SWISS’ Singapore-Zurich flight takes off
SWISS International Air Lines' (SWISS) direct Singapore-Zurich service is launching today, marking the return of the airline to Singapore Changi Airport after a four-year...
Virgin targets clean fuel conversion by 2020
VIRGIN Airlines has set an ambitious goal of using only clean-burning fuels on all flights by 2020, in a bid to make air travel...
Singaporean travellers warm up to the Philippines
TRAVEL consultants in Singapore are putting together more tour packages to the Philippines as statistics point to an increasing number of residents from the...
Finnair carves out ‘sweet spot’ in Asia-Europe connections
FINNAIR is preparing to launch its two new routes to Asia next month, but further expansion to this region is likely limited in the...
Emaar offers cheaper stays with new brand Vida
EMAAR Hospitality Group has launched a new four-star brand targeting young travellers looking for affordable but luxurious stays.
The first property under the freshly unveiled...
Trump Organization to manage golf course, hotel, spa in Dubai
US GAMING and hospitality giant Trump Organization has secured a management deal for a golf course, spa and hotel in Dubai, which will be...
Malindo goes beyond flights with holiday portal
MALINDO Air is inching into travel agency territory this year, expanding its online services to include a platform that allows travellers to purchase hotels...
Ritz-Carlton comes to Kyoto
THE Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has signed a deal with Sekisui House for The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, scheduled to begin welcoming guests in 2014.
Blending tradition and...
Qatar Airways pursues IndiGo
QATAR Airways is in talks with Indian LCC IndiGo for a collaboration, but has no definite plans for a stake purchase.
Asked if the carrier...
Singapore tourism scores with WTA Championships
SINGAPORE has beaten Tianjin, China and Monterrey, Mexico to secure a five-year contract to host the prestigious Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Championships between 2014-2018.
International...
