AAPA slams Europe’s Emissions Trading Scheme
THE European Union's (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme came under fire today at the opening of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines' (AAPA) 56th Assembly...
China to reign as largest business travel market by 2020
CHINA is likely to overtake the US as the biggest business travel market by 2020, with expenditure and investment in infrastructure already skyrocketing and...
Kempinski begins Indian expansion with maiden property
KEMPINSKI Hotels will open the 480-room Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi on November 26, its first Indian property independent of Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts.
“We...
Korean Air ups frequency to Kuala Lumpur
KOREAN Air will add more flights to Kuala Lumpur in December, the peak travel period for both South Korean and Malaysian outbound.
The airline is...
Philippines gets second Hyatt
A HYATT Hotels Corporation affiliate and Bonifacio Landmark Realty and Development Corp, a joint-venture company between Federal Land and Orix Corporation, have signed an...
MakeMyTrip acquires HotelTravel.com to boost South-east Asian presence
MAKEMYTRIP has acquired the Hotel Travel Group (HT Group) for US$25 million, a move that was disclosed alongside the company’s second quarter financial report.
HT...
Ayers Rock Resort goes to Asia in marketing push
VOYAGES Indigenous Tourism Australia, which operates the Ayers Rock Resort in Northern Territory, is making an unprecedented push to grow its Asian client base...
SIA, SilkAir roll out transit offers for Indian passengers
SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir, in collaboration with Changi Airport Group, have launched a special offer for Indian passengers transiting at the airport.
Previously available...
Malaysian charters to Christmas Island relaunched
KRIS International Traveltours is set to launch three charters from Kuala Lumpur to Christmas Island in December.
Operated by Malaysia Airlines, the charters will leave...
Conrad debuts first hotel in Seoul
THE 434-key Conrad Seoul will open its doors in the Yeouido financial district on November 12, marking the brand’s entry into South Korea.
“Hilton Worldwide...
