How to survive the world’s longest commercial flight
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has partnered US wellness brand Canyon Ranch to introduce a new level of comfort and relaxation to ultra-longhaul travel.
The programme will...
Red Planet Japan to open its seventh hotel in Japan
Red Planet Japan has acquired a land plot in the Nagarekawa district of Hiroshima for a Red Planet hotel, set to open in the...
Aviation roundup: AirAsia, PAL, Korean Air and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and other aviation updates in Asia.
Indonesia trade surprised by Pitana’s sudden resignation
I Gde Pitana has resigned from his position at Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism as deputy minister covering Indonesia, South-east Asia, Australia and Oceania, effective yesterday.
The...
Is Thailand’s tourism ready to tackle crime and safety problems?
Thailand says it is ready to undertake "a sweeping overhaul of all the country’s safety and security measures relevant to the travel and tourism...
AirAsia spreads wings with full divestment from Expedia JV
The Expedia Group is buying up AirAsia's remaining 25 per cent equity interest in AAE Travel, a joint venture formed by the two firms...
Marriott sells two major assets in Fiji
Marriott International has sold two major hotel and hospitality assets in Fiji to the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF). The US$131 million transaction is...
Okura Nikko to debut its new upscale brand in Nagoya
Okura Nikko Hotel Management has confirmed it will debut its new upscale, select-service Nikko Style brand in Nagoya, Japan, come 2020.
Located in Nagoya’s Meieki...
New Royal Caribbean tool gives user photos custom soundtracks
Innovation in the holiday cruise industry is no longer confined to on-board or shore excursion products, Royal Caribbean International (RCI) shows as it launches...
Why TravelClick clicks for Amadeus
Amadeus describes its acquisition of TravelClick, now confirmed, as an important milestone for its hospitality business, enabling it to expand into new product categories...
