AirAsia adds Hong Kong services from December
AirAsia will increase flights to and from Hong Kong starting this December, with a special promotion to support the surge in travel demand ahead...
Japan takes farm stay route to enliven rural areas, boost inbound...
Japan is aiming for international tourists to spend 700,000 guest nights on farm stays annually by 2025 as part of efforts to revitalise rural...
Trade welcomes cleanup of Cambodia’s Sihanoukville coast
A beach in Sihanoukville
TRADE members in Cambodia are upbeat about upcoming plans to “beautify” the Sihanoukville coast despite controversy surrounding the development.
While the Coastal Management...
Pan Pacific brand sets foot in Beijing, eyes more first-tier presence
Bernold Schroeder, CEO, PPHG
PAN Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has finally planted a flag in the Chinese capital, following years of operations in second- and...
SkyTeam launches retroactive loyalty points crediting
AIRLINE alliance SkyTeam is now offering a self-service online crediting tool that allows its frequent flyer programme members to retroactively claim miles from one...
With PlacePass, Marriott now forays into tours and activities
No longer content with selling just hotel rooms, Marriott International yesterday announced its investment in PlacePass, an online tours and activities metasearch platform based...
Chinese company snaps up Blackstone’s stake in SeaWorld
Beijing-based Zhonghong Zhuoye Group, a diversified holding company in the leisure, tourism and real estate sectors, will acquire Blackstone’s 21 per cent stake in...
Rosewood to arrive in Shanghai come 2028
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will be expanding its Asian footprint with the signing of a new property in Shanghai, due to open in 2028.
The...
Manila’s historical district undergoes revitalisation
Streets of Intramuros
The Walled City of Intramuros, Manila’s oldest district and historical core, is having a thorough scrubbing and makeover as part of a...
Plaza Premium lines up US$55 million for expansion into new markets
Hong Kong-based airport services provider Plaza Premium Group (PPG) is expanding its global footprint and enhancing products across 11 international airports, including Beijing Daxing...
