In an exciting development for Australian travellers, China Southern Airlines has announced the launch of a direct service between Sydney and Beijing Daxing Airport, starting
The carrier said it was "pausing" its service from the end of October until at least November next year. While flights to Shanghai and Hong Kong will continue.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch daily flights between Singapore and Beijing’s Daxing International Airport on 11 November 2024, subject to regulatory approvals.
Dusit International presented its expanding portfolio of Dusit Hotels and Resorts in China and beyond as part of a two-city ‘China Roadshow’ for leading trade and media partners, which took…
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) hosted an event in Beijing to introduce the "World of Winners" air ticket giveaway campaign to media in the capital city.
Following the recent recommencement of services to Shanghai and Hangzhou earlier this month, AirAsia X (AAX) continues to expand its China network with two weekly flights to Beijing, which…
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Hong Kong Airlines first airline in Hong Kong to operate service to Daxing and both international airports in Beijing
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From 18 March 2023, Air Astana will resume flights from Astana to Beijing with a frequency of two per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a further increase set for summer.
Emirates will ramp up its operations in China ahead of the New Lunar Year and in response to strong travel demand, boosting connectivity to its gateways; Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing as…
Beijing Capital International Airport, the busiest airport in China, no longer needs visitors to show a clean COVID-19 test result to board the plane, according to Reuters, citing…
Beijing city authorities announced that they will limit the number of people entering the city daily. According to reports, no more than 500 people a day will be allowed to enter Chinese…
From now on, travellers arriving in Beijing will be required to provide negative coronavirus test results when they check-in to hotels, under a new measure announced.
Zhou Weimin, a…
Switzerland-based luxury hotel company Kempinski announced that it is adding 6,000 rooms in Beijing through a joint venture with the Beijing Tourism Group.
The first 1,200 rooms will…
Due to the recent suspension of all group travel from China, Finnair will cancel its three weekly flights between Helsinki and Beijing Daxing International Airport between 5 February and…
The Department of Culture and Tourism from Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) welcomed the Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau to the UAE capital, where the bureau was hosting the ‘Abu…
British Airways (BA) became the first international carrier to operate into state-of-the-art Beijing Daxing airport which covers 18 square miles of land since it opened last month. The…
Aerotel has opened its latest set of accommodations at Beijing Daxing International Airport, the first hotel of its kind in China.
Song Hoi-see, founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group…
China Eastern Airlines, China Unicom Beijing and Huawei have joined forces to launch a 5G smart travel service system at the new Beijing Daxing International Airport. 5G enabled…
The Universal Beijing Resort has announced the park will open in 2021, bringing China another major international theme park. The park will be the largest Universal theme park in the…
British Airways has announced that, as of 27 October 2019, all direct connections between Heathrow and Beijing will touch tarmac at the Chinese capital’s new state-of-the-art Daxing airport.…
Integrated marketing company specialized in the tourism industry, Travel Link, announced that AT@China, the first aviation and tourism forum in China will be held in Beijing on 24-25…
In what seemed to be an episode from Black Mirror, passengers at the Beijing's high-speed railway station needed to pass through a machine before they board the train.
China Lodging Group (Huazhu), a fast-growing multi-brand hotel group in China, has announced it has formed a joint venture with TPG Capital Asia (TPG). The deal is an 80 -20% split -- in…
Mr. Till Martin has been manning the helm as Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing's opening general manager since November 2016, bringing with him a rare passion and expertise to the opening of…
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Etihad Airways has upgraded its Beijing route with the deployment of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The modern twin-aisle jet touched down in the Chinese capital for the first…
The new Universal Studios theme park currently under construction in Beijing will incorporate 35% of "Chinese elements", Beijing Business Today reports.
The newspaper cited Duan…
Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, continues to lead the way in advancing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, showcasing a strong commitment to the nation’s aviation…
With the Lunar New Year celebrations in full-swing, Alibaba Group’s online travel platform Fliggy released its key insights regarding seasonal travel for this year among the Chinese.
Right on time for the Lunar New Year, Alipay+ teamed up with leading global merchants to launch exclusive campaigns for those travelling during the festive season.
China and India have agreed to resume direct commercial flights for the first time in five years. Confirming the development, China’s Foreign Ministry also said it had agreed to reopen Mount…
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) is urging officials in Mainland China to properly discuss familiarisation trips they are planning to make to the country.
Wendy Wu Tours, the UK’s touring specialist, is thrilled to unveil an exclusive Chinese New Year offer that promises travellers the ultimate luxury on their journey to China
Celebrating Lunar New Year on the 29 January and heralding the year of the snake, Emirates customers can embrace the luck of the season with curated menus in Emirates lounges
CapitaLand Investment’s lodging business unit The Ascott Limited (Ascott) accelerated the expansion of its Oakwood brand, signing 16 new properties in 2024.
Trip.com Group released its Lunar New Year travel trends report which revolves around the themes of wisdom, intuition, and transformation reflecting the constantly evolving landscape.
With the Lunar New Year slated between 28th January and 4th February, several Chinese travel agencies forecast an upward trajectory for both inbound and outbound travel.
Vietnam is slated to commence the construction of a new railway line from the northern port city of Haiphong to the Chinese border before the year ends.
The inaugural Super Terminal Expo 2024 opened on Tuesday, 5th November at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, welcoming over 500 international and local aviation professionals.
Hainan Airlines announced that it will implement its winter and spring flight plan beginning 27th October, adding new routes and increasing flights to meet the needs of holiday travellers.
Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) popular Time To Fly travel fair returns in October 2024, offering discounts on more than 200,000 Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class.
Guinness World Records has officially recognised Indian traveller Sujoy Kumar Mitra for setting a new world record for the fastest time to visit the New Seven Wonders of the World. Mitra…
Chinese mobile payment service Alipay reported a surge in outbound and inbound tourism transactions during the country’s weeklong celebration of its National Day.
Viking is celebrating a historic milestone as the Viking Yi Dun completed its inaugural voyage from Shanghai to Hong Kong (Shenzhen). This marks Viking’s return
Alibaba’s online travel platform Fliggy released the newest edition of its Mid-Autumn Festival Travel Forecast just in time for one of the busiest seasons of the year.
Wharf Hotels announced a comprehensive rebrand of Marco Polo Hotels in light of its strategic vision focused on addressing the evolving behaviour of guests in the region
Hainan Airlines’s first-ever direct Beijing-Tokyo flight landing at Tokyo Haneda Airport successfully took off from Beijing Capital International Airport on the evening of 1st September.
AirAsia X Berhad maintained its momentum in the second quarter of this year as it delivered a robust financial performance throughout the period which ended on 30 June 2024.
Etihad Airways is offering some sumptuous special fares on its premium cabins, allowing its guests to travel in style to select destinations on its growing network.
Hainan Airlines successfully flew the initial flight of its new Haikou-Moscow route on 26th August, taking off from the Haikou Melian International Airport at 02.38 local time.
Delta Air Lines is becoming the official airline of the WNBA. This latest agreement builds on Delta’s existing WNBA charter relationship and is part of the airline’s ongoing focus on women’s…
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in the UK and Ireland gives travel agents six new reasons to pitch Asian destinations to would-be-travellers, all of which are UNESCO-certified.
Hainan Airlines announced that it opens a new Haikou-Chongqing-Seattle route beginning 26th September, its first international route flying from Haikou to the US.
The Cathay Group (Cathay) has committed more than HK$100 billion in investments over the next seven years as part of its bold strategy to further elevate its customer experience, and…
SkyTeam member Korean Air has proudly announced the arrival of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. The inaugural flight with the new aircraft type will take
AirAsia X released its preliminary operational statistics for the period covering 1 April to 30 June 2024, showing a significant increase in passenger numbers from where they were last year.
