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Cathay Dragon: New HK to Nanning service
Cathay Dragon have announced that it will commence a new four-times-weekly service between Hong Kong and Nanning in Guangxi beginning 8 January 2018, further strengthening the airline’s network in mainland China. Known as the “Green City” on account of the abundance of lush tropical greenery that is a hallmark of this regional capital of over seven million people, Nanning is an important economic hub and China’s gateway to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).The city hosts the annual China-ASEAN Expo. The new service will be operated by the airline's fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft in a two-class configuration. In addition to connecting passengers from around the world into culturally diverse Nanning, the latest destination launch will offer passengers from southern China more options when connecting to Cathay Dragon’s extensive regional network or the international network of Cathay Pacific though Hong Kong. Cathay Dragon chief executive officer Algernon Yau said: “We are very pleased to add Nanning to our growing mainland China network. The city is becoming an increasingly important business and tourism destination and we are excited to provide our customers with a wider choice of travel options and convenience. “The launch of the new route also demonstrates our ongoing commitment to boosting Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s largest international aviation hub.”
AirAsia adds over 5 million seats for flights between China, India and Malaysia in 2024
AirAsia announced a significant increase in services between China-Malaysia and India-Malaysia, totalling an impressive 230 weekly flights starting in the first quarter of 2024, with up to 5.2 million seats per year. The significant increase in capacity via AirAsia Malaysia (airline code AK) and AirAsia X Malaysia (airline code D7) comes in response to the anticipated surge in travel demand following the Malaysian government’s announcement of a 30-day visa-free entry for travellers from China and India into Malaysia starting 1 December 2023. The announcement also coincides with the recent announcement of the easing of travel restrictions for Malaysians to China, from 1 December 2023. Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes said: “This is a huge, much-anticipated news not only for AirAsia but for the country, and we truly thank the Malaysian government, particularly Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, for this forward-thinking initiative. AirAsia has been at the forefront of trying to make visiting Malaysia easier. The 30-day visa-free entry for the citizens of China and India will surely provide a welcome boost for Malaysia’s tourism and its economy ahead of the upcoming peak travel season while boosting economic bonds between these great nations. As a vital player in the aviation sector, we stand ready to add capacity to support the demand for affordable and accessible air travel in the region.” AirAsia Aviation Group Limited Group CEO, Bo Lingam added: “We see this as an opportunity not only to enhance regional connectivity in two of our largest markets, but also to act as a catalyst for significant economic growth. With an estimated 4.6 million guests expected to travel on our extensive network of 26 routes in China and India in 2024 alone, we are ready to play a pivotal role in achieving Malaysia's ambitious tourism targets of 25 million international tourists annually.” As the largest foreign low-cost carrier in China, both AirAsia Malaysia (AK) and AirAsia X Malaysia (D7) fly 17 routes into the country with a total of 156 flights weekly AirAsia Malaysia (AK) and AirAsia X Malaysia (D7) fly from Kuala Lumpur to Guangzhou, Quanzhou, Kunming, Guilin), Nanning, Shantou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Beijing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai. AirAsia Malaysia (AK) also flies from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing and Wuhan, as well as from Johor Bahru to Guangzhou. Both airlines have also increased frequencies to nine routes into India with a total of 74 flights weekly. AirAsia Malaysia (AK) flies from Kuala Lumpur to Bengaluru, Kolkata, Cochin, Hyderabad, Chennai, Trichy, and Trivandrum - a new destination starting in February 2024. AirAsia X Malaysia (D7) flies from Kuala Lumpur to New Delhi and Amritsar. Recently, the China Embassy in Malaysia also announced that Malaysian citizens holding ordinary passports who enter China for business, tourism, family visits and transit purposes can enjoy visa-free travel for up to 15 days starting 1 December 2023 until 30 November 2024.
