Taiwan races to free passengers trapped in TransAsia crash
AT LEAST nine lives have been lost this morning when TransAsia Airways flight GE235 narrowly missed a road bridge and crash-landed in Taipei's Keelung...
African safari back on Asians’ radar as Ebola crisis eases
ONE safari specialist is reporting a recovery in Asian traffic to Africa after the Ebola crisis devastated travel into the disease-free Eastern regions of...
Taiwan woos India with visa-free entry, education for trade
A LATE entrant to the game, Taiwan is now in hot pursuit of the Indian market with education initiatives and a new visa scheme.
From...
Marriott to fill void of international brand hotels in Philippines
THE Philippines will be on the receiving end of new Marriott hotels in the coming years as the hotel operator seeks to leverage the...
City of Dreams Manila bets big on Philippines’ gaming prospects
MELCO Crown Entertainment has reported strong performance by City of Dreams Manila integrated resort, which has already welcomed 600,000 visitors and high occupancy rates...
Louis T Collection acquires 1st hotel in Koh Samui
THE Mantra Samui Resort in Koh Samui has been acquired and will be relaunched as the inaugural property under the Louis T Collection.
It is...
Argentina the ‘first South American country’ to chase Indian arrivals
WITH the aim to educate the Indian travel trade and public about its tourist destinations, Argentina’s NTO Instituto Nacional de Promoción Turistica (INPROTUR) held...
SIA’s premium economy seats take off on Sydney route
SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has joined a growing number of airlines in offering a premium economy experience as it opens bookings for this cabin class...
Lanson Place to manage Yongye Apartments in Shanghai
A MANAGEMENT agreement between Lanson Place Hospitality Management and Shanghai Yongye Group will see the former manage a Serviced Suites by Lanson Place Project,...
Fitness first for Singaporean travellers: survey
SOME Singaporeans are forgoing the traditional holiday indulgences of feasting and kicking back to relax by opting for fitness holidays this year, with more...
