Virgin Atlantic unveils plans for China Eastern joint venture
Virgin Atlantic has announced its intention to enter into a joint venture with China Eastern and Air France-KLM. The move is designed to provide customers with increased choice and…
China Eastern unveils 5G travel system at Beijing airport
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…
China Eastern uses AI to improve experience
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…
China Eastern debuts world-first smart luggage tags
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…
China Eastern unveils new flight management tech at STX Singapore 2018
Kicking off proceedings with a bang, Sabre Corporation began the first day of its STX conference at the Sands Marina Hotel in Singapore with a joint press conference with China Eastern…
JAL and China Eastern sign deal to elevate alliance
Japan Airlines (JAL) and China Eastern Airlines (China Eastern) have signed a deal to further strengthen its partnership by coordinating flights and operations that will improve the…
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Guiyang gets Italian charter flights
Where? Milan (Italy) to Guiyang, pictured (China)
When? Once a week, from 10 July to 2 October 2017
Who? Neos
Why? Italian charter carrier creates…
Asian air route updates: China Eastern Airlines, Cebu Pacific and more
China Eastern launches new link to Laos
Where? Kunming (China) to Luang Prabang, pictured (Laos)
When? Four times a week, effective 2 March 2017
Who? China Eastern Airlines
Why?…
China Eastern adds new long-haul route from Nanjing
China Eastern Airlines has continued to expand its international network from Nanjing, the capital of eastern China's Jiangsu province.
The Shanghai-based carrier has commenced a new…
China Eastern installs fast Wi-Fi on new long-haul jets
China Eastern Airlines has selected a state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi solution for its new fleet of long-haul aircraft.
The Shanghai-based carrier has signed a deal…
China Eastern flies to Brisbane
China Eastern Airlines will launch a new route linking Shanghai with Brisbane on 16 December.
The carrier will operate the non-stop service four times a week (outbound every Tuesday,…
China Eastern plans to fly to Abu Dhabi
China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch to flights to Abu Dhabi.
According to its application with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the carrier…
China Eastern to connect Kunming with Sydney
China Eastern Airlines will expand its long-haul route map from Kunming later this year, with the launch of the city's first ever flights to Australia.
Commencing on 24 November 2016,…
China Eastern links Kunming and San Francisco
China Eastern Airlines will soon launch a new route connecting San Francisco and Kunming, the capital of southwest China’s Yunnan province.
Commencing on 29 September 2016, the new…
China Eastern adds three new Southeast Asian routes
China Eastern Airlines is introducing more flights to Southeast Asia, with three new routes connecting mainland China’s mega-cities with destinations in Thailand and the Philippines.…
dnata takes on China Eastern contract in Amsterdam
Dnata recently signed an agreement with Chinese carrier - China Eastern, to provide cargo handling services for the airline’s flights to and from Shanghai.
The airline operates four…
China Eastern links Qingdao with San Francisco
China Eastern Airlines will launch flights between Qingdao and San Francisco next month.
Commencing on 7 July 2016, the new services will operate twice a week.
Flights will depart…
China Eastern to introduce premium economy
China Eastern Airlines will introduce premium economy seating onboard its new fleet of long-haul aircraft.
The airline is revamping its twin-aisle fleet, with 15 new Boeing 787-9…
China Eastern plans new LA flights
China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch a new route connecting Kunming with Los Angeles, via Qingdao.
If approved by the US Department of Transportation, flights…
China Eastern goes Dutch with new route
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines will expand its European network this month with the launch of direct flights to Amsterdam.
Effective 26 June 2016, the Chinese carrier will…
China Eastern links Hangzhou and Kolkata
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines will launch a daily flight from Hangzhou to the Indian city of Kolkata later this month.
Commencing on 28 June, the new service will depart the…
China Eastern secures long-haul future with latest jets
China Eastern Airlines has placed orders for two of the world’s most modern jets as it moves to expand its long-haul network.
The Shanghai-based carrier has agreed to purchase 15…
China Eastern to resume flights to Madrid
China Eastern Airlines will start flying to Madrid again this summer, for the first time in 13 years.
The Shanghai-based airline dropped its route to the Spanish capital in 2003, but…
China Eastern Airlines flies to Prague
China Eastern Airlines will launch a new direct service to the Czech Republic this summer.
Commencing on 22 June 2016, the airline will offer three weekly flights between Shanghai and…
China Eastern launches Shanghai-Chicago flights
China Eastern Airlines launched its first direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago on Friday (18 March 2016).
The new trans-Pacific service will now operate three times a week…
China Eastern launches UK campaign
Chinese airline China Eastern is targeting the UK market with a new campaign showcasing its daily direct flights from Heathrow to Shanghai.
The extensive multi-format campaign includes…
China Eastern flies to Brisbane and Chicago
China Eastern Airlines is planning to launch new flights from Shanghai to Brisbane and Chicago.
The new direct service to Brisbane will commence on 16 January 2016, operating three…
China Eastern offers Wi-Fi on trans-Pacific routes
China Eastern Airlines will become the first Chinese carrier to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on its international flights this month.
Commencing on 12 November 2015, the Shanghai-based…
China Eastern doubles Shanghai-New York flights
Shanghai's China Eastern Airlines will increase its operations to New York later this year, with the launch of a second daily flight on the trans-Pacific route.
Commencing on 12…
China Eastern launches year-round flights to Auckland
China Eastern Airlines has commenced a new year-round service between Shanghai and Auckland.
The inaugural flight touched down at Auckland Airport on 26 September and will now operate…
China Eastern welcomes 50th A330
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its 50th Airbus A330 aircraft.
The new A330-200 was handed over to the airline in a ceremony celebrated at the Airbus factory in Toulouse,…
Delta to acquire stake in China Eastern Airlines
Delta Air Lines has agreed to take a 3.55% stake in Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines.
The deal, which is worth US$450 million, forms part of a broader partnership between the two…
China Eastern to link Shanghai with Chicago
China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago.
In a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration of China…
China Eastern orders 50 new jets
China Eastern Airlines will purchase 50 more Boeing 737-800 aircraft, to cater for rising demand for its domestic and regional flights.
The Shanghai-based carrier announced the…
China Eastern to resume Auckland flights
China Eastern Airlines will resume its direct flights between Shanghai and Auckland in September.
The airline operated its seasonal flights on the route from December 2014 to March…
China Eastern links LA with Chengdu and Nanjing
China Eastern Airlines has launched a new service connecting Los Angeles with two Chinese cities: Chengdu and Nanjing - the respective capitals of Sichuan and Jiangsu provinces.
The…
China Eastern upgrades Toronto service
China Eastern Airlines will increase the number of seats it offers on its Shanghai-Toronto route in the coming months, with the deployment of a larger aircraft and the addition of more…
China Eastern streamlines Kunming transfers
China Eastern Airlines will streamline the transit experience for its passengers in Kunming next month.
From 1 May 2015, the airline will enable passengers transferring to…
China Eastern boosts Bangkok
China Eastern Airlines has increased the number of seats it operates to Bangkok, with the deployment of a new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its flights from Shanghai.
From now until…
China Eastern links western China with North America
China Eastern Airlines will add more flights to North America this summer, including connections from key cities in western China.
On 25 June 2015, the airline will add a second daily…
China Eastern to save US$4m with new airport system
China Eastern Airlines has projected that it will save US$4 million this year following the deployment of a new airport IT system.
The Shanghai-based carrier has installed SITA's Hub…
China Eastern to add international routes from Nanjing
China Eastern Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a series of new international services from Nanjing, the capital of eastern China’s Jiangsu province.
The expansion with commence…
China Eastern boosts US links with Virgin
China Eastern Airlines has signed a new codeshare agreement with Virgin America that will boost the number of onwards connections for passengers travelling to the US.
The deal will…
China Eastern connects Fuzhou with New York
China Eastern Airlines has launched the first trans-Pacific services from Fuzhou, the capital of southwest China's Fujian province.
On 27 November 2014, the airline commenced a new…
China Eastern spreads wings to Japan, Korea
China Eastern Airlines is expanding its operations in Northeast Asia, with the launch of new flights to Japan and Korea.
This month, the airline will introduce a new direct route from…
China Eastern flies new Boeing 777 to New York
China Eastern Airlines has deployed its brand-new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to New York.
The new three-class, 316-seat aircraft touched down in the Big Apple for the first time on 15…
China Eastern to connect Kunming with Paris
China Eastern Airlines is planning to launch the first ever direct air link between Kunming and Europe.
On 18 December 2014, the carrier will commence direct services between the…
China Eastern to fly to Auckland
Commencing on 9 December, China Eastern Airlines will launch four weekly flights to Auckland from Shanghai.
China Eastern will become the second Chinese carrier to fly to Auckland,…
China Eastern flies to Nepal
China Eastern Airlines will launch its first flights to Nepal next month.
Commencing on 20 November 2014, the airline will operate daily services between Shanghai and Nepal's capital…
China Eastern Airlines enters new era
China Eastern Airlines has embarked on a new phase in its history, having welcomed its first long-haul aircraft adorned with a new brand identity.
The brand new Boeing 777-300ER…
China Eastern flies direct to Dubai
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines will launch direct flights to Dubai next month.
Commencing on 26 October 2014, the new point-to-point service will operate twice a week. Flights…
China Eastern becomes first Chinese airline to offer Wi-Fi
China Eastern Airlines has started rolling out Wi-Fi onboard it aircraft.
In a first for the Chinese aviation industry, the Shanghai-based carrier has teamed up with China Telecom…
China Eastern flies to Toronto
China Eastern Airlines has launched flights to Toronto.
The new service took off from Shanghai on 25 June 2014 and will now operate three times a week.
Flights depart Shanghai's…
China Eastern places record order with Boeing
China Eastern Airlines has placed a major order for 80 new Boeing 737 aircraft.
The Shanghai-based carrier, which earlier this year agreed to buy 70 new single-aisle aircraft from Airbus,…
China Eastern retires old Airbus jets
China Eastern Airlines has officially retired its fleet of Airbus A300 aircraft.
The final flight using the old wide-body aircraft flew from Shenzhen to Shanghai on 31 May, marking…
China Eastern to fly to Toronto
China Eastern Airlines will launch a new scheduled service to Toronto this summer.
Commencing on 25 June 2014, the airline will operate three weekly flights to Canada's biggest city…
China Eastern to buy 70 Airbus jets
China Eastern Airlines has ordered 70 new single-aisle jets from Airbus.
The Shanghai-based carrier has decided to renew its short- and medium-haul fleet with the European…
China Eastern to fly Wenzhou-Rome
China Eastern Airlines has penned an agreement that will see it launch flights between Wenzhou and Rome.
The deal with Wenzhou Airport Group Company will see the Shanghai-based…
China Eastern flies Yinchuan-Hong Kong
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines has launched direct service to Hong Kong from Yinchuan, the capital of the Ningxia region.
The direct route, which commenced service on 30…
China Eastern doubles Vancouver service
China Eastern Airlines has doubled the frequency of its Shanghai-Vancouver service from one to two flights per day.
The expanded operation, which got underway on Saturday (20 July…
Airbus delivers new A320 to China Eastern
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320 aircraft.
The single-aisle aircraft comes fitted with 158 passengers in two classes - eight in business class and 150 in…
China Eastern unveils daily flight to San Francisco
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines has launched a daily Shanghai direct to San Francisco service today, 26 April.
The new Airbus 330-200 service departs from Shanghai Pudong…
China Eastern buys 60 new A320s
China Eastern Airlines has agreed to buy 60 Airbus A320 aircraft.
In a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Shanghai-based China Eastern said the new aircraft, which are worth…
Etihad Airways inks code-share with China Eastern Airlines
Etihad Airways has inked a code-share agreement with China Eastern Airlines. The new agreement is the Abu Dhabi-based airline's 37th code-share. It follows the exchange of a comprehensive…
China Eastern, Etihad pen codeshare deal
China Eastern Airlines and Etihad Airways have signed a codeshare agreement.
The deal, which follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreed by the two airlines earlier this year, will…
China Eastern seals Canadian codeshare
China Eastern Airlines has signed a new codeshare agreement with Canadian airline WestJet.
From 1 July, the deal will see China Eastern place its MU flight code on WestJet-operated flights…
China Eastern orders 20 B777s
China Eastern Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for 20 B777-300ER twin-aisle aircraft.The agreement still requires Chinese government approval, but is likely to be approved due to the…
Qantas, China Eastern to launch Jetstar Hong Kong
Qantas and China Eastern Airlines have entered into an alliance to bring low-cost carrier Jetstar to Hong Kong. Subject to regulatory approval, Jetstar Hong Kong services will start in 2013…
China Eastern profits fall in 2011
China Eastern Airlines experienced a drop in profits in 2011.
The Shanghai-based carrier generated net profits of CNY4.89 billion (US$771 million) last year – down 9.2% compared to…
JAL, China Eastern expand codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) and China Eastern Airlines have agreed to significantly expand their codeshare partnership to include the two carriers' entire Sino-Japanese networks. From 8 October…
China Eastern signs A320 engine deal
China Eastern Airlines has signed an order with International Aero Engines (IAE) for V2500 engines to power 50 new Airbus A320 aircraft. The contract includes a long-term engine maintenance…
China Eastern receives high-altitude B737
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-700NG aircraft, outfitted with high-altitude and high-temperature airport operations packages, as well as the new Boeing…
China Eastern leads Q2 growth
Figures released by the Civil Aviation Administration of China show that domestic airlines carried 139 million passengers in H1 2011, a 9.8% yoy increase.
