US, UK ban large devices for some Middle East flights
In a similar move to the US' ban on carry-on electronic gadgets on planes coming from 10 airports in the Middle East and North...
Virgin Australia to commence Hong Kong-Melbourne service
After announcing plans to introduce its first flights to Hong Kong, Virgin Australia has now confirmed Melbourne will be the Australian city to enjoy...
Trade applauds Cambodia’s tougher enforcement of tourism standards
The authorities’ plans to raise tourism standards significantly across Cambodia have been met with approval by agents in the country.
Tourism minister Thong Khon announced...
Philippines gets a hand from Genting for cruise infrastructure development
Hot on the heels of Royal Caribbean Cruises' announcement last week to build a purpose-built cruise ship terminal in the Western Visayas' Caticlan or...
With PlacePass, Marriott now forays into tours and activities
No longer content with selling just hotel rooms, Marriott International yesterday announced its investment in PlacePass, an online tours and activities metasearch platform based...
Event: Vivid Sydney 2017
The annual Vivid Sydney festival will happen at Sydney’s new harbourside CBD precinct of Barangaroo for the first time this year, bringing back its...
Jetstar Asia codeshare gives Jet Airways three new destinations
Jet Airways will begin codesharing on Jetstar Asia flights from Singapore to 11 destinations, extending its footprint to three new destinations: Darwin, Phuket and...
Amadeus offers agencies Productivity Tracker tool
Productivity Tracker has become the latest addition to the Amadeus Agency Insight suite.
The new web-based tool uses data analytics to identify areas for operational...
China spat puts chill on South Korea cruise sector
Cruise operators are rewriting their operations to South Korean ports as the diplomatic row between Beijing and Seoul increasingly spills over into the travel...
Lufthansa cosies up to agents, corporates through direct channels
Digitalisation and greater personalisation of products and services will play key roles in the Lufthansa Group’s push in developing a “multi-channel landscape” as the...
