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...