Passenger volumes at China…
China Eastern joins SkyTeam
China Eastern Airlines and its subsidiary, Shanghai Airlines have officially joined the SkyTeam airline alliance at a ceremony held in Beijing today. In welcoming the two Shanghai-based…
Delta, China Eastern start codeshare flights
Delta Air Lines has commenced a codeshare deal with China Eastern Airlines which will see the US carrier connected to 20 cities in China. Atlanta-based Delta's 'DL' indicator has been…
JAL, China Eastern expand FFP partnership
Japan Airlines (JAL) will expand its partnership with China Eastern Airlines, increasing the number of eligible flights under the airlines' Mileage Partnership Agreement. From 1 June 2011,…
China Eastern rolls-out SITA solutions
SITA, the airline IT specialist, has announced that China Eastern Airlines has gone live with a worldwide corporate network solution to support its global expansion plans, its merger with…
China Eastern Airlines search for new uniforms
China Eastern Airlines has launched an initiative to change the uniforms of its frontline staff personnel, replacing the existing designs that have been in service for the last 10…
China Eastern searches for new uniform designs
China Eastern Airlines has launched an initiative to change the uniforms of its frontline staff personnel, replacing the existing designs that have been in service for the last 10…
CAL, China Eastern launch cross-Strait codeshare
The China Airlines (CAL) Group has announced that CAL and Mandarin Airlines have launched codesharing cooperation with China Eastern Airlines and its subsidiary Shanghai Airlines. Through…
China Eastern profits expected to rise tenfold
China Eastern Airlines has said that it expects its net profit to hit a record CNY5.4 billion (US$816 million) in 2010 - 10 times greater than it achieved in 2009. Reported by the China…
China Eastern to resume flights to Kathmandu
China Eastern Airlines is resuming flights to the Kathmandu from 11 January. The airline will fly to the Nepali capital from Kunming, in southern China's Yunnan province. The route will…
China Eastern adds base in Chengdu
China Eastern Airlines has set up a base in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The Shanghai-based carrier plans to base 30 aircraft at Chengdu's…
China Eastern to join SkyTeam
SHANGHAI, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- China Eastern Airlines today announced its intention to join the SkyTeam Airline Alliance. During an official ceremony in Shanghai, China Eastern…
China Airlines, China Eastern pen Cross-Strait deal
April 7, 2010, Taipei, Taiwan - China Airlines and China Eastern Airlines today signed a memorandum of cooperation whereby the two airlines will represent each other's…
Sabre AirVision to support China Eastern expansion
SHANGHAI, March 4, 2010 - Riding on a wave of positive news and aggressive expansion plans, China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has signed a multi-million dollar deal with Sabre…
China Eastern to launch Kunming-Dubai flights
China Eastern Airlines will launch new service from the Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, to Dubai. According to a Xinhua report, three weekly flights will launch on 22…
China Eastern unveils World Expo livery
China Eastern Airlines has unveiled the latest passenger plane featuring the World Expo 2010 livery. The Airbus A330-300 was uncovered at Shanghai's Hongqiao Airport. The airline plans to…
China Eastern expects return to full-year profit
China Eastern Airlines has said that it expects to return to the black in 2009. According to a Bloomberg report, the carrier released a statement to the Shanghai stock exchange China's…
China Eastern seeks civilian female pilots
China Eastern Airlines is seeking five civilian women to train as pilots, rather than recruiting from the air force, the Shanghai Daily has reported. All female pilots currently…
China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines suspect trading
China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines have suspended stock trading as they finalise a share-swap plan relating to the airlines' planned merger. According a Centre for Asia Pacific…
China Eastern flies into profit
China Eastern Airlines has posted a net profit of CNY1.85 billion (US$271 million) in the first 10 months of this year, according to a Shanghai Daily report. The result marks a…
China Eastern and China Airlines exchange cabin crew
China Airlines and China Eastern Airlines have launched a flight attendant interchange programme, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. Through this scheme Taipei-based…
China Eastern shareholders approve stock sale
China Eastern Airlines has received shareholder approval for a US$1 billion stock sale as it seeks to cut debt ahead of the planned takeover of Shanghai Airlines, Bloomberg has…
Shanghai-Beijing every 30mins with China Eastern
China Eastern Airlines will increase the frequency of flights between Shanghai and Beijing from one flight every hour to one every half hour after as its takeover of Shanghai Airlines.…
China Eastern sees profits surge
China Eastern Airlines has reported a surge in net profits in the first half of 2009. According to a Xinhua report, China Eastern posted net gains of CNY1.17 billion (US$172.6…
China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines merger moves closer
China Eastern Airlines has said it will acquire rival Shanghai Airlines through a CNY8.9 billion (US$1.3 billion) share swap and raise CNY7 billion in a private share placement. According to…
China Eastern to boost Beijing
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines plans to invest CNY15 billion (US$2.2 billion) in adding about 20 planes to the Beijing market within three years, according to a Shanghai Daily…
China Eastern to boost Delhi flights
China Eastern Airlines plans to increase the flights on the Delhi-Shanghai route, Anil Mathur reports. From October 2009, two extra weekly flights will be added to the sector,…
China Eastern, Shanghai edge closer to merger
China Eastern Airlines has taken another step towards a merger with Shanghai Airlines after it won regulatory approval to raise CNY7 billion (US$1 billion) through share placement. The cash…
SIA will not revive China Eastern talks
Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on Friday that it will not revive talks on making a strategic investment in China Eastern Airlines, according to a Xinhua report.In 2007, SIA and…
More state funding for China Eastern
China Eastern Airlines has received a government injection of CNY2 billion (US$294 million) to overcome "difficulties" amid the financial crisis, Channel NewsAsia has reported."China…
China Eastern posts record loss
China Eastern Airlines, the nation's third-largest airline,has posted a loss of CNY15.3 (US$2.2 billion) for last year, the biggest losssince its 1997 initial share sale,…
China Eastern secures further state funding
China Eastern Airlines' parent company has won a further CNY2 billion (US$292 million) injection from the government, raising the carrier's total bailout to CNY9 billion.Bloomberg…
China Eastern launches online check-in
Chine Eastern Airlines will introduce online and mobile phone check-in facilities in Shanghai this year. The Shanghai Daily reported that passengers will soon be able to choose their seats…
China Eastern cuts fuel hedging
China Eastern Airlines will cut fuel-hedging positions this year after losses from wrong-way bets on prices widened to about CNY7 billion (US$1 billion), Bloomberg report a company…
AA seeks to renew China Eastern codeshare
American Airlines (AA) has submitted an application to the US Department of Transportation for the renewal of its codeshare agreement with China Eastern Airlines, the Centre for Asia Pacific…
China Eastern may sell Yunnan stake
China Eastern Airlines may sell a stake in its Yunnan province operations and part of its holdings in Joy Air, Bloomberg reported company officials as saying. The Yunnan government has…
China Eastern plots route through economic gloom
China Eastern Airlines has devised a plan, comprising 256 measures, to stem losses and guide the company through the global economic recession, Xinhua has reported. Luo Zhuping, China…
China Eastern gets government bail-out
China Eastern Airlines will receive a CNY3 billion (US$437 million) cash injection from the Chinese government, the Financial Times has reported. The move follows an earlier decision to…
China Eastern loses US$690 million on hedging
China Eastern Airlines may have lost US$690 million from hedging contracts, according to a Bloomberg report. The airline is reportedly refusing to confirm or deny the report, which…
Qantas announces China Eastern codeshare
Qantas has announced that it will grow its China network, with a codeshare agreement with China Eastern Airlines on flights between Shanghai and Chengdu and Xi'an.Qantas' Group General…
China Eastern parks 10% of fleet
China's third largest carrier, China Eastern Airlines, is taking about a tenth of its fleet out of service as the global economic slowdown strikes a further blow to the aviation…
China Eastern moves into business jets
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will invest CNY50 million to set up a business jet operation, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The move comes on the back…
SIA holds firm on China Eastern deal
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has said it will not budge on its offer to buy a stake in China Eastern Airlines, ChannelNews Asia has reported. "We will not raise the price of HK$3.8…
China Eastern-SIA talks after Games
China Eastern Airlines and Singapore Airlines (SIA) will resume share-sale talks after the Olympics, ChannelNews Asia has reported. SIA signed a deal last September to take a 24% stake in…
China Eastern to sell, lease back planes
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will sell three of its Airbus A340s to a leasing firm, only to lease them back again. The deal with ICBC Financing Leasing Co will see the…
Taiwan office for China Eastern
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines has become the first mainland Chinese airline to get approval to set up an office in Taipei, Xinhua has reported. The airline will initially set up…
China Eastern punishes pilots
Thirteen China Eastern Airlines pilots who were involved in the mass diversion of flights in Yunnan province have been reprimanded by the airline. The punishments reportedly range from…
China Eastern’s new Seoul service
China Eastern Airlines has announced the launch of services from Shijiazhuang to Seoul. The twice-weekly service will be operated using its Boeing 737-700 aircraft..
China Eastern expects profit
Despite the current turmoil of the aviation industry, China Eastern Airlines has announced it expects to post a first-half profit this year, the Centre for Asia Pacific…
China Eastern faces fine
China Eastern Airlines is facing a RMB1.5 million (US$ 214,000) fine for early flight returns in southwestern Yunnan Province recentlyXinhua quoting the Civil Aviation Administration of…
China Eastern compensates
China Eastern Airlines will offer compensation of up to RMB400 (US$57) each to passengers onboard 21 fights that were disrupted by pilots last week in Yunnan province.The Shanghai Daily said…
China Eastern probed for "returning flights"
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into China Eastern Airlines' pilots, who reportedly turned back midway on flights to airports they had set off from. China Daily…
China Eastern rejects Air China bid
Singapore Airlines and Temasek Holdings, Singapore's investment firm, signed a preliminary deal in September to take a 24% stake in the Chinese carrier for US$923 million.But…
China Eastern starts regional airline
China Eastern has won official approval to establish a regional airline - Happy Airlines - where it will have a 40% stake.The carrier will focus on west China's middle and low-end…
China Eastern Airlines to fly to Pusan
China Eastern Airlines will launch a new route from Nanjing in east China, to Pusan in South Korea on December 9. XInhua quoted that the twice weekly flights, via Yantai on…
China Eastern flies to Phnom Penh
China Eastern Airlines has opened a new route from Kunming to Phnom Penh in Cambodia.
It has started operating three flights per week on a CRJ-200 with a capacity of 50 passengers,…
CX not bidding for China Eastern
In a statement, Cathay said the proposed acquisition "will now not proceed" without providing further explanation. Cathay Pacific and Air China had been rumoured to be trying to scupper…
SQ buys stake on China Eastern
Wan Chee Foong, Director of Investment, Temasek, said in the statement released: "We are interested in transportationand logistics as an investment focus. It reflects the…
China Eastern – SIA pact
The carrier isn't confirming the details of any deal except to say it involves the "introduction of strategic investors" by the airline. The Hong Kong announcement said that one of the…
China records surge in travellers to central and eastern Europe
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…
Air China expands in Eastern Europe
Air China has added a new connection between Beijing and Eastern Europe, following the launch of its inaugural flight to Poland.
The maiden Beijing-Warsaw flight departed on 21…
Novotel continues to grow in eastern China
AccorHotels has continued to expand its midscale portfolio in eastern China, with the opening of a new Novotel in Ningbo.
Coming just a week after the launch of the first Novotel in…
Air China spreads wings in Eastern Europe
Air China has unveiled plans to launch flights to two new destinations in Eastern Europe.
On 1 May 2015, the airline will commence a new route from Beijing to Budapest, via Minsk. The…
Forest fire kills six in eastern China
Six people have been killed and another two injured in a forest fire in east China's Zhejiang province. Xinhua reported that approximately 300 people were called in to tackle the blaze,…
Earthquake jolts northeastern China
An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit northeastern China's Jilin province on Sunday, local media has reported the China Earthquake Networks Center as saying. The quake…
Direct flights to link China with eastern Taiwan
Three Taiwanese airlines will begin chartered flight services from eastern Taiwan's Hualien and Taitung cities to Chinese, Taiwan News reported the country's Tourism Bureau as saying.…
China’s first tax-free store at cruise arrivals to open in Shanghai
China will ramp up its policy support for Shanghai, the nation's first pilot zone for cruise tourism, to attract more international partners and visitors. The eastern city's cruise port…
Chugging off: Now aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express for an exclusive lunch experience
Inbound tour operator based in Thailand, Diethelm Travel Thailand has collaborated with the iconic Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train to offer an exclusive journey this 2-3…
CEO of Dubai-based JA Resorts & Hotels speaks on China expansion
To get more details on JA Resorts & Hotels' expansion plans in China, we got in touch with the company's CEO, Anthony Ross.
Europe sees increasing Chinese visitors ahead of ITB China 2019
At ITB China 2019, the rising demand for exhibition space by European destinations reflects the trend of Europe as the top destination for Chinese tourists.
US-China tariff tit-for-tat: Who ends up flying during the trade war?
It’s loud and clear: the United States and China have fired the first shots of what could be a full-scale trade war between the world’s largest economies. Those shots have sent jitters…
Austrian Airlines reorganises network to boost US and China connectivity
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…
Ctrip publish report into China-Europe tourism market
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…
CNN goes behind the scenes of China’s business travel market
There is an air travel revolution going on in China and it's having a transformative impact globally. China has overtaken the United States as the world's biggest business travel market. As…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Taiwan, China, Indonesia and more
CitizenM Taipei North Gate
Location: Overlooking the Tamsui River, within walking distance of Taipei Main Station
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 267
Facilities: 24-hour F&B outlet,…
China gets first direct connection to Portugal
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,…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Vietnam, China and Australia
Fusion Resort Phu Quoc
Location: Cua Can Bay in the north of southern Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 97 pool villas with up to five bedrooms
Facilities: Several…
Where to Stay: new hotels in China, Japan, Australia and the US
Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Golden Bay
Location: Located on the beachfront at Golden Bay, east of downtown Shenzhen
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 317
Facilities: Four restaurants, lounge,…
Asian air route updates, including multiple new flights between China and Thailand
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities
Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Spring Airlines
Why?…
China’s new passenger jet takes to the skies
China aviation industry took a major step forward today, when the country's new domestically-made passenger aircraft, the COMAC C919, made its maiden flight.
The single-aisle jet took off…
China Southern in tie-up talks with US airline
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…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bali, Thailand, China, Brazil and more
Maison Aurelia Sanur by Préférence Hotels
Location: Slightly set back from the beach in the Sanur district of Bali, not far from the airport
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 41
Facilities:…
ITB previews inaugural event in China
The organisers of ITB China have organised a preview event ahead of the travel trade show's inaugural edition.
The first ITB China is due to take place in Shanghai from 10-12 May 2017…
Western China to get new LA links
A pair of new air routes will soon start connecting Los Angeles with the two largest cities in Western China.
Hainan Airlines is planning to launch new trans-Pacific services from…
Asian air route updates: Air Canada, AirAsia, Air China and more
Air Canada launches Montreal-Shanghai
Where? Montreal (Canada) to Shanghai (China)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues to expand…
China’s new passenger jet set for maiden flight
China's new passenger aircraft, the COMAC C919, could make its maiden flight in the first half of this year, it has been revealed.
The state-run People's Daily reported a senior…
Qantas adds new capital connection to China
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…
Australia, China pen open skies deal
Air links between Australia and China are likely to take off in the coming years, following the signing of a bilateral open skies agreement.
