Weak 2Q for Thai carriers amid competition, higher fuel prices
Intense market competition and hike in fuel prices were key factors weighing down the performance of two Thai major carriers, Thai Airways International (THAI)...
Passenger service charge likely to be increased at KLIA2
The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) is reviewing the passenger service charge (PSC) for international flights beyond South-east Asia at KLIA2.
MAVCOM intends to raise the...
Room shortage in KL as SEA Games rolls into town
As the 29th SEA Games and the 9th ASEAN Para Games are set to take place in Kuala Lumpur later this week, inbound agents are considering...
Hotel Nikko Oita Oasis Tower to open in December
Okura Nikko Hotel Management will rebrand the current Oita Oasis Tower Hotel in Kyushu into the Hotel Nikko Oita Oasis Tower, with a targeted...
Event: Halloween Horror Nights 7 at Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore’s has unveiled the seventh incarnation of its Halloween Horror Nights event, which will run from September 29 to October 29 this...
Seoul Dragon City readies for October launch with four Accor brands
AccorHotels will open Seoul Dragon City in Seoul's Yongsan-gu district come October 1.
The property will feature four AccorHotel brands: the 202-room Grand Mercure Ambassador...
GM named for Aureum Palace Hotel & Resort in Ngapali
HTOO Hospitality has appointed Henrik Bergqvist as general manager of Aureum Palace Hotel & Resort in Ngapali, Myanmar.
In his new role, Bergqvist will oversee...
Malaysian trade still at odds with new tourism tax
Hoteliers in Malaysia continue to challenge the coming tourism tax, saying that details still have not been made official with two weeks to go before its...
Tauzia rolls out new midscale brand, eyes SE Asia expansion
Indonesia’s Tauzia Hotel Management has announced a new hotel brand and expansion plans in South-east Asia.
Marc Steinmeyer, president director of Tauzia Hotels, said: “After...
Asian golf booking portal for travel agents now live
Asian Golf Services, said to be the first online booking portal for the golfing travel industry, has been launched to provide agents and tour...