The Shangri-La Group marks its 50th anniversary with the book “From the Heart: Celebrating 50 Years in Asia" which pays tribute to the region and the people who contributed to its dynamic…
Qatar Airways Group has today reported the strongest financial performance in its 27-year history, announcing record profits of QAR6.1 billion (US$1.7 billion) in its Annual Report for the…
The number of Air Astana flights between Kazakhstan and China is set to increase following agreements reached at the meeting of the China-Central Asia Aviation Co-operation group held in…
China has announced to implement unilateral visa-free policy to Australia, allowing Australian passport holders to enter the country for business, tourism, and transit without a visa for up…
AirAsia announces the launch of a new route from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Rai, Thailand. The new route will kick off with three weekly flights starting 2 November 2024.
Sabre’s booking insights show that Chinese tourists are back with a vengeance on the global tourism stage, with a 392% surge in outbound travel booked from mainland China for 2024, compared…
Türkiye’s flag carrier airline Turkish Airlines (TK) and People's Republic of China’s flag carrier airline Air China Limited (CA) have announced the signing of a new freesale codeshare…
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines, a top global airline, are proud to announce the signing of a Joint Venture (JV) to cement the…
Sands® Resorts Macao held its eagerly anticipated ‘The Fabric of Macao’ roadshow extravaganza for travel industry representatives, meeting organisers and media partners in Tokyo, Japan on…
Türkiye’s flag carrier airline Turkish Airlines (TK) and People's Republic of China’s flag carrier airline Air China Limited (CA) have announced the signing of a new freesale codeshare…
ITB China 2024, the travel trade show focused on China’s travel market, has concluded its fifth edition, marking an unprecedented year of regrowth and optimism for the Chinese travel…
Ant Group and Mastercard, along with 12 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and other major international card organizations, have launched the International Consumer Friendly Zones program…
The demand for air travel remained buoyant throughout FY2023/24, boosted by a rebound in North Asia as China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, and Taiwan fully reopened their borders.
G Touring, leader in guided touring holidays, has launched brand new China tours for brands Travelsphere and Just You for 2025 after a four-year hiatus.
Hong Kong Airlines (“HKA”) celebrated the relaunch of its "Embrace the World" Student Sponsorship Programme for 2024/25 with a kick-off ceremony at the Hong Kong International Aviation…
Beijing Capital Airlines is adding a second non-stop route from Melbourne.
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A First for Viking, New Five-Night “Spirit of Mongolia” Extension Offers Fully Guided, Immersive Experiences Before or After China Itineraries.
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Tokyo Gendai returns to PACIFICO Yokohama from 5-7 July 2024 (VIP Preview and Vernissage on 4 July), highlighting a selection of the best galleries from Japan, the wider Asia Pacific region…
Viking announced that for the first time it is offering guests destination-focused experiences in Mongolia with the new Spirit of Mongolia extension programme.
China Southern Airlines on Monday launched its first flight between Beijing and Macau and said it plans to add 17 international routes, in a sign it expects a pick-up in international travel…
Ant Group, along with 11 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and major international card organizations, launched in Beijing a nation-wide Program to build International Consumer Friendly…
International layovers don’t have to mean waiting for hours in the airport terminal; it’s also possible to make the most of the short window of time and explore the country you’re transiting…
Hong Kong Airlines (“HKA”) celebrates a significant milestone with the reactivation of a new season of its "Embrace the World" Student Sponsorship Programme.
Saudia's airport lounges, including the AlFursan lounges and SkyTeam Lounges, represent an extension of the premium travel experience, offering premium class passengers a seamless transition…
With human activities releasing more carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere than natural processes can remove, new analysis has shed light on the number of extra trees that cities around…
OAG's latest data puts Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport back at the top of the list of Global (International + Domestic Capacity) Busiest Airports in March, having been surpassed by Dubai…
With the start of mutual visa-free travel between Thailand and China, the Thai tourists may now visit China for up to 30 days without needing to first apply for a visa.
In conjunction with the auspicious Lunar New Year, AirAsia celebrated its inaugural flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai with a 100 percent passenger load, continuing to soar high in the…
A recent study by OnlineCasinoGroups.com analyzed rent, cost of living, average salary and safety rates in various cities to identify the 10 best cities for single people.
As part of its extensive network development, All Nippon Airways (ANA), a member of the Star Alliance, has announced three additional flights to Europe departing
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Viking unveiled three unique, one-of-a-kind itineraries that will give customers unprecedented access to China in 2024. The new voyages range from 10 to 20 days
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Viking unveiled three unique, one-of-a-kind itineraries that will give customers unprecedented access to China in 2024. The new voyages range from 10 to 20 days
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Air Astana received the "Best Passenger Service / Product Innovation Airline of the Year" award at China Civil Aviation magazine’s Sky Choice Travel Awards ceremony in Beijing in January…
Viking announced three new, first-of-their-kind itineraries that will provide guests with exclusive access to China in 2024. The new voyages range from 10 to 20 days and explore iconic…
OAG, the leading data platform for the global travel industry, today revealed its 2023 Busiest Routes in the world. The analysis is powered by OAG's Global Airline Schedules Data
Air Astana, the principal airline and flag carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, marks 20 years flying from London Heathrow and to celebrate, is offering its loyal customers and future…
Chatrium Grand Bangkok is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Gnaegi, a passionate Swiss Hotelier, as its new General Manager, effective November 2023.
The Siam, a distinguished luxury boutique hotel on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, is thrilled to announce its partnership with The Set Collection, a premier hotel representation…
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…
Trip.com Group has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the China International Culture Association to promote inbound tourism.
Mr James Liang, Co-founder and Chairman of…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the inclusion of Clark International Airport (CRK) as one of the world’s most beautiful airports this year, earning the prestigious Prix…
The Emirates Group today announced its best-ever six-month financial result. The Group is reporting a 2023-24 half-year net profit of AED 10.1 billion (US$ 2.7 billion)
United launched its international winter schedule this year with 50 additional daily flights than last year, becoming the first U.S. carrier to fly direct from the continental United…
Sydney has welcomed back all eight Chinese airlines that were operating before COVID-19.
In November, there will be 86% as many seats available from Sydney airport to mainland China…
Trip.com Group and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate on bolstering tourism in Thailand. This collaboration aims to promote…
Azamara proudly unveils its 2026 World Cruise, a majestic journey setting sail from Miami, Florida, on 6 January 2026.
This grand expedition, concluding in the vibrant city of…
The Hilton Global Foundation, Hilton’s primary philanthropic arm, announced a commitment to grant a record $3.3 million in funding toward 13 organizations that are supporting career…
GainingEdge is proud to announce that Mark Oliver Schloesser has joined its venue consulting team on 1 Oct 2023, focusing on convention & exhibition centre projects.
As longer days and sunshine give way to amber hues and crisp air, travellers’ are struck with a sense of wanderlust for the autumn/winter season.
Pinterest Predicts index reported train…
China Eastern Airlines has announced that from 31 October, it will once again operate nonstop flights between Shanghai and Brisbane.
China’s second-largest airline will start with…
Langham Hospitality Group officially opened Cordis, Xuzhou, on August 31, 2023, marking their first collaboration with China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings. Located in the…
By year’s end, Malaysia Airlines will provide three additional flights to India.
Malaysia Airlines will start a twice-weekly service between Kuala Lumpur and Amritsar on the eighth of…
Qatar Airways is pleased to announce a new codeshare partnership with Xiamen Airlines, the first Chinese airline to operate passenger nonstop flights from Mainland China to Qatar.
Qatar…
Set sail into a world of excitement and exploration with Royal Caribbean’s upcoming array of sailings from Singapore that visit destinations including Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, China and…
According to FCM Consulting’s latest Global Trends Report, Q2-2023 is one of two halves. One sees the Northern Hemisphere push travel demand over summer, while the other sees the rest of…
The volume of business trips increases, and travel patterns stabilise although disruption remains due to extreme weather and airport staffing shortages.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will ramp up services to destinations across its network during the Northern Summer 2024 operating season (31 March 2024 to 26 October 2024), supporting the strong…
With over 15 years experience in online travel media and online travel agencies, Michelle is now the Regional Manager of Mekong Region, Booking.com based in Bangkok and oversees Thailand,…
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…
For tourism service providers and luxury brands companies the new figures are a confirmation that only about 7% of the Chinese population are potential customers. In absolute numbers this is…
Qatar Airways Group has again reported a strong financial performance as the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 publishes its annual report for 2022/23.