The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center launches inspiring science talks series
The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the first and only integrated research, rescue, rehabilitation, return Center in the region, is delighted to announce that it is officially open to the public. In addition to opening its doors, the Center is excited to introduce a series of engaging and informative science talks, offering a unique opportunity for the community to delve into the fascinating world of marine sciences and natural history. Starting from September 21st, the Yas SeaWorld® Research & Rescue Center invites the public to attend a series of enriching science talks organized in collaboration with Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), Emirates Natural History Group (ENHG), Nautica Environmental Associates (NEA) and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. Dr. Elise Marquis, Director of the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center, said: “This Center was developed as a place for discovery, education and conservation. As we open our doors to the public and launch this collaborative science talks series, we aim to ignite a passion for natural sciences and natural history of the Arabian region as well as encourage active participation in environmental conservation efforts in Abu Dhabi and beyond. For the Center, this is a significant step in our mission to foster a deeper understanding of our underwater world and its importance to us and the planet. It is essential that these talks are organized in partnership with key stakeholders in Abu Dhabi, harnessing the wealth of scientific knowledge and networks available, making it an exciting collaboration given the abundance of great minds and natural wonders in the UAE.” Centered on the topic of corals, the highly attended inaugural science talk included presentations by esteemed experts including Dr. Gerrit Nanninga, marine biologist at the Yas SeaWorld® Research & Rescue Center, who introduced participants to corals and coral reef ecosystems. He was joined by Hamad Al Jailani, assistant scientist in marine habitats at EAD, who provided insights on the corals of Abu Dhabi. This session was followed by Dr. Trent Haydon, microbiologist and coral biologist at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYU Abu Dhabi), who explored corals and their microbial counterparts. The event, designed to encourage an open discussion on the future of coral research and conservation, set the stage for a series of science talks that will be held at the facility once a month. The series of monthly science talks featuring insights from local and international experts is scheduled to continue and will cover a wide variety of topics from shark ecology to cuttlefish breeding to geology and climate change. The events are free to attend, but pre-booking is mandatory. Interested participants can reserve their spot by filling out a form on the Center’s website and presenting a confirmation email upon arrival. Drawing on SeaWorld's extensive legacy in marine life conservation, the Yas SeaWorld® Research & Rescue Center brings SeaWorld’s 60 years of experience in marine wildlife rescue operations, marine science research, education and preservation to the UAE and the wider region. In partnership with SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the Center conducts educational workshops and lectures to raise awareness about marine sciences and marine wildlife conservation. Open to the public from September 18th, the facility will host three tours per week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. The tours will be guided by members of the education team and will include in-depth explanations of the facilities and capabilities of the center. To join tours at the Center, pre-booking is essential, with a fee of AED 30 per perso
AirAsia ramps up flights to China amid surge in travel demand
Following a significant rebound in demand for travel between Malaysia and China, AirAsia is set to boost flights between the two countries as the airline expects forward sales to continue to accelerate in the coming months. The average number of guests carried per flight (load factor) for both AirAsia Malaysia (AK) and AirAsia X Malaysia (D7) flights to/from China is about 80 percent in July. Several of the strongest performing routes are Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai, Kota Kinabalu-Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur-Nanning and Kota Kinabalu-Wuhan recorded up to 95 percent load factor in the coming months. Both airlines have sold more than 320,000 seats between China and Malaysia from March to early July this year, which is about 30 percent compared to the same period pre-Covid in 2019. About 75 percent of the seats sold are from Chinese nationals, a clear signal that Malaysia continues to be one of the preferred destinations for tourists from China. Based on the strong current and forecast demand, AirAsia Malaysia (AK) will resume another route from Kota Kinabalu to Hangzhou starting with three flights weekly beginning 2 September 2023. Meanwhile, AirAsia X Malaysia (D7) will be increasing services from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing (Daxing) from four to five flights weekly beginning 1 September, from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai from four to seven flights weekly commencing 15 September, and from Kuala Lumpur to Hangzhou from three to four flights weekly starting 30 September this year. AirAsia Malaysia CEO, Riad Asmat said: “We are an airline that optimises our operations based on consumer demand. Therefore, we are thrilled to witness this upsurge in travel interest between Malaysia and China. The resumption of flights from Kota Kinabalu to Hangzhou aligns perfectly with our commitment to connecting second-tier