Andaz Shanghai names Robert Hamer GM
ROBERT Hamer has been appointed the general manager of Andaz Shanghai.
Australian-born Hamer brings with him over 25 years of experience with Hyatt Hotels and...
SIA splashes out on 60 new aircraft
SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has announced its intention to place a US$17 billion order for 30 Airbus A350-900s and 30 Boeing 787-10Xs.
The airline is slated...
Hard Rock catches strong MICE
HARD Rock Hotels in Asia have seen growing MICE business and room occupancies, thanks to renovations and product enhancement undertaken over the last three...
Italian NTO reopens India office
ENIT, the Italian national tourism board, earlier this week reopened its sole Mumbai office after a year-long absence in India.
Daniele Mancini, Italian ambassador to...
Singaporeans give China, South Korea a miss for June
FEWER Singaporeans will be heading to China and South Korea, two traditionally popular destinations for the June school holiday period that begins next Monday.
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Indonesia AirAsia strengthens Australia, Malaysia services
INDONESIA AirAsia is improving its network of flights to Malaysia and Australia, reviving cancelled routes and stepping up frequencies.
The LCC will increase the...
Traders Hotel Puteri Harbour debuts in Johor
SHANGRI-LA Hotels and Resorts is set to launch Traders Hotel Puteri Harbour on June 1, the third property under the Traders Hotel brand in...
STB takes steps to help agencies focus on quality
THE Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is taking steps to help inbound agencies focus on attracting quality tourists, one of which is sharing consumer insights...
Airlines likely to raise social media budgets for 2013
MORE airlines are clamouring for a slice of the social media pie, with more than 70 per cent of them intending to increase their...
MAS publishes fuel surcharge for Singapore-outbound flights
STARTING June 1, Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) published fares for travel originating from Singapore will include fuel surcharge.
An MAS media statement said: “As fuel cost...