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he Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) re-appointment Ms Noredah Othman, CEO, of Sabah Tourism Board, Malaysia, and Dr. Gerald Perez, Vice President, Guam Visitors Bureau,…
Mott 32 at The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon is fast becoming an all time favourite of mine. Firstly I adore the building and its unique cut-out pixelated design that soars skyward. It is…
Marriott International has announced the highly anticipated opening of its 500th hotel in Greater China – Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. The milestone marks Marriott’s…
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In response to the recovery of the Chinese market, Tourism Seychelles has launched a series of trade workshops.
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During the summer season, flights departing from the Tokyo metropolitan area to Singapore will be expanded to four roundtrips per day.
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Finnair is celebrating 35 years of flying to China and connecting Asia with Europe.
This major milestone for the Nordic carrier comes as it also celebrates its centenary as one of the…
Finnair is celebrating 35 years of flying to China and connecting Asia with Europe. This major milestone for the Nordic carrier comes as it also celebrates its centenary as one of the…
Operating through uncertain and disrupted economic environments is nothing new to hotel owners. Given the typical decades-long lifespan of a property, hotel owners and investors will…
Air New Zealand is investing significantly in its fleet, capacity, and marketing to improve the flying experience for customers and support New Zealand’s tourism industry.
The airline…
Travel across the Asia Pacific region (APAC) is well on its way to recovery, with growing travel demand across all markets as the industry approaches the second half of the year.
Leading travel service provider Trip.com Group reveals its Chinese mainland May Day travel trends, with strong domestic and international booking growth.
Chinese outbound travellers were…
The bustling cities of China are getting a whole lot closer to New Zealand as capacity between the countries expands this week. On 2 May, Air New Zealand’s alliance partner Air China touched…
The bustling cities of China are getting a whole lot closer to New Zealand as capacity between the countries expands this week.
On 2 May, Air New Zealand’s alliance partner Air China will…
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Hong Kong is back in full action, awaiting to welcome visitors with a big smile, strong business momentum and the greatest hospitality.
Full article: Hong…
Stelliers, the leading hotelier awards platform in Asia, is delighted to announce that the 2023 awards are now open for entries in the Greater China region – including Hong Kong, Macau and…
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of Bulgari Hotel Roma on June 9th, 2023. Located in Piazza Augusto Imperatore n.10, the new hotel will be the ninth gem of the…
The Fifth Meeting of the Council of China-France Entrepreneurs was held in Beijing. The Meeting focused on discussions around various topics, including trade, investment, technology, and…
Trip.com Group, a leading one-stop travel service provider, and Saudi Tourism Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Saudi Arabia as a tourism destination.
The China outbound tourism market is estimated to reach USD 184,201 Million in 2022, with sales projected to increase at a robust 14.1% CAGR between 2022 and 2032.
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
Qatar Airways drew significant attention at the press conference held at ITB Berlin, when Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, unveiled new destinations and announced…
Despite efforts to combat climate change, many countries around the world are beginning to see the very real implications of the issue, with little time to remedy. To our dismay this…
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
Despite difficult conditions, 2022 was a successful year for LOT Polish Airlines. The latest forecasts confirm that the Polish airline managed to grow significantly again after overcoming…
The airline adds over 655 weekly flights to summer 2023 schedule compared to 2022. Qatar Airways also celebrated its new Formula 1 partnership, and the innovative technological adaption of…
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Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international travel and tourism trade show, as the World’s Best Airline’s…
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Hong Kong administration will end the city's mandatory COVID-19 mask-wearing requirement tomorrow, March 1
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Cathay Pacific is bringing new delights to its inflight “Hong Kong Flavours”concept with thoughtfully designed menus created together with Michelin-starred local restaurant Duddell’s to…
Cathay Pacific today released its traffic figures for January 2023, which showed positive signs as the airline continues to rebuild and restore connectivity at the Hong Kong international…
On Monday, 6 February 2023, two earthquakes, measuring a magnitude of 7.8 and 7.5 hit the south-eastern region of Türkiye, resulting in catastrophic death and destruction. In 2011 with…
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will operate 14 weekly flights to five destinations in the People’s Republic of China after the country’s border reopening
Cathay Pacific is excited to announce the reopening today of The Deck lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers more ways to relax and pamper themselves before their…
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Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China…
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China.
The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent flight restrictions on the…
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo at 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, on April 4th, 2023. The new hotel will be the eighth gem of the Bulgari…
After a two-year absence, British Airways has announced it will resume flights between the UK and mainland China. Tickets have gone on sale today for flights to Shanghai from 23 April and…
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals French capital Paris as the world’s most powerful city destination but predicts it will be overtaken by Beijing by…
Trip.com Group, the leading global travel service provider, has seen mainland Chinese demand for travel continue to surge in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday season. This comes…
Visiting the Tatras region of Slovakia is like parachuting directly into a spectacular wilderness. Whether one ascends or descends the breath-taking mountainous landscape on foot and skis or…
After being isolated for over three years since the initial Covid-19 outbreak, China made the bold step to stop quarantine and testing for all inbound international travellers.
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China’s decision to ditch its zero-Covid policy has triggered a surge in flight bookings, according to the latest data from ForwardKeys.
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IATA has criticised countries’ decisions to impose coronavirus tests and other measures on Chinese travellers as futile “knee-jerk” reactions.
A rising number of countries, including…
Cathay Pacific welcomes the Hong Kong SAR Government’s latest measures to facilitate quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, as well as the lifting of transit…
Alipay+ is striving to provide cash-free and mobile-friendly travel experiences for Asian tourists in the Chinese mainland, as it seeks to partner with more merchants and enable greater QR…
Hong Kong health officials banned imported hamsters and other small mammals of foreign origin in January of 2022
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Macau is expecting a surge in Chinese tourists during the Chinese New Year holiday, after COVID prevention measures were dropped and the zero-COVID policy abandoned after nearly three years.…
Three years after the first case of a person infected with Coronavirus was detected in China, Italy has imposed again entry restrictions on travellers from this country, in a bid to prevent…
Etihad Airways is set to strengthen air connectivity between the UAE and China next year, starting with an additional weekly frequency on its Abu Dhabi – Shanghai route.
Following the Hong Kong Government’s announcement on further easing restrictions on 13 December, inbound searches for flights to Hong Kong on Trip.com recorded a 2004% increase as compared…
Experts claim that Hong Kong’s ongoing pandemic restrictions have not effectively stopped the spread of COVID-19, and the city is now fighting to restore its tourism industry.
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When kids think of luxury holidays, they would trade in sun loungers for water slides and pina coladas for ice cream, looking for something more adventurous.
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Qatar is to drop pre-arrival COVID-19 tests before the World Cup, the Health Ministry said, weeks after announcing that the million-plus incoming fans do not need vaccinations.
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and experienced executive management team ahead of…
Etihad Airways has launched its first-ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou. The inaugural flight, EY868, departed Abu Dhabi on 10th October.
China has certified the COMAC C919, China’s home-grown passenger jet to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 family of aircraft.
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The Boeing 747 is undoubtedly the most well-known jet aircraft in history. Over fifty years ago, in Everett, Washington, the first 747 ever built took to the skies. Because it was larger…
The World Cement Association has announced its 5th annual conference and exhibition, which will take place from 25th – 28th September 2022, in person at the Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE.
Etihad Airways is set to start flying to Guangzhou next month, becoming the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger services to the top three Chinese gateways since the…
A new study by UK card machine provider, Dojo, has revealed the best cities around the world that accommodate for business travel.
