Netherlands’ outbound agency shocks Indonesia with bankruptcy
ONCE a leading outbound travel company in the Netherlands, Oad Reizen declared bankruptcy on Wednesday to the surprise of Indonesia's inbound operators and hoteliers.
A...
Thai, Myanmar trade cheer newly opened border crossings
THE opening of four Thai-Myanmar cross-border checkpoints last month has received a warm welcome from tour operators on both sides.
Myanmar’s Ministry of Immigration and...
STB kickstarts two art fests with new fund
THE first two lifestyle events that will receive backing under Singapore Tourism Board's (STB) new Kickstart Fund are the Spot Art Festival and the...
Siem Reap trade cultivates Hong Kong market on the back of...
DRAGONAIR will launch a new thrice-weekly seasonal service connecting home base Hong Kong to Siem Reap on October 29, with inbound operators and hotels...
HNA, NH mull large-scale China expansion
CHINESE conglomerate HNA Group and Spanish partner NH Hoteles have rolled out a roadmap for expansion in China over the next five years, intending...
MAS’ Down Under flights to fuel Oz market
MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) is ramping up frequencies to Sydney and Melbourne with additional flights to come on stream from November 21 onwards.
The airline’s double-daily...
Kempinski Hotel Yixing adds to five-star options in China’s pottery capital
EUROPE'S oldest luxury group Kempinski Hotels has opened Kempinski Hotel Yixing, its latest property in China.
Situated on the banks of Lake Tai in southern...
Royal Cliff launches Thailand’s first QR code check-in
ROYAL Cliff Hotels Group has unveiled a new QR code express check-in option at its hotels in order to cut guests' waiting time.
From October...
Changi airport launches online shopping
SINGAPORE Changi Airport is taking another step to boost its non-aviation revenue with a new online shopping portal where passengers can buy duty-free products...
Russian company to kickstart Vladivostok-Manila charters
CHARTER flights linking Manila and Russian city Vladivostok every 10 days are being planned for service commencement at the end of October.
According to Valeri...
