China accelerates high-speed rail plans
China is on track to complete the expansion of its high-speed rail network ahead of schedule.
The state-run China Daily reports that, following the launch of four new high-speed…
China to build world’s biggest high-speed rail station under Great Wall
China will build the world’s largest and deepest and high-speed railway station underneath a popular section of the Great Wall, state media has revealed.
The People's Daily cited…
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’s Qinghai province gets new high-speed rail link
China is extending its high-speed rail network to the western province of Qinghai.
Construction of the Chengdu-Xining high-speed line will commence by end of this year, stretching…
Japan moves ahead in India high-speed rail bid
Japan appears to have moved ahead of China in the battle to develop India's potentially lucrative high-speed rail network.
The Economic Times this week reported that Japan has offered…
China studies Mumbai-Delhi high-speed rail link
A Chinese company is conducting a feasibility study for a high-speed railway line connecting Delhi and Mumbai.
China's Xinhua news agency reports that a subsidiary of the state-run…
High-speed rail prompts CTI office move
CTI Corporate Travel has completed its office move from Wilmslow to Manchester, driven by new high-speed rail projects in the area.
The firm’s head office has now moved to 111…
China plans new Mongolia-Hainan high-speed railway
A major new north-south high-speed railway line is being planned in China.
The governments of seven Chinese provinces and regions are teaming up to build the country's second major…
High-speed rail arrives in Xinjiang
China has opened the first ever high-speed rail service in Xinjiang, the restive region in the country's remote northwest.
The latest section of China's fast-expanding high-speed…
CTC authorised to sell Taiwan high-speed rail
CTC Travel has been appointed as the authorised ticketing agent for Taiwan's high-speed rail network in Southeast Asia. Overseas visitors to Taiwan can now purchase the three-day unlimited…
GTMC to moderate high-speed rail discussion at BTM
High speed rail is to continue to be a key part of the Guild of Travel Management Companies' agenda this month when it takes the stage at Business Travel Market (BTM). Anne Godfrey, chief…
Shanghai-Beijing high-speed rail trials to start
Trials on the new Shanghai-Beijing high-speed railway will start tomorrow, China's Ministry of Railways has said. According to a Shanghai Daily report, a month of test runs is planned for…
China considers first cross-sea high-speed rail line
China is planning to develop its first cross-sea high-speed rail line, connecting to the island province of Hainan. According to the China Daily, authorities are planning to connect Hainan…
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 Airlines offers high-speed rail discounts
China Airlines (CAL) has announced a new scheme to offer passengers discounts on Taiwan High-Speed Rail (HSR) tickets. Passengers buying an HSR ticket at the same time as their air ticket…
Thailand, China agree high-speed rail plan
Thailand and China have agreed on the framework of the joint high-speed rail project that will link the two countries. According to Thai media reports, a memorandum of understanding…
High-speed rail link confirmed
Secretary of State Philip Hammond confirmed today that a high-speed rail link between London and Birmingham has been given the financial go-ahead. The service, which will not commence…
Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway plans IPO
The Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway Co is planning to raise CNY30-50 billion (US$4.4-7.3 billion) through an initial public offering (IPO) later this year. According to a Xinhua…
China high-speed railways become world’s longest network
China's operational high-speed railways have exceeded 3,300km, leading the world in terms of length, Xinhua has reported the country's Ministry of Railways as saying. Last…
Western China high-speed rail link opens
A high-speed railway has launched in China linking Zhengzhou in Henan province, with Shaanxi province's capital, Xi'an. According to a Xinhua report, the 505km line first of…
China’s high-speed rail extends west
A high-speed railway linking the western Chinese cities of Xi'an and Chengdu has been approved by the country's National Development and Reform Commission. According to a Shanghai Daily…
HK approves high-speed rail plan
Hong Kong has approved a plan to develop a HK$66.9 billion (US$8.6 billion) high-speed rail project, Channel NewsAsia has reported. The rail link will connect Hong Kong with Guangzhou…
Shanghai to open two new high-speed rail lines
Visitors to Shanghai for the 2010 World Expo will be able to take advantage of two new rail lines and a rail transport hub opening, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The inter-city…
Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail complete by year-end
Construction of the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway, which will cut travelling time between two cities from 12 hours to four, will be completed by the end of next year,…
Beijing-Shenyang high-speed railway approved
Construction of a high-speed rail line betweenBeijing and Shenyang will start in June, Shanghai Daily reported. The CNY70billion (US$10.2 billion) is expected to be completed by…
Workers buried in China high-speed rail collapse
At least seven workers were buried yesterday when a construction site for a high-speed rail line between Beijing and Shanghai collapsed. The accident happened in China's Jiangsu province.…
Vietnam plans high-speed railway
Vietnam is considering building a high-speed rail link connection Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamNet Bridge reported. A proposal made by Sweden's SkeriNova Holding Group was…
High-speed rail plans for Bengaluru Airport
The much criticised location of Bengaluru'snew airport may become more convenient following the proposal of a high-speedrail link to the city centre. The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has…
Indian Railways launches semi-high-speed train
Indian Railways has launched its first semi-high speed train, the Gatimaan Express, which has a maximum speed of 160kph.
The train, which runs between Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin…
Hanoi plans high-speed airport rail link
Vietnam Railways Corp is in talks with a Japanese company concerning the construction of a high-speed rail line linking Hanoi with Noi Bai International Airport. According to a Thanh Nien…
China unveils high-speeds rail plans
China has announced plans to build 42 new high-speed railway lines over the next three years. According to a BBC report, China will have added 13,000km of high-speed lines by…
Rail Europe’s Easy Rail Access: Book easily, unlock destinations, and earn commission
As the world continues to move towards more sustainable modes of transportation, train travel has become increasingly popular. Not only is it an environmentally friendly option, but it…
Survey shows 80% of people want more international rail routes opened to Europe
More than four in five UK travellers would like to see more rail routes to European destinations from the UK, in the latest sign of rising demand for environmentally friendly travel options
Largest mass strike in France: 90% of high-speed trains cancelled
Around 800,000 people protested all over France this week in the largest mass strike in over 20 years.
