New European airline to take off from Etihad-TUI JV
A new European leisure airline group is set to emerge from a joint venture between Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) and Europe's largest tour operator...
With new resorts, Macau makes a sound bet for Singapore agents
The Parisian Macao
Industry members are confident that Macau, flush with a new crop of hotels and attractions, will be strong drawcards for outbound travellers...
Hainan Airlines starts Beijing-Las Vegas service
(From left) Hainan Airlines' Hou Wei; Clark County's Lawrence Weekly, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's Rossi Ralenkotter; and World Tourism Cities Federation and...
Asian tour specialist sets up shop in Poland
Tourasia, a Swiss outbound tour operator specialising in Asia, has expanded into Poland with the opening of the Tourasia Polska subsidiary in Warsaw on...
Meliá Hotels says hola to Bangkok
The signing ceremony
Spain's Meliá Hotels International has signed an agreement with Asset World (a member of Thailand's TCC Group) to open the Meliá Bangkok...
Marriott unveils new group for 8 luxury brands
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Having gained a trio of luxury hotel brands following its acquisition of Starwood in September, Marriott...
Korean Air commences Delhi-Incheon service
Cho Hyun (centre), South Korea’s ambassador to India, with airport and airline executives at the launch ceremony
Korean Air has launched its inaugural Delhi-Incheon flight...
China’s rising EASTs and their new travel ambitions
Wealthy travellers in China are increasingly looking beyond the ordinary holiday experience, falling under a category of travellers that Reuter Communications refers to as...
Stars align for space travel startup in Japan
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japanese travel agency HIS have announced a US$440,000 investment into domestic venture firm PD AeroSpace, which aims to send...
Thailand ditches visa fees for all nationalities
The queue at immigration control at Suvarnabhumi Airport
A sharp drop in Chinese arrivals in October and November has pressured the Thai government to waive...
