Manila’s new Asian Cancer Institute seeks medical tourists
THE NEW Asian Cancer Institute (ACI) in Manila is keen to tap more medical tourists by going into partnership with the country’s Department of...
AirAsia X launches KL-Sapporo route
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A NEW direct route between Kuala Lumpur and Sapporo by AirAsia X will take flight beginning October 1, flying four times weekly.
The...
Philippines trains sights on France, Spain
SPURRED by the EU's recent decision to lift its ban on Philippine carriers, the Philippines is now keen to court travellers from France and...
M’sian airport authorities assure klia2 safe for operations
MALAYSIA Airports Holdings (MAB) has given its assurance that klia2’s terminal, apron and taxiways are safe for operations, in light of differential settlement issues...
South Korea declares end of MERS outbreak
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SOUTH Korea's prime minister Hwang Kyo-ahn has officially declared the end of the MERS outbreak in the country.
While speaking to government officials...
Travelport, Radius Travel ink travel commerce deal
TRAVEL commerce service provider Travelport has signed an exclusive deal with Radius Travel, a global TMC whose 70 members span the likes of India's...
Robust demand drive up air prices in Asian business travel hotspots
DESPITE levelling global airfare prices, increased business travel demand is driving significant airfare increases in six hotspots, among which four are in Asia-Pacific.
These findings...
Thai Airways axe longhaul routes, jobs to revive flagging fortunes
THAILAND’S flagship carrier, Thai Airways International (THAI), will be undergoing further overhaul as operations continue to get streamlined, according to a report from the...
Vietnam eyes Indian, Russian travellers for tourism growth
INDIA and Russia have been highlighted as the two markets with the strongest growth potential for Vietnam’s tourism sector, according to Hoang Tuan Anh,...
Singaporeans among world’s most demanding hotel guests: Agoda
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A RECENT Travel Smarts survey conducted by Agoda.com has revealed that Russians are the most generous when giving positive hotel reviews, while travellers from the...
