3D, Wi-Fi services in tomorrow’s cabins: Airbus
IN-FLIGHT comfort will feature strongly in the future of longhaul economy travel as Asian passengers shape demand in the 21st century, with cabins providing...
Emirates, Jetstar partner for codeshare and frequent flyer programme
EMIRATES and budget carrier Jetstar have sealed an agreement for codesharing and the alignment of frequent flyer programmes.
In the partnership that was announced yesterday,...
Lindsey Ueberroth appointed CEO of Preferred Hotel Group
LINDSEY Ueberroth has been promoted to CEO of Preferred Hotel Group, and will continue to serve as president.
Ueberroth, 38, joined Preferred Hotel Group in...
Chinese arrivals to Sri Lanka skyrocket in January
SRI Lanka enjoyed an unprecedented wave of tourist arrivals from China last month, with figures surging by 224 per cent year-on-year.
Arrivals for the month...
Lufthansa’s direct KL flights a boon for Malaysia
THE Malaysian travel trade is optimistic about Lufthansa's new Frankfurt-Kuala Lumpur service and believe the flights will increase interest in Malaysia as a destination.
Lufthansa...
Bintan to be transformed into tourism, aviation hub
GARUDA Indonesia is partnering Singapore-based investment company Gallant Venture to turn Bintan Island into an international tourism destination with its own airport and centre...
Hong Kong, Macau woo trade as Singapore arrivals dip
BELT-TIGHTENING by corporates and high weekend hotel rates have resulted in Singapore contributing less traffic to Hong Kong and Macau last year.
According to the...
Thailand’s Nok Air orders 15 B737s
NOK Air has sealed a deal for 15 new Boeing 737 aircraft worth a total of US$1.5 billion, with the first to be delivered...
Maldivian plans Male-New Delhi charters
NATIONAL flag carrier Maldivian is looking to begin charter services from capital Malé to New Delhi in the next two to three months, pending...
Dynasty Travel works towards paperless office with iPad minis
DYNASTY Travel International staff are now able to make live online bookings for customers buying its packaged tours and promotional offers using iPad minis...