Top 5 regions best explored by rail
Travel activities and services booking platform Klook revealed that rail services bookings increased by more than 150% from 2018 to 2019.
Full steam ahead: Thai railways enhanced for tourism
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has put train travel at the heart of its new plans to develop tourism in the country, when it approved two measures at a meeting focused on boosting…
HK-China high speed rail guns for business travellers
The HK-China high-speed rail has commenced operation on 23 September connecting Hong Kong to 44 destinations in mainland China.
FIT Ruums to distribute Rail Europe in Asia
FIT Ruums, the Asian B2B travel distributor, has formed a new partnership with Rail Europe that will enable the region’s travel agents to book European train tickets and passes.
The…
Thailand-China rail project to start in 2017
Construction of the new Thailand-China railway project will commence in 2017, the Southeast Asian country's Transport Ministry has told Chinese media.
The first stage of the line will…
Taipei’s airport rail link finally opens
The rail link between downtown Taipei and Taoyuan International Airport officially opens tomorrow (2 March 2017), more than a decade after construction started.
The new Airport MRT…
Australia considers high-speed Hyperloop
The Australian government is considering plans to use Elon Musk's Hyperloop as an ultra-high-speed way of connecting Sydney and Melbourne.
The Hyperloop was suggested this week in a…
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…
India speeds up Delhi-Mumbai rail plan
The Indian government is accelerating its plan to speed up the key Delhi-Mumbai railway line, by ordering a new high-speed train that can operate on the existing tracks.
The Economic…
RTA and Hyperloop One sign high-speed train development deal
The UAE is one step closer to being the world’s first location for a new form of high speed transport, after an agreement was signed between Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and…
Broadband planned for 100 Indian railway stations
High-speed Wi-Fi will be available at 100 Indian railway stations by the end of 2016, the country's Railways Minister has confirmed.
IANS reported Suresh Prabhu as saying on Friday…
India rail network growing faster – PM
India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has revealed that the country's rail network is expanding at a faster rate under his leadership.
In a speech to mark India's Independence Day on…
India considers ultra-high-speed Maglev trains
India is considering the possibility of using ultra-high-speed Maglev (magnetic levitation) trains to connect key cities.
The Economic Times reported this week that the Indian…
Chinese rail network to reach 150,000km
China's rail network will reach 150,000km by 2020, including 30,000km of high-speed lines, according to a comprehensive new plan revealed by the government this week.
Unveiled at a State…
India conducts trial of Spanish high-speed train
Indian Railways has started conducting trial runs of a Spanish high-speed train.
The Talgo train will initially be deployed on the line between Bareilly and Moradabad - two cities in…
China orders “very high-speed trains”
State-run China Railway Corp (CRC) has signed an agreement with Bombardier Sifang Transportation, the Sino-Canadian rail company, to provide it with a new fleet of "very high-speed…
India plans huge investment in rail safety
India is planning a major new investment to improve the safety of its rail network.
The Hindu reports that the country's Railways Ministry has pledged to pump a staggering INR8.5…
Korea helps speed up Delhi-Mumbai rail link
South Korea will help India increase the speed of the key railway line between Delhi and Mumbai.
The Economic Times reports that the Korean Rail Road Network (KRNA), a state-run rail…
India to unveil roadmap for railways
India will soon unveil its turnaround plan for the country's aging railway network.
The country's Minister for Railways, Manoj Sinha, told reporters in Delhi that the so-called…
Railway boom for the Middle East
The MENA region is witnessing a spate of rail investment. From Africa’s first high-speed rail network in Morocco to Oman’s first ever rail scheme. This segment is witnessing investment…
Indian travel industry “optimistic” over rail budget
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has welcomed the proposals made in this week's rail budget, saying it offers "a lot of optimism to the Indian tourism industry".
Subhash…
India to seek private rail investment
India is planning to open up its railway sector to private investment.
In his first budget this week, Railways Minister Sadananda Gowda told parliament that he plans to purse…
India trails new semi-fast rail service
India's railway authorities are trialling a new semi-high-speed service on the route between Delhi and Agra.
The Times of India reported this week that the test run is due to be held…
Saudi railway expansion on track
The Saudi Railway project has received approval of the Supreme Economic Council. The so-called Saudi Railway Master Plan spans from 2010 to 2040 and president of the Saudi Railway…
Vietnam plans major rail upgrade
Vietnam is on the verge of unveiling plans for a major upgrade of the country’s rail network.
The Ministry of Transport has released a draft blueprint for the development of railway…
Brits “lead growth in long-distance rail travel”
UK travellers will account for the majority of growth in long-distance rail travel in Europe up to 2020, a new report has found.
According to the report, which comprises of data from 100…
Turkey joins as SNCF pulls from Eurail Pass
Train travel in Turkey is to be added to the Eurail Global and Select Pass next year while French network SNCF will pull out of the latter.
Turkish train company TCDD will become a member…
Haramain Railway to begin by 2014
The first train from between Makkah and Madinah is expected to start in 52 months according to Al-Shuala Al-Kabida, contracting company of Haramain speed rail project.
“Al-Arab Company…
Rail Europe secures new Italian distribution
Rail Europe has been appointed as the exclusive UK trade distributor for a new Italian high-speed operator.