Travelling for business can be a great perk if you get…
The functional artwork is skillfully illuminated thanks to Berengo Studio’s partnership with the creative Italian lighting company Luce5. An exclusive cocktail event at The St. Regis Venice…
The Cangzhou city downtown section of the world's oldest and longest man-made river, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, is open to navigation for tourism on 1 September. It will…
Artyzen Hospitality Group ("Artyzen") will be developing five projects in Shanghai: lifestyle hotels, conference centres, and service apartments, all slated to open by the end of 2022.
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To experience Europe’s late summer beauties, consider flying to Paris in the middle of September for a three-week vacation. From Melbourne or Sydney, you may expect to pay between $3500…
A summer heatwave heralded the return to Chewton Glen of Clive McNish, who took up his appointment as General Manager of this luxury country house hotel and spa on Monday 18th July 2022.…
The Standard is delighted to announce the opening of The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, its flagship in Asia and we are proud to be the latest addition to the King Power Group portfolio.
Varanasi will become the “Cultural and Tourism Capital” of the SCO for 2022-23 under a new rotating initiative by the eight-member organisation to promote people-to-people contacts and…
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s luxury hotel brands, has announced its expansion into Malaysia with Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur.
Scheduled to open in 2024, Waldorf…
Hong Kong comes alive this summer as HKTB launches ARTS IN HONG KONG, a year-long campaign to showcase the city’s extraordinary and enduring appeal as an arts and cultural hub on a…
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is acquiring its first lyf-branded coliving property in Sydney, Australia.
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Radisson Hotel Group continued along its expansion path in 2021 as it added 137 new hotels to its portfolio reaching 191 hotels in operation in the region and introduced its world-class…
The latest escalation in a spat over pandemic travel rules between the United States and China has resulted in the suspension of more than 30 flights operated by Chinese carriers over the…
Big cities and tourist favourites are back in favour for travel this Lunar New Year as travellers head to tourist hotspots to ring in the year of the Tiger, according to booking data from…
The 2022 Spring Festival travel rush has kicked off as the first day of the 40-day travel season ending on February 25 saw transportation of 780,000 passengers.
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China will focus on expanding domestic flights and restoring international air travel in 2023-2025, the country's aviation regulator said as it issued a new five-year development plan for a…
In this limited aviation focused podcast series, the first episode drops today, when we have a chat to Mr Aviation himself, Geoffrey Thomas, Editor-In-Chief of AirlingRatings.com, who is one…
World leaders gathered to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday for the first time since the pandemic era began, bringing a strong diplomatic agenda and a blunt warning from the…
Japan is suffering another spike of COVID-19 infections that even the island paradise of Okinawa is under a state of emergency. The fourth wave, once again, raised concerns on the upcoming…
Qantas boss Alan Joyce says Australia's vaccine rollout feels like it's moving slower than it should and higher rates of take-up may allow borders to open by the end of the year.
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has conceded the airline may not be able to restart international flights again by October as he had hoped but warned Australia risks becoming a “hermit state” if its…
Qatar Airways is supporting international efforts to tackle the second COVID-19 surge in India by shipping medical aid and equipment to the country free of charge from global suppliers
The alliance with Riviera is the latest move by The Delivering Group to form a powerful coalition of sales, marketing, PR, digital, distribution solutions providers targeting the travel and…
Japan and China have agreed to restart coronavirus-hit business travel this month in the first high-level dialogue since Japan picked a new leader in September
Silence continues to be a precious commodity, especially in this challenging year, which is why The Spas at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok are ‘turning down the volume’ once again with their…
The Cruise industry before COVID-19 generated $134 billion in travel and tourism revenue prompting CLIA to paint a rosy future. This was before COVID-19
Holland America Line is opening bookings for two of its most epic explorations: the 2022 Grand World Voyage and the 2021 Grand Africa Voyage. Guests who want to circle the globe on the…
There has always been a small collection of excellent upscale, luxury hotels in the city but the recent addition of big top names such as Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, Hyatt Regency Bangkok,…
ITB China Industry MeetUp is designed to help industry recover from economic post-Covid-19 fallout, providing unique opportunities for industry professionals to get updated on latest trend…
Asia Pacific hospitality companies, hotels and resorts, destinations and tourism businesses can now access a platform designed to help plan and manage their recovery from the ongoing…
Recently both G-Adventures and Intrepid Travel have implemented the necessary measures to ensure absolute safety in all of their trips in order to inspire confidence to future travellers and…
A new outbreak of coronavirus cases in China, particularly in Beijing, is slowing down the recovery of the country’s aviation sector, according to the latest flight tracking data from…
There has been a noticeable growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) over the past few weeks in China as the country starts to recover from the coronavirus outbreak. This was…
STR reports hotel occupancy in China reached 40% from 6-10 May due to the partial resumption of business travel. In Beijing, occupancy increased after the government eased restrictions…
HRS Hospitality & Retail Systems continue their global expansion by opening in China, the largest market in the Asia-Pacific region. HRS began its operations reselling Oracle…
The China National Tourist Office (CNTO) has launched a social media campaign from its London office via Facebook. The page has a statement in support of the UK government's guidelines…
TUI China has resumed business operations, offering domestic tours for holidaymakers in China. Three months after the subsidiary had to completely stop selling tours, the…
British Airways is increasing the number of cargo-only flights from China to the UK to 21 a week, up from 13 last week, as demand continues to rise.
From May, 14 flights each week…
British Airways is increasing the number of cargo-only flights from China to the UK to 21 a week, up from 13 last week, as demand continues to rise.
From May, 14 flights each week will…
Chinese tourists may not return soon as a second wave of the outbreak is hitting many key areas, while tour agents in Europe are bypassing summer vacations and starting to offer winter…
To do its part in addressing the covid-19 crisis, Lufthansa is currently operating two daily flights carrying protective equipment from China to Munich Airport with Airbus A350…
Didi Chuxing (“DiDi”) has announced its three-year strategic goals that showed a shift from an “all-in-safety” strategy to achieving sustainable, high-quality growth through longer-term…
Mainland China’s daily hotel occupancy reached an absolute level of 31.8% on 28 March, up from a low of 7.4% during the first week of February, according to preliminary data from STR.…
Qatar Airways Cargo announced it will resume scheduled belly-hold cargo operations to China with the utilisation of wide-body and passenger-configurated aircraft. The additional cargo…
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will reduce capacity by 96% across its passenger network in April and May in light of the severe drop in demand due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic…
Etihad Airways will move its operations in China to the state-of-the-art Beijing Daxing International Airport from June. The move will involve all flights to and from Abu Dhabi and…
Etihad Airways has announced a major new deal with Chinese multinational and internet big beast Tencent Tencent, owners of China's ubiquitous mobile app WeChat.
The new Memorandum of…
Over 200,000 flights have now been cancelled or proactively removed from schedules to, from and within China due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), according to Cirium.
The figure – which…
Five Qatar Airways Cargo freighters departed to China carrying approximately 300 tonnes of medical supplies donated by the airline to support Cornavirus relief efforts. The five flights…
Korean Air is providing emergency relief supplies to residents of Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The South Korean flag carrier delivered…
Hong Kong-based Connexus Travel (formally known as Swire Travel), one of the largest corporate travel businesses in Greater China, has signed a long-term technology sharing agreement…
Budapest Airport’s record growth continues as the Hungarian capital announces yet another new airline for summer 2020. Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, will operate…
Just six months after its inaugural service with Shanghai Airlines took off, Budapest Airport has announced the addition of two other Chinese destinations on its route map. Following…
BA has been unveiled as the new official partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The airline will fly hundreds of athletes and support team,…
Global analytics and benchmarking company STR has reported that China's hotel markets are projected to grow in 2020 despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.
