PATA gets its act together
PATA aims to increase its membership to 1,000 corporations and NTOs by mid-2013, from 800 currently.
A new recruitment drive has been launched, putting active...
M’sia implements new visa application process for visitors coming through S’pore
TRAVEL consultants in Singapore were caught unawares last Thursday when the High Commission of Malaysia issued a notice on the appointment of Third Link...
Kingfisher loses licence to fly
INDIA’S Directorate General of Civil Aviation suspended Kingfisher Airlines’ air operator's certificate on Saturday after the debt-laden carrier failed to meet the regulator's concerns...
Garuda inks codeshare with Etihad
GARUDA Indonesia and Etihad Airways have entered into a codeshare deal that will see Etihad place its EY code on Garuda’s services from Jakarta...
Airline industry embraces new distribution standards
THE IATA Passenger Services Conference adopted a resolution on a foundation standard for a New Distribution Capability (NDC) during the World Passenger Symposium in...
Skyscanner expands Asia-Pacific operations
ONE year after unveiling its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore (TTG Asia e-Daily, June 28, 2011), travel search site Skyscanner has moved to a larger...
Jetstar Japan ties up with Amadeus for bookings
AMADEUS and Jetstar Japan have entered into a global distribution agreement that allows travel agencies access to the new airline's fares, domestic schedules and...
Refurbished Suntec to host enlarged ITB Asia 2013
MESSE Berlin (Singapore), organiser of ITB Asia, has announced plans to expand the show in 2013.
The organiser is aiming to take up two floors...
SilverNeedle launches new boutique hotel brand
SINGAPORE-headquartered SilverNeedle Hospitality yesterday launched SilverNeedle Collection, an umbrella brand for its portfolio of independently owned boutique hotel and resort properties across Asia-Pacific.
With a...
Hopes buoy for new cruise centre to spur development
THE opening of the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore next Monday is expected to spur cruise infrastructure development in South-east Asia, the slowness of...