The rail tickets specialist is now offering sales of Italo services, which are…
Mature British rail market wants pre-bookable elements , says survey
British travellers who opt to use trains for business andleisure are keen to pre-book services such as lounge access and WiFi, a newreport has shown. Statistics from a pan-European survey…
Indian Railways mulls 300kmph trains
The Indian Railways is finalising a draft legislation for a project that envisages running trains at a speed of 300km per hour speed on some select routes across the country. The bill is…
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…
Chinese manufacturer recalls high-speed trains
China's state-owned train manufacturer, CNR Corp will recall 54 high-speed trains used on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail line over safety concerns, the company said in a statement…
Train crash could spell change for China railways
The deadly high-speed train crash could spell the end of China's prolific rail ministry. The death of 40 passengers on 23 July has cast a dark cloud over high-speed rail development in…
New website asks ‘Rail or Fly’?
A new website has launched offering guidance to travellers on whether to take their journey by train or by plane. Railorfly.com offers comparisons of the costs and travel times for 500 rail…
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 “confident” in high-speed trains
China's Ministry of Railways has apologised for the high-speed train crash which killed 36 people of Saturday, but said it has "confidence" in the country's bullet train technology. The…
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…
TripAdvisor adds rail fares
TripAdvisor has announced the launch of rail itineraries into its flight meta-search engine, TripAdvisor Flights. The move makes TripAdvisor the first travel website to integrate rail…
Travelport introduces rail booking service
Travelport has revealed that travel agents in the Middle East can now book international rail travel using its online portal Travelport Leisure. The new rail offering is the result of an…
China to set up high-speed train research centre
China's Ministry of Science and Technology has approved plans to set up an engineering research centre for the development of high-speed trains, the country's state news agency Xinhua…
Chinese high-speed train maker sees surge in profits
China's largest train manufacturer, CSR Corp, has reported that it expects its profits to increase more than 50% in 2010, largely due to the country's rapidly developing…
Shanghai to get high-speed metro trains
New high-speed trains will be introduced to Shanghai's Metro network from November 2011, local media has reported. The new trains will run at speeds of up to 160kph - more than three…
Shanghai’s Maglev rail plan shelved
The development of a Maglev rail link between Shanghai and Hangzhou is to be shelved, local media has reported. The China News Services cited Liu Ting, Deputy Director of the…
Shanghai-Beijing high-speed trains to launch in June
A high-speed rail link connecting China's two largest cities, Shanghai and Beijing, will open in mid-June 2010, the country's Ministry of Railways said this week. Reported by…
Travellers swing from air to rail travel
High-speed European rail travel is now considered a serious alternative to short-haul air travel around the continent, independent research commissioned by Eurostar has revealed.More…
Gulf high-speed train could reach 350kph
The Gulf region's high-speed railway, due for completion in 2017, could carry passengers at speeds of up to 350kph, UAE-based newspaper, The National, has reported.…
Bombardier wins China rail contract
The Chinese arm of Canada-based Bombardier Inc, the maker of trains and CSeries jets, has won a contract valued at CNY27.4 billion (US$4.0 billion) to build 80 high-speed trains…
Shanghai-Tianjin high-speed train to launch
A high-speed Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train will be launched on the Shanghai -Tianjin line later this month, shortening the trip from 10.5 hours to 9 hours and 14 minutes, the…
Plan to create Asia’s largest rail hub
Authorities in China are discussing plans to construct the largest railway hub in Asia in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. According to a Shanghai Daily report, the Nanjing Planning…
HK-Shenzhen airport link may connect to rail network
The planned high-speed rail link between Hong Kong and Shenzhen airports may link up with Hong Kong's local railway network in a bid to create a larger pool of passengers, the South…
Heathrow Express becomes Amadeus’ first air-rail link
Amadeus and Heathrow Express have announced an agreement allowing Amadeus travel agencies worldwide to book tickets on Heathrow Express using Amadeus Selling Platform. The deal sees Heathrow…
China plans rail record
China plans to produce the world's fastest conventional train for its new rail link between Beijing and Shanghai, the BBC has reported. The country's Ministry of Railways says the…
Amadeus moves into rail
Amadeus has acquired a controlling interest in Onerail, which provides a suite of technology solutions to the rail industry. Amadeus said the acquisition allows it to offer core,…
Shanghai-Hangzhou rail link by 2010
The high-speed rail link connecting Shanghai and Hangzhou will be completed by 2010, railway officials were quoted saying by China Daily.
The express link will allow travelling speeds of…
Rail link between HK, Shenzhen airports
Talks have begun on building a high-speed rail to link Hong Kong and Shenzhen airports, The Standard reported. But the newspaper, quoting an aviation expert, said both…
China begins 16 express rail projects
Xinhua news agency said work began several days ago on the Tianjin-Beijing line, and trains with maximum speed of 300 kph will shorten the journey from 70 minutes to around 30 minutes.…
Beijing-Shanghai high-speed link
Minister of Railways Liu Zhijun made the announcement at a national conference on railway innovation on Sunday, but did not specify a date for the 1,320 km-rail link. Travelling at a top…
Year of the big data: China installs facial recognition system in Beijing
In what seemed to be an episode from Black Mirror, passengers at the Beijing's high-speed railway station needed to pass through a machine before they board the train.
Brightline becomes first train with SpaceX Starlink on board
Brightline has announced it is the first passenger rail service in the world to offer Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency broadband service. The implementation of Starlink on board its…
Pamper Your Mom with a Mother’s Day Retreat At DoubleTree By Hilton Damai Laut Resort
LUMUT, Malaysia, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mother's Day is fast approaching and there's no better treat for her than a break away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Guests can spend…
Aeroporti di Roma, ITA Airways and Trenitalia join forces for an integrated system of air-train intermodality
For a more integrated and sustainable mobility that puts the customer experience, innovation and environmental protection at the center.