Border inspection agencies across China saw 670 million entry and exit trips in 2019, an increase of 3.8% from the previous year, figures from the National Immigration Administration…
In December, Finnair experienced strong demand and carried 1,154,000 passengers, 11.7% more than in the corresponding period of 2018. The overall capacity measured in Available Seat…
Turkish Airlines has announced the addition of Xi’an, the Chinese city with 3,000 years of history, to its flight network. Xi’an has become the flag carrier’s fourth destination in…
Remember culture shock? A common phenomenon for travellers a decade ago, where travellers would arrive in a new place and step outside of their comfort zone to pursue the unfamiliar. It was…
In this week's special edition of hot hotel openings, we look forward to the year ahead and visit some of the latest and most anticipated properties from around the world.
New World Saigon Hotel is pleased to announce that Eddy Sarton has been appointed as the hotel’s new general manager as of 2 December 2019, where he will oversee all hotel operations,…
The festive season is here and Cathay Pacific has revealed the six must-visit destinations this month where travellers can fully enjoy the holiday season.
Trip.com Group and UnionPay International have published the “2019 Chinese Outbound Travel Consumption Report”. The report provides insights into the cross-border travel consumption trends…
Travellers will have more options gaining entry in China as the country added Xian, Ningbo, and Chongqing to its growing list of 144-hour visa-free travel ports.
Kunming is a charming city in China that richly deserves to be visited. There are plenty of remarkable appeals in this city that makes it a tourist hotspot. The incredible tastes of the food…
Accor and Alibaba Group have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a series of digital applications and loyalty programs to improve the consumer and traveller experience over the…
China and Spain are better connected by air now, owing to the recent codeshare agreement between Iberia and Hainan Airlines. Iberia customers can now fly direct from Madrid to Shenzhen…
Data from Ctrip has revealed that the number of visits made by the Chinese travellers to India surged by over 70% during the January-September period, with over 60% of the travellers in…
Tencent, a leading provider of internet value added services in China, has announced its collaboration with YESMILANO, the official promotional agency of Milan, to launch a WeChat…
Transportation company headquartered in Beijing, Didi Chuxing, has released a summary of the travel data for the 2019 National Day holiday that commemorated the 70th anniversary of the…
Travellanda, the wholesale travel company in the UK, has appointed two new sales and business development managers to help it expand into the Chinese and Latin American (LATAM) markets.…
China Southern Airlines has signed a code share agreement with Qatar Airways, effective from 15 January 2020 subject to governmental approval. As the first step to strengthen the…
The recently organised Business Travel MICE Procurement Conference 2019 - Shanghai Station, jointly hosted by China BT MICE and ITB China, attracted 300 senior industry attendees from…
An ever-increasing number of Chinese celebrated the mid-autumn festival, a traditional holiday for family get-together by travelling. This was revealed by data from online travel agency…
Airbus has reaffirmed its commitment to a long-term strategic partnership with China’s aviation industry. As part of the move, the company has signed a new agreement with Aviation…
In yesterday's interview with Hilton executive Matt Fry, we discussed the Asian expansion of Hilton. Today, Hilton's SVP of development in Asia Pacific and I hone in on the MICE industry and…
CWT M&E, CWT’s MICE division, has unveiled its top ten of the best locations for holding meetings and events in the Asia Pacific, ahead of the publication of WT’s 2020 Meetings &…
China-based ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing plans to roll out self-driving vehicles in a district of Shanghai city. The company also aims to expand the scheme outside China by 2021.
Genting Cruise Lines officially announced the name of her first 208,000 gross ton Global Class ship at IBTM China, the nation’s largest business travel and MICE show, in Beijing.…
ITB China, the largest B2B-exclusive travel trade show in China announced that it will be organising the first edition of the ‘Business Travel MICE Procurement Conference – Shanghai…
China saw rapid growth of tourists going to central and eastern European countries in the first half of the year, thanks to the opening of more direct flights, according to a new report…
Korean Air has announced its plans to adjust the frequency of some routes, in consideration of decreasing demand of Japanese routes due to Korea-Japan tensions. At the same time, the…
Thai Airways, the national carrier of Thailand, has decked up with the Suphannahong Royal Barge aircraft livery to commemorate the coronation of the King this year.
"The royal…
Genting Hong Kong (GHK) announced that it has signed loan agreements of EUR 2.6 billion (USD 2.88 billion) with a consortium led by KfW IPEX-Bank for construction and post-delivery…
State-owned China Eastern Airlines is now using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the customer experience, using the technology’s ability to handle huge amounts of data to tailor…
Over two months of occupying the streets with no peaceful conclusion in sight, Hong Kong extradition and pro-democracy protests put the country’s tourism in peril.
Taiwan has responded on China’s travel ban on solo travel permits for Chinese tourists saying that it is Beijing’s move in manipulating the upcoming presidential elections in the self-ruled…
LOT Polish Airlines has announced year-round flights between Budapest Airport and Seoul Incheon. The route will be operated three times per week from 22 September by a Boeing 787-8…
Shanghai-based carrier China Eastern Airlines has launched the world’s first battery-less electronic luggage tag.
“The battery-less luggage tag, which has been jointly developed by…
The recent Hotel Monitor 2020 report by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) with the support of Global Business Consulting (GBC) predicts highest room rate growth for Bengaluru…
Cebu Pacific has extended its network on mainland China with the launch of its direct commercial service between Shenzhen and Manila, responding to increased customer demand for leisure…
Travel and tourism industry pro's seeking to expand their knowledge of the industry now have a better understanding of the Chinese outbound tourism and MICE market after attending the…
Airbnb Plus, an up-market tier of homestay rentals platform Airbnb, has had a more than six-fold increase in summer bookings for China amid surging demand.
Destinations close to…
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 20 A350-900 becoming the newest operator of this latest generation and highly efficient twin-engine, long-range widebody…
There are many different reasons people choose to travel – whether that’s for a relaxing break, to visit a bucket-list destination, seeing friends and family further afield, or to learn…
Finnair has added capacity to Beijing with three weekly flights to the new Beijing Daxing International Airport, which opens for operation on 30 September 2019. Finnair will operate to…
Hyatt Hotels and Chinese hotel company BTG Homeinns Hotels Group revealed the name of their upcoming upper-midscale brand, UrCove, at the recent Chinese Hotels and Tourism conference.…
Jayride’s global rollout is now in its final stages with the company announcing it has launched transport services at more than 130 airports throughout China, Russia and six other…
Lucky Air, the Chinese airline, started direct scheduled service between St. Petersburg, Russia and Kunming, China. Both the destination and the carrier are a new addition to the…
Dubai’s Emaar Hospitality Group is strengthening its market outreach to China with a sales and marketing agreement with Youli Hospitality Consulting Co Ltd.
The second annual Scotland China Ready Tourism Conference is all ready to take off at Edinburgh’s Waldorf Astoria on 11 June, a serendipitous date which aligns with the one-year anniversary…
On this week’s hotel roundup, the biggest brands go mano y mano with full-scale transformations, new villas, a building shaped like a guitar pick and more.
According to the global consultancy firm Oliver Wyman, demographic changes, evolving needs and new technologies will change the landscape of tourism over the coming decades.
From Four Seasons’ beachfront paradise in Los Cabos to The Whitley’s multi-million-dollar transformation — here are the latest news on the hottest properties you should know about.
Thailand tourism sector is expected to gain from the aggravating trade war between US and China as mainland tourists are looking to shorten their long haul flights to visit closer…
Business jet management company Sino Jet is now the fastest growing operator in China according to statistics released by Asian Sky Group at ABACE2019.
According to analysts at industry consulting partner Lodging Econometrics, China's hotel construction pipeline remains strong with record-breaking figures.
Chinese tourists are cancelling their trips to New Zealand after the country bans Chinese telecommunications company Huawei from operating there last year.
China World Hotel, a landmark in China’s capital city, has unveiled 126 newly-refurbished rooms and suites, after a renovation that began in early 2016.
The tensions between China and United States and its allies are strained more than ever as China advised that some state-run enterprises to avoid business trips to the US and its ally…
Air China has teamed up with travel expert and author Amy Fabris-Shi, who listed the top five places that Brits should put on their 2019 travel bucket list.
