Chapman Freeborn takes private jet services to Bhutan
BHUTAN’S national carrier Drukair has entered into a partnership with global aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn to provide private jet services into the kingdom.
The...
Marriott Foundation invests in Chinese hospitality education
THE J Willard and Alice S Marriott Foundation has pledged RMB40.5 million (US$6.5 million) to expand existing hospitality curricula and programmes for universities and...
Jetstar launches new domestic flights in Vietnam, Japan
JETSTAR'S subsidiaries will commence domestic flights to new destinations in Asia – Buon Ma Thuot in the Central Highlands of Vietnam and Matsuyama in...
Tiger Airways makes Alice Springs comeback
TIGER Airways Australia yesterday restarted four-times-weekly domestic flights from Melbourne and Sydney to Alice Springs, answering requests from the Central Australian community for a...
MakeMyTrip offers insurance against credit card, smartphone loss
MAKEMYTRIP has partnered OneAssist to offer customers credit card and smartphone protection in case of loss or theft, becoming the first Indian travel company...
Far East consolidates Rendezvous portfolio
SINGAPORE-based Far East Organization has entered a contract to purchase two properties in Australia, including a mixed-use development featuring the Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The...
Booming mid-scale sector softens room rates in Singapore
THE continuous roll-out of mid-scale hotels is predicted to bring Singapore's pricey average room rate (ARR) down, according to local travel consultants.
Mid-scale hotels that...
Niche agency pursues Singaporeans’ rising interest in safari holidays
ASIA to Africa (A to A) Safaris has opened an office in Singapore to tap the growing demand for African safari vacations in the...
Sri Lanka keen to harvest India MICE
INDIA continues to lead as Sri Lanka's largest source market and a target for the country's promotions efforts, despite a 1.7 per cent fall...
India eases visa restrictions for Chinese business travellers
INDIA is set to extend the validity of business visas and scrap its two-month re-entry prohibition for Chinese travellers, the first time the country...
