Nok Air dives into travel agency market
MAJOR LCC Nok Air is extending its reach in the tourism industry with plans to establish a travel agency arm, Nok Holiday.
According to a...
Typhoon Haiyan shuts down travel to Visayas
TOURISM is at a standstill in Cebu, Bohol, Boracay and other areas as super typhoon Haiyan made landfall in Visayas this morning, whipping a...
Shilla Stay brand launched with new Dongtan hotel
SAMSUNG Group affiliate and hospitality company The Shilla has unveiled the Shilla Stay Dongtan, the first property under its new Shilla Stay brand.
Shilla Stay...
Seoul rolls out MICE master plan for large-scale meetings
SEOUL Metropolitan Government has produced a master plan for Seoul’s MICE industry in order to strengthen the city's position internationally as Asia ascends as...
Jetstar eliminates check in with Straight to Gate service
Source: Jetstar Asia
JETSTAR Asia's new Straight to Gate service is streamlining the passenger experience by removing the need to physically check in at the...
Boutique hotel Naumi unveils new look after makeover
SINGAPORE'S Naumi Hotel has reopened its doors to guests after a multi-million dollar renovation to its guestrooms and event spaces.
Its 73 guestrooms now sport...
MAS to offer daily Auckland flights
MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) is increasing the number of Kuala Lumpur-Auckland flights from six to seven times a week after strong results on the route.
Beginning...
Genting HK’s JV now listed on Philippine Stock Exchange
THE operator of Resorts World Manila, Travellers International Hotel Group, this week began trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange using the ticker RWM.
Travellers International...
Olympics to give Tokyo’s hotel industry a leg-up
TOKYO hoteliers have reason to cheer according to a new study, which found that Olympic host cities enjoy long-term positive effects on RevPAR.
According to...
Swiss-Belhotel launches another Bali resort
SWISS-BELHOTEL International last week launched the Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar in Bali, with an official opening slated for 1Q2014.
Situated in the heart of Sanur, the 306-key...