Following months of crisis management and initiatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), there are reasons for the market to be cheerful as the year draws to a close, when the…
Hong Kong based tour start up and fast rising tour booking platform Klook, has unveiled its brand new a “global strategic partnership” with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, which will hook…
According to the report on 2017 China's Outbound Tourism, jointly released by China Tourism Academy and Ctrip, Chinese citizens made over 130 million outbound trips in 2017, spending USD…
A couple of days ago, Agoda, the Singaporean based company which dominates the OTA landscape in APAC, announced the winners of its Gold Circle Awards. I spoke to Errol Cooke, vice president…
Instagram makes it easier for us to relive some of our favourite travel experiences. Food, friends, sun, and sand – all our adventures captured in a photo and saved in a digitally shared…
Crystal Cruises has announced its full lineup of 2021 for Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, becoming the first cruise line to announce a complete 2021 deployment.
One hotel provides facial recognition check-in and a chatbot that answers your questions in a couple of seconds, while the latter has only comfortable rooms to offer. What hotel would you…
“Explorer Dream”, a 75,338 gross ton, 1,870 passenger cruise ship, will join the Dream Cruises family in spring 2019 in the role of pathfinder for the brand’s global aspirations.
Artyzen Hospitality Group has announced the opening of Artyzen Sifang Nanjing, the group's first Artyzen Hotels and Resorts property and its second operational hotel in the mainland of…
Following news of Finnair’s Asian expansion, which most recently has seen the company boost operations in Japan, Hong Kong, and mainland China, I spoke to Finnair’s chief commercial officer,…
Helsinki Marketing, Tencent and Finnair have signed a cooperation agreement to launch a travel solutions project in the WeChat mini program ecosystem, with an aim to enhance digital services…
Hilton, Asia Pacific has announced the biggest hotel launch in Bangkok for 2018 this morning with the official grand opening of the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok.
Luxury ski firm Club Med has revealed the habits and influences of 5,500 winter sports lovers, across 11 markets in the China and APAC regions, in its 2018 Snow Holiday Report.
Tech solutions provider, Sabre Corporation, has announced a series of conferences designed specifically for hoteliers, to empower them and transform the guest experience across Asia Pacific.
UK escorted tour and river cruise company Riviera Travel unveils its new “For Solo Travellers” collection featuring destinations such as China, Morocco, Sicily, Madeira and the Dalmatian…
As of the beginning of October Austrian Airlines will begin an extensive reorganisation of its current service network. The restructure will see international destinations, such as Hong…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has set out to acquire a 51% stake in Regent Hotels & Resorts, with a goal of bringing the brand to the top of the luxury segment and accelerating its…
To help avoid these airport blues, Netflights.com has taken a sneak peek into airport lounges around the world, to see if your time can be spent being less stressed and more travel happy.
Friday nights in Bangkok are rarely pedestrian and tourists, expats and locals can take their pick from a multitude of nightclubs, bars and, of course, some of the world’s finest cuisine…
Europ Assistance, a company that provides healthcare assistance and mobility services, has released the 18th edition of the Holidays Barometer, shedding perspective on the holiday plans of…
Chinese business jet operator, Sino Jet, held a VIP launch event for the opening of its new Guangzhou base, signifying its expansion and investment in the Greater Bay Area of China.
Gone are the days where travellers had to print train tickets, boarding passes or hotel reservation receipts. Thanks to e-tickets, online bookings, and mobile check-in, consumers benefit…
In December of last year Air China and Air Canada announced they would be expanding their codeshare and lounge service agreements. Now, the two airlines have added more depth to their…
It is now getting on for five years ago that I struck out for Beijing on the Trans-Siberian Express. The epic journey through Europe, Russia Mongolia and into China was an incredible…
British-based chartered aircraft providers Air Charter Service (ACS) has revealed it will be developing its Chinese operations by upgrading to larger offices in Beijing.
The move to…
Ascott Limited (Ascott) of CapitaLand is accelerating the expansion of its Citadines brand in China through a RMB100 million joint venture with Huazhu Hotels Group and CJIA Apartments Group.
Hainan Airlines subsidiary Fuzhou Airlines, based out of Fuzhou Changle International Airport, has signed up with Sabre Corporation in a new global distribution service deal this week.
Ready to debut its luxury brand, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts signed an agreement with Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. to open the first Bvlgari Hotel in Tokyo, Japan.
CapitaLand’s serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is accelerating its expansion in Asia by partnering with developers in China, Japan and Thailand.
Chinese tourists and their money have continued to go places in 2017, according to Ctrip and the China Tourism Academy (CTA). The leading OTA of the People's Republic of China and the…
Hilton’s largest shareholder, China-based HNA Group, is selling its 26% stake in the hotel chain as it succumbs to the pressure of the Chinese government to pay its huge debt.
Hilton…
Ctrip.com is jumping into China's ride-hailing market: the ever-growing global travel powerhouse received a licence to offer a rideshare app business yesterday this week.
The whirling waters of the Chao Phraya River have long been a symbol of Bangkok, and the evolution of the riverbank has lured young artists and entrepreneurs to the area too, bringing an…
Air China will begin non-stop flights between Beijing and Copenhagen from May 30, 2018. Once the new route launches, passengers will be able to arrive comfortably in Andersen's dreamlike…
Ctrip has released the "2017 China-Europe Tourism Market Data Report" alongside China Tourism Academy (CTA), a specialized institute under China National Tourism Administration (CNTA). The…
The first session of China Aviation Trends Conference was held on January 12, 2018 (CST), focusing on Indian aviation market opportunities. Professionals from Chinese and Indian governments,…
Singapore-based tailormade travel specialist Country Holidays today announces its sale to international luxury tour operator, Scott Dunn. Together with Scott Dunn’s existing operations in…
Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG), an Asian based international hotel management company, will launch three new brands in mainland China this year -- Artyzen Hotels & Resorts, Artyzen…
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group and Sincere Holdings Group, the Chinese real estate company, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership, aiming to boost the serviced…
Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort announced the appointment of its new hotel manager Mr. Marc Walz, who will be responsible for the management and operations of the resort.
Baishan city in northeast China's Jilin province aims to become a global high-end snow-ice tourism destination by building a world-class ski resort complex.
Hainan Airlines has launched a non-stop service between Shenzhen, China and Cairns, Australia. The maiden flight of Hainan Airlines HU745, took off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport…
Air Canada and Air China Limited have announced that the airlines will expand their mutual codeshare services and lounge agreement in time for the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism,…
As the official hotel partner of the Chinese Olympic Committee, Hilton kicked off the "Win More For Big Dreams" campaign in Beijing, showcasing its support for the Chinese Sports Delegation…
HK CTS Hotels has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group at Crowne Plaza Beijing Lido, pursuant to which they would jointly operate…
British Airways has introduced Mandarin-speaking customer service representatives at Heathrow Terminal 5.
The team, who are fluent in both English and Mandarin, assist customers at…
Etihad Airways’ flights to and from Switzerland will become an all-Boeing 787 Dreamliner operation with the aircraft being deployed on the Abu Dhabi – Geneva route, from 25 March 2018.…
Timothee Semelin has been appointed corporate director of digital marketing and transformation for Rosewood Hotel Group. In his role, Semelin will be responsible for building the hotel…
Ctrip.com International highlighted the importance of South East Asia and the potential of the region to become a hotspot for China's rapidly growing outbound travel market, at the 10th…
The new hotels range from tranquil resorts such as the beachfront Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, which is the company’s first hotel in Sri Lanka, to The Ritz-Carlton Haikou, which…
Cityneon Holdings Limited has revealed today the Minister for Tourism and Major Events - Victorian Government, The Hon. John Eren MP; The Walt Disney Company Australia/New Zealand managing…
Atlantis Sanya, the aquapark and resort, has announced its plans for a number of signature and underwater suites to guests staying at this unusual destination accomodations. The resort is to…
The European Commission-funded Partnerships in European Tourism project will arrive in Beijing at the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market in April 2018 – marking the first of a series…
The executive board of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has extended the contract of chief executive officer Dr Mario Hardy for a period of three years commencing January 1, 2018.
