Sri Lanka shores up homestay offerings
SRI Lanka, hoping to double accommodation capacity on the island, is actively encouraging local families to open their homes to foreign visitors – and...
Indonesia, Myanmar investigate Xian MA60s
A SPATE of accidents involving China's Xian MA60 aircraft has cast doubts on the aircraft model and prompted aviation authorities in Indonesia and Myanmar...
Jetstar to launch Perth-Lombok flights
JETSTAR Australia will commence flights between Perth and Lombok, Indonesia on September 24, subject to government and regulatory approval.
The four-times-weekly service will be the...
Hyatt Regency opening boosts Gurgaon meeting space
HYATT Hotels last week officially opened Gurgaon's maiden Hyatt property in the Hyatt Regency Gurgaon, adding more than 3,716m2 in meeting and event space...
Ayala diversifies hotel portfolio with more brands
ENCOURAGED by the results of its newly-opened properties, Ayala Land Hotels and Resorts is planning to grow its hotel portfolio in the Philippines.
The company...
Sumbawa takes centre stage in new campaign
THE West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) regional government has rolled out a new campaign – Tambora Greets the World 2015 – to mark the 200th...
SLH eyes property portfolio growth in Asia
SMALL Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), which has 123 member properties in Asia-Pacific, is looking to grow its regional portfolio further in important...
Lessons kick off at Hong Kong Disneyland’s Monsters University
HONG Kong Disneyland (HKDL) has been transformed into the campus grounds of Monsters University, with a slew of new activities, merchandise and F&B options.
To...
Korean Air ups Canada, China frequencies
KOREAN Air is stepping up capacity on routes to Vancouver, Toronto and China's Jinan by adding new services and adjusting aircraft deployment.
The current five-times-weekly...
Swiss-Belhotel styles Lao Cai as MICE destination
LAO Cai is the unlikely location of Swiss-Belhotel International's latest property, which the group hopes to nurture as Vietnam's newest MICE destination.
Set to open...
