Aviation roundup: China Airlines, flydubai and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and other aviation news.
India beckons SE Asia tourists with diverse, experiential offerings
To step up greater awareness of its vast offerings in the South-east Asian markets, India’s travel operators are joining forces with India’s Ministry of...
Popular New Zealand volcano turned deadly attraction in sudden eruption
The Monday eruption of the White Island volcano off the coast of New Zealand's North Island has killed at least six people and injured...
Ingenico ePayments deepens push in seamless travel payments
In an increasingly globalised world, travel payment solutions have progressively been transcending national boundaries. Riding on this momentum is payments giant Ingenico Group’s Amsterdam-based...
Vietnam primed for influx of affluent Chinese travellers
China is proving a valuable source market for Vietnam amid surging international arrivals, and tourism players claim that the country has the right ingredients...
Marriott seals six-hotel deal with Prestige Group to expand in India
Marriott International and Indian real estate firm Prestige Group have signed agreements to open six new hotels across India.
Under these agreements, Prestige Group will...
SE Asia’s travel tech startup scene comes into its own
South-east Asia is becoming a global hotspot for tech startups, thanks to the explosive growth in commercial innovation and investment activity which have risen...
To develop retirement resorts, Indonesia trade proposes special visa scheme for...
The Indonesian trade is urging the government to establish a special visa regime that would give preferential treatment to elderly travellers, in the hopes...
Flurry of developments sail amid China’s burgeoning cruise market
China’s growing domestic demand for cruising holidays has spurred a slate of developments and enhancements to domestic cruising facilities, championed by the China Cruise...
Leisure Pass Group plots expansion into SE Asia with Go Singapore...
US-based Leisure Pass Group (LPG), which runs multiple attraction pass platform Go City, is planting its flag in South-east Asia with Singapore as its...