The Australian and Chinese governments…
Qantas spreads wings in China
Qantas will expand its operations in China next year with the launch of a new service between Sydney and Beijing.
Commencing on 25 January 2017, flights will operate daily using an…
China’s high-speed rail reaches major milestone
China's high-speed railway network now stretches more than 20,000km, following the opening of a line on Saturday.
Xinhua reports that the launch of the 360km line linking Zhengzhou,…
China Southern sets up base in Chengdu
China Southern Airlines has set up a new operating base in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan province.
The carrier already operates a host of domestic routes from…
Air China to launch first flights to Poland
Air China will continue to expand its presence in Eastern Europe next month with the launch of its first ever direct flights to Poland.
Commencing on 21 September 2016, the carrier…
New airline proposed for China’s Hunan
Hunan province in central China could soon get its own airline.
The state-run company that operates the province's airports has unveiled plans to create Zhongnan Airlines, which…
China’s Capital Airlines to fly to North America
Capital Airlines, HNA Group's Beijing-based carrier, has announced plans to start flying to North America for the first time.
On 30 December 2016, the airline will commence services…
China’s Lucky Air plans first long-haul routes
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based subsidiary of China's HNA Group, is planning to spread its wings east and west, with the launch of new international flights to the US and Europe.
The…
Airbus takes A350 on tour of China
Airbus will take its new A350 aircraft on a demo tour of China later this week.
Running from 25 June to 2 July, the eight-day trip will see the A350 fly to Beijing, Shanghai,…
First direct flight to link China with Portugal
Capital Airlines, the Chinese carrier owned by the HNA Group, is planning to expand its European operations with the launch of services to Lisbon.
The airline has filed an application…
China’s Capital Airlines flies to Australia
Capital Airlines, a subsidiary of China’s HNA Group, will make its debut in Australia later this year.
Commencing on 29 September 2016, the airline will operate three weekly flights…
China’s Hongtu Airlines launches first flight
A start-up airline in China will launch its first flight on Saturday (21 May).
Hongtu Airlines, which is based in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, received its Air Operator’s…
China Southern plans second Australian route from Shenzhen
China Southern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shenzhen and Melbourne.
If approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the new…
China Southern adds new North American connection
China Southern Airlines will expand its trans-Pacific network this summer with the launch of a new route to Toronto.
Commencing on 3 August 2016, the airline will offer four weekly…
Air China links Chongqing and Dubai
Air China has launched the first ever non-stop between Chongqing and Dubai.
The new service commenced on 2 April and will run three times a week using a 251-seat, two-class Airbus…
Marriott plans 140 Fairfield hotels in China
Marriott International will introduce its Fairfield brand to China, and is aiming to sign 140 hotels in the country in the next five years.
The US-based hotel group has penned an…
Emirates to launch flights to China’s remote Ningxia region
Emirates has revealed plans to launch flights to the remote Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of northwest China.
On 3 May 2016, the airline will commence four weekly flights between…
China Southern to base 150 aircraft at Beijing’s new airport
China Southern Airlines has signed a new agreement that will see it deploy 150 aircraft to Beijing's new international airport.
The Guangzhou-based carrier, which is Asia's largest…
AirAsia connects Pattaya with China
Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch two new routes connecting Pattaya with mainland China, as it makes the resort town its fifth operating base in Thailand.
The low-cost carrier…
First international link for China’s Nantong
Nantong, a city in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu, will welcome its first ever international flight later this year.
T’way Airlines, the South Korean low-cost carrier, will…
Spring spreads wings outside China
China's largest low-cost carrier, Spring Airlines, has unveiled plans to launch a series of new international flights.
This phase of expansion will commence on 26 August, when the…
China and Middle East drive record hotel investments
2015 is on track to be a record year for foreign investment into hotels, driven by acquisitions made by investors from mainland China and the Middle East, a new report has revealed.
Jones…
Eight new Ramada hotels to rise in China
Wyndham Hotel Group's Chinese expansion plans have taken a major step forward, with the signing of eight new Ramada hotels across five provinces.
The expansion started this week with…
China penalises Shenzhen Airport for delays
China's state aviation authority has announced that it will impose restrictions on Shenzhen Airport Group following a series of major flight delays.
In a statement, the Civil Aviation…
China’s Spring Airlines rolls out in-flight Wi-Fi
Spring Airlines has launched a new in-flight Wi-Fi service on some of its domestic flights.
Launched on 18 July, the new offering will allow passengers to connect to the internet via…
Air China to link Chengdu with Paris
Air China has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Chengdu and Paris.
In a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the aviation…
Wyndham adds three more hotels in China
Wyndham Hotel Group has continued to expand its Chinese portfolio with the signing of three new upscale hotels.
The company has penned agreements for the 400-room Wyndham Sanya Bay on…
Swissôtel to debut in China’s Jinan
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage a brand new luxury hotel in the Chinese city of Jinan.
Scheduled to open in 2020, the new Swissôtel Jinan will become…
Tourism Australia seals trio of deals in China
Tourism Australia made significant headway with its China strategy this week, with the signing of three significant marketing deals in the country.
The tourism board has formed new…
Dusit plans Thai-style resort in China’s Shandong province
Dusit has signed an agreement for what will become its first hotel in eastern China's Shandong province.
The Thai hotel group's Chinese arm, Dusit Fudu Hotels & Resorts, has…
Middle Eastern tourists still paying top dollar for UK stays
Visitors from the Middle East are helping to boost the UK hotel industry, forking out an average 67% more per night for hotel rooms in the UK than the average national rate of £104. …
Delta expands across China with SkyTeam partners
Delta Air Lines has significantly expanded its operations in China, as part of a new partnership with its SkyTeam alliance partners in Shanghai.
The US carrier is relocating its passenger…
China United Air starts low-cost transition
China United Airlines, the Beijing-based subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, will start operating under a low-cost model this month.
The airline has already scrapped its first and…
China approves new airline for Jiangxi
Authorities in China have approved the creation of a new airline in the southeastern province of Jiangxi.
Jiangxi Airlines has been given the green light by the Civil Aviation…
Air Arabia to become first Middle East LCC to enter China
Air Arabia is set to be the first Middle Eastern low-cost carrier to enter the Chinese market when it touches down in Urumqi next month.
Starting 10 February 2015, the carrier will…
China’s Okay Airways plans first flights to Thailand
China's Okay Airways will launch its first ever flights to Thailand next month.
The Tianjin-based carrier is setting up a new operating hub in Xi’an, the capital of northern China's…
Boeing to break China delivery record
Boeing expects to deliver a record number of commercial aircraft to China this year.
The US planemaker expects Chinese airlines to receive 150-160 Boeing jets in 2014, up from 143…
China needs 5,300 new aircraft – Airbus
Chinese airlines will need more than 5,300 new passenger planes over the next 20 years, Airbus has predicted.
With China set to become the world’s largest domestic aviation market…
Air China to link Colombo with Chengdu
Air China will expand its operations in South Asia next year with the launch of a new route to Colombo.
Commencing in early February 2015, the Chinese national carrier will operate…
Australia, China team up to drive tourism
Australia and China have penned a series of bilateral deals aimed at driving trade and tourism.
During the recent visit of China's President Xi Jinping to Australia, the two countries…
China buys 100 Airbus jets
A Chinese company has placed a huge order for 100 Airbus A320 aircraft.
China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC), which supplies aircraft to carriers including Air China, China Eastern…
China Southern boosts Wuhan
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch a series of new routes from Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province and largest city in central China.
These will include the carrier's first…
Hilton reaches milestone in China
Hilton Worldwide has reached a milestone in its Chinese expansion, with the opening of its 50th hotel in the Greater China region.
The Hilton Changzhou launched this week in eastern…
China starts building new passenger jet
Assembly work has started on the first ever COMAC C919 aircraft - a new Chinese-made passenger aircraft that is intended to rival the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.
The first sections of…
China Airlines unveils new ‘premium business class’
China Airlines (CAL) has unveiled the design of its new 'premium business class' cabins, that will be featured onboard its new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The new cabin will…
Fairmont signs additional property to China pipeline
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Golden Land Real Estate today announced the development of a new hotel in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, Eastern China.
Fairmont Suzhou, scheduled to open…
Starwood opens new Westin resort in China
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched a new Westin resort in eastern China's Zhejiang province.
Overlooking the East China Sea, the Westin Zhujiajian Resort marks the brand's…
China Airlines adds more cross-Strait routes
Taiwan's China Airlines (CAL) has unveiled three new route cross-Strait routes to mainland China.
On Wednesday 2 July 2014, the national carrier commenced direct flights from Taipei…
Hot springs and giant rings – Sheraton’s newest China hotel
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a huge new hot spring resort in Huzhou, eastern China.
The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort, which is set to be completed towards the end of…
Himalayas launches second hotel in China
Himalayas Hotels has launched its second hotel in China.
The Himalayas Nantong Hotel is located in the centre of the eastern Chinese city of Nantong, Jiangsu province, next to the…
Choice Hotels to bring new brands to China
Choice Hotels International has signed a major new agreement that will lead to the roll-out of its Clarion and Quality Hotels brands in China.
The hotel franchiser, which is world's…
Starwood opens new Aloft in China
Starwood has opened a new Aloft hotel in the eastern Chinese city of Yancheng.
The new Aloft Yancheng becomes the first internationally-branded hotel in this city of 3.6 million…
China United to become Beijing’s first LCC
China United Airlines will start operating as a low-cost carrier this year, becoming the first budget airline based in Beijing.
The carrier initially launched operations in 2004, as…
China to support LCC growth
China’s aviation authorities are planning a new range of measures designed to support the development of low-cost carriers in the country.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China's…
Hilton expands DoubleTree brand in China
Hilton has opened another DoubleTree property in China.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Jiaxing is located in the centre of Jiaxing - a city in eastern China's Zhejiang province. The…
Fog causes transport chaos in China
Heavy fog descended over part of northern China on Sunday, forcing the closure several of major roads as travellers journeyed home after the Golden Week holidays.
Xinhua reported…
Air China to suspend Beijing-Sendai service
Air China has announced that it is suspending the scheduled service from Sendai, Miyagi prefecture to Beijing via Shanghai from 27 October 2013 to 29 March 2014. There will be no Chinese…
China Southern close to buying airport and carrier
China Southern Airlines is reportedly closing in on two separate deals which will see it acquire both a stake in Slovenia’s Adria Airways and outright ownership of Ljubljana Airport.…
China re-routes northeast flights
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) plans to re-route flights departing from cities in the northeast of the country in an effort to ease congestion in the skies above…
Dusit debuts in China
Dusit International has opened its first ever hotel in China.
Under its new Chinese joint venture company, Dusit Fudu Hotels & Resorts, the Thai hotelier has now soft-opened the…
Korean Air adds flights to Canada, China
Korean Air will add more flights to destinations in Canada and China this week.
From 20 June 2013, the existing five weekly flights between Seoul's Incheon airport and Vancouver will…
Costa to launch world cruise from China
Costa Cruises has unveiled plans to launch its first ever round-the-world cruise from China.
Commencing on 22 March 2014, the 83-day voyage will take Chinese passengers across three…
Qantas expands reach into China
Qantas has significantly expanded its reach into China by signing a new codeshare agreement with China Eastern Airlines.
From 1 May 2013, Qantas will codeshare on China Eastern’s…
Boeing delivers 1,000th plane to China
Boeing has celebrated a new landmark in China with the delivery of its 1,000th aircraft to the country.
The 1,000th aircraft, a single-aisle Boeing 737-800, was delivered to China Eastern…
Wyndham adds eight hotels in China
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the addition of eight new Ramada properties in China.
The new hotels, located in the cities of Linyi, Liuzhou, Changzhou, Changsha, Suzhou, Wuyishan…
ibis adds six hotels in China
Accor has opened six new ibis hotels in China.
The company's latest properties are in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Lanzhou, Nantong, Chongqing and Suzhou, and take the total ibis portfolio in…
Dusit forms alliance for China expansion
Dusit International has formed a new partnership designed to extend its reach into the Chinese hotel market.
The Thai hotel management company has signed a new joint venture agreement…
Pan Pacific launches serviced suites in China
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has launched its first serviced residence property in China.
Located in city of Ningbo, in eastern China's Zhejiang province, the 175-room Pan Pacific Serviced…
NSW launches China Tourism Strategy
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has launched an eight year plan to greatly increase tourism from China and double visitor expenditure to the State by 2020.
Designed by Destination NSW…
US strengthens aviation ties with China
The US government has strengthened its aviation relations with China, following the completion of a multi-city trade mission to the country.
The recent Aviation Trade Mission saw a…
SkyTeam adds third China member
Xiamen Airlines has become a full member of the SkyTeam alliance.
The carrier, which is based in southeast China's Fujian province and owned by Guangzhou-based China Southern, becomes the…
Jumeirah boosts China presence with Ctrip
Jumeirah Group has entered into a new partnership with China's online travel giant, Ctrip.
The new Global Direct Connectivity Partnership Agreement, which was signed in Shanghai late last…
Asia showing eastern promise
Christine Duffy, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has described Asia as a “gateway to tomorrow’s cruise marketplace”.
Her comments came while sitting on a…
Wyndham signs four hotels in China
Wyndham Hotel Group has continued expansion in China with the signing of management deals for four new upscale hotels in the country.
The properties, which are currently under construction…
China eases GDS regulations
China is easing its airline distribution regulations, allowing international global distribution systems (GDS) to sell flights in the country for the first time.
The new rules, published by…
Robot dishes out noodles in China
A new noodle restaurant in China has hit the headlines by employing a noodle-making robot.
According to Orange News, the restaurant in northeastern city of Jilin has been able to boost its…
China to support LCC growth
China will encourage the development of low-cost carriers, according to the country's civil aviation authorities.
Speaking on Friday, the Director of the Civil Aviation Administration of…
Profits plunge at China’s ‘big three’ airlines
China's three major state-run airlines have predicted a significant downturn in profits for the first half of 2012.
Xinhua reported Beijing-based Air China as saying on Wednesday that it…
Carlson signs three new hotels in China
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has signed three new hotels in China.
At a press conference held at the Radisson Blu Plaza Xing Guo Shanghai this week, Carlson Rezidor penned hotel management…
China may retaliate over ETS charges
China will hit European carriers with "similar penalties" if Chinese carriers are fined for not declaring their carbon emissions in relation to the controversial EU Emissions Trading Scheme…
China airlines ignore ETS threat
China will continue to oppose the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), despite warnings that the country's airlines may face heavy fines for non-compliance.
The China Air Transport…
China maintains firm stance on ETS
China will continue to oppose the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), despite warnings that the country's airlines may face heavy fines for non-compliance.