Following public demand for direct non-stop flights from Asian destinations to the Central Visayas, home of the white sands of Cebu, in the Philippines, Philippine Airlines will be opening a…
Swiss-Belhotel International, global hotel chain and hospitality management group, recently celebrated 30 years since its inception – a major milestone in the company’s history.
To celebrate Plan a Cruise Month, Holland America Line is offering guests booking a new cruise during October, up to $300 onboard spending money.
Guests who book a Signature suite or…
Philippine Airlines has launched the new B777-300ER aircraft on the London - Manila route.
While the inaugural flight left Heathrow on 19 September, daily flights for the B777-300ER start…
The role of Helsinki Airport as a hub between Europe and Asia strengthens as Chinese Lucky Air commences flights to Finland in winter 2018. Finavia, the Finnish airport operator, has…
Holland America Line has announced an enhanced Asia programme for winter 2018/19.
Early bookers can benefit from its Explore4 offer.
The recently refreshed ms Westerdam will offer…
A new, interactive website from JohnSlots looks at the world’s best and most recognizable street food markets, delving into everything from potjie in South Africa to scorpions-on-sticks in…
A new interactive from JohnSlots looks at the world’s best and most recognisable street food markets, delving into everything from potjie in South Africa to…
China will need 7,240 new airplanes over the next 20 years with a price tag of nearly $1.1 trillion dollars, the American manufacturer Boeing has said in a statement.
The figures…
Finnair has revealed plans for the continued expansion its Asian network, with the launch of a new non-stop connection to Nanjing, the capital of eastern China’s Jiangsu province.…
Tujia, the Chinese home-sharing company, has formed a new partnership with Rakuten, Japan's e-commerce giant, to encourage more Chinese visitors to stay in Japanese homes.
Details of…
The Philippines has decided to start offering visa-on-arrival to Chinese tourists, in a bid to tap into this massive inbound market.
The decision was taken as part of the Philippine…
China's fast-expanding HNA Group will launch another flight to the UK this winter, as it continues to develop its long-haul operations.
Two HNA-owned carriers, Hainan Airlines and…
Malaysia Airlines to launch Chongqing route
Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Chongqing (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 30 October 2017
Who? Malaysia Airlines
Why?…
In Sichuan province, which is located 1,200 miles away from Beijing, students from 10 different countries ventured into China's west, to Ganzi and Aba, which make up the country's second…
Thailand is strengthening its status as a global air hub with the addition of new international flights connecting different parts of the country with the rest of the world.
The new…
China will get its first air link to Serbia next month, when Hainan Airlines launches its new route between Beijing and Belgrade.
Commencing on 15 September 2017, the new long-haul…
A trio of Far Eastern cities have been named best value for a long haul city break in a new barometer of costs for British holidaymakers in 10 cities with flight times of six or more hours…
Etihad Airways has introduced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route to Seoul's Incheon International Airport.
The new twin-aisle aircraft will now operate daily flights…
RAVNEET KAUR has become the new chair and managing director of the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), becoming the first women to hold the role. In a 29-year career, Ms Kaur…
Hilton Worldwide has opened Waldorf Astoria Chengdu, the company's 200th hotel in Asia Pacific.
Located in the capital of western China's Sichuan province, the new 289-room luxury…
Marriott International has agreed to manage a hotel located in the Chinese ski resort that will host the 2022 Winter Olympics.
The Games was awarded to Beijing, but most of the…
Air China has chosen to equip its new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft with Panasonic's latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solution.
The Beijing-based carrier has…
China gets reconnected to Belgrade
Where? Beijing (China) to Belgrade (Serbia)
When? Twice a week, effective 15 September 2017
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Expanding links with Europe as…
China is aiming to promote the development of rural tourism, Xinhua reports, with increased investment and policy support aimed at alleviating rural poverty.
A total of CNY550 billion…
The cost of travelling in the Asia Pacific region is expected to increase next year, in line with continued strong demand.
According to the fourth annual 2018 Global Travel Forecast…
Air, Hotel and Ground Transportation All See Upticks on Back of Rising Inflation, Higher Oil Prices and Emerging Markets BOSTON 18 July 2017: According to the 2018 Global Travel Forecast, …
Asia is home to some of the world's cheapest and most expensive airport taxi fares, a new report has revealed.
In its "2017 Taxi Price Index", London-based Carspring found that a cab…
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, which will be mainly deployed on trans-Pacific routes to Asia.
The new long-haul aircraft will be able to seat 306…
Links between China and Europe's Iberian Peninsula will continue to grow this month, with the launch of the country's first non-stop scheduled flights to Portugal.
On 25 July 2017,…
This week, Deutsche Hospitality's Director of Corporate Communications, Christopher Holschier, chats to Travel Daily about his company's expansion plans in Asia...
Q) Deutsche…
United Airlines is upgrading three more of its Asian routes with the deployment of its revamped Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Taipei, Beijing and Tokyo.
On 1 August 2017, the US carrier…
W Hotels has opened its new flagship property in Shanghai, kicking off a major expansion of its portfolio in China.
The new W Shanghai The Bund, which is located on the North Bund between…
Windstar Cruises has launched a series of back-to-back cruises.
The new Star Collector Voyages feature longer and more in-depth voyages from 14 to 34 days with few repeated ports.
While…
Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced a new codeshare partnership, which comes into effect on 22 June 2017.
Under the agreement, China Southern Airlines will put its…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans for a major expansion of its operations and portfolio in South Korea.
The company currently operates nine hotels in the country…
This week, Travel Daily Asia chats with Marcelo Molinari, Group Tourism Director at Value Retail, to discuss how Asia's outbound tourism boom is driving sales at the company's collection of…
China Southern Airlines has formed a new codeshare partnership with Etihad Airways.
Effective immediately, the new agreement will see China Southern place its 'CZ' code on Etihad's…
Occupancy and rates at hotels in South Korea are declining sharply, as the country struggles to cope with the decline in Chinese visitor arrivals.
Inbound tourism to South Korea has…
Okay Airways, the Tianjin-based airline, has moved to expand its operations with the placement of orders for 20 Boeing aircraft.
The airline, which operates both domestic and…
Delta Air Lines has started selling its new Delta One and Delta Premium Select products, which are due to debut on the airline's Airbus A350 aircraft.
Entering service in the fourth…
Thailand's NewGen taps Chinese demand for Krabi
Where? Krabi (Thailand) to Hefei (China)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? NewGen Airways
Why? Thai carrier adds…
China Southern Airlines is planning to deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Xinjiang, the restive region in the far west of China.
According to an update on the Routes Online…
Emirates has told China that it will "never compromise" on the issue of safety, following two recent incidents involving the airline's flights.
Xinhua reports that in April, an Emirates…
Hyatt is accelerating the expansion of two of its so-called "lifestyle" brands, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House.
In the first six months of 2017 the company opened 19 new hotels under…
Lufthansa has unveiled plans to launch a series of long-haul services from Munich next summer, including new flights to key Asian cities.
For summer 2018, the German national carrier…
Pentahotels, the midscale lifestyle hotel brand, has signed its first ever property in Thailand, as it embarks on a major expansion in Southeast Asia.
Following an agreement with the…
China Southern adds Shenzhen's first link to Melbourne
Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July…
Korean Air’s latest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will make its inaugural international flight on Thursday 1 June 2017.
The twin-aisle aircraft was delivered to Korean…
Emirates has announced that it will be introducing a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Birmingham, beginning 29th October 2017.
Flight EK39/40, currently operated by a…
Hainan Airlines has upgraded its long-haul in-flight products, with the roll-out of new cabins aboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new passenger offerings were introduced…
Air China has teamed up with Beijing and Frankfurt airports to develop a new "express route" between China and Europe.