cities to the world as part of our commitment to serve the underserved. We are also planning to increase the frequency of this route to seven flights weekly starting in October based on demand. The enhanced connectivity will not only boost high-value travellers arrivals into Malaysia but also provide crucial support to Malaysia's domestic travel demand. We look forward to expanding our connectivity and frequency between Malaysia and China from other hubs as well in the future.” AirAsia X Malaysia CEO, Benyamin Ismail said: “As China travel demand remains strong across our network for medium haul travel, we will also add more frequencies to our schedule to meet the growing demand and in particular for some of our most popular Chinese destinations such as Beijing (Daxing), Shanghai, and Hangzhou. In addition to fostering additional links, further enhancing trade, tourism, and investments between the two countries, the increased frequencies of our flights on the most popular routes will also optimise our efficiencies, which results in increased fleet utilisation for AAX. This means our guests can not only experience less costs and spend less time waiting but importantly, have more time exploring to make the most of their trips.” As AirAsia continues to expand its routes and the number of flights between Malaysia and China, the airline is also launching discounted fares to all destinations in North Asia including to Guilin, Guangzhou, Nanning, Shantou, Beijing, Shanghai and more starting from RM319 all-in one-way. Guests can also fly to other North Asian countries such as Hong Kong, Macao, Taipei, Busan, Sapporo and more from RM339 all-in one-way. These fares are now available for booking on the airasia Superapp and the website starting today until 6 Aug 2023 for the travel period between 1 Sep 2023 and 31 Mar 2024. AirAsia Malaysia (AK) currently flies 14 routes to/from China with over 104 flights weekly from Kuala Lumpur to Guilin, Quanzhou, Guangzhou, Kunming, Shenzhen, Nanning, Shantou and Macao; Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Beijing and Macao; and Johor Bahru to Guangzhou. AirAsia X Malaysia (D7) currently flies four routes to/from China with over 22 flights weekly from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu (Tianfu), Beijing (Daxing), Shanghai, and Hangzhou.
Scootin’ Back to China
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will steadily resume flights to and from China to accommodate strong travel demands in line with the further relaxation of border restrictions. Scoot will also be ramping up flight frequencies across its network, particularly to destinations that are popular for summer travels in Australia, Greece, Indonesia, Japan and Malaysia. Since travel restrictions were lifted globally in 2022, Scoot has resumed most of its pre-Covid routes, increased flight frequencies to ensure its capacity matches demand and expanded its network with the launch of new destinations such as Jeju, Lombok, Makassar, Miri and Yogyakarta. China From now until the end of Northern Winter 2022 (25 March 2023), Scoot will progressively increase its total flights to China from 14-times weekly to 26-times weekly by stepping up flight frequencies to seven of its existing points, comprising Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao, Tianjin and Zhengzhou. The pace of resumption continues into the Northern Summer period, which spans 26 March to 28 October 2023. Scoot will resume flights to Haikou, Ningbo and Xi’an in April 2023, bringing the total number of weekly flights to China to 42-times weekly by the end of April 2023. With services to Nanning and Shenyang resuming in May 2023, customers can look forward to 57-times weekly flights to China by the end of June 2023. Other Network Updates Scoot will increase flight frequencies to travellers’ favourite warm-weather destinations, just in time for customers to plan their summer travels. Flight frequencies to Athens will increase from two-times to four-times weekly, flight frequencies to Perth will increase from 10-times to 12-times weekly, flight frequencies to Sapporo through Taipei will increase from three-timesto four-times weekly and flight frequencies to Tokyo through Taipei will increase from 10-times to 12-times weekly. Closer to Singapore, flight frequencies to Langkawi will increase from four-times to seven-times weekly and flight frequencies to Manado will increase from three-times to four-times weekly. Some adjustments will be made to optimise resources and accommodate other operational considerations. In particular, Scoot services to the Gold Coast will be suspended after 17 July 2023 (last flight out of the Gold Coast). Customers with existing bookings will be notified of their options. New Schedules for Pokémon Air Adventures Flights Pokémon Air Adventures, a partnership with The Pokémon Company, continues to be well sought-after by Pokémon fans and others looking for unique experiences. In February 2023, Scoot launched these inaugural themed flights on the Pikachu Jet to Bangkok. In March 2023, the Pikachu Jet will make its way to Taiwan. Customers can choose from eight scheduled flights in March 2023 and six scheduled flights in April 2023. For more information on the Pikachu Jet schedule, please refer to Scoot’s website. Scoot chief executive officer, Leslie Thng, said, “Scoot has been anticipating the return of travel to and from China and we will scale up operations to meet the demand from this sizeable market. We will also ramp up frequencies to other popular summer destinations as customers continue to seek travel to connect with loved ones, explore new cultures and create new experiences. This year, we aspire to continue redefining value-travel by providing our customers with safe and seamless travel journeys, quality service, differentiated products and experiences at affordable fares.”