The China Air Transport…
Lufthansa to expand in China
Lufthansa will expand its presence in China next year, with the resumption of services to Shenyang, in the northeastern province of Liaoning, and the launch of a new route to Qingdao,…
China starts Great Wall restoration project
China has commenced a major project to restore the western end of the Great Wall. The project, in northwest China's Gansu province, kicked off on Friday and will see restoration work carried…
Marriott signs 100th hotel in China
Marriott International has signed its 100th hotel in China - the 345-room JW Marriott Hotel Shenyang, in the northeastern province of Liaoning. With this signing, the US-based hotel giant,…
Five more Sheratons to open in China by year-end
Starwood Hotels & Resorts will open five more Sheraton hotels in China before the end of 2011. In the last two months of the year, new Sheratons will opens their doors in Zhejiang,…
Best Western eyes eastern promise
Asia and the Middle East will drive Best Western's global growth in the coming years, with a multi-brand expansion strategy already in full swing.
Speaking to Travel Daily at ITB Asia…
China Airlines joins SkyTeam
China Airlines (CAL) as been officially added as the 15th member of the SkyTeam alliance at a ceremony in Taipei. The Taiwanese airline adds three new destinations to the SkyTeam network -…
Hertz plans to bring electric car hire to China
Hertz is planning to offer electric vehicle rental in China, and will expand the number of charging stations in the country needed to run them. The US-based car rental company today signed…
China’s railways spokesperson axed
China's Ministry of Railways has sacked its spokesperson, state news agency Xinhua has reported. Wang Yongping was thrust into the limelight last month following the fatal crash of two…
Four dead in China tour bus crash
Four Taiwanese tourists were killed and 15 were injured in a bus crash in northeastern China on Monday. According to the Tourism Bureau, the tour bus drove off a 3m embankment on the Changji…
New ‘naked’ ecoresort to open in China
A unique rural wellness and leisure resort will open at Moganshan, in eastern China's Zhejiang province in October 2011. Located in a private valley, naked Stables Private Reserve will be…
Signal failure blamed for China rail crash
A signal failure has been blamed for the high-speed rail crash that killed 39 people in eastern China last weekend. Xinhua reported the Shanghai Railway Bureau as saying in a press…
China opens white dolphin rescue centre
A rescue and breeding base for endangered Chinese white dolphins opened on Saturday in the southeastern coastal city of Xiamen. The base, which will initially operate for a trial period,…
High-speed train crash kills 33 in China
Two high-speed trains crashed in eastern China's Zhejiang province on Saturday, killing at least 33 people and injuring 191 others. Xinhua reported that one of the bullet trains was…
Air China to launch new carrier in Dalian
Air China has signed an agreement with authorities in the northeastern port city of Dalian to set up a new regional airline. The move will see the launch of Dalian Airlines, which will…
China opens t-rex museum
China has opened a new museum dedicated to the tyrannosaurus rex, Xinhua has reported. The new China Tyrannosaurus Museum, located in the city of Zhucheng in the northeastern province of…
Mystery of China’s exploding watermelons
China's fruit industry was rocked recently after hundreds of watermelons mysteriously exploded. Farmers in eastern China's Jiangsu province were left perplexed and out-of-pocket after…
Delta volunteers build homes in China
Delta Air Lines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Habitat for Humanity will join forces from 23-25 May to help build five houses in Pinghu, near Shanghai, as part of…
China to develop Hello Kitty theme park
A new Hello Kitty theme park will be developed in China. Channel NewsAsia reported officials with the Japanese cute cartoon character's company as saying that a CNY1.5 billion (US$231…
World’s longest sea bridge to open in China
The world's longest sea bridge - the Qingdao Bay Bridge in eastern China's Shandong province - is expected to open to traffic next month. The bridge's structure is complete and the roadway…
Kolkatta to get second direct China flight
Kolkatta will have a second direct flight to mainland China next month, when Hainan Airlines starts its service to Shenzhen in the southern province of Guangdong."We will start our…
China Airlines adds Osaka stop on New York flights
China Airlines (CAL) has announced that from 28 April 2011, flights from Taipei to New York will stop over in Osaka instead of Anchorage. The carrier will operate the route three times a…
Shangri-La opens new hotel in northern China
Shangri-La today opens a new hotel in Manzhouli, the city in northeastern China, on the border with Russia. The new 18-storey Shangri-La Hotel Manzhouli becomes the group's third hotel in…
Starwood’s Aloft brand continues China expansion
Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Aloft brand will debut a further six new hotels in China by 2013. In February 2011 the Aloft Nanhai, in the southeastern city of Foshan became the second…
China Southern’s first A380 takes to the skies
China Southern Airlines' first Airbus A380 made its maiden flight on Friday. The superjumbo, which is the first of five ordered by Shanghai-based China Eastern, flew to Hamburg from Toulouse…
New high-speed rail link launches in east China
Work has started on a new high-speed rail project in Anhui province, eastern China. Xinhua reported that construction is now progressing on a section of track linking the Anhui cities of…
China restores Henan’s Baima Temple
Authorities in central China's Henan province have launched a major renovation project of the Baima Temple in Luoyang. The ancient site was the first Buddhist temple to be established during…
Wooden Great Wall unearthed in China
Archaeologists in China have identified a wooden section of Great Wall in Liaoning province, Xinhua has reported. The wooden section, unearthed near Dandong in northeastern…
Worldhotels hosts first China conference
Three hundred leading independent hoteliers converged on the first Worldhotels Global Annual Conference to be staged in China. Hosted at Beijing's Loong Palace Hotel & Resort from 20-23…
New ski resort opens in China
A new ski resort has opened in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang, Xinhua has reported. The Daming Mountain Alpine Ski Resort sits on a 1,200-metre-high mountain range 116km…
Snow causes transport chaos in China
Heavy snow across southern and eastern parts of China has disrupted traffic, closed airports and caused misery to thousands of travellers at the start of the peak Spring Festival…
China opens first undersea tunnel
Mainland China's first undersea tunnel has opened to traffic in the southeastern province of Fujian. According to a Xinhua report, the 8.7km road tunnel connects Xiamen Island to the…
New China forests keep desert in check
Northwest China's Shaanxi province has been successful in fending off desert encroachment by planting new forests near the Great Wall. According to a Xinhua report, satellite images…
Dubai tourism roadshow heads to China
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) conducted Dubai Road Shows in three Chinese cities of Dubai as a Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou recently. The Dubai…
EVA Air to launch scheduled flights to China
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Aug. 24, 2009) -- EVA Air and UNI Air will both begin launching scheduled flights to China on Aug. 31, 2009. The two carriers will serve 12…
Air China raises Cathay Pacific stake
Air China will spend HK$6.3 billion (US$813 million) to raise its stake in Cathay Pacific Airways, after failing to seal an agreement with an airline in Shanghai, Bloomberg has…
Historic air crash case opens in China
A landmark trial has begun in China for families seeking compensation for the loss of relatives in a 2005 air crash, the Shanghai Daily reported. This is the first time a Chinese court…
Sofitel announces five hotels across Middle East and China
As Sofitel prepares to open the new 438-room Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach this September, the French-based company has announced five additional properties that will strengthen…
First Tianjin-built A320 Flies as China readies for recovery
The Straits Times reports that the first A320 aircraft assembled outside Europe at the Airbus Final Assembly Line China (FALC) in ), completed its first flight on May 18, a little…
China raises jet fuel prices 11%
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has raised domestic jet fuel prices by about 11%, the Shanghai Daily reported. Fuel prices will rise to CNY4,450 (US$652)…
China opens temporary air routes
China's aviation regulator will open 35 new internal routes from tomorrow until the end of the year to help airlines cut fuel usage, Bloomberg reported. The new routes will cut flying…
Airbus confirms China JV
European planemaker has signed a contract with Chinese partners to create a joint venture to make parts in China for its A350 XWB and A320 aircraft in the country, Reuters reported.
As…
Air China faces billion-dollar loss from fuel hedging
Air China has warned it faces a "significant loss" for 2008 because of wrong-way bets on fuel prices that will cost nearly US$1 billion.Associated Press reported that the carrier, one…
China Southern makes US$6.3 million on fuel-hedging
China Southern Airlines, Asia's largest carrier by passenger numbers, made US$6.3 million from fuel-hedging last year according to a Bloomberg report. Quoting an unidentified…
China Southern gets government aid
China Southern Airlines' state-owned parent company has received CNY3 billion (US$439 million) in government aid, as losses from fuel hedging and slowing demand hit, Bloomberg has…
MCR gives China ski industry a lift
With numbers of Chinese skiers predicted to more than double to 10 million by 2010, Melco China Resorts (MCR) has revealed plans for their inaugural on-piste development at Sun Mountain…
Trisara joins Legends of IndoChina
Trisara, the luxury Phuket resort, has announced that it will become a member of the newly launched Legends of IndoChina. Legends of IndoChina is designed for travellers looking…
China Airlines-Hainan Airlines link FFPs
China Airlines and Hainan Airlines have announced they will co-operate on a joint mileage programme. Under the scheme frequent-flyer members on both airlineswill be able to accumulate and…
Speculation over China airline merger
Speculation is mounting that China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines are about to merge. The Shanghai Daily has reported that thetwo airlines are in talks, as both struggle to cope with…
Dreamliners to China next year
Boeing will start delivering the 787 Dreamliners to its Chinese customers in the fourth quarter of 2009, Xinhua reported. The new target delivery date is over a year later than the…
Speeding behind China train crash
Quoting Xinhua news agency, The Standard said the finding was delivered by a government investigation panel. It came just a little more than 24 hours after two trains collided in Shandong…
IHG Academy expands in China
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has launched its 12th IHG Academy, this time in Shenzhen. The partnership with the Shenzhen Tourism College of Jinan University marks the Academy's entry…
JAL, China Southern codeshare
From March 30, Japan Airlines (JAL) will codeshare on six additional routes operated by China Eastern Airlines (MU) between China and Japan.The new agreement will enable JAL to place…
Watch what you say and do in China taxis
Taxis in China are being installed with cameras for security purposes but passengers are complaining that it intrudes into their privacy.
A Xinhua report said more cities in the country are…
China approves new airline
CAAC said the new airline would operate domestic passenger and cargo services with an A319 and two EMB-145 aircraft.It will be based in the northeastern city of Shenyang.
China plans massive national park
The Kanas Geological Park, in the remote Xinjiang region, will have its current 1,000 square kilometres expanded ten-fold by incorporating nearby tourist regions and grasslands, Xinhua news…
SIA talks with China
The talks were confirmed last July and are said to be proceeding smoothly, but government approval will be required for any deal.It's understood that China Eastern is looking to raise…
SIA in talks with China
The talks were confirmed last July and are said to be proceeding smoothly, but government approval will be required for any deal.It's understood that China Eastern is looking to raise…
London Gatwick’s Shanghai surprise for business travellers
London Gatwick has unveiled a key new route with the announcement of China Eastern’s new service from the UK’s second largest airport to China’s second largest city, Shanghai.
Which airlines are operating international flights from Sydney?
More flights will depart Australia beginning this month, as Qantas and Jetstar have moved forwards the restart of some international routes.
Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights
While the airline expects pre-COVID-19 level recovery for international flying to continue to lag U.S. domestic, Delta plans to add over 50 transoceanic flights next summer, compared to the…
20 Unpredictable Travel Outcomes So Far in 2020
t’s no secret that the first half of 2020 has been challenging for the travel industry. In combination, the coronavirus pandemic and government responses to suppress the virus saw the demand…
Budapest strengthens Chinese connection
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…
Shanghai tops winter capacity growth from Gatwick
Shanghai tops the list of the ten fastest growing destinations served from Gatwick this winter. The airport’s fastest-growing route list is headed by China’s global financial centre,…
IATA launches gender diversity campaign
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the 25by2025Campaign—an airline industry initiative to advance gender diversity in the airline industry by 2025. The 25by2025…
“Positioned to grow”: Qantas new SVP of Asia talks market share, cabin upgrades and the Qantas Channel
Back at the end of June, Qantas unveiled John Simeone as its new senior vice president for Asia and Papua New Guinea, based in Singapore. To find out more about the new role, I snatched a…
Travel tech this week: Google’s voice assistant for airlines and hotels and more
This week, we see airlines and airports investing in various technology to continuously improve travel experience. We also see road transportation companies take great strides to develop…
The future of airports: Takeaways from Travel Forum in Hong Kong
The Airport Experience: Key to the Future of Travel Forum organised by Plaza Premium Group, on 21 November, 2018 at Hong Kong Maritime Museum brought together a panel of forward-thinking…
Gatwick Airport announces Shanghai route with surging long-haul growth
Gatwick Airport has announced a new long-haul connection from London Gatwick to Shanghai, providing additional cargo capacity and more than 70,000 new seats per year.
Gourmet List: Ctrip’s take on the Michelin Guide launches in Bangkok
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…
Chinese tourists with bad ‘social credit’ face travel ban under country’s new policy
It seems like a plot in the dystopian future featured in Charlie Brooker's dark satire “Black Mirror”. The
protagonist Lacie lives in a world where her social rating dictates every aspect…
Formerly Delta exec becomes Jet’s new CEO
Vinay Dube has been announced as the new chief executive officer of Jet Airways.
An experienced aviation professional with almost three decades of experience, Dube has held roles with…
Asian air route updates from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia, Qatar Airways and more
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…
Asian air route updates, including new flights to Chiang Mai, Clark and Tianjin
Russian carrier flies 777 to Hainan
Where? Moscow Domodedovo (Russia) to Haikou (China)
When? Once a week, effective immediately
Who? VIM Airlines
Why? Handling rising Russian demand…
Delta adds new US connection to Shanghai
Delta Air Lines will continue to expand its operations in China next summer with the launch of another trans-Pacific service to Shanghai.
The carrier currently operates three direct…
Face-to-Face: Marcelo Molinari
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…
Chinese airlines see shrinking profits
Despite continued strong passenger growth, Chinese airlines experienced declining profits in the first quarter of 2017.
The China Securities Journal, which is published by the…
Korean Air adds to Spain’s Asian boom
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…
Chinese passenger jet expected to fly soon
China's new passenger aircraft, which is being billed as a rival to the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320, is preparing for its maiden flight.
