Qatar Airways has signed a new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways, offering its passengers access to a series of destinations across Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar. Effective this week, the agreement will see Qatar Airways place its 'QR' flight code on Bangkok Airways' flights from the Thai capital's Suvarnabhumi airport to Koh ...

Asia Pacific, May 16, 2013

A new island wellness resort is being developed off the coast of Cambodia. Boutique hotel company, Akaryn Hospitality Management Services (AHMS), has announced plans to open a resort and spa on the island of Koh Krabeay, a 20-minute speedboat ride from the coastal town of Sihanoukville. Launching in the second quarter of ...

Asia Pacific, May 15, 2013

Frasers Hospitality has launched its contemporary Capri by Fraser brand in Vietnam. The serviced apartment operator opened the Capri by Fraser Ho Chi Minh City this week, adding 126 serviced apartments to the city's inventory. Units range from studios to one- and two-bedroom suites, all of which include work desks, home ...

Asia Pacific, May 14, 2013

Boosting cross-border travel through the development of infrastructure and removal of red tape is the main focus of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the regional bloc's new secretary-general has said. Speaking in an interview, Le Luong Minh said that tourism and transport development were crucial to the region's overall ...

Asia Pacific, May 8, 2013

VietJet Air has signed an agreement to lease three more Airbus A320 aircraft. Dublin-based aircraft leasing company AWAS will supply VietJet with the new single-aisle jets, all of which will come equipped with 180 seats in a single-class layout. The new A320s will also become the first in VietJet's fleet to ...

Asia Pacific, April 23, 2013

Starwood Hotels & Resorts will hold its third regional Expo for Indochina in Bangkok this month, showcasing over 20 hotels from the three countries. Taking place on 18 April 2013 at the Plaza Athénée Bangkok hotel, which forms part of Starwood's Le Meridien brand, the event will see the group showcase ...

Asia Pacific, April 14, 2013

Korean Air has completed two deals that will expand its presence in the international aviation market. The Seoul-based national carrier has acquired a 44% stake in Czech Airlines, marking its first ever investment in a foreign airline, and has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Myanmar Airways International, working ...

Asia Pacific, April 11, 2013

VietJet Air has announced that its second international route will launch this summer, connecting the Vietnamese capital Hanoi with Bangkok. Commencing on 1 June 2013, flights will be operated daily using a 180-seat Airbus A380 aircraft, departing Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport at 1050. The return leg will leave Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi ...

Asia Pacific, April 9, 2013