Marriott’s Na Lotus Hotel opens in China
Marriott has opened a new hotel under its Luxury Collection brand, in the capital of Guangxi Province, Nanning. The new opening marks the brand’s eighth property in China. Na Lotus Hotel resides in a high-rise landmark building, immersing guests in the heart of the business district. The contemporary setting merges the rich heritage of the Zhuang minority group and showcases their history through beautiful décor, evocative catering and magnificent surroundings. “We have introduced Nanning to our global explorers, allowing them to discover the destination, also known as the Green City due to the abundance of lush foliage here. As a culturally rich ethnic minority area in Guangxi Province, the destination is a perfect gateway for travellers to experience through the lens of the Luxury Collection,” said Anthony Ingham, global brand leader of the Luxury Collection. Each of the 290 guestrooms, including 26 suites, takes inspiration from the lotus flower, and feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the city as well as the Yong River and Qingxiu mountain. The hotel’s interiors echo strong elements of the Zhuang culture such as farmlands, symbolising happiness and prosperity. Na Lotus Hotel also features a 1,100 square metre ballroom, state-of-the-art fitness centre and an indoor pool overlooking the skyline. “As the first Marriott International luxury hotel in Guangxi Province, we invite the guests to explore the charm of Nanning,” said Henry Lee, chief operations officer and managing director of Marriott International in Greater China.
Marriott’s APAC luxury portfolio to grow in 2019
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth Marriott International has announced strong growth of its APAC luxury portfolio with 13 new luxury properties projected to open in 2019. Marriott International’s current portfolio of 130 luxury hotels, across ten countries and territories in the Asia Pacific, is poised to grow in 2019 with new openings from JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and The Luxury Collection. Ritz-Carlton continues its growth with four anticipated openings. Where as The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, which is expected to open in October, will mark the brand’s return to Australia. JW Marriott continues its expansion by adding five new properties, including the newly opened JW Marriott Hotel Qufu and soon-to-open JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong in July. The Luxury Collection continues to make its mark, with the debut of IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Okinawa, in January 2019 and two anticipated hotels in Nanning, China and Kolkata, India. St Regis also debuted The St Regis Hong Kong in April 2019. "One of the fastest-growing in the world" "Asia Pacific’s luxury travel industry is one of the fastest-growing in the world, driven by markets like China and India. On top of this, global luxury travellers today are seeking more than just the opportunity to indulge, they want experiences that deliver personal meaning and significance,” said Peggy Fang Roe, chief sales and marketing officer, Asia Pacific, Marriott International. “In response, Marriott International continues to grow its footprint and experiential offerings in the Asia Pacific, providing highly contextualised and carefully curated experiences, allowing luxury travellers to explore their passions and grow on a personal level."
