Air China, JetBlue shake hands on codeshare
AIR China and US-based low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways have entered into an initial interline agreement that is expected to develop into a codeshare partnership...
Jumeirah strengthens foothold in China
DUBAI-BASED luxury hotel chain, Jumeirah Group, is set to augment its presence in Greater China with new hotels over the next three to five...
New KTO office in Manila leads destination marketing efforts
THE KOREA Tourism Organisation (KTO) has established a Manila office, which will seek to grow Filipino arrivals through unique tour packages and the promotion...
MAI adds Seoul, Hong Kong and Laos to destination pipeline
NATIONAL carrier Myanmar Airways International (MAI) plans to introduce direct flights from Yangon to Vientiane in Laos, Hong Kong and Seoul.
“As part of our...
Centara reaches into Sri Lanka with two new resorts
THAI-BASED Centara Hotels and Resorts will open two four-star properties in Sri Lanka this winter.
The 126-room Centara Passikudah Resort & Spa will be located...
SriLankan Airlines cuts Milan, keeps Rome
SRILANKAN Airlines has decided to proceed with plans to terminate services to Milan from September 16, but will retain its thrice-weekly service to Rome.
The...
Mandala adds Jakarta-Bangkok service
INDONESIAN budget carrier Mandala Airlines will commence daily Jakarta-Bangkok services on August 10, as part of its international network expansion.
Bangkok will be the third...
South Africa to host next year’s IATA AGM
SOUTH African Airways will host the 69th IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit at Cape Town’s International Convention Centre from June 9-11, 2013.
“The...
Bhutan eyes balanced tourism growth ahead
BHUTAN is taking a balanced approach to sustain its growth momentum after experiencing rising arrivals in recent years. Overall arrivals hit a record 64,038...
Mirza returns as Tourism Malaysia’s director-general
MIRZA Mohammad Taiyab Beg has resumed his position as director-general of Tourism Malaysia effective June 11.
The disciplinary board of Tourism Malaysia had authorised the...