The new "Easy Way Beijing-Frankfurt" project is aimed at allowing…
Emirates has announced that it will be introducing a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Birmingham, beginning 29 October 2017.
Flight EK39/40, currently operated by a Boeing…
The chief organiser of the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea has offered to open a land route for North Korean athletes if they decide to compete south of the border.
The Yonhap…
Yanqi Island, the MICE destination close to Beijing, has reopened for the summer.
Located 60km north of downtown Beijing, within Yanqi Lake, the island features a 594-room…
More theme parks will be constructed in China in the coming years, the country's National Tourism Administration (CNTA) said on Sunday.
A CNTA spokesperson told Xinhua that, as part of…
The recent proliferation of air routes between Spain and the Far East has continued, with the launch of Korean Air's inaugural flight to Barcelona.
The national carrier touched down at…
Emirates passengers are now able to relax in a larger lounge at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The expanded Emirates Airport Lounge at Thailand's main international gateway reopened…
Norwegian Cruises has taken delivery of Norwegian Joy, the brand’s fifteenth ship and the first custom-designed for the Chinese cruise market, from Mayer Werft during an on board ceremony…
Gulliver's Gate, a miniature world experience coming to Times Square, offers an interactive display representing regions of the world and famous landmarks, as well as moving trains, planes,…
LAURENT A. VOIVENEL has joined Swiss-Belhotel International as senior vice president of operations & development for the Middle East, Africa & India. A seasoned industry…
Hainan Airlines revealed this week that it will deploy its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Beijing-Manchester route.
The Chinese carrier will start operating its…
South Korea’s airports have seen an “alarming” drop in air traffic from mainland China, according to the Korea Airports Corporation (KAC).
Reported by the Korea Herald, passenger…
Air China has suspended some of its flights to the North Korea, as tensions between Pyongyang and the rest of the world start to simmer.
Initially, China's state-run broadcaster,…
Luxury cruise brand, Cunard, has today unveiled its January to May 2019 programme called the 'Oceans of Discovery' which will include a voyage to Alaska. This will be the first time that the…
Forbidden City to digitalize entire collection
The Forbidden City in Beijing will digitalise its entire collection and make the images available to the public. Officially known as the…
Thailand is targeting mainland China in an effort to enhance its MICE sector in 2017.
This week, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) kicked off the fourth edition of…
Hong Kong will be the first international destination to welcome Asiana Airlines' brand new twin-aisle aircraft, the Airbus A350.
The new jet was due to enter service on 15 May 2017…
New Chinese connection for Thailand's Hat Yai
Where? Kunming (China) to Hat Yai, pictured (Thailand)
When? Three times a week, effective 1 April 2017
Who? Kunming Airlines
Why?…
China Southern Airlines is in talks with American Airlines over a possible tie-up, according to reports.
Reuters said this week that the agreement could involve the US carrier taking…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with Thai Airways to celebrate the launch of the national carrier's new Beijing-Phuket flights.
The new route marks THAI's first…
Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017)
Who? Flydubai
Why? New…
The Chinese government will construct 136 new airports by 2025, it has been revealed.
The China Daily cited "government sources" as revealing the plans on Wednesday, saying that the new…
A woman suffered burns to her face after her headphones caught fire on a flight to Australia.
Channel NewsAsia reports that the passenger was listening to her own battery-operated…
Another direct Chinese connection between Bali and China
Where? Fuzhou (China) to Denpasar (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017
Who? Xiamen Airlines
Why? Fujian province’s…
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport handled a record 80.1 million passengers last year.
The airport's operator, Japan Airport Terminal Co, revealed on Friday (10 March 2017) that the full-year…
The focus of the global winter sports industry will shift to the Far East in future, following the hosting of two Winter Olympic Games in the region.
This is the view of Chinese…
Airports in the Asia Pacific region experienced strong traffic growth in 2016.
The full-year data from Airports Council International (ACI), which was released this week, reveals a 9%…
Carnival Corporation has penned a deal for its first ever cruise ships to be built in China and designed specifically for the needs of the Chinese market.
A joint venture between the…
"The time is now" for Government to truly throw its weight behind the Northern Powerhouse vision.
That was the message delivered by Manchester Airport chief executive Ken O'Toole, as…
Air Canada launches Montreal-Shanghai
Where? Montreal (Canada) to Shanghai (China)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues to expand…
Cebgo provides first ever flights to Tablas
Where? Manila to Tablas (both the Philippines)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Cebgo
Why? Designed to stimulate traffic…
GERMANO ROLLERO has become Etihad Airways' new general manager for China, based in Beijing. With extensive experience in the leisure and corporate travel sectors, Rollero has previously…
The city of Fuzhou in southeast China is now connected to New York following the launch of a new trans-Pacific air route this week.
On Wednesday 15 February 2017 at 0915, Xiamen…
The travel industry is rapidly changing and so are travelers needs and wants. With off-the-beaten paths and experimental travel on the rise, the top travel destinations are also changing in…
Singapore hotel employs room service robot
The M Social Singapore hotel has started employing a robot to deliver room service to its guests. Developed by Savioke, the robot can navigate…
Malindo spreads wings to Saudi Arabia
Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
When? Twice a week, effective 21 February 2017
Who? Malindo Air
Why? Islamic pilgrimage…
A new passenger airline took to the skies in northeast China on Friday (10 February 2017), Xinhua reports.
Longjiang Airlines, which is based in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang…
The Peninsula Hotels has teamed up with Imperial Tours, the high-end Chinese tour operator, to offer its guests the chance to experience some of China's top attractions by private jet.…
Dubai International has retained its title as the world’s number one airport for international passengers after near record numbers in December propelled the hub’s annual traffic to 83.6…
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its newest aircraft to three major cities in the Far East.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will take delivery of nine more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in…
Oaks Bodhgaya
Location: In the Indian town of Bodhgaya, a UNESCO site where Buddha is said to have found enlightenment
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 78
Facilities: Gymnasium, a rooftop…
Qantas’ Asian expansion strategy took another step forward today (25 January 2017) with the relaunch of direct flights to China’s capital city, Beijing.
The Australian national carrier…
The majority of Chinese theme park visitors expect to be able to enjoy virtual or augmented reality rides and interact with robots in future, a new report has found.
The survey by Omnico…
British Airways has made a number of changes to the service customers will receive on flights to and from China and Hong Kong.
New dark blue slippers will be introduced in Club World…
New data from HRS – Global Hotel Solutions - has revealed that average room rates in the UK have dropped across the country by nearly 12% in 2016 compared with 2015.
Despite rates…
Hainan Airlines has formed a new partnership with Alitalia that will provide Chinese travellers with connections to multiple destinations across Italy.
The Chinese carrier already…
Emirates will operate the first ever scheduled commercial Airbus A380 flight to South America when it upgrades its Dubai (DXB) – Sao Paulo (GRU) service on March 26, 2017.
Replacing…
The world's destinations welcomed a combined total of 1.235 billion international overnight visitors in 2016, driven by the strength of the Asian market.
According to the full-year…
The number of Spanish travellers to destinations in the Far East is on the rise, driven by new air links, a new report has shown.
According to data from ForwardKeys, international…
The search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight, MH370, has come to an end after almost three years.
The Joint Agency Coordination Centre (JACC), which had been leading the search…
Garuda Indonesia is planning to take advantage of the booming Chinese outbound travel market by launching a series of new charter flights over the Lunar New Year holiday period.
The…
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved another record-breaking year in 2016, experiencing its highest ever levels of passenger traffic, flight movements and cargo traffic.
Last…
GCP Hospitality will expand its Hotel G concept in Asia this month, with the opening of its first property in Singapore.
Scheduled to launch on 17 November 2016, the new Hotel G…
The piece of aircraft wing that washed up on the island of Reunion last week is from flight MH370, it has been confirmed.
Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak, addressed his citizens in…
A large piece of debris has washed up on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion, leading to hopes that it could be part of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
The white object,…
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