NCL opens trade contact centre in Hong Kong
Norwegian Star
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened a contact centre in Hong Kong dedicated to assisting members of the travel trade in the region.
A...
Egencia restructures, forms globally aligned company
Christophe Peymirat
Expedia’s corporate travel outfit Egencia has reorganised internally to break down divisions by geographic region, forming two global organisations in its wake.
Instead of...
Singapore’s iconic Raffles Hotel to undergo refurbishment
The iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore will be undergoing restoration works from next year, more than 25 years after its last refurbishment.
The national monument will...
Korean airlines no longer levy fees for early cancellations
SOUTH Korea's airlines have been ordered to abolish fees for international flights that are cancelled three months ahead of the departure date, effective from...
TripAdvisor, Viator halt ticket sales to hundreds of animal attractions
TripAdvisor and its subsidiary Viator will cease ticket sales to hundreds of wildlife entertainment products, months after supporters of nonprofit World Animal Protection signed...
Ratings scheme implemented for tourist sites in Cambodia
Venues visited by tourists in Cambodia will receive a rating based on their quality of service, a move welcomed by agents there.
The country’s Ministry...
Agents condemn clamp down on tours to North Korea
Travel agents specialising in North Korea are condemning plans by the US and South Korea governments to halt tourism into the reclusive state.
They intend...
New Tokyo rail station to ease access to Haneda
Tokyo Monorail
A new station in the Shinagawa district of central Tokyo is set to ease connections and reduce travel times between the capital and...
Finnair adds capacity on Tokyo, Hong Kong routes
Finnair flights from Helsinki to Tokyo and Hong Kong will see added frequencies in the summer season next year.
Four additional weekly flights will be...
Travelport offers agents new Business Insights tool
Travelport has launched Travelport Business Insights in the Asia-Pacific region, a solution targeted at travel agencies and corporate organisations.
The technology uses data from an...
