New theme park portal lures visitors with instalment plans
MA Privileges last week launched Happyfun.Asia, Malaysia’s first dedicated amusement park ticketing site with an instalment payment plan.
Among the theme parks that have come onboard...
TransAsia Airways’ sudden closure catches trade by surprise
The unexpected closure of Taiwan's struggling TransAsia Airways on November 23 were met with mixed reaction across the industry, ranging from shock to dismay.
In...
In Thailand, expectations soar as Russian recovery gains speed
Maya Bay, Phi Phi Island, Thailand
The Thai trade is raising expectations for the Russian tourist market this year, as the sector has shown strong...
Big tourism plans in store for Bangladesh
Beach area at Cox's Bazar
Bangladesh is making aggressive plans to bolster the tourism sector, including drawing up its first investment-focused tourism master plan and...
Pan Pacific Singapore unveils new Poolside
Pan Pacific Singapore has relaunched its swimming pool after a S$3 million (US$2.1 million) revitalisation programme.
Surrounded by water features and lush greenery, the revamped...
JacTravel breaks into China with new Beijing office
Jenny Fu will lead Beijing office as sales director
UK-based B2B travel wholesaler JacTravel has entered into the China market with the launch of an...
Major makeover coming to Datai Langkawi in September 2017
The 23-year-old Datai Langkawi will embark on an extensive 10-month renovation from September 4, 2017 before opening its doors again in mid 2018.
The redesign...
ANA bridges Asia-Latin America connectivity gap with Mexico City service
All Nippon Airways' (ANA) new Tokyo (Narita)-Mexico City service will provide a much-needed option for the Asia-Latin America market, where trade flows are growing...
A stabilising Philippine Airlines shoots for five-star rating
Jaime Bautista, president and COO, PAL
Philippine Airlines (PAL), as part of its "nose-to-tail reinvention" currently underway, is aiming to become a five-star, full-service carrier...
Jetstar increases flights to China, Malaysia for lunar new year
Jetstar Asia will be increasing flight frequencies on four of its routes from Singapore to meet the expected increase in demand over the 2017...
