Why travel agents must make mobile commerce a priority
As mobile commerce reaches ever higher penetration levels than before, traditional travel agents need to be more adept at adopting mobile solutions to avoid...
AirAsia unveils new bundling options for corporate travellers
AirAsia is launching MyCorporate, a suite of three bundle options aimed at business travellers with a choice of Fare Only, Corporate Lite and Corporate...
Bali springs new Padang Bay Harbor tax on passengers
Balinese authorities yesterday announced it will impose a new tax on passengers travelling from Bali’s Padang Bay Harbor to the Gili Islands, Lombok, Nusa...
New hotel openings: W Shanghai – the Bund, Park Hotel Farrer...
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week.
W Shanghai – The Bund
Positioned between the Suzhou Creek and Huangpu River on Shanghai’s North Bund,...
Emirates, Turkish Airlines get off US laptop ban
Following the lifting of the laptop ban on Etihad Airways' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport earlier this week, Emirates and Turkish Airlines have...
Thai outbound growth drives launch of CNTA’s Bangkok office
The China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) has opened an office in Bangkok, its second outpost in South-east Asia after Singapore.
A main driver for the...
Hopes for Cambodia tourism soar on new flights from Dubai
Tourism bosses are optimistic that Emirates' inaugural daily services between Dubai and Phnom Penh via Yangon, which commenced on July 1, could bring new...
Chinese deities ride above clouds in business class
Three statues of Chinese deities travelled in business class on a Xiamen Airways flight to Malaysia last Saturday.
The idols of heavenly goddess Mazu (the...
Mantra to manage suburban property in Melbourne’s north
Australia's Mantra Group will operate a new-build hotel in Melbourne’s booming northern suburbs, slated for opening in mid-2019.
Epping, in the City of Whittlesea, one...
Aviation roundup: Virgin Australia, SriLankan Airlines and more
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes.
Virgin Australia expands footprint into Greater China
Virgin Australia has commenced five-times weekly flights between Melbourne and Hong...
