Ascott debuts Citadines brand in Chengdu
CAPITALAND'S The Ascott will deepen its presence in China with the opening of Citadines South Chengdu, which it has secured a contract to manage.
The...
Zanadu opens doors to China luxury market
FORMER YTL Hotels president James McBride has become an entrepreneur, staking equity in several ventures, one of which is Zanadu.cn, China's first by-invitation-only luxury...
China-Iran agreement paves way for Chinese influx
A PARTNERSHIP established between the Iranian and Chinese governments in August 2011 to facilitate travel between the two countries has created stronger Chinese interest...
Las Vegas to cash in on emerging China segments
HAVING established a successful presence among Chinese travellers, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is now reaching out to new segments such...
Best Western plots massive expansion in Indonesia
BEST Western International is set to grow its portfolio in Indonesia with the opening of 25 new hotels in the next three years, beefing...
SilkAir finalises order for 54 Boeing aircraft
SILKAIR is set to begin its fleet transition to Boeing aircraft, having sealed a deal with the aircraft maker for 54 planes totalling a...
Garuda partners Smailing Tour to wholesale domestic and outbound holidays
AEROWISATA, the support services arm of Garuda Indonesia, has entered into a joint venture with Smailing Tour, forming Garuda Indonesia Holidays (GIH), a wholesale...
Small Luxury Hotels steps up drive to woo Chinese
CHINA will be Small Luxury Hotels of the World's (SLH) top priority in 2013, as the marketing group continues to court customers in the...
Marriott’s Autograph Collection debuts in Asia-Pacific
THE opening of The Stones Hotel Legian, Bali last week heralded the arrival of Marriott International's Autograph Collection in the Asia-Pacific.
The Stones is the...
AAPA welcomes suspension of Europe’s ETS
THE Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has responded with a "cautious welcome" to news that the inclusion of international aviation in the European...
