Michelin Guide’s coming to Bangkok in late 2017
Following Singapore, Thailand will be the second country in South-east Asia to boast a Michelin guide, announced the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in...
Chinese travelling more in Japan but spending less
The number of foreign tourists arriving in Japan continued its upward trajectory in 1Q2017, although a sharp decline in per capita spending is attributed...
Oakwood’s 11th property in Tokyo set for launch
Come May, Oakwood Asia Pacific will open its 11th property in Tokyo, its first in the region since Oakwood Worldwide was acquired by Mapletree...
Aviareps appointed as Deutsche Hospitality’s SE Asia sales rep
German luxury hotel chain Deutsche Hospitality has appointed Aviareps its representative in Singapore to head sales activities in the country as well as Malaysia...
Dusit forays into Bangladesh’s capital city
Dusit International will make its debut in Bangladesh with the opening of DusitPrincess Dhaka come end-2017 in the country's capital.
The upper-midscale business hotel will...
AirAsia seizes 50% stake in travel planning startup Touristly
AirAsia is acquiring a 50 per cent stake in online travel planner Touristly Travel through an asset injection and loan deal valued at RM11.5...
SriLankan Airlines revives leisure arm in Thailand
SriLankan Airlines has relaunched its SriLankan Holidays leisure arm in Thailand, with Pete Ratanachetkul, managing director of Billion Aviation, appointed to manage the business.
At...
Asia’s a growth market for Airbus
With its high population density, burgeoning passenger demand and fast-growing aviation sector, Asia-Pacific is outpacing other world regions to become a key growth engine...
How buying GTA will strengthen Hotelbeds
With GTA under its belt, subject to regulatory approvals, and its acquisition announcement last February of Tourico Holidays, Hotelbeds will be by far the...
Norwegian to launch London-Singapore low-cost flights
LCC Norwegian will expand its UK longhaul network into Asia when it launches the London Gatwick-Singapore route come September 28, with one-way tickets starting...
