Kerala, UNESCO map out Spice Route tourism development plan
KERALA Tourism and UNESCO last week signed an MoU to preserve and develop the Spice Route for tourism, almost a year after the idea...
SilkAir opens exit-row seats for selection
SILKAIR is now offering economy class passengers the choice of securing preferred seats in exit rows.
The preferred seats are available for purchase during the...
Cebu Pacific records growth in 1H2014 passenger traffic
CEBU Pacific flew eight million passengers from January to June 2014, posting a year-on-year increase of about eight per cent.
In June, the airline carried...
Henan Province’s inaugural JW Marriott lands in Zhengzhou
JW MARRIOTT Hotel Zhengzhou yesterday opened its doors in China's Henan Province under a long-term management agreement with owners Greenland Group.
Located from the 41st...
Accor draws up plans for Ibis, Novotel Suites in Manila
ACCOR will be introducing its Ibis and Novotel Suites brands in Manila in the coming years.
The economy Ibis is part of the company’s master...
Asia emerges as leader in low-cost, longhaul air travel: OAG
ASIA is setting new trends in longhaul, low-cost air travel, with China poised to become a key regional player in the near future, according...
Princess Cruises’ new ship to set sail in 2017
PRINCESS Cruises yesterday announced that it will welcome a new ship in 2017.
The yet-to-be-named 143,000-ton ship will be the only new order parent company...
SIA net profit plummets 71% as industry outlook darkens
SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) put on a poor showing for the first quarter of financial year 2014/2015, reporting a 71 per cent year-on-year depression in...
Philippines expands offerings to Muslim travellers
PREDOMINANTLY Catholic Philippines is gradually expanding its limited inventory of halal travel products to capture more of the small yet steadily growing Muslim market.
The...
Hilton launches hot spring resort on Hainan Island
HILTON Worldwide this week opened the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hainan – Qixianling Hot Spring within the Qixianling Hot Spring National Rainforest Park on...
