Asia air travel demand continues to soar
THERE was robust growth in international air passenger demand for Asia-Pacific carriers in January, according to preliminary traffic figures for the month released by...
India’s railway to receive extensive upgrades
INDIA's railway minister, Suresh Prabhu, announced in the 2016-2017 railway budget a slew of measures to modernise and improve India’s railway infrastructure and facilities.
Among...
InterContinental Singapore completes renovation works
INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group, in collaboration with design firm Fbeye International, has completed a major five-year renovation of InterContinental Singapore.
The redesign sees the enhancement and...
South Korea to develop IR at Incheon airport
SOUTH Korea plans to develop an integrated resort at Incheon International Airport, with the government awarding the licence to US-based operator Mohegan Tribal Gaming...
No major setback for Nok Air after pilot strike
TRAVEL agents interviewed are unfazed by Nok Air’s pilot strike in February and are continuing to offer the LCC’s flights in their tour packages.
The...
Singapore tourism revenue fell nearly 7 per cent in 2015
EVEN though total arrivals in Singapore increased 0.9 per cent to 15.2 million in 2015, tourist receipts declined 6.8 per cent to S$22 billion...
Rocking and rolling in Asia
A Hard Rock hotel has just opened in Goa and the brand will also debut in China in Shenzhen, followed by Haikou. It’s rock-and-roll in Asia for EVP and chief development officer-hotels Marco Roca, who speaks to Raini Hamdi.
Uniquely Singapore staycations
Singapore’s small population base belies a strong domestic market which is helping hotels at a time they most need it.
A rich nation that has...
Ovolo opens second Sydney property
Photo credit: Nicole England
HONG Kong-based Ovolo Hotels has partnered with international design practice Hassell to launch the Ovolo Woolloomooloo hotel in Sydney, which began...
Korean Air codeshares with India’s Jet Airways
KOREAN Air is launching a new codeshare agreement with India’s Jet Airways starting March 1, increasing connectivity between Incheon and Seoul with cities in...
