AirAsia X posts 2Q profits, plans group synergies and North Asia...
In 2Q2017 ending June 30, AirAsia X recorded RM47.4 million (US$11.1 million) profit after tax, representing its seventh consecutive quarter profit.
Revenue grew 17 per...
SATS, Plaza Premium to manage lounge at Changi’s new T4
SATS and Plaza Premium Group have been awarded a joint contract to manage the only independent lounge at Singapore Changi Airport's newest Terminal 4...
Tourism, trade boards tell a Singapore story about passion
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) have launched a unified brand, Passion Made Possible, to market Singapore internationally...
Aviation roundup: Vietjet, AirAsia and more
Vietjet goes to Indonesia
Vietjet will commence flights between Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Jakarta on December 20.
Flights will depart HCMC at 20.40 and...
New Ramada in Phuket to bear Straits Chinese influence
Wyndham Hotel Group will expand its Ramada brand in Thailand with the signing of Ramada Plaza Chaofah Phuket in a franchise deal with Southern...
Malaysian trade relentless in efforts to woo Chinese
Malaysia is expected to hit its target of three million Chinese tourist arrivals this year, an increase from 2.1 million in 2016, a sentiment...
Despite surging arrivals, tepid demand for Japan’s ryokans
Japan’s ryokans are struggling to attract international tourists even as the country welcomes a record 2.3 million visitors in June 2017, up 18.2 per...
Trishaw Uncle’s going places with GPS guides, young drivers
Singapore's only licensed trishaw tour operator Trishaw Uncle has refreshed its services by curating and providing GPS-guided trishaw tours through iconic heritage districts such...
Princess sets epic S’pore-Alaska cruise, with 11 Asia calls in between
Princess Cruises is debuting the Epic Adventure Cruise from Singapore to Alaska on the 2,600-guest Golden Princess, offering 29- or 36-day itinerary options.
Sailing from...
Avani to make Maldives debut come 2019
Avani Fares Maldives Resort, a US$70 million joint venture partnership between Thailand-based Minor Hotel Group and Cyprea Group, is scheduled to open on the...
