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2015 Articles Archive

2015 Articles Archive

Ritz-Carlton Reserve lands in Bali with launch of Mandapa

Credit: Ritz-Carlton Reserve THE third property to come under the Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio is now open in Ubud, Bali. Named Mandapa, the resort is located...

Jumeirah pens deal to run new hotel in US$1bn Dubai tower

JUMEIRAH Group has signed a management agreement with RP Global to operate the Jumeirah Business Bay, which is expected to open in time for...

More travellers from Spain heading to Thailand as economy picks up

THAILAND has seen a major resurgence in arrivals from Spain this summer, with the European country posting strong growth among the longhaul markets. Figures released...

ANA to revive Skymark with 18 billion yen bailout deal

Credit: 123rf ALL Nippon Airways (ANA) has agreed to a bailout plan for Skymark Airlines that will see the ailing budget carrier receive a major...

TripAdvisor to bring instant booking feature to Indian travellers

INDIAN consumers will soon be able to book hotel stays on TripAdvisor, a feature that has all along been available in the US and...

Indonesians plan shorter vacations closer to home as rupiah weakens

THE weakening rupiah has put a damper on Indonesian consumers’ travel desires, causing outbound tour operators in the country to report a 20 to...

Reduced KL-Delhi links will dent Indian business: trade

MALAYSIA Airlines’ decision to halve frequencies of air services between Kuala Lumpur and Delhi from September 1 has travel consultants in Malaysia and India...

Falling yuan does little to dampen mood of Chinese vacationers

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Credit: 123rf CHINESE consumers are not depriving themselves of overseas holidays despite reduced buying power as a result of a depreciating...

JAL to roll out Diamond Premier Lounge at New Chitose Airport

Diamond Premier Lounge. Credit: Japan Airlines JAPAN Airlines (JAL) has revealed plans to introduce its Diamond Premier Lounge service at the New Chitose Airport...

Competition sparks makeover for The Star Sydney

THE Star Sydney will embark on a A$130 million (US$90.1 million) refurbishment of its Astral Tower and Residences Hotel, set to be completed by...