Carlson Panorama storms Indonesia with aggressive plans
CARLSON Panorama Hospitality (CPH) is well on track to meeting its target of operating 20 hotels in Indonesia within the next six years, with...
Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts eyes secondary Chinese cities for expansion
MALAYSIAN hotel group Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts is looking to increase its presence in China by opening hotels in second-tier cities, participating for...
Courtyard by Marriott comes knocking on Singapore’s doors
MARRIOTT International is bringing the first Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel to Singapore in 2017 through an agreement with Hoi Hup Sunway Novena.
Courtyard by...
Sri Lanka looks east for tourism growth
THE Sri Lankan government has approved an additional US$15 million boost for marketing promotions in the growing source markets of Asia, with South Korea...
Dragonair roars into Penang
HONG Kong-based Dragonair will launch its second route to Malaysia next month with the commencement of 10 weekly Penang flights.
The new Hong Kong-Penang service...
Double blow to Indian hotels as cricket tournament moves
HOTELIERS in India are bracing themselves for an expected loss in room nights as the hugely popular cricket tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) shifts...
Finnair to boost Bangkok flights for winter season
FINNAIR will pad up its double-daily winter service between Helsinki and Bangkok with three additional weekly flights, starting December.
Between December 30, 2014 and March...
Batik Air spreads wings overseas, plans Singapore route
BATIK Air, the full-service airline in Indonesia's Lion Group, has announced plans for a major expansion beginning the second half of 2014, earmarking Singapore...
Travel agencies drop Egypt as turmoil persists
DEMAND for Egypt itineraries in Asia has flatlined as governments issue new advisories following the deaths of two South Korean tourists in the Sinai...
Asian incentives to Switzerland are climbing
SWITZERLAND Tourism is courting incentive groups from its biggest South-east Asian source market, Singapore.
Ivan Breiter, director South-east Asia, Switzerland Tourism, said Singapore arrivals shot...
