Maharashtra dangles tourism incentives
INDIA’s state of Maharashtra – where Mumbai is based – is on a drive to ramp up tourism as it offers a tax break...
IHG steps up expansion in Indonesia
INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group (IHG) has embarked on a strong expansion strategy in Indonesia, with plans to grow the midscale segment with Holiday Inn and...
New POP! Hotel in Bali spearheads Tauzia’s owning ambitions
THE launch of POP! Hotel Kuta Beach in Bali yesterday marked a milestone for Tauzia Hotel Management as the first property owned through its...
China now open to foreign GDS players
THE Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has eased its regulations, allowing Amadeus to market and distribute fares to travel consultants in China (TTG...
Flight Centre adopts ‘blended travel agency’ strategy
BOOSTED by a strong financial performance worldwide, Flight Centre is now turning its attention to expanding its global travel retail network, as well as...
Qantas seals wide-ranging partnership with Emirates, ends British Airways tie-up
QANTAS inked a new global agreement with Emirates today, which will terminate its Singapore stopover on the long-established 'Kangaroo Route'.
Besides codesharing, Qantas will be...
Indian airfares skyrocket on fuel cost hike
INDIAN airfares shot up today, as a steep hike in aviation fuel prices last week caused fuel surcharges to soar, affecting Air India, Jet...
Star Cruises to unveil SuperStar Gemini after US$50m refurbishment
STAR Cruises will introduce the re-christened SuperStar Gemini next year in Asia following a US$50 million renovation.
Refurbishment works will give the ship upgraded navigational...
Shenzhen Airlines resumes flights to Singapore
SHENZHEN Airlines is making a return to the Singapore market after an absence of two years.
Starting October 28, the fifth largest airline in China...
Novotel opens in Hua Hin-Cha Am
NOVOTEL Hua Hin Cha Am Beach Resort and Spa has started welcoming guests at its 243 rooms.
Fronting the beach between Hua Hin and Cha...