‘World’s Greatest Places’, by TIME
To compile this list of the top spots to visit this year, TIME solicited nominations from its international network of correspondents and contributors, with an eye toward those offering new…
Eurostar Group unveils new brand
Eurostar Group, incorporating Thalys and Eurostar revealed the new brand to take the business forward, with a bold ambition to carry 30 million passengers a year by 2030 and become the…
Hyatt to expand independent collection brands in key global destinations through 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the continued global growth of its Independent Collection brands, including recent openings and a strong development pipeline through 2025 across The…
Eurostar reignites focus on global MICE travel
Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, is re-igniting its focus on meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) travel by showcasing the…
Dusit International opens new luxury wellness resort in the heart of Tianmu Mountain, Hangzhou
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its expansion in China with the opening of the highly anticipated Dusit Thani…
DoubleTree by Hilton Damai Laut Resort opens with 294 keys
Hilton opens DoubleTree by Hilton Damai Laut Resort, a 294-room beachfront resort that overlooks the Straits of Malacca
Hilton set to offer 135 properties in Greater China
With 98 hotels in the pipeline, nearly 1 in 3 future openings for Hilton Hotels globally will be in this market.
Eurostar Group appoints Gwendoline Cazenave as chief executive officer
Eurostar Group has announced the appointment of Gwendoline Cazenave as CEO from 1st October. With 20 years of experience in rail transport, Gwendoline brings considerable expertise, energy…
Yotel announces new flagship hotel in Tokyo, Japan
YOTEL has announced its first hotel in Japan. Slated to open in 2024 under a long-term management agreement, YOTEL Tokyo will be located in Ginza, one of Tokyo's most desirable and…
Four Seasons Hotel Xi’an set to open in 2026
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and esteemed Chinese development firm, Spring Garden Company Limited, a subsidiary of Vanzhong Group, have announced plans for the upcoming Four Seasons Hotel…
The fascinating train culture of Japan
Spotless, efficient and on time - these words perfectly describe what makes trains in Japan so special.
Eurostar sees busiest 6 Nations weekend with 20K travellers
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is set to welcome thousands of British rugby fans this weekend as they travel to see England take on…
The future of travel: How Plaza Premium is redefining airport hospitality
Travel is changing – and not only because of the pandemic. Tech-savvy jetsetters expect a seamless experience in the palm of their hand. With technology evolving at breakneck speed, the…
Dragon Boat Festival’s booking data shows steady domestic recovery in China: Trip.com
Trip.com Group has released its 2021 Dragon Boat festival data highlights, which reveal a continuing stable recovery of China's domestic travel market
Airlines continue with cuts and changes to their business model
The continued unrest of the spread of Covid-19 around the world is continuing to force airlines to make cuts and implement changes to their business models in order to continue fighting the…
Best Western unleashes new era of modern midscale hospitality in Pattaya
Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ expansion in Thailand has taken a significant stride forward with the opening of Best Western Plus Nexen
‘Eurostar For Business’ platform unveiled to support business travel
Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, is launching an exclusive new booking platform for business travellers. In a first for Eurostar, the new portal has…
Eurostar transforms London-Amsterdam link
Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, announced that from 30 April its London-Amsterdam service will operate fully direct both to and from the…
Trip.com invests in business lounge operator DragonPass
DragonPass, a Chinese company operating high-end business lounges at airports and high-speed railway stations, announced it has obtained an undisclosed sum of funding from Ocean Link as…
Parkvia stays on track with Italo for third year
European-based online parking reservation leader ParkVia has renewed its contract with Italian high-speed rail network, Italo, for a third consecutive year following consistent booking…
Eurostar launches industry’s first virtual guide for travellers with autism
Eurostar has launched its new 360° virtual guide to help travellers with autism have a smooth and stress-free journey, in a first for the travel industry.
World’s fastest bullet train undergoes testing
Japan has started testing the world’s fastest bullet train with speed reaching up to 400 kilometres per hour.
5 reasons why the travel industry is always talking about China
The travel industry is obsessed with Chinese travellers trying to attract millions of travellers.
Eurostar’s new robot provides travel info, takes selfies on request
High-speed train service provider, Eurostar, has introduced an interactive humanoid that offers a new way of providing travel information.
Newly launched: Hilton Taipei Sinban
Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Hilton Taipei Sinban marking its return to the Taiwan market after 15 years.
Collateral damage: Tourism industry jolts as natural disasters strike Asia
For the past 25 years, global tourism has been in full upswing. People are travelling more than ever leaving no stone unturned, but one thing that can stop us in our track is natural…
Five reasons Brexit will not affect British travellers
Understandably, people concerned about the future are asking the same simple questions: what will happen? When will it happen? Will it even happen?
Eurostar debuts London to Amsterdam train route – we look at the pros and cons of ‘The Chunnel’ versus flying
Eurostar’s new service from London to Amsterdam made its maiden voyage on 5 April - despite the French rail industry doing everything they could to ruin the party with their strike.
New resort to bring luxury alpine style skiing to the Changbai Mountains
Baishan city in northeast China's Jilin province aims to become a global high-end snow-ice tourism destination by building a world-class ski resort complex.
Bullet train trialled on ‘path to heaven’
The trial run of a bullet train from Chengdu, Sichuan province, to Xi’an in neighboring Shaanxi province took about four hours on Wednesday morning, cutting travel time between the cities by…
Morocco: Update on new tourism products
The Moroccan National Tourist office has revealed additions to its tourism products including a new museum, airport terminal and high-speed rail link tests.
Yves St Laurent…
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,…
Marriott commits to Chinese Winter Olympic venue
Marriott International has agreed to manage a hotel located in the Chinese ski resort that will host the 2022 Winter Olympics.
The Games was awarded to Beijing, but most of the…
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, …
Hyperloop project takes major leap forward
The Hyperloop high-speed rail project has taken major leap forward with the completion of its first full systems test.