AirAsia sets to fly Kuala Lumpur-Quanzhou route
AirAsia Airbus A320 AirAsia has announced it is set to fly to Quanzhou in Fujian, China with a daily direct service from Kuala Lumpur commencing 1 May 2019. Once one of the world’s biggest ports and the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, Quanzhou was known to Arab traders as Zaiton and was praised by Marco Polo as 'one of the two greatest havens in the world for commerce'. Thanks to its status as a major trading port for more than three centuries, Quanzhou remains a melting pot of diverse cultures and religions, and boasts many Buddhist and Hindu temples, mosques and churches, as well as museums celebrating its proud maritime heritage. "Greater accessibility to Malaysian and Chinese travellers" AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat said: “AirAsia has been championing connectivity to secondary cities in China such as Guilin, Shantou and Nanning. This Kuala Lumpur-Quanzhou service further grows our footprint of unique destinations in China and will provide greater accessibility to Malaysian and Chinese travellers. As we continue to expand in China, we look forward to exploring opportunities to connect our other, secondary hubs in Malaysia to China as well.” Kaiyuan Temple Top attractions in Quanzhou include Kaiyuan Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian, built over 1,300 years ago; Qingjing Mosque, China’s oldest Arab-style mosque, which was inspired by the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus; Luoyang Bridge, one of the 'Four Ancient Bridges of China' that resembles a silver dragon lying above the green water, and more. Guests can also visit the nearby city of Xiamen, located only 1 hour away by high-speed train.
Cathay Pacific launches bi-weekly Tokushima route
The Cathay Pacific Group’s expansion continues as it launches a new two-times-weekly service to Tokushima in Japan. Tokushima is the gateway to Shikoku. The route will be operated by Cathay Dragon and launches from Dubai, via Hong Kong, on 18 December 2018 until 29 March 2019 using Airbus A320 aircraft. Details of the new Tokushima service from Dubai, via Hong Kong, from 18 December 2018 – 29 March 2019 are as follows (all times local): Flight no From To Departure/Arrival Days of operation CX 746 DXB HKG 1755/0500 +1 Sunday - Saturday CX 738 DXB HKG 2335/1100 +1 Sunday - Saturday KA 322 HKG TKS 0930/1400 Wednesday, Saturday KA 323 TKS HKG 1630/2010 Wednesday KA 323 TKS HKG 1700/2100 Saturday CX 745 HKG DXB 0130/0700 Sunday - Saturday CX 731 HKG DXB 1655/2205 Sunday - Saturday This is not the first time that Cathay Pacific flew to Tokushima, the Group has operated charter flights to the island at peak holiday periods in the past. The introduction of scheduled service to Tokushima shows the Group’s commitment to Japan that has become popular among tourists worldwide. Currently, Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon currently fly to six destinations in Japan, and the addition of Tokushima to the network gives customers a new region of the country to explore. Cathay Pacific's chief customer and commercial officer, Paul Loo, said: “Our routes to Japan are performing extremely well for us and we are very pleased to be able to offer our customers with a new destination in this most beautiful, dynamic and culturally-rich of countries. “Growing our reach to places that aren’t already served from Hong Kong boosts the city’s status as Asia’s largest international hub and enables us to capture new and important sources of revenue.” This new route is the 10th route the Group has launched in 2018. Cathay Pacific Group has launched services to Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Nanning and Jinan. Other new routes to take-off this year include Washington DC (on 15 September), Davao City, Medan (both October) and Cape Town (November).
Cathay Dragon spreads wings over thriving Jinan
The Cathay Pacific Group’s expansion across mainland China continues apace, with the announcement that Cathay Dragon will commence a new four-times-weekly service between Hong Kong and Jinan, the capital of Shandong province, from 26 March 2018. As a historic and picturesque home to over seven million residents, Jinan is one of eastern China’s major administrative, economic and transportation centres. It has also become a popular tourism destination and is revered for the 72 natural artesian springs in the area. The new Cathay Dragon service, which will complement the airline’s existing flights to Qingdao, will be operated by the airline’s fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft in a two-class configuration. In addition to connecting passengers from around the world into Jinan, the new flight will offer passengers from Shandong more options when transferring to Cathay Pacific’s international network of over 200 destinations which are served from Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific chief customer and commercial officer Paul Loo said: “Our priority is to grow our reach to new destinations, which is why we are delighted to soon be adding Jinan to our network. Shandong province is a flourishing region, one that is becoming ever more popular with travellers from around Asia and beyond. By flying to the province’s eastern and western gateways, we are providing our customers with greater convenience and better choice. “Furthermore, by establishing new routes, we help strengthen Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s largest international aviation hub.” The announcement follows the early January launch of Cathay Dragon’s services to Nanning in Guangxi and Cathay Pacific’s upcoming services to Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin and Washington DC.
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