Xinhua reported Shanghai-based manufacturer,…
Asian air route updates: New flights to Bali, Okinawa, Barcelona and more
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…
Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Spring Airlines, Vistara and more
China Eastern expands operations in Sapporo
Where? Nanjing (China) to Sapporo, pictured (Japan)
When? Twice a week, effective 26 March 2017
Who? China Eastern Airlines
Why? Another new…
Spanish travel to Far East takes off
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…
New Zealand gets multiple Chinese connections
New Zealand is set to welcome even more Chinese visitors, following the start of a series of new flights to Auckland.
The HNA Group recently launched two new routes that saw the arrival…
Vietnam Airlines prepares for Czech launch
Vietnam Airlines has appointed a new General Sales Agent (GSA) in Prague, ahead of the launch of its first ever flights to the Czech Republic.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reports that a…
Sichuan Airlines launches new link to LA
Sichuan Airlines has launched a new trans-Pacific service to Los Angeles.
The new service, which commenced on 6 December 2016, will operate twice a week (Tuesdays and Saturdays) from…
SkyTeam lures Chinese corporate flyers
SkyTeam has created a new programme aimed at attracting more Chinese corporate customers.
The new 'SkyTeam China Corporate Connection' product, which the alliance says is "fully…
Lhasa airport breaks passenger record
Lhasa's Konggar Airport, the main gateway to Tibet, has exceeded three million annual passengers for the first time.
China’s Xinhua news agency reports that the airport broke the one…
Hainan Airlines wants to launch London flights
Hainan Airlines has applied for permission to launch its first flights to London next year.
If the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) approves the bid, the Chinese carrier…
“Sacred bird” to take flight in Chengdu
The skies above China are set to become even busier in future, as the fast-expanding HNA Group prepares to launch yet another airline.
One of the group's existing carriers,…
Vancouver gets two more Chinese connections
Two more air routes between China and Canada will commence next month, expanding the strong links between the Pacific Rim nations.
China Eastern Airlines this week announced plans to…
SkyTeam unveils major new lounge in Beijing
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is on the verge of launching a major new lounge at Beijing’s Capital International Airport.
The new 800m² facility will open in the coming weeks,…
Wuhan gets new Australian connection
Wuhan, the largest city in central China, will get a new direct connection to Australia next year.
China Eastern Airlines has announced plans to commence direct flights between Wuhan…
Airbus takes A350 on Chinese tour
Airbus will embark on an 11-day tour of China this month, in an effort to promote its new A350 aircraft to the country's airlines.
The tour will kick off on 29 October and will visit…
Runway disaster narrowly avoided in Shanghai
Two passenger aircraft nearly collided at Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport on Tuesday.
The Shanghai Daily reports that an Airbus A320 aircraft operated by China Eastern…
Lucky Air commits to Chengdu’s new airport
Lucky Air has become the latest airline to confirm that it will move to Chengdu's new airport when it opens in 2020.
While its home base is in Kunming, Lucky Air has operated from…
Sichuan Airlines orders Airbus A350s
China's Sichuan Airlines signed an agreement with two leasing companies for four new Airbus A350 aircraft.
The Chengdu-based carrier will take three A350s from AerCap and one from…
Chinese airlines to buy US$1 trillion worth of new planes
Airlines in China will need to purchase new aircraft worth more than US$1 trillion over the next 20 years.
According to Boeing's latest Current Market Outlook (CMO) for China, which was…
New Zealand gets new Chinese connections
New Zealand will soon be connected to two new Chinese cities, following the launch of Tianjin Airlines' first ever flights to Oceania.
Commencing in December 2016, the fast-expanding…
Sydney expands Chinese links with new Hangzhou flights
The connections between mainland China and Sydney continue to multiply.
Just weeks after the announcements of new connections to the Australian city from Kunming, Chengdu and…
Qingdao gets connected with new long-haul flights
The Chinese port city of Qingdao will soon be accessible from more parts of the world, following the launch of a series of new international flights.
China Eastern Airlines recently…
Sydney gets connected to two more Chinese cities
China's Hainan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Australia next month, with the launch of two all-new routes to Sydney within the space of three days.
On 12 September 2016,…
BA adds five Chinese cities to route map
British Airways has significantly expanded its operations in China, following the signing of new partnership with one of the country's biggest airlines.
The new codeshare agreement…
Royal Brunei celebrates Skytrax ranking
Royal Brunei Airlines has been ranked in the Top 10 of Skytrax’s Most Loved Airlines 2016.
The air travel review website unveiled their Top 80 list of Most Loved Airlines 2016, based on…
Beijing’s new airport to become SkyTeam hub
Two of China's biggest airlines have agreed to move their operations to Beijing's new airport, when it opens in 2019.
China Eastern and China Southern Airlines, both of which are…
Sichuan Airlines plans NZ flights
Sichuan Airlines is planning to launch its first flights to New Zealand.
The Chengdu-based carrier has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for permission to…
Chiang Rai gets new international flight
Thailand's northernmost province, Chiang Rai, will welcome another international flight later this year.
Low-cost carrier HK Express has announced plans to launch the first direct…
Xiamen Airlines starts flying to North America
China's Xiamen Airlines will launch its inaugural flight to North America on Monday (25 July 2016), when it kicks off a new direct service from Xiamen to Vancouver.
The new…
Iberia starts flying to Far East
Iberia, the Spanish national carrier, has launched its first route to the Far East.
The airline commenced direct services from Madrid to Shanghai this week, marking the start of a…
Tianjin Airlines touches down in the UK
Tianjin Airlines has celebrated the launch of its first flight to the UK, which arrived at London's Gatwick Airport on Saturday.
The new route marks the next step in the carrier's…
Sichuan Airlines applies for first US flights
Sichuan Airlines is planning to launch flights to Los Angeles in the coming months, marking the Chinese airline's debut in the US mainland.
At present, Chengdu-based Sichuan Airlines…
Work starts on Chengdu’s second airport
Construction work started on Chengdu's new international airport on Friday 27 May.
Located near the town of Lujia, 50km from downtown Chengdu, the new Tianfu International Airport…
Ctrip acquires stake in major Chinese airline
Ctrip.com International, the Chinese online travel giant, is has agreed to acquire a stake in Shanghai's China Eastern Airlines.
Ctrip, which is also based in Shanghai, will pay CNY3…
New Dubai lounge for SkyTeam
SkyTeam recently inaugurated its lounge at Dubai International Airport.
The lounge located in Concourse D, Terminal 1 will offer amenities for elite plus, first and business class…
HNA Group to launch airline in Xi’an
China's HNA Group has continued the rapid expansion of its airline portfolio with the announcement of plans to create a new passenger carrier in Xi'an.
The new airline will be called…
东航开通布拉格航线
今年夏季，中国东方航空（China Eastern Airlines）将开通直航捷克的航线。
5月22日开始，东航每周将开通三趟上海－布拉格往返航班。
航班逢每周三、五、日00:45从上海浦东国际机场出发，并将于06:35抵达布拉格瓦茨拉夫·哈维尔国际机场。返程航班将于08:35从布拉格出发，并将于次日01:05返回上海。…
HNA to launch new airline in Ningbo
China's HNA Group, which operates multiple aviation businesses including Hainan Airlines, is planning to set up a new carrier in Ningbo, a city in eastern China's Zhejiang province.…
Tianjin Airlines to launch London flights this summer
Tianjin Airlines, which forms part of China’s HNA Group, will launch its first ever flight to London this summer.
The new route, which will operate from Tianjin via Chongqing, will…
Xiamen Airlines to fly to LA
Xiamen Airlines is planning to launch direct flights to Los Angeles.
The Chinese carrier has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for permission to launch four…
AirAsia brings more Chinese visitors to Chiang Mai
AirAsia is capitalising on the Chinese visitor boom in Chiang Mai with the launch of a new direct service to the northern Thai city from Changsha.
The capital of central China's Hunan…
Kunming’s Lucky Air to become an LCC
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based airline owned by the HNA Group, will become a low-cost carrier.
The airline, which is second only to China Eastern Airlines in terms of seat capacity in…
Delta to fly daily from LA to Beijing
Delta Air Lines will expand its Chinese operations later this year with the launch of a new direct daily flight between Los Angeles and Beijing.
Commencing on 16 December 2016, the…
Sichuan Airlines to fly to LA
Sichuan Airlines is planning to launch its first flights to Los Angeles this summer.
The Chengdu-based carrier has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for…
Face-to-Face: Marcelo Molinari
This week, Travel Daily talks to Marcelo Molinari, Group Tourism Director of Value Retail, about the Asian impact on his company's global collection of retail villages...
Q) What…
Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines
Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague
Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…
Face-to-Face: Mark Meehan
This week, Travel Daily chats with Mark Meehan, Travelport's Managing Director for Asia Pacific, about the company's achievements in 2015 and plans for the year ahead...
Q) What have…
Yangtze River Airlines plans long-haul routes from Shanghai
Yangtze River Airlines, the Shanghai-based cargo carrier than recently launched its first passenger services, is planning to launch long-haul international flights.
The airline…
Spring flies to North Korea, and more Chinese airline news…
Spring Airlines plans North Korea flights
China's Spring Airlines is planning to launch its first ever flights to North Korea. The low-cost carrier has applied to Civil Aviation…
Chinese aviation bites, including a new route to Cuba
China Southern goes long-haul from Shenzhen
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch two new long-haul routes from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.
According to a…
Xiamen Airlines to launch North American flights
China's Xiamen Airlines is planning to launch its first ever trans-Pacific flights to the US and Canada.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has revealed that Xiamen…
Plaza Premium enters hotel space as part of global expansion
Plaza Premium Group, which operates independent lounges at airports across the world, has unveiled its global expansion plans, including the launch of a new hotel concept.
At a press…
Capital Airlines to launch Madrid flights, and other Chinese aviation briefs
Beijing Capital Airlines has applied for the permission to launch direct flights to Madrid.
In a statement, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) revealed that the carrier…
东航增加上海－纽约航班
中国东方航空（China Eastern Airlines）将于今年晚期增加飞往纽约的航班频率，新加每日第二趟前往美国纽约的日航。
12月12日起，东航将新增一条晚间从浦东国际机场出发的航班。新航班将每日19:30从浦东国际机场出发，于22:00抵达纽约JFK国际机场。返程航班将于01:00从纽约出发，并将于次日05:20返回上海。…
Wanda unveils major Yunnan resort complex
Wanda Hotels & Resorts has opened a huge new tourism complex in southwest China's Yunnan province.
The new Wanda International Resort Complex in Xishuangbanna officially launched…
Chinese airlines expand South Asian links
Airlines in China are adding more connections to cities in South Asia.
On Saturday (26 September), China Eastern Airlines commenced a new direct flight between Shanghai and Sri…
东航迎来第50架A330飞机
中国东方航空（China Eastern Airlines）最近得到了第50架空客A330飞机的交付。
这架A330-200飞机在图卢兹的空客飞机生产基地举行了一个交接仪式，机上拥有233座，其中商务舱30座，经济舱203座。
“我们很开心能得到该第50架A330飞机的交付。它代表着我们和空客合作进入到第50个年头，”东航总经理马须伦表示。…
旅业快讯
中国铁路：损失14亿美元
中国国有铁路运营商上半年损失巨大。中国铁路局总共遭受了88.2亿净损失，比去年同期恶化64.8%，虽然铁路总运输量上升至12.2亿人次。这些损失很大部分是因为今年中国铁路进行了一笔大投资，中国铁路局今年投入了8千亿人民币，主要用于铁路维护和列车的购买。
飞萤航空：开通哥打巴鲁至兰卡威航线…
Chinese LCC penalised over safety breaches
China United Airlines, the low-cost subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, has been penalised under a new Chinese crackdown on aviation safety.
The Civil Aviation Administration of…
Chinese airlines plans more flights Down Under
Two Chinese airlines are planning to launch new direct flights to Australia in the coming month, allowing passengers from more Chinese cities to head Down Under.
In a recent statement…
Qantas gets clearance for Chinese joint venture
Qantas and China Eastern Airlines have been given the green light to proceed with their new joint venture.
The plan, which was first announced in November 2014, will see Qantas cooperate…
Chinese airport suspends ops after seat burning incident
An airport in eastern China has been forced to suspend its operations after an incident in which a passenger tried to set fire to an aircraft seat.
The Xinhua news agency reports that…
Tourism New Zealand to capitalise on Asian boom with new campaign
Tourism New Zealand is aiming to build on a recent surge in arrivals from Asian countries with its new campaign, “Every day a different journey”.
Speaking to Travel Daily on Tuesday,…
Pullman arrives at Nanjing Airport
Accor has touched down at Nanjing’s Lukou International Airport, with the launch of a new upscale Pullman hotel.
The Pullman Nanjing Lukou Airport marks the brand's entry into the…
Traditional airline alliances “will not survive” – OAG
Traditional airline alliances have had their day and will not survive in the future, a new report has asserted.
In its new study, ‘The Fight for Global Markets’, aviation analysts OAG…
Chinese airlines report strong Q1 earnings
China's “big three” airlines have made a strong start to 2015, with rising revenues and profits in the first quarter.
State-run Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern…
Spring Airlines adds more Chinese connections to Bangkok
Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines will launch a series of new services to Bangkok next month.
The airline currently connects the Thai capital with its home base of Shanghai,…
SkyTeam opens new Sydney lounge
SkyTeam has opened a new lounge at Sydney Airport.
The new 'Exclusive Lounge' is designed to serve the premium passengers and frequent flyers of seven SkyTeam member carriers that serve…
合肥经昆明赴曼谷航班下月开飞
中安在线消息，东航安徽分公司昨日发布消息称，该公司将于2月1日起首次开通合肥-昆明-曼谷正班航线。航班号为MU5077/8，机型为A320，班期为每天一班，合肥起飞时间为14：45，到达昆明时间为17.：40，昆明起飞时间为18:40，到达曼谷时间为19：55；回程从曼谷起飞时间为20：55，达到昆明时间为23：50，昆明起飞时间为次日00:50，到达合肥时间为03:00。…
东航与微软达成战略合作
人民网报道，近日，微软公司与中国东方航空公司共同宣布，双方在人工智能和移动互联领域达成战略合作。双方以“东航小冰”为合作切入点，共同探索未来的乘机体验，以及在社交化时代，传统企业与用户的交互方式。…
Delta to fly LA-Shanghai
Delta Air Lines will commence a new service between Los Angeles and Shanghai this summer.
Launching on 9 July 2015, the route will be operated daily using a 291-seat Boeing 777-200LR…
Chinese tour guide held for opening aircraft door
A group of 25 passengers, including a tour guide, have been detained by police in China after opening an aircraft door while the plane was taxiing to the runway.