The test, which company Hyperloop One called "phase one of a…
Hyperloop industry to take off in next decade
The global market for Hyperloop technology is set to soar in the next decade.
According to a new report by MarketsandMarkets, the value of the sector (in terms of components such as…
Q&A With Gabe Saglie of Travelzoo: Microadventure Travel
Travelzoo’s Senior Editor Gabe Saglie is a leading expert on travel deals, tips and trends. He has appeared on dozens of highly-rated networks, including NBC, CNN and Fox News, as well as…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Jakarta, LA, Bangkok, Shanghai, and more…
Ayana Midplaza Jakarta
Location: The site of the former InterContinental Midplaza Jakarta on Jalan Sudirman
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 366
Facilities: Seven F&B outlets, spa, 24-hour…
India identifies four possible Hyperloop routes
The Indian government is considering plans for the world's most extensive Hyperloop network to-date, with up to four routes - including multi-stop lines - in the pipeline.
An event in…
Eurostar debuts new Business Lounge in Paris
Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, has opened the doors to its new Business Premier lounge in Paris Gare du Nord.
Designed by global…
Work starts on Japan’s fastest-ever bullet train
Work has started on a new ultra-high-speed rail line between Tokyo and Nagoya - 10 years ahead of its scheduled launch.
The Japan Times reports that the new Chuo Shinkansen maglev…
Le Meridien completes hotel trio in Shanghai
Shanghai is now home to three Le Meridien hotels, following the opening of the upscale brand's latest property in the city.
Located in the Minhang district, close to the Hongqiao airport…
India considers Elon Musk’s Hyperloop
The Indian government is reportedly on the verge of signing an agreement for the Hyperloop - Elon Musk's new ultra-fast public transport solution.
The Economic Times reported Bibop…
IHG to launch first luxury hotel in Laos
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed plans to launch the first InterContinental hotel in Laos.
Set to open in 2021, the new-build InterContinental Vientiane will become the…
India’s first bullet train to start in 2023
India's first high-speed railway is expected to be operational by 2023, Japan's Prime Minister has said.
In a joint press conference in Tokyo with his Indian counterpart Narendra…
Malaysia hones in on niche tourism experiences
Malaysia is honing in on the niche tourism experiences the Asian destination can offer international travellers.
The biggest promotional push is for eco-tourism, with destinations…
Australian hotel group signs 90th property in China
Australia’s Argyle Hotel Group (AHG) has signed its 90th hotel in China.
One of the largest international hotel groups in the country, AHG operates dozens of hotels under multiple…
Eurostar named top brand for customer experience
Eurostar, the high-speed rail operator linking the UK and mainland Europe, has jumped 142 places in KPMG Nunwood’s annual customer experience survey published today.
The survey of 10,000…
Saudi forges ahead with expansion to religious sites
Projects designed to expand capacity at Makkah's Grand Mosque and other Islamic holy sites will be completed in about three years, enabling Saudi Arabia to accommodate more pilgrims,…
Plane sailing for agents as The River Cruise Line launches new online training
The River Cruise Line has announced that as of this month online product training is now available to agents through OTT (Online Travel Training).
The River Cruise Line are one of nine…
Wyndham forges ahead with Korean expansion
Wyndham Hotel Group continues to expand in South Korea, with its focus now shifting to the country's secondary markets.
The US-based hotel group, which is on track triple its Korean…
Marriott makes debut in Chinese industrial hub
Marriott International has expanded its portfolio in mainland China with the launch of its first ever hotel in Taizhou, an industrial city in the Yangtze Delta region.
The new…
Indian bullet train to travel under the sea
The new Indian bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will travel under the sea, it has been revealed.
The Economic Times reports that the 508km line will include a 21km-long…
China overtakes US as world’s largest business travel market
China’s business travel market has overtaken the United States to become the largest in the world, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has revealed.
According to the latest…
Marriott opens first Courtyard in Taiwan
Marriott International has launched its midscale Courtyard by Marriott hotel brand in Taiwan.
The new Courtyard by Marriott Taipei opened recently in the city's Nangang district.…
India signs Japan bullet train deal
India has signed an agreement with Japan for the development of its high-speed rail network.
The deal was formalised during Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's three-day state visit…
Shangri-La arrives at Beijing’s seaside resort
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts is opening a new hotel in Qinhuangdao, a one of the most popular seaside resorts for residents of Beijing.
The new Shangri-La Hotel Qinhuangdao is…
2.8bn Chinese trips taken during Lunar New Year
China's roads, railways, airlines and waterways carried a total of 2.81 billion passengers during the Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year, travel period, Xinhua reported authorities as…
高铁将改变中国旅游发展格局
新华网南昌电 “乘着高铁去旅行”。随着中国高铁网络的日益完善，“高铁旅游”作为一种新兴的休闲娱乐方式走入寻常百姓家。在13日举行的中国旅游产业发展年会“高铁旅游传播论坛”上，与会专家提出，高铁将改变中国旅游发展格局。
大众旅游的兴起与交通的发展密切相关。北京交通大学旅游系主任张辉表示，随着中国高铁的快速发展，中国旅游发展格局将迎来巨变。…
China tunnels bullet train route through Guizhou karsts
China has tunnelled its first high-speed rail line through the country's southwest limestone karst region.
Xinhua reports that work was completed on Sunday 21 December 2014 on the…
India plans 1,750km bullet train corridor
India is planning to create a 1,750km high-speed rail corridor, connecting New Delhi in the north with Chennai in the south.
The Press Trust of India (PTI) reports that a high-level…
China, India plan joint bullet train bid
Chinese and Indian companies are working on a joint bid for five high-speed railway projects in India.
