Aviation roundup: Thai Airways, Korean Air and more
Here's our weekly roundup of new air routes and other aviation updates.
Oyo checks into Vietnam with US$50 million investment
Oyo Hotels & Homes has officially launched in Vietnam, with the India-headquartered hotel chain committed to investing US$50 in the country's booming tourism sector.
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Singapore, Japan retain lead on passport index while US and UK...
Moving into the third quarter of 2019, Japan and Singapore hold onto top spot on the Henley Passport Index, with a visa-free/visa-on-arrival score of...
Langkawi proposes merger with Thailand’s Satun as transnational UNESCO geopark
Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) is proposing the merging of Langkawi in Malaysia and Satun province in southern Thailand to create the first transnational UNESCO...
Oakwood sets up Beijing office to serve growing Chinese market
Hospitality company Oakwood has opened a new office in Beijing as part of its expansion in Asia Pacific and to better serve international companies...
Hilton to plant DoubleTree brand in Malaysia’s Damai Laut
Hilton will introduce its DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Damai Laut, Malaysia, through a conversion of the existing Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut.
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Tourism Western Australia mounts biggest-ever charm offensive to lure Asians
Tourism Western Australia (TWA) has unveiled a A$12 million (US$8.4 million) international marketing offensive that will see the state intensify its promotional efforts in...
Ride-hailing app for Chinese outbound travellers bags US$50 million
China's Guide (Huang Bao Che in Chinese), a ride-hailing app designed for Chinese travellers abroad, has raised US$50 million in its Series C+ round...
Vista Global rolls out digital marketplace for on-demand private aviation
Vista Global has created a centralised digital marketplace for private aviation, as the Dubai-based business flight services company looks to better capture the US$11...
Eastin Grand resort to add over 4,000 units to Vietnam’s Vung...
Eastin Grand Resort Vung Tau Vietnam is set to open with 192 villas and 4,000 resort units by 2022.