The Shanghai Daily…
Chinese aviation briefs
Chinese airlines to carry 47.5m pax over New Year
Chinese airlines are expected to carry 47.52 million passengers over the Lunar New Year holiday period. The forecast, which was made…
Lucky Air sets up base in Chengdu
Lucky Air, which is based in the Chinese city of Kunming, will launch operations from Chengdu next year.
The carrier, which is partly owned by Hainan Airlines, will base several…
First private Chinese airline to go public
Spring Airlines will become the first private Chinese carrier to float on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE).
The Shanghai-based low-cost airline has obtained approval from the China…
东航增加航班应对中澳客流持续增长
新华网电，中国东方航空公司（东航）大洋洲区总经理张笑西２日说，随着中澳之间经贸和外交关系日益紧密，来往中澳之间的旅客人数不断增长，东航因此大幅提高了中澳之间的航班数量。…
澳洲航空与东航宣布将联营中国至澳洲航线
澳洲航空公司（Qantas）与中国东方航空（China Eastern）17日宣布将联营中国至澳洲的航线，标志着中澳航线开始了更深层次的商业合作。
澳航与东航将向双方的民航监管部门提交申请，一旦通过审批，预计双方或将于2015年中期开始联营中澳航线。
澳航首席执行官乔伊斯（Alan Joyce）与东航董事长刘绍勇分别代表双方在协议上签字，该协议有效期为5年。…
Shanghai moves to boost international air traffic
Authorities in Shanghai are planning to subsidise airlines to increase their international capacity from the city.
In an effort to build Shanghai as a global aviation hub, the…
Lucky Air to create Chengdu base
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, has announced plans to launch a base at Chengdu’s Shuangliu International Airport.
Currently, the airline offers flights to…
中国东方航空开通西安到莫斯科新航线
中国东方航空在今夏即将增加西安到莫斯科的新航线。该航线将于2014年7月1日正式开通，航班设置为每周两次（周二和周四），经停于上海。所有航班将使用波音767客机。此外，东航已开通莫斯科到上海的直飞航线。
Urumqi Airport T1 to reopen
Authorities at Urumqi's Diwopu International Airport, in northwest China's Xinjiang region, have decided to reopen the old Terminal 1 in an effort to ease congestion.
T1 was first…
Lucky Air sets up base in Chengdu
Lucky Air, which operates flights from the Chinese city of Kunming, has launched operations from its new base in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province.
Last month, the airline…
Garuda becomes 20th member of SkyTeam
Garuda Indonesia has officially become a member of the SkyTeam Alliance.
The Indonesian national carrier is SkyTeam's 20th global member and its second in Southeast Asia, following…
Kunming’s Ruili Airlines to fly in April
Kunming-based Ruili Airlines has welcomed its first aircraft and will launch commercial services in April 2014.
The new Chinese carrier took delivery of its first two Boeing 737-700…
Lucky Air goes international with Singapore launch
China's Lucky Air has commenced its first ever international flights, with the launch of a new route to Singapore.
On 25 January 2014, the airline, which is a subsidiary of Hainan…
Chinese airlines prepare for New Year travel surge
Airlines in China are adding thousands of extra flights to cater for the expected surge in traffic during the Lunar New Year holidays.
Described as the world's biggest human migration,…
捷星香港尚待审批 东航再闯内地低成本市场
在航空增幅放缓和民航局政策的导向下，越来越多的国内航企开始尝试介入此前一直有所顾忌的低成本航空市场。东方航空是新的试水者。
记者昨天从东方航空（600115.SH）多位人士处独家获悉，中国东方航空股份有限公司（China Eastern Airlines Corporation…
Chinese airline to launch Okinawa flights
China’s Juneyao Airlines will launch flights to the Japanese island of Okinawa next month.
From January 2014, the Shanghai-based carrier will operate four weekly flights from Pudong…
Garuda to join SkyTeam in March
Garuda Indonesia will officially join the SkyTeam alliance in March 2014.
The Jakarta-based national carrier was initially announced as a future member of SkyTeam in June, and it has…
Face-to-Face: Nick McGlynn
Qantas' regional general manager for Asia, Nick McGlynn, chats with Travel Daily about the airline's regional plans...
Q) How have Qantas’ Hong Kong routes performed since the…
东航山东客舱服务部开展十一国庆特色航班活动
2013年10月1日，是伟大的中华人民共和国成立64周年纪念日。64年前的今天，伟大领袖毛主席在天安门城楼上宣布中华人民共和国成立；64年后的今天，中国已经发生了翻天覆地的变化，人民的生活水平有了大幅度的提高。为了纪念这个隆重而特殊的日子，中国东方航空股份有限公司（China Eastern Airlines Corporation…
Jetstar pens new interline agreement
The Jetstar Group has added seven new interline partners from Asia, Europe and North America it has announced.
The company now offers the customers of China Eastern, China Southern,…
Easing our way east
While the UK Government slowly mulls over how it can open up the UK to Chinese visitors, travel in the other direction is on the up. After assessing the Chinese inbound market earlier…
Asian aviation tidbits
China Eastern to launch Manila flights
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…
Private Chinese airlines to fly to Taiwan
Privately owned Chinese airlines will soon be permitted to fly cross-Strait routes to Taiwan.
According to recent media reports from Taiwan and the mainland, two Shanghai-based…
FACE-TO-FACE: Mbuvi Ngunze, Kenya Airways
Today, Travel Daily chats with Mbuvi Ngunze, Chief Operating Officer of Kenya Airways about China, Dreamliners and Africa’s ‘peace dividend’…
Q) Kenya is currently expanding in…
Chinese airlines form new cross-Strait alliance
Four airlines from Greater China have joined forces in an effort to capture a greater share of the lucrative cross-Strait aviation market between mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
China…
Overseas investment options for SIA
Singapore Airlines (SIA) could revisit overseas investment plans in China and India should a deal go through on the sale of a 49% share in Virgin Atlantic.
Although the airline is unable…
Shenzhen Airlines joins Star Alliance
Shenzhen Airlines has become a member of the Star Alliance.
The Chinese carrier was officially inducted into the alliance at a ceremony held at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport this…
Shenzhen Airlines joins Star Alliance
Shenzhen Airlines has become a member of the Star Alliance.
The Chinese carrier was officially inducted into the alliance at a ceremony held at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport this…
Xiamen Airlines joins SkyTeam
Xiamen Airlines has become a full member of the SkyTeam alliance.
The carrier, which is based in southeast China's Fujian province, becomes the alliance's 19th member and its sixth in Asia…
Qantas commits to Asia
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has confirmed his commitment to the Asia region, in the wake of the decision to re-route Kangaroo Route services through Dubai.
In an address to Australia's National…
Aerolineas Argentinas joins SkyTeam
Argentina's national carrier, Aerolineas Argentinas, has joined the SkyTeam alliance.
The airline becomes SkyTeam's 18th member and its first in South America. Its membership will add 40…
World Routes gearing up for Abu Dhabi
The soon approaching 18th World Route Development Forum scheduled for September 29th – October 2nd, 2012 in Abu Dhabi is witnessed participation from over 450 airline planners representing…
Jetstar expands Chinese booking options
Jetstar has expanded its sales and booking options in China.
The low-cost carrier is now selling its fares on China's state-run GDS, TravelSky, and via Ctrip.com, the country's largest…
Asian Aviation Briefs
China to build 82 new airports
China will build 82 new airports by 2015 in an effort to provide transport links to remote rural areas. Speaking at a news conference in Shanghai recently,…
LCCs lead Asian growth
Asia Pacific's aviation industry is expanding, with low-cost carriers leading the way.
A forthcoming report from travel industry research authority PhoCusWright found that the region's…
SkyTeam expands in Middle East
Middle East Airlines (MEA) has become the 17th member of the SkyTeam airline alliance.
The Lebanese national carrier currently flies from Beirut to 30 international destinations in Africa,…
Aviation leaders gather in Beijing
Aviation industry leaders will head to Beijing next week for the 68th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit.
Opening on Monday 11 June 2012, the event will bring…
Xiamen Airlines joins SkyTeam
SkyTeam has further expanded in China, having accepted Xiamen Airlines into the alliance. China's sixth largest airline, Fujian province-based Xiamen Airlines will now begin the joining…
US Governors to promote tourism in Beijing
The Hawaiian state capital, Honolulu
Hawaii will be pushing tourism during the three-day US-China Governors Forum in Beijing, in a bid to attract more Chinese tourists to the island.…
Boeing unveils first Dreamliner
The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner rolled out of the paint hangar on Saturday. The aircraft, which will be delivered to Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA), features a special 787 livery and…
Asian airline capacity growth outpaces global average
Global scheduled airline capacity growth in June 2011 appears to be decelerating slightly compared with earlier months of the year, recording a year-on-year increase of 5%, based on the…
Asian Aerospace 2011 opens in Hong Kong
Asian Aerospace 2011 opened at AsiaWorld Expo, Hong Kong, yesterday, to drums and dancing lions. The lions led a 16-strong VIP tour through the exhibition hall, stopping off at many…
Record attendance expected at Asian Aerospace
A record attendance is expected for Asian Aerospace Expo and Congress 2011 which opens its doors at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, on 8 March. More than 11,000 trade delegates are registered,…
SkyTeam extends Middle East membership
Middle East Airlines (MEA) has announced that it will join the SkyTeam alliance next year, extending the alliance's presence in the region. The airline alliance said the new member would…
SkyTeam expands in the Middle East
Middle East Airlines - Air Liban (MEA), the national carrier of Lebanon, yesterday signed an agreement to join SkyTeam in 2012. MEA will be the alliance's second member from the Middle East,…
Chinese airline punctuality worsens
The punctuality of Chinese airlines has dropped to its lowest level in five years, according to recent data from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Reported by the China…
Record breaking 2010 for Changi airport
Singapore's Changi International Airport has achieved record passenger numbers for 2010. After crossing the 40-million passenger mark in mid-December, a strong festive holiday season…
SkyTeam expands in Middle East
The SkyTeam airline alliance has announced its continuing expansion, with the addition of Middle East Airlines (MEA) as its newest member. The Lebanese national carrier, also known…
Saudi Arabian Airlines to join SkyTeam
Saudi Arabian Airlines has signed an agreement to join SkyTeam in 2012. The airline will be SkyTeam's first member from the Middle East, adding 35 new destinations to the alliance…
Nepal, Tibet to improve tourism cooperation
Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) of the People's Republic of China will work together to promote bilateral tourism. "In the beginning, we will jointly launch day tours…
SkyTeam turns 10
SkyTeam celebrated its tenth anniversary yesterday in New York and revealed its plans for the next decade. SkyTeam signed an agreement with China Eastern at the celebrations and also…
Direct Nanjing - Singapore flights introduced
China Eastern Airlines Jiangsu will open a new direct route on 20 March from Nanjing to Singapore.This new route is expected to enhance business and travel exchange, and also promote…
Quote of the Day 10 March 2010
"Insufficient airspace resource, undeveloped regional air, frail innovative ability and incomplete infrastructure weaken our competitiveness."China Eastern Airlines' Chairman,…
Chinese airlines call for more airspace
China should open more airspace for domestic carriers to help them compete with high-speed railways, China Eastern Airlines' Chairman, Liu Shaoyong, has said. Reported by the…
Shanghai delivers first overhauled aircraft engine
SINGAPORE, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SINGAPORE AIR SHOW -- The Shanghai Engine Center, a joint venture of Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp.…
Website launched for Shanghai Expo Aviation Pavilion
The China Aviation Industry Corporation and China Eastern Airlines have launched a website dedicated to their joint-sponsored Aviation Pavilion for the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai. According…
Asia Miles opens new shopping portal
Asia Miles, Asia's leading travel reward programme, has today announced its new collaborative project with leading global provider of customer reward and ancillary revenue…
Meritus launches FFP deal with Chinese carriers
Singapore, 24 September 2009 - Meritus Hotels & Resorts, a leading Asian hospitality brand, has signed preferred frequent flyer partnership agreements with Air China…
Passenger tries to jump from plane
A man has tried to commit suicide by jumping from a passenger plane in China. The Shanghai Daily reported that the passenger tried to open the door of a China Eastern Airlines flight from…
World Routes Beijing outlines programme
Manchester, September 2009: The programme has been announced for this year's World Routes, the biggest event in the global air transport calendar, to be held in Beijing on…
Indian military intercepts Air France jet
India has scrambled a military fighter jet to intercept an Air France passenger plane bound for Bangkok, the BBC reported. According to Indian air force officials, the plane had…
Chinese airlines may get extra state funding
The parent companies of China's three largest airlines are expected to receive a total of CNY3.1 billion (US$453 million) from the central government to weather the economic downturn.…
Chinese carriers apply to open Taiwan offices
China SouthernAirlines, Air China,China Eastern Airlines and Hainan Airlines have allsubmitted applications to open offices in Taiwan. A Taiwan News report,citing the…
Airbus scores crushing home win in Paris
In the long-running battle for aviation supremacy, Airbus has dealt a further blow to Boeing with a comprehensive victory at the Paris Air Show 2009. On home turf the European…
Chinese Airlines show signs of recovery
After posting a combined loss of nearly 30 billion Yuan (US$4.4 billion) in 2008, major airlines in the country are showing early indications of a recovery, as seen from their 2009…
Shanghai carriers deny merger talks
China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlineshave not discussed exchanging stakes in each other, according to ChinaEastern's Chairman, Liu Shaoyong. Shanghai Daily reported Liu…
Chinese carriers suspend Phuket plans
Two Chinese carriers, Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, have suspended their plans to launch direct flights between Shanghai and Phuket, the Bangkok Post has…
Chinese airlines need more state aid
Chinese domestic carriers have called for more government cash to help the aviation industry survive the current financial crisis, according to a Shanghai Daily report.The industry lost…
Airbus denies ‘no Chinese orders’ report
Airbus SAS has denied a news report which stated that it didn't expect to win orders from China this year.The Shanghai Daily reported that Airbus responded to a Bloomberg report, which…
Trial flight at new Yunnan airport
China Eastern Airlines took part in a trial flight at the new Yunnan Tengchong Airport last week. The facility at Tuofeng is Yunnan province's twelfth airport, and is planned to handle…
Chinese carriers may get government help
The Chinese government will inject CNY3 billion (US$439 million) each into China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines this year, Bloomberg has reported. Citing a report in the…
Chinese carriers count losses
Hainan Airlines and Shanghai Airlines have both recorded third-quarter losses, Bloomberg has reported. Hainan saw a deficit of CNY260.8 million (US$38.1 million) for the three-month period,…
Fewer passengers for Chinese airlines
China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Air China have all reported declining passenger numbers for August. China Eastern recorded the biggest year-on-year slump, with passenger…
Pan Pacific partners Air France-KLM FFP
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts has announced that Air France-KLM FFP as its latest global travel partner. The partnership with Air France-KLM Flying Blue Frequent Flyer Programme is Pan…
Agency issues fake tickets: report
Angry customers in Singapore have accused a local agency of cheating them, including issuing fake air tickets. The TODAY newspaper said a couple who were scheduled to leave for…
Four airlines eye Indonesia
Four airlines are vying for permission to start scheduled flight services to Indonesia, Bisnis Indonesia has reported. Chinese carriers Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern…
Chinese carriers cut flights
China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines plan to cut the number of international flights due to spiralling fuel costs, at least temporarily, the carriers were quoted saying.