The China Daily reports that the Indian conglomerate Tata is in talks with an…
南昌至长沙高铁将推迟到9月中旬开通
江西首条高铁的开通，一直牵动着南昌市民的心，大家都希望能早日坐上高铁，体验“陆地飞行”的畅快。可是，好事多磨，记者近日，受长沙南站沪昆候车室工程建设影响，沪昆高铁南昌至长沙段9月1日无法开通运营，可能将推迟到9月中旬。…
Diriyah expected to ramp up tourism revenues
Diriyah in Saudi Arabia has the potential to become a key tourist destination following the completion of renovation work on its historic mud houses and other buildings, according to…
India’s bullet train dream moves closer
India's long wait for a high-speed rail network may be coming to an end, as the country's new railway budget is reported to include the potential for two types of bullet train.
The…
Spring Airlines embarks on Japanese expansion
Spring Airlines will kick off a major expansion of its services to Japan this summer.
The Chinese low-cost carrier will launch a new international service connecting Wuhan with Osaka…
Spring to go international from Wuhan
Spring Airlines is planning to launch international flights in the central Chinese city of Wuhan.
The low-cost carrier already operates some international routes from its home base of…
China buys 258 new bullet trains
China's state-run railways operator has placed an order with two domestic companies for 258 new high-speed trains, worth more than US$7 billion.
According to a Bloomberg report, the…
Asia Pacific travel costs to rise in 2014 – AMEX
Hotel rates and airfares in Asia Pacific are expected to rise in 2014, according to a new study by American Express.
AMEX's Global Business Travel Forecast 2014 revealed that…
London Britannia Airport designs unveiled
A design for a new airport in London’s Thames Estuary has been unveiled by the Thames Estuary Research and Development Company (Testrad).
Testrad said the new airport, previously…
Thailand could offer visa-free travel to Chinese
Thailand is planning to offer visa-free travel to Chinese tourists, China's Premier Li Leqiang has said.
On a visit to Bangkok, where he met Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck…
Hainan Airlines half yearly profit increases
Hainan Airlines has announced its half yearly profits for the period ending 29 August.
The group’s total operating income for the half year was US$2.35 billion, up 3.83% over last…
Asian travel costs to rise in 2014 – CWT
Airfares and hotel rates in the Asia Pacific region are likely to increase in 2014, according to the latest forecast from Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT).
In its 2014 Travel Price…
The London Debate: Boris Johnson
As we enter a vital week for the UK’s aviation industry, how much do you understand about the argument that is currently raging over what course the country should take regarding our…
Saudi Arabia ramps up infrastructure to accommodate pilgrims
The need to provide more accommodation and better infrastructure for growing number of Hajj pilgrims has led to a flood of investment in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
per…
Eurostar launches Swiss Alps service
Eurostar has teamed up with TGV Lyria to offer a new weekly service between London and the Swiss Alps.
Resorts including Verbier, Zermatt, Saas Fee and Gstaad will be served on the new…
Travel prices to increase in 2013
Air fares in Europe are expected to increase 2.5% while hotel rates are set to go up 1.3%, according to a new index.
Carlson Wagonlot Travel's 2013 Travel Price Forecast has predicted…
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,…
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…
Trenitalia, Amadeus ink GDS agreement
Trenitalia and Amadeus recently announced that they have entered into a partnership to distribute Trenitalia content through all Amadeus channels. Travel agents around the Middle East and…
New Jeddah airport to begin operations in 2014
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has completed 25% of the New King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, and is on track to begin first phase of operations at the…
HS2 to have ‘tremendous impact’ on Birmingham
High-speed rail-links from London and Manchester to Birmingham would have a ‘tremendous impact’ on Birmingham’s economy with visitor numbers already up 13% in five years, its marketing brand…
Industry fights back ahead of consultation closure
Associations and airlines have said the UK government is facing its 'last chance' to save the country's aviation sector from further damage as the consultation closes on its aviation policy.…
British Airways dismisses ‘Heathwick’ link proposal
British Airways boss Keith Williams has dismissed thehigh-speed rail link between Heathrow and Gatwick, dubbed Heathwick,in support of aviation growth. In a statement responding to the…
China to build world’s biggest airport
Beijing Capital Airport is already close to full capacity
China is planning to build the world's biggest airport in Beijing, serving the capital and the surrounding regions of Tianjin…
China slows down bullet trains
China has ordered a series of safety checks on its high-speed railway network, and for services to run at slower speeds. State news agency, Xinhua reported that the decision was made at a…
Korea Olympics sparks million-dollar developments
After being awarded the 2018 Winter Olympics, South Korea is pushing ahead with an US$8.4 billion development plan. On the government's 'to-do' list is a new high-speed rail network and a…
Third breakdown for Beijing-Shanghai bullet train
The new Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail services broke down for the third time in four days on Wednesday. In the latest incident a northbound train suffered a power failure and came to a…
China launches 10-day train safety blitz
China's Ministry of Railways has launched a 10-day nationwide safety check on the country's tracks. According to a statement on the Ministry's website, the checks will focus on the tracks of…
Chinese trainmaker sees 45% jump in profits
China CNR Corp, the country's second largest trainmaker, has posted its results for full-year 2010, with net profits jumping 45.1% to CNY1.91 billion (US$292 million). Xinhua reported the…
Hogg Robinson chooses Travelport solution
Travelport has confirmed that Hogg Robinson Group (HRG), the corporate travel company, has signed a global agreement for use of its Universal API technology.Launched last September, the…
Asia Pacific airfares stabilise in Q4 – AMEX
American Express Business Travel has released its Business Travel Monitor for the fourth quarter of 2010, showing that while airfares climbed steadily throughout the Asia Pacific region in…
Shanghai targets 70% jump in tourism revenue
Authorities in Shanghai have set an ambitious growth target for the city's tourism industry. The Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China said yesterday that it is aiming…
