Lufthansa strikes force cancellations from Asia
THE largest strikes in Lufthansa history by the German pilots' union has led to massive cancellations across the airline's international network, with flights to...
Second PATAcademy-HCD training to focus on soft power
MARKETING, branding and the use of social media will take centre stage at the second PATAcademy-HCD training session, as part of the association's steps...
Schengen might roll out one-year visa, streamline applications
THE European Commission (EC) has released a proposal for the creation of a new visa that would allow travel within the Schengen area for...
Marriott introduces Renaissance Chengdu Hotel
MARRIOTT International has launched the 348-room Renaissance Chengdu Hotel in south-west China under a management agreement with Sichuan Master Investment Group.
Located north of the...
More corporate travellers warming up to ‘hybrid carriers’
MORE corporates are turning towards the buoyant LCC sector as a way to keep travel costs down while budget airlines simultaneously evolve to cater...
Parkroyal Nay Pyi Taw debuts as first international brand in Naypyidaw
PAN Pacific Hotels Group today launched Parkroyal Nay Pyi Taw in the Myanmar capital, marking its second Parkroyal property in the country.
The 180-room hotel...
Ascott acquires existing Hong Kong residence, rebrands as Citadines
THE Ascott has purchased an operational serviced residence in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island and will rebrand it to Citadines Mercer Hong Kong in...
AirAsia baulks at impending move to klia2
BUDGET carriers AirAsia and AirAsia X have insisted on staying at the low-cost carrier terminal in Sepang after May 9 despite having been told...
IATA convenes taskforce on aircraft tracking after MH370
MALAYSIA Airlines' flight MH370 weighed heavily on the minds of aviation industry leaders at an IATA conference today, with the association announcing the formation...
Khiri ups luxe factor on Luang Prabang-Hanoi train
DMC Khiri Travel is extending an upscale option for passengers travelling on the train between Luang Prabang and Hanoi via its luxury carriage.
The public...
