2012 Articles Archive

PANORAMA Group’s hospitality arm, PHM Hospitality, has unveiled two new brands, Alaia and BnB, adding to its existing portfolio of The Haven and The...

GARUDA Indonesia shareholders approved earlier this month a motion to buy 97 new aircraft by 2016, a huge jump over the 36 planes it...

AIME 2012, which starts today at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), will be the first-ever show to feature the venue’s new smartphone...

THE MALAYSIAN government’s move to relax the visa application process for Chinese FITs is expected to boost overall inbound numbers from mainland China. Ultra Kirana,...

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport has embarked on a three-year refurbishment exercise that will see an overhaul of its meeting rooms, guestrooms and restaurants. The 276-room hotel,...

THE ASSOCIATION Francaise des organisateurs d’evenements (AFO) is rolling out a series of new initiatives under the direction of its president Serge Tapia, including...

MEGA Maldives is planning to hike frequencies to Beijing and Shanghai, and will be adding three more aircraft to its fleet this year. The charter...

OVOLO Group, a Hongkong-based hotel and serviced apartment owner and operator, will open its first overseas property in Melbourne, Australia in third quarter 2012. The...

THAILAND is reconsidering its open-door policy for international visitors after it was established that the three Iranians accused of planning an attack on Israeli...

AIR Australia was placed into voluntary administration earlier today after creditors discovered the airline had insufficient funds to cover basic operational expenses. The carrier, which...