Eurostar launches new social media campaign
Eurostar has launched a social media campaign - "The Lamest Excuse" - offering the chance to win free tickets to a wide variety of destinations across Europe. The campaign has been…
bmi disclosure prompts Scottish Parliament action
Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have put forward a motion regarding the potential impact on Anglo-Scottish air services and wider economy, following suggestions from bmi that…
Seoul develops tourism infrastructure
Seoul significantly increases its role as an all-in-one hub for tourism in 2011 as two new high-speed rail services are added to the South Korean capital's already extensive rail network.…
London- Frankfurt train set to launch in 2013
Deutsche Bahn has revealed that a high-speed rail service between London and Frankfurt could be launched in 2013. The journey is expected to take five hours on the 200mph ICE train, one…
AHIC to discuss KSA hotel investment
Hotel investment opportunities in KSA will be one of the key topics discussed at the forthcoming Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), which will be staged at Madinat…
ABTA responds to Budget
Heathrow's terminal expansion will continue to receive Government support in the new Budget report, ABTA announced yesterday.ABTA looked through the Budget to identify the key points…
New terminal opens at Shanghai’s Hongqiao airport
Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport has opened a new terminal, as the city prepares for the influx of visitors predicted for the 2010 World Expo. The new Terminal 2 forms part of…
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…
GTMC complete negotiations with ATOC
THE GUILD OF TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES, the UK's leading professional industry body for travel management companies, has successfully completed negotiations with the Association…
Eurostar hires design agency
Eurostar, the high-speed provider of carbon neutral journeys between the UK and the continent, today (17/12/09) announced that SomeOne a London based, creative design…
Far Eastern Air expects to resume flights
The Far Eastern Air Transport Corp. (FEAT), which suspended all its flights in May 2008 due to financial troubles, expects to resume some services by October, subject to…
Taiwan to cut bullet train services
Taiwan's loss-making high-speed rail company has announced plans to reduce its services, cut fares and impose pay cuts on executives in an effort to bring down costs. ChannelNews Asia…
Taiwan set for New Year tourist boom
According to a Xinhua report, Yao Ta Kuang, a senior official at the TaiwanTravel Agent Association, said that Taiwan tour operators had so farreceived more than 10,000…
China expects strong aviation growth in 2009
China's domestic carriers are expected to fly 11% more passengers this year thanks to government efforts to boost demand, state news agency Xinhua has reported. The country is targeting…
World’s longest marine bridge to link Bahrain-Qatar
Construction has started on the "Friendship Causeway" which will eventually link Bahrain with its Gulf neighbour, Qatar, Gulf News has reported. Billed as the world's longest…
China bullet train opens
China's first high-speed rail link has opened between Beijing and Tianjin, the BBC has reported. The 120km line will be used during the Olympics to shuttle athletes and spectators…
Air Tahiti Nui ties up with TGV
Air Tahiti Nui has joined forces with the French high-speed rail link service TGV to provide onward services from Paris to 16 major destinations.The airline said the rail link, known as…
Taiwan’s local airlines hit hard by bullet train
The island's four domestic airlines - Far Eastern Air Transport, TransAsia Airways, Mandarin Airlines and Uni Air - used to dominate the corporate travel market serving businessmen…
Marriott international signs agreement with Hiap Hoe limited to bring the Aloft hotels brand to Singapore
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Hiap Hoe Limited, through HH Properties Pte. Ltd, to bring the design-forward Aloft Hotels brand to Singapore.
London continues to innovate in 2023 with host of new hotels, venues and transport options
London is set for another blockbuster year of new openings in 2023, making it an even more attractive destination for event, meeting and incentive planners.
The Spanish Tourist Office hosts its first ‘Sustainability Day’
The Spanish Tourist Office (UK) has hosted its inaugural Spain’s Sustainability Day, which took place on Wednesday 26 April 2023.
The conference, co-sponsored by destination partners …
Carnival Cruise Line Prepare For Big Alaska Season
Carnival Cruise Line is preparing to launch another three-ship deployment that will sail 49 Alaskan cruises this year following the success of its 2022 Alaska season. Carnival is adding…
Stotrak Hospitality opens ‘Hotel Luxury Inn’ in Mussoorie
Stotrak Hospitality, an eco-friendly boutique hotel chain with a diversified portfolio of properties across Uttarakhand, Himachal & Rajasthan has jointly with Kool-Stays announced the…
Five ways to journey Japan sustainably
A country connected to its landscapes and with a long-held respect for living things, sustainable tourism in Japan is key to preserving its culture and beauty. Whether it’s staying in…
Slovakia’s ski legend focuses attention on the Tatras Mountains
Visiting the Tatras region of Slovakia is like parachuting directly into a spectacular wilderness. Whether one ascends or descends the breath-taking mountainous landscape on foot and skis or…
AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou opens with 135 keys
AC Hotels by Marriott, the design-led lifestyle brand part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announced its brand debut in Greater China with the opening of AC Hotel…
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deventer opens with 99 keys in the Netherlands
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Cycas Hospitality have celebrated the opening of the first Holiday Inn Express in Deventer, Netherlands, with the opening of Holiday Inn Express & Suites…
Where to ski in 2023 in USA and Canada
With mountain upgrades, anniversaries and million-dollar renovations, there’s something to suit every skier or snowboarder in 2023. From bucket list Japanese destinations to…
7 significant travel trends to expect in 2023
2022 marked a return to form for travel and tourism – and while there may be rising costs globally, it’s not stopping travellers from taking holidays and exploring the world. In fact,…
Courtyard By Marriott Tiruchirappalli opens with 108 keys
Courtyard By Marriott announces the opening of its third property in Tamil Nadu, Courtyard By Marriott Tiruchirappalli.