AFP…
Higher fuel surcharges out of HK
Those travelling out of Hong Kong are facing higher fuel surcharges put in place by 11 airlines, The Standard reported. It said the Civil Aviation Department had also allowed two other…
Five oneworld airlines collocate at Shanghai
Five of the oneworld member airlines serving Shanghai Pudong are to co-locate in the airport's new Terminal 2 in a series of moves starting this week.British Airways and Qantas will transfer…
Shanghai Airlines eyes Bangkok-Shanghai service
Shanghai Airlines is considering a direct service between Shanghai and Bangkok by year-end. The airline is hoping to start with four flights a week using a 250-seat Boeing 767, Bangkok…
JAL codeshares on Tokyo-Nanjing
From this month, Japan Airlines (JAL) will codeshare on flights operated by China Eastern Airlines between Tokyo (Narita) and Nanjing. On December 20, the Chinese carrier will…
Hainan Airlines partners Amadeus
Already this year, Amadeus has announced the implementation of e-ticketing for Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
HK gives go-ahead for airline surcharges
Cathay Pacific Airways will reportedly increase surcharges from HK$424 to HK$428 for long-distance routes, and for shorter routes it will go up from HK$103 to HK$104. Meanwhile,…
SIA/CEA shares suspended
It's believed that the proposed deal would have boosted Singapore Airlines access to the eastern China region and improve China Eastern Airlines balance sheet to help it compete with the…
South Africa Asian focus
This week South African Tourism is holding its annual INDABA conference in the coastal city of Durban with delegates and buyers from across the globe.Last year visitation to South Africa…
Experience a World Beyond! Qatar Tourism unveils new campaign
Qatar Tourism has launched a new international multi-media campaign to drive forward the country’s tourism goals and cement its ambition to welcome more than six million visitors a year by…
How the travel industry is working to restore demand
The travel and tourism industry must "provide the answers" in the recovery from COVID-19, but its fragmented approach still threatens to undermine progress.
South Australia tourism is back in the spotlight for all the right reasons
Enjoying the distance now between devastating bushfires and COVID-19, South Australia is open for business again with much more to offer, see and do.
All things rail! Aeronology unveils new platform Rail Tickets
Aeronology has again powered up as a post-COVID ‘rebounder’ with the announcement of more great news for travel advisors with the fast-rising travel technology company launching Rail Tickets
Top 3 predictions for travel in Asian market
Here are the three predictions on the 'who', 'what', 'where', 'when', how' and 'why' of travel.
‘36+3’ is the latest luxury train in Kyushu perfect for sightseeing
Recently launched this fall, the 36+3 sightseeing train joins the Seven Stars sleeper train in Kyushu, adding five new routes to Japan’s southernmost main island.
All of Asia’s Eyes Turn to Bali
The countdown is on. Will Bali really open to international arrivals on 11 September – and if it does, who will visit? By Gary Bowerman
Osuna new GM for Meliá Koh Samui
A seasoned professional with two decades of luxury hospitality experience across Europe, North America and Asia has been appointed to the helm of the new nautical-themed beachfront…
Is the world ready for Chinese tourists anytime soon?
This is a follow up article from my last article “Revenge Traveling will happen. The question is when?”
After I published my last article, I got a few people asking me. “Many part of China…
Despite weaker demand aviation still marks record load factor in 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its latest global passenger results, covering all of 2019. With the findings indicating that demand during the period went up…
Top 10 travel risks for 2020 – 5 is already happening
Travellers face several risks when they travel. Some are small like getting lost in a city or sudden change in the itinerary; others are big like travelling to a dangerous place or getting…
Hot hotel openings: The best of 2020
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.
Grade A Tennis and Electrifying Battles at Fitz Club Pattaya as Seniors fight for the ITF Championship
The Thailand World Seniors Championship ITF Grade A was recently held at Fitz Club - Racquets, Health and Fitness, the tournament brought together over 200 top Tennis players from over 15…
“The industry continues to do an excellent job”: Passenger demand goes up 3.4%
IATA (The International Air Transport Association) has published a report looking into global passenger traffic data for October 2019. The data shows that demand (measured in total revenue…
Centara Hotels & Resorts reveals global expansion plans
Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a strategic five-year development plan that will see its global portfolio grow to over 130 hotels in more than 50 countries by the end…
IATA: Air freight demand dips for the ninth consecutive year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its data for the global air freight market, showing that demand, measured in freight tonne-kilometres (FTK), dipped by 3.2%…
Passenger numbers up 2.1% in APAC
Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East recorded growth in June at 2.1% and 8.1% respectively. According to a report by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific, in…
Genting Hong Kong secures USD 2.88 billion financing for Dream Cruises’ two new ships
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…
Beyond the beach: Five alternative ways to discover Mauritius
Mauritius is firmly established as a favoured destination for South African travellers, and now the Indian Ocean island is attracting visitors from Kenya and East Africa with daily direct…
IATA announces record breaking load factor for June 2019
Global aviation body the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has revealed its data for global passenger traffic June 2019, this week, which includes details of a new high in load…
Etihad launches Dreamliner services to Shanghai
Etihad Airways has announced the commencement of Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner flights on its daily scheduled services to Shanghai.
Robin Kamark, Etihad Aviation Group's chief commercial…
Hot hotel openings: “The majesty of the past with the pulse of the present”
In this week's list of hot hotel openings, bold and modern brands are debuting in the most sought-after heritage destinations.
Flight booking APIs: GDSs, specialised data providers, OTAs, and metasearch engines
This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission.
IATA’s recent passenger survey reports reveal interesting data about traveler…
“Very optimistic for the future in India”: Absolute Hotel Services MD
In India, the well-known brands U Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Hotels & Residences and Eastin Easy are operated by Absolute Hotel Services. We spoke to AHS managing director for the…
Aviation round up: Where beer and safety do mix
With 2019 little more than a week old it is time for the first aviation news roundup of the New Year. This week’s run down of key events and news for the industry is mixed bag of…
2018 in review: Movers and shakers in the hotel space
Mergers, acquisitions, and billion-dollar funding rounds — so much have happened in 2018 and so I’ve thought of compiling them into one bite-sized piece.
Aviation round-up: “This was a very special moment for me” says Santa
With just one week to go before Christmas -- a peak time for airlines where people take time out from their hectic schedules to head home or visit far flung loved ones. It is time to take a…
Tech and personalisation will be key for APAC airline growth: Sabre
Sabre Corporation has surveyed 30 APAC airlines, and the results show that carriers are revaluating their strategic focus as they think about new ways to generate revenue and increase yield.…
Wego report: Egypt still most popular among MENA travellers
Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the MENA region, released the MENA Traveller Destination Leaderboards for Q2-2018. This report highlights the rise and fall in popularity of…
Going solo? Riviera Travel has you covered with tours and cruises for 2019
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…
HNA Group co-chair’s death could disrupt selling spree
Chinese conglomerate HNA Group is in the midst of selling some of its acquisition and the untimely death of one of the company’s key figures may affect the ongoing deals.
Egypt Western Desert Tours sees 35% increase in visitor arrivals
Local tour operator, Egypt Western Desert Tours, has revealed a positive outlook for Egypt tourism in the second half of 2018 to 2019.
DFDS buys Turkey’s biggest shipping operator with an eye on Euro trade growth
Coming in the wake of our story detailing the order of DFDS' record breaking new ship, the Danish ferry company has announced it has acquired the Turkish shipping company U.N. Ro-Ro.
Fuzhou Airlines choose “trusted and experienced” Sabre as first international GDS provider
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.
Four itineraries showcasing the best of how to sell a river cruise
River cruising offers a luxury travel option along with stunning views as you sail, with many river cruise lines offering five-star quality luxury on board.
CTO announces plans to accept cryptocurrency when travelling to Caribbean
Travelers can soon pay with Bitcoin and the like when traveling to Caribbean nations, as the Caribbean Tourism Organization has proclaimed it will introduce the use of cryptocurrency…
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…
Star Cruises transforms SuperStar Gemini into floating hotel in Sanya
Sanya, China - Star Cruises will transform SuperStar Gemini into a floating hotel from 7 to 16 February 2018 at Sanya Phoenix Island International Port.
Viking announces 2019 river cruise programme
Viking has announced its new 2019 river cruise programme, which features destinations across Europe, France, Portugal, Egypt, China and Russia with cultural experiences and…
Watch out ANZ, Singapore Airlines and Cathay — Hainan Airlines is coming for you
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…
Ctrip and Hungarian Tourism Agency Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
On November 28, Chinese Premier Li Ke Qiang and his counterpart Hungarian Prime Minister Orban Viktor oversaw the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Ctrip and the Hungarian…
Maldives announces economic transformation projects
Several new tourism developments taking place in the Maldives for 2018 were revealed at WTM.
The announced plans include expansion of the recently rebranded Velana International…
Fitch: Strong Cruise Demand Supports Positive Industry Outlook
New York, NY – September 2017 / Newsmaker Alert / Strong occupancy and pricing for global cruise operators across most major markets will support industry fundamentals and positive sector…
Nanjing gets new European connection
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.…
The latest appointments, including CWT’s new managing director for Asia
BINDU BHATIA has been named as Carlson Wagonlit Travel's new managing director for Asia Pacific, effective 1 September. She succeeds Kai Chan, who will be leaving the company. Ms Bhatia,…
Qatar Airways to launch long-haul link to Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, the popular tourist destination and largest city in northern Thailand, will soon welcome its first long-haul air link, operated by Qatar Airways.
The new non-stop service from…
Asian air route updates from HK Express, Cambodia Angkor Air, Qatar Airways and more
AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection
Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier…
The latest appointments from GTA, Carlson Wagonlit, Sala Resorts and more
HUI WAN CHUA will become the GTA's new vice president of sales & marketing for Asia, based in Singapore. She joins the company from Zuji.com where she was CEO. Previously, Ms Chua…
Strength in Global Economy Means Higher Travel Pricing in 2018
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, …
Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok
Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Tianjin Airlines
Why? Connecting…
Thailand Travel Mart moves to Pattaya
Thailand’s biggest travel trade show, the Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+), has ended a two-year run in Chiang Mai and will move to the resort city of Pattaya in 2018.
The event, which is…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…
Bali gets another Chinese connection
Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017
Who? Garuda Indonesia
Why? Part of the Indonesian…
Langham unveils Asia Pacific growth plans for Cordis
Langham Hospitality Group has unveiled plans for the expansion of its new upper-upscale brand, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, across Asia Pacific.
Following Cordis' global debut in Hong…
St Andrews By the Sea: The Quintessential Canadian Maritime Holiday
Serving as a popular summer retreat for more than a century, St Andrews By-The-Sea in New Brunswick on Canada's eastern coast is one of those timeless seaside towns that after visiting makes…
Pattaya airport set for major expansion
U-Tapao airport, which serves as the gateway to Thailand's eastern seaboard, including the popular beach resort of Pattaya, is in line for a major investment and expansion.
The…
Where to Stay: our round-up of new hotels in Bangkok, Samui and more
137 Pillars Suites Bangkok
Location: From the 24th to 32nd floors of a tower on Sukhumvit Soi 39 in central Bangkok, close to the Emquartier and Emporium shopping malls
Grade: Luxury…
Asian air route updates: new flights to Sydney, Bangkok, Nha Trang and more…
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?…
Asian air route updates: Virgin Australia, Thai Lion, Air India and more…
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…
Universal Studios Beijing to be “35% Chinese”
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…
Agoda reveals Asia’s rising destinations
Agoda, the hotel booking site, is seeing rising demand for many of Asia's lesser-known destinations.
These regional rising stars are gaining in popularity with travellers, and Agoda…
Global air traffic growth hits five-year high
Global demand for air travel increased almost 10% in January 2017, as the Lunar New Year holidays in Asia stimulated traffic.
According to the latest data from IATA, the year-on-year…
Face-to-Face: Liza Fitzell
This week, Travel Daily talks to Diethelm Travel Group's Group Managing Director, Liza Fitzell, about the Asian travel company's performance in 2016 and outlook for the year ahead...…
APAC Leads all Markets in Mobile
While smartphone bookings soar globally, some countries continue to blaze their way as leaders in mobile travel. Asia Pacific (APAC) leads all markets in mobile booking adoption, according…
Cruising Europe by River Boat
Exploring Europe by boat, cruising down one of the continent's main rivers, is an increasingly popular way to experience the Old World in modern times. And one of the top operators to do…
Hilton, AccorHotels and Louvre Hotels Group CEOs to headline AHIC
Global leaders from some of the world’s largest hotel chains will take to the stage at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2017 (AHIC), being held at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from April…
500 people gather for New Year family photo
More than 500 people with the same ancestors gathered in China recently for a huge family photo.
UPI News reports that the group, made up of members of the Ren family, came together in…
Singapore air traffic soars to record levels
Singapore's Changi Airport experienced a strong year in 2016, handling record numbers of passengers and flights.
According to official data released this week, a total of 58.7 million…
Viking ship to invade Asia in 2018
Viking Ocean Cruises has unveiled a series of new Asian itineraries for 2018 and 2019.
The new voyages will enable passengers to board in a series of key Asia Pacific destinations,…
Where to Stay: New hotels in London, Ningbo, Paris and Nevis
Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
Location: Heathrow Airport’s perimeter road
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 358
Facilities: Restaurant, 24-hour F&B area, bar, 24-hour fitness…
Chinese railways to break 3bn passenger barrier
China's railway network is forecast to handle more than three billion passenger trips for the first time in 2017.
The staggering full-year forecast of 3.025bn annual passengers was…
Global Hotel Industry Valued at $719B
Leisure travel accounts for approximately a third of the total valueThe global hotel and motel industry has increased in value, reaching a total $719.1 billion in 2016.This is according to a…
Global hotel industry valued at US$719bn
The global hotel and motel industry has increased in value, reaching a total US$719.1 billion in 2015.
