Portugal woos Chinese outbound market
PORTUGAL is launching a number of initiatives to build relations with China and tap its booming outbound market.
Key elements include opening a tourism office...
NTOs told to invest in technology for better tourism
THE private sector and NTOs must become better at using technology to connect with tourists, especially if they want a share of surging arrivals...
Tashi Air competes with Drukair on Paro-Bangkok
BHUTANESE private airline, Tashi Air, will commence its first international flights on October 10, linking Paro to Bangkok via a daily service.
The airline, which...
Etihad scales up flights to India
ETIHAD Airways will more than triple seat numbers on Mumbai and New Delhi services from November 1.
The announcement follows the recent signing of a...
The Westin Singapore to open in November
STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is bringing the Westin brand back to Singapore, following an absence of more than a decade.
The Westin Singapore will...
Chan Brothers flaunts new products
SINGAPORE outbound agency Chan Brothers Travel is strengthening its reach in the cruise and family travel markets with new products.
According to the company’s marketing...
SIA realises long-standing dream with new Tata Sons joint venture
SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has finally inked a memorandum of understanding with Tata Sons for a full-service airline, completing the carrier's quest for a foothold...
Scoot to launch Hong Kong flights
SINGAPORE-BASED LCC Scoot will launch a Hong Kong service on November 15.
The new service will commence five times weekly, to be ramped up to...
Travelport reveals popular business travel add-ons
IN LINE with the changing demographic of the business traveller, companies are now authorising hotel Wi-Fi as one of the top two ancillary services...
PATA’s Kate Chang steps down from regional director post
PATA'S regional director – Greater China, Kate Chang, has resigned her position after eight years with the association.
During her tenure with PATA, Chang initiated...
