aonia offers free online space for listing packages
SINGAPORE-based conference organiser, Aonia, has taken its new website www.aoniamice.com online, flaunting a section that allows hotels to list their latest meeting package deals for...
Chinese MICE agents maintain positive outlook
OUTBOUND Chinese MICE agents at AIME have dismissed reports of China’s slowing economic growth and are projecting good business this year, with increased frequency...
