HK Express gets new president following cancellation incident
After cancellations of HK Express flights during the Golden Week peak led to the firing of then CEO Andrew Cowen, Hong Kong Airlines's chief...
Aviation roundup: Bangkok Airways, SriLankan and Vietjet
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes.
Malaysia Airlines brings flights back to Surabaya
Malaysia Airlines this week resumed flights between Kuala Lumpur and Surabaya after suspending the service in 2012, buoying hopes of a return in Malaysian...
Involve private sector in crisis management: new WTTC president
The private sector should be engaged early on in crisis management, be it a health-related outbreak, act of god or act of mad men,...
Bali lowers Mount Agung volcano alert level
The volcano alert on Mount Agung in Bali has been lowered from ‘dangerous’ (level four) to ‘high alert’ (level three) after decreased volcanic activity.
“Based...
Off-site processing, automation on IATA’s agenda for airports
IATA, in collaboration with Airports Council International (ACI), have launched the New Experience in Travel and Technologies (NEXTT) initiative, which will look into off-site...
Australia’s Luxury Escapes sets up Indian HQ
Australian travel deals company Luxury Escapes has launched its regional headquarters in India, where vast opportunities in the market have prompted heavy investments in optimising...
Dual Citadines signings to give Ascott its largest S’pore properties
Ascott has secured contracts to manage its two largest properties in the Singapore, both under the Citadines brand.
The 299-unit Citadines hotel in Raffles Place...
Zecha opens a second Azerai in Vietnam
A second Azerai will open in Can Tho, Vietnam this December, mere months after its founder, legendary hotelier Adrian Zecha, launched the brand and...
Raffles Hotel Singapore to fully close for third refurbishment phase
The iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore has been undergoing restoration and refurbishment since February 2017, and is currently in the midst of Phase Two.
Phase Three...