This is according to a report from research firm MarketLine, which also revealed…
Developing Markets' Online Travel Penetration Set to Soar
With over 60% of all travel bookings made offline globally, there is still plenty of room for online growth – especially in developing nations. Mature travel markets such as the U.S. and…
Hilton opens beach resort in Ningbo tourism park
Hilton has opened a new resort at a tourism park in Ningbo, the coastal city in eastern China's Zhejiang province.
The new Hilton Ningbo Dongqian Lake Resort is positioned within the…
Face-to-Face: Charles Clark
This week, Travel Daily UK goes Face-to-Face with Charles Clark, eWaterways Cruises' Regional Director for UK and Ireland...
Q) Why is eWaterways unique in the UK market?…
Onyx sees “Airbnb” shift in serviced apartment sector
The serviced apartment industry’s traditional long-stay model is changing, with more people now opting to use such properties for short breaks.
This is according to Duncan Webb, Onyx…
ChIIC nations deemed ‘hot’ travel destinations at WTM
China, India, Iceland and Cuba are tipped as hot spots for travel in 2017 – having been dubbed the ‘ChIIC’ new destinations at World Travel Market London this week.
A report released…
Wyndham reaches major Asian milestone
Wyndham Hotel Group has reached another major milestone in its Asian development, with the opening of the 100th hotel in its Southeast Asia and Pacific Rim region.
The landmark was…
Face-to-Face: Elisabeth Sissi Woschnagg
This week, Travel Daily chats to Elisabeth Sissi Woschnagg, Vienna Tourist Board's market manager for China, Japan, South Korea & Arab countries, about how Asian arrivals to the Austrian…
Face to face: Carl Cross, managing director, On The Go Tours
What makes On the Go Tours different to other adventure specialists?
We started from humble beginnings as a small family owned company selling trips to North Africa, with a…
Austrian Airlines sharpens Far East focus
Austrian Airlines' Far Eastern expansion strategy has taken another major step forward with the launch of its inaugural flight to Hong Kong.
The national carrier's first direct flight…
Wyndham unveils new Garden hotel prototype
Wyndham Hotel Group has unveiled a new global hotel prototype for Wyndham Garden, the upper-midscale brand that recently made its debut in Asia.
The new concept incorporates modern…
Pound’s Brexit slump boosts tourist spending in UK
The fall in the value of the pound since the Brexit vote has spurred an increase in tourist spending in the UK, new figures have revealed.
According to data from Global Blue, which…
Emirates reports record year for Glasgow service
Emirates carried a record number of passengers to Glasgow during the financial year ending in March 2016.
The airline flew 410,000 passengers between Dubai and Scotland’s largest city,…
DXB ranked third busiest airport in the world
Dubai International (DXB) ranked as the third busiest airport in the world for total passenger traffic in 2015, the latest report from ACI has revealed.
The airport jumped three slots…
东航与Worldpay合作 发展全球支付业务
近日，中国东方航空公司选择Worldpay作为其主要的国际支付提供商。在双方合作数周后，东航及其各地网站的支付成功率即提升至90％以上。…
Thailand targets “mega-sized events”
Thailand's MICE body has unveiled a new strategy to lure tens of thousands of business event delegates to the country, mainly from China.
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau…
Chinese LCC adds multiple new flights to Thailand
China's largest low-cost carrier will launch a series of new routes to Thailand this summer.
Commencing on 1 July, Spring Airlines will launch four weekly flights to Bangkok from…
WTM’s first Asian event opens in Malaysia
The World Travel Market officially arrived in Asia this week, with the opening of the first WTM Connect Asia event in Malaysia.
Held in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of…
Hilton unveils cutting-edge hotel in historic Chinese city
Hilton Worldwide has expanded its portfolio in China with the opening of its first hotel in the historic city of Suzhou.
The new DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou is an eye-catching…
Golden Tulip launches hotel in Kolkata
Golden Tulip Hotels has announced the launch of its first property in eastern India, Golden Tulip Salt Lake Hotel in Kolkata.
The upscale hotel offers 55 rooms along with a…
Raffles brings Asian luxury to another Chinese city
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to bring its brand of Asian luxury to the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou.
Scheduled to open in 2020, the Raffles Suzhou will be a brand…
RAK TDA charts positive Q1 figures
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) recently reported growth in its March tourism figures. The statistics were revealed at the on-going Arabian Travel Market 2016…
Tourico Holidays records positive ME growth
The first quarter of 2016 has panned out well for Tourico Holidays in the Middle East.
The global wholesale travel brokerage revealed a significant increase in Middle Eastern travel…
Cham Wings Airlines connects Tehran
Cham Wings Airlines has announced its first flight from Damascus International Airport to Imam al-Khomeini Airport in Tehran.
The new launch was within its plan to widen external…
Finnair expands exec chef partnerships
Finnair has announced two additional partnerships for its business class Signature Menu programme with well-known executive chefs Steven Liu from China and Sasu Laukkonen from Finland. …
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Could you share with us the performance of Chic Outlets in 2015?
The Collection of Villages in Europe by Value Retail has delivered double digit growth in gross sales each year since…
东航开通上海－芝加哥航线
3月18日，中国东方航空正式开通中国上海往返美国芝加哥的直飞航线。
首趟航班抵达芝加哥奥黑尔机场后，芝加哥和东航举行首飞庆祝仪式。芝加哥航空局局长埃文斯代表芝加哥市长伊曼纽尔致辞说，新航线的开通将吸引更多中国游客前往芝加哥，从而加强美中两国联系。她说，这条航线每年将为芝加哥带来1.75亿美元的额外收入。…
Insider Journeys debuts new Asia brochure
Asia specialist tour operator Insider Journeys (formerly Travel Indochina), has released its newly-created ‘Thailand & Burma’ brochure for 2016-17.
The travel guide showcases the…
Shangri-La opens second hotel in Hangzhou
Shangri-La opened its second hotel in Hangzhou this month.
The launch of the new Midtown Shangri-La Hangzhou on 12 March comes more than three decades after the Hong Kong-based hotel…
Hangzhou to get first direct link to US
The Chinese city of Hangzhou will be connected to the US for the first time this summer, when United Airlines launches a new direct service from San Francisco.
Continuing the US carrier's…
Juneyao Air spreads wings from Nanjing
Juneyao Air will launch a series of new domestic and international flights from Nanjing, the capital of eastern China's Jiangsu province, later this month.
The Shanghai-based airline…
AirAsia to connect KL with Shantou
AirAsia has announced plans to launch its first flights to the city of Shantou, in southern China's Guangdong province.
Commencing on 25 March 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer…
Asian air traffic continues to drive global growth
Air passenger volumes in Asia Pacific and Middle East continued to soar in November 2015.
According to the latest data from IATA, Asia Pacific’s airlines registered a 7.9% increase in…
Cachet to open hotel at new Chinese race track
Hong Kong's Cachet Hotel Group has unveiled plans to open a high-end hotel at a new motor racing circuit in eastern China.
The Zhejiang Circuit is currently under construction in…
Pattaya to get direct flights from Shanghai
The Thai resort town of Pattaya could be set for a Chinese tourism boom next year, when China Southern Airlines launches a new direct service from Shanghai.
Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport…
Best Western adds new midscale hotel in Mandalay
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has continued its expansion in Myanmar with the launch of a new property in Mandalay.
The new Best Western Plus Eastern Palace Hotel is a modern…
Asia leads global air traffic growth
The Asia Pacific and Middle East regions continued to drive the growth of global air traffic in October 2015.
According to the latest monthly data from the International Air Transport…
Malaysia to lure more Brits with family-focused offering
Malaysia is ramping up its efforts to get a bigger share of the UK travel market by highlighting its family holiday offering.
Brand new theme parks, high quality accommodation and…
Ascott expands in key Chinese cities
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has strengthened its Chinese portfolio with the addition of new properties in the key cities of Beijing and Shanghai.
The…
Strong summer season boosts global tourism
The total number of global tourist arrivals increased 4.3% in the first eight months of 2015, according to the latest data from the UNWTO.
In its World Tourism Barometer, the UNWTO…
Face-to-Face: Urs Lienhard
This week, Travel Daily Asia goes Face-to-Face with Urs Lienhard, General Manager of the Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort
Q: How does Dusit Thani Krabi stand out from its competitors in the…
Destinia expands presence in Iran
In a recent development, Destinia announced its expansion in Iran.
The new office serves as Destinia’s third Middle Eastern hub. “Our objective is to be one of the top three Arabic…
东航开通长春－新加坡航线
中国东方航空新增了一条前往新加坡的航班。东航将开通长春－新加坡航线，直接连接狮城和中国东北吉林省省会。该新航线将一周执飞四次（周一、三、五和日），往返航班都将中间经停上海。东航将使用双走道空客A330飞机执飞此航线。…
AirAsia expands international links from Pattaya
AirAsia will continue its international expansion from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport in November 2015, with the launch of new direct services to Macau and Singapore.
Following the launch of…
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Performance of GTA in 2015
The year has performed significantly well for GTA and the company is trading above its targets compared to the past year. GTA has raised the bar in many…
World welcomes 21m more international travellers
The global number of international tourists increased 4% in the first half of 2015, to 538 million travellers.
According to the latest data from UNWTO, this means that 21m more people…
Face-to-Face: Vincent Lhoste
This week Travel Daily Asia chats with Vincent Lhoste, senior exhibition director of WTM Connect, which recently unveiled plans for two brand new travel trade shows in Southeast Asia and…
Wanda adds new luxury hotel in Anhui
Wanda Hotels & Resorts has celebrated the grand opening of a new luxury hotel in eastern China's Anhui province.
The new Wanda Realm Fuyang opened on 29 August, located in the…
Global demand for air travel rises in first half
Demand for global air travel continues to rise, according to the half-year data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
For the first six months of 2015,…
Ajman to get new R Hotel
In a recent development, R Hotels revealed plans for another major development in Ajman.
The new 182-key hotel construction with a total investment of AED150 million (US$40.9 m) is…
This week’s industry appointments 13-17 July
Anthony Daniels has been confirmed as the new head of sales for Hurtigruten, taking over from Maxine Parker who is departing the company next month.
The company has also promoted…
Discovery Channel to launch Chinese adventure park
Discovery Communications, which operates the Discovery Channel, has unveiled plans for its first-ever branded theme park in China.
In partnership with APAX Group, the company will…
Wanda’s new president unveils international expand plans
Qian Jin, the newly-appointed president of Wanda Hotels & Resorts, has unveiled his plans for the growth of the Chinese luxury hotel brand, including the launch of its first overseas…
东方航空购买50架B737
上周五，中国东方航空表示，已和波音签订了飞机购买备忘录，将购买50架波音737飞机，总金额45.55亿美元（约合278.77亿人民币），并交由全资附属公司中国联合航空营运。
据东航称，本次交易波音公司给予东航较大幅度的价格优惠。这次的预定是东航扩张单走道客机的又一举措，之前刚刚预定超过140架空客A320飞机。机队的扩张主要是为了迎合不断发展壮大的国内市场。…
中国东方航空重启奥克兰航线
今年9月，中国东方航空公司将重启往返于上海－奥克兰的航班。
东航从去年12月至今年3月开通了往返于此两地的季节性航班，并将于今年9月26日重启这条航线，每周四班。
去程航班将每周二、四、六和日00:10从上海浦东国际机场出发，并于17:15抵达奥克兰国际机场。返程航班将于22:00离开奥克兰，并于次日05:30抵达上海。…
Asia leads global air traffic growth
Airlines in Asia Pacific and the Middle East continue to see the world's strongest growth rates, in terms of passenger traffic, according to the latest data from IATA.
Middle Eastern…
东航新增太原-青岛航线
自2015年7月1日起，东航山西分公司新增太原=青岛航线。
MU5249（太原-青岛）2、4、6、7 太原20:40 22:55青岛
MU5250（青岛-太原）2、4、6、7 青岛23:10 00:55+1太原…
厦门航空使用波音787-8飞往台北
由海南航空部分控股的厦门航空，本月22日起开通了使用波音787-8梦想客机执飞的福州－台北航线。
这架全新的梦想客机于6月19日交付到厦门航空，这也是厦门航空向波音公司预定的6架波音787-8飞机的第五架。该波音787-8飞机将在6月22日至7月25日之间被用来执飞至台北桃园国际机场的航线，并将在7月26日起开始执飞厦门航空首个跨大洲的阿姆斯特丹航线。…
Brits love Asia, but not for the food
Gulf airline Emirates has revealed research highlighting that while a third (31%) of Brits claim to travel East for the region’s cuisine, more than half (53%) remain reluctant to try local…
Alila plans Chinese debut as part of triple hotel launch
Alila Hotels & Resorts will launch three new properties in Asia this autumn, including its first hotel in China.
The luxury hotel group has unveiled details of a trio of new…
FRHI pursues tri-brand growth strategy
Marty Kandrac, executive vice president & real estate and development officer, FRHI Hotels & Resorts, outlines the hospitality firm’s global expansion plans for its three brands -…
JW Marriott opens Anji resort
JW Marriott has opened a new luxury resort in Anji, a scenic area in eastern China's Zhejiang province.
The new 228-room JW Marriott Hotel Zhejiang Anji is located within the Phoenix…
Dubai tourism on a high
Recent statistics revealed by Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) reported that Dubai welcomed a total of 13.2 million international overnight visitors…
Argyle continues Chinese growth with major deal
Australia's Argyle Hotel Group (AHG) has made another major move into the Chinese hotel sector, with the signing of an agreement for more than 30 hotels in the southeastern province of…
Guangzhou’s new LCC spreads wings
9 Air, the new low-cost carrier based at Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport, will continue to expand its domestic network this month, with the launch of a new south-north route.…
Amadeus helps shape the future of travel
Last week Amadeus released a new study identifying six distinct traveller personalities and segments the industry can expect to emerge and become prominent over the next 15 years. …
Face-to-Face: Lert Thavornwongwongse
Travel Daily chats with Lert Thavornwongwongse, the owner of the Thavorn Beach Village & Spa in Phuket, about his resort's performance and the condition of Phuket's hotel sector...
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Kuoni sees strong group potential in Indonesia
Kuoni is seeing a strong rise in demand for group tours from Indonesia, and expects this growth to continue in future.
The company brought 21 European hoteliers to Singapore and…
The latest industry appointments
VLAD REYES has been named as Pan Pacific's new area general manager for China and general manager of the Pan Pacific Suzhou. Under his regional role, Reyes will be responsible for Pan…