A global Pacific World eyes a tripling of revenue
PACIFIC WORLD has repositioned itself as a global DMC, with other TUI Travel-owned DMCs in Europe rebranded as Pacific World, and aims to triple...
Mandai to be transformed into nature-based destination
THE Singapore government is considering adding hotels, leisure amenities and F&B establishments in Mandai to develop the area as a nature tourism hub.
“With its...
TransAsia kicks off fleet enhancement with first wide-body delivery
TRANSASIA Airways officially received delivery of its first Airbus A330-300 aircraft this week, which it will deploy on its international routes to Japan and...
Finnair commences direct Hanoi flights in 2013
FINNAIR will begin its thrice-weekly direct services to Hanoi in Vietnam from June 14, 2013.
The airline will become the first European airline to ply...
Oz travel consultants suffer from Classic International Cruises’ administration
TRAVEL consultants have taken a hit following the voluntary administration of Australia-based Classic International Cruises (CIC) on October 31, which has itineraries covering Asia,...
MakeMyTrip strengthens position in Thailand with ITC Group buy
INDIAN OTA MakeMyTrip has acquired a majority interest in hotel aggregator and tour operator ITC Group.
A hotel aggregator and tour operator for Thailand, the...
HarbourFront terminal sharpens edge with expansion
OFFICIALLY relaunching this evening, the Singapore Cruise Centre's (SCC) rejuvenated terminal at HarbourFront is giving the once-unchallenged operator fresh ammunition in its fight for...
CheapTickets China to launch January
CHEAPTICKETS, a B2C online booking engine, will dive into the Chinese market with the launch of its first website in China in January. India,...
DoT conducts North American sales mission
THE PHILIPPINE Department of Tourism is concluding its marketing efforts for 2012 with a trade mission to North America from November 30 to December...
Far East pounces on Rendezvous, Marque brands
FAR East Organization is aggressively expanding in the hospitality sector, as it looks to snap up The Straits Trading Company's (STC) hotel business, including...
