Etihad, TUI in talks to form new airline group
TUI and Etihad Aviation Group are in discussion to create a new European leisure airline group focused on point-to-point flying to connect key tourist...
Discussion underway for third runway at Narita airport
TALKS are underway between the operator of Narita International Airport, the Japanese government, the prefectural authority and local residents over the construction of a...
Philippines to reveal new tourism campaign
THE It’s More Fun in the Philippines campaign will be dropped and replaced in time for the Philippines' hosting of the Miss Universe pageant...
Germany’s Steigenberger eyes global expansion with rebrand
GERMANY’s Steigenberger Hotel Group has revealed a new name, logo and brand strategy yesterday on the opening day of property trade fair Expo Real...
Koreans calling for tighter control on Chinese arrivals
Tourists at Yakcheonsa Temple, the biggest temple in Jeju
SOUTH Korea is considering inviting Chinese police to take part in patrols on Jeju island after...
Bill to pave way for integrated resorts in Japan
JAPAN’s indefinite plan to open casinos has come under the spotlight again after a group of politicians from across party boundaries unveiled a bill...
Pattaya Marriott to be rebranded Avani Pattaya
THE Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa, owned by Minor Hotels, will be rebranded into an Avani-branded property from November 1.
The resort will reopen as...
Geckos Adventures lowers tour group age cap to under 30
Credit: Geckos Adventures
FROM 2017, all tours by Geckos Adventures will only be open to those aged 18-29, down from the previous age cap of...
TTG Travel Awards 2016 honours travel trade’s top players
THE 27th annual TTG Travel Awards 2016 saw 84 of the best and brightest in the Asia-Pacific travel trade awarded accolades in recognition of...
IHG, Novum to jointly develop 20 hotels across Europe
David Kellet (left), vice president, interim head of development and investment analysis, Europe, IHG; with David Etmenan, CEO and owner of Novum Group
NOVUM Hotel...
