Niche tourism takes centrestage in Thailand
THAILAND has heightened its focus on promoting its niche tourism offerings in view of dampened demand from longhaul markets affected by the global economic...
Backpackers, students remain vital for Thai tourism, says TAT
DESPITE the push for high-yield visitors at this year’s Thailand Travel Mart Plus, the backpacker and student travel markets are still a top priority...
Foreigners banned from visiting Tibet
CHINESE authorities have banned foreigners from travelling to Tibet after two Tibetans set themselves on fire at a festival, according to local travel consultants.
A...
China Southern launches inaugural Guangzhou-London link
CHINA Southern Airlines started thrice-weekly flights from Guangzhou (Baiyun) to London (Heathrow) on June 6, 2012.
Operated using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, this is the...
SEAir expands with a vengeance
FRESH from a US$7-million investment by Singapore’s Tiger Airways, Philippine carrier Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAir) is embarking on a domestic expansion spree with the...
New trade body to represent Hong Kong attractions
HONG Kong will welcome a new travel industry body, the Hong Kong Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (HKAAPA), in mid-July.
Paul Pei, sales &...
Myanmar’s Chaung Tha beach resorts kick off monsoon promotions
HOTELS along Myanmar’s Chaung Tha Beach, a popular weekend getaway situated about five hours’ drive from Yangon, are offering discounted rates to attract visitors...
IATA’s deferred BSP payment plan offers brief respite for Indian agents
IATA has deferred the implementation of its weekly remittance system in India until November 1, 2012.
The association had earlier scheduled the change in the...
China’s Spring Airlines expands to Thailand, South Korea
CHINESE budget carrier Spring Airlines will launch flights from Shanghai to Thailand in July, and to South Korea in August.
Spring will mount daily Shanghai...
Hong Kong’s sky100 looks to foster travel trade partnerships
THE SKY100 Hong Kong Observation Deck, a 360-degree indoor observation facility on the 100th floor of the International Commerce Centre in West Kowloon, is...
