Vietjet, Airbus ink deal for 20 A330neo aircraft at Farnborough Airshow
Vietjet has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of 20 new-generation wide-body A330neo (A330-900) aircraft, totalling US$7.4 billion by the manufacturer’s list price,...
Madhya Pradesh anticipates inbound tourism revival, readies to host key trade...
The central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is expecting to grow its inbound tourism market by hosting the 39th Annual Convention of the Indian...
Maldives to step up destination marketing efforts
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) and the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen...
Taste Port Douglas partners Singapore Airlines for F&B festival
Australia’s favourite food festival Taste Port Douglas – presented by Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas – has chosen its first airline partner Singapore...
Korean Air debuts new Prestige Class seats on latest Boeing 787-10
Korean Air has launched its inaugural flight from Seoul Incheon to Tokyo Narita today on its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, an advanced aircraft that...
Accommodation revenue in Japan continues to grow
Hotel and ryokan operators in Japan are expecting record revenues in fiscal 2024 (April 2024 to March 2025), buoyed by the almost full rebound of revenue...
Political unrest in Bangladesh disrupts medical tourism to India
With the ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh, medical tourism from the country to India has taken a hit. Many of such travellers are either...
Airbnb closes the digitalisation gap with community initiatives
PATA member Airbnb is taking the lead in bridging the digital divide, tackling barriers in rural and underserved regions to foster economic growth, promote...
ACI World, Airbus strengthen global cooperation to decarbonise aviation
Airports Council International (ACI) World and Airbus have signed a cooperation agreement to support the industry’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of aviation.
This...
Singapore reclaims world’s most powerful passport title
Singapore is once again the world’s most powerful passport, according to latest Henley Passport Index ranking, breaking away from the shared top spot with...
