Refurbished SuperStar Libra charts first Myanmar course
AFTER month-long refurbishment works, Star Cruises' SuperStar Libra has returned to Penang and will embark on two new cruises to Myanmar later this year.
The...
India dismisses appeal from Malaysia for longer stays
THE Indian High Commission has rejected an appeal by the Malaysian Indian Tour and Travel Association (MITTA) against the new 30-day maximum stay ruling...
Changi releases Terminal 4 blueprint
CHANGI Airport Group (CAG) will invest S$1.3 billion (US$1 billion) to develop a new terminal and enhance airfield capacity at Singapore’s airport.
Construction of the...
Minor Hotel Group buys Life Resorts in Vietnam
THAILAND-based Minor Hotel Group (MHG) has acquired two Life Resorts in Vietnam for US$16 million, strengthening its position in the country’s hospitality sector.
The 96-key...
MAI to mount daily Mandalay-Bangkok flights
MYANMAR Airways International (MAI) will launch daily flights between Mandalay and Bangkok using 180-seat Airbus A320 from March 31, marking its second international service...
Rebranded Archipelago International eyes expansion in budget segment
ARCHIPELAGO International, formerly known as Aston International, plans to open 41 hotels by the end of this year to bring its total portfolio to...
Air travel will become more mobile: SITA
FUELLED by technological innovations, air passengers will increasingly use mobile services during their purchase and journeys, while airlines and airports will rely on vast...
International music festival opens in Chiang Mai next month
THE fifth Chiang Mai International Music Festival will take place at Chiang Mai’s historic Three Kings Monument from March 8-10, 2013.
The three-day annual event...
Feng shui of flying revealed
IN THE spirit of the Lunar New Year season, Jetstar has launched a consumer website dispensing advice on the best airplane seats, travel times...
Bangkok will host PATA Annual Summit in April
THE 2013 PATA Annual Summit will be held at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre from April 25-28.
During the one-day summit, speakers from...
