Jetstar expands reach in China through Ctrip, TravelSky deals
JETSTAR has beefed up its distribution network in China by making its fares available to local consumers via Ctrip, the country's largest online travel...
Spain’s Iberostar makes maiden Asian foray in Phuket
LEADING Spanish hotel chain Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is expanding into Asia, after signing a management and consultancy agreement with Corbis Group, a private...
Swire Hotels set to open second EAST in Beijing
SWIRE Hotels is planning to unveil EAST, Beijing towards the end of next month, following up on the launch of EAST, Hong Kong –...
Centara appoints Complete Travel Marketing as Australia, NZ sales rep
CENTARA Hotels & Resorts has appointed Complete Travel Marketing as its regional sales representative for Australia and New Zealand, effective August 1, 2012.
“We are...
New bullet train connections to cut travel time between Indian cities
THE INDIAN government has approved the construction of a high-speed rail link between the western cities of Mumbai and Ahmedabad, the first of seven...
AirAsia launches ASEAN nerve centre to chart regional growth
AIRASIA officially unveiled in Jakarta today its new regional nerve centre, AirAsia ASEAN, as part of a strategy to focus on regional growth (TTG...
Holland America Line, Seabourn join Asia Cruise Association
THE ASIA Cruise Association (ACA) has swelled its ranks with the inclusion of Holland America Line and Seabourn as its newest members.
Incorporated in 2009,...
SilkAir gets new chief, makes largest-ever plane order
SILKAIR will have a new chief executive from September 3, when current Singapore Airlines (SIA) vice president Network Planning, Leslie Thng, replaces incumbent Marvin...
Ascott snaps up London hotel for US$247 million
ASCOTT has signed an agreement to purchase The Cavendish London for £158.8 million (US$247 million).
Ascott will take over the management of the hotel in...
Failed Singapore river cruise renewal bid ruffles Ducktours’ feathers
COME December, Singapore Ducktours will cease operating its HiPPO River Cruises along the Singapore River, having failed to secure the tender to run water...