150 years of Japan’s world-renowned trains
In a year which will see the 150th anniversary of the railway network, the release of the blockbuster Bullet Train, and the brand new route Nishi Kyushu open, Japan’s world-renowned train…
If you miss Japan, better watch Bullet Train movie
In cinemas as of the 3rd of August, the story begins in Tokyo where several assassins and hitmen find themselves heading towards Kyoto with somehow connected objectives. As the film…
Twin Lotus Resort & Spa Koh Lanta – My Secret Hideaway in Thailand
We were looking for a four-day hideaway - a memorable island getaway with easy access to Bangkok to chill. We had heard much about this lovely little island but had never visited. This was…
HOMA Phuket Town introduces new co-living concept to APAC
HOMA Phuket Town is a 505-unit community that blends the benefits of a serviced apartment with the facilities of a four-star hotel.
iProov and Eurostar announce contactless travel trial at London St Pancras
iProov, the world leader in biometric face authentication technology, and Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, has announced that its trial of…
The future of travel in 2040: Faster, easier and ecologically sustainable
Authored by futurologist Ray Hammond, 'The World in 2040' futurology series has predicted developments and trends that will impact international travel and the traveller experience over the…
Hot hotel openings: Re-interpreting history through a modern lens
This week on our platter of hot hotel openings, we’re serving you the freshest properties from St Regis, Pullman, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and more.
Bubble button: Eurostar invites travellers to ‘press for champagne’
High-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, Eurostar, has launched a ‘Press for champagne’ button to kick off the 100-day countdown to its 25th anniversary. In…
Hard Rock Hotels: Ready to rock Madrid in 2019
Hard Rock International has announced the expansion of its hotel portfolio with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel Madrid in 2019.
Novotel Suites Shanghai Hongqiao opens its doors
Novotel Suites Shanghai Hongqiao has opened its doors aiming to target luxury and business travellers.
Anantara enters untapped market in Chengdu, China
Anantara Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to diversify its portfolio in China by launching a luxury hotel brand in the Qingyang District of Chengdu with the opening of Anantara Jinsha…
Connecting with 68,000 Travelport agents could be the lifeline Eurostar needs
Following Travelport’s response to Travel Daily’s assessment of its future last week, the travel commerce platform has now announced it has signed an agreement with Eurostar, to supply the…
Japan plans faster bullet train
A Japanese rail company is planning to develop a new, faster version of the Shinkansen bullet train, the Japan Times reports.
East Japan Railway (JR East) revealed this week that it…
New and Upcoming in Orlando
What's New in 2017
1. Attractions
Universal Orlando Resort:
Volcano Bay, a brand new water park will open May 25, 2017. The water park will offer innovative, thrilling attractions,…
Eurostar releases 50,000 seats for £29 one-way
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, has put on sale more than 50,000 seats for £29 one-way.
The promotion will run for 10 days from 7 – 16…
Eurostar restructures fares
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, has introduced a new, lower and simpler Pass holder fare for all Interrail travellers, having joined…
Delhi-Mumbai trains to speed up
The speed of trains on the main railway line connecting Delhi and Mumbai will be increased to 160kph in future.
The Economic Times reported India's Ministry of Railways as saying that…
Oakwood opens new serviced apartments in London
Oakwood Worldwide has added three new locations of luxury, serviced apartments to its London portfolio: Canary Wharf, Kensington and Fitzrovia.
“We are very excited to announce these new…
Tour of Spain’s Costa Azahar launches
Diamond Rail Holidays has introduced a new tour to Spain’s Costa Azahar as part of its programme of no-fly holidays for 2016/17.
The eight-day Valencia & the Orange Blossom Coast tour…
Azure Hotels acquires Hamburg’s tallest hotel
Azure Hotels has acquired the Radisson Blu Hotel in Hamburg from Invesco, in one of the largest single asset hotel transactions in Germany in 2015.
Azure has also agreed a 35-year…
India’s fastest train to launch by March
India's fastest train, the Gatimaan Express, will launch this financial year, which ends on 31 March 2016.
The Economic Times reported Arun Saxena, general manager of North Central…
Oakwood expands London portfolio
Serviced apartment specialist Oakwood Worldwide has expanded its London portfolio with a freshly renovated six-unit building located at 96 Leather Lane.
The new property offers a…
AccorHotels offers added extras at Asian resorts
AccorHotels has launched a new programme at its resorts across Asia Pacific, offering a range of inclusions and rewards for guests.
Under the MyResorts scheme, the company is offering a…
The UK agents’ guide to selling New Zealand
How is New Zealand performing in terms of UK visitor numbers? What are the projections for 2015?
The UK market has returned to growth and is performing well. For the year ending…
Bombardier unveils new bullet train
Bombardier has unveiled its new high-speed train.
The Frecciarossa 1000 train was rolled out in Italy and this week, becoming the newest member of the Bombarider Zefiro family of…
Deustche Bahn granted Channel Tunnel access
German rail operator Deustche Bahn has been granted permission to run services through the Channel Tunnel.
The agreement will see the operator run its high-speed trains straight from…
Gulf Air to Paris and Beyond
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an airline renowned for its time long spirit of innovation – reflected in its constantly evolving product offering and efforts…
Bombardier unveils new bullet train
Bombardier has unveiled the design for its brand new high-speed train, the Frecciarossa 1000.
The newest member of the Bombardier Zefiro bullet train family, the Frecciarossa 1000 was…
GDS news snippets
A few bits of news from GDS suppliers.
Amadeus gains Trenitalia content
Amadeus has signed an agreement to distribute Trenitalia’s content through its GDS and sales channels.…
Mumbai to Delhi in just 7 hours?
If all goes well, a super high-speed train could cut down travel time between Delhi and Mumbai by half to just even hours.Economic Times said the infrastructure for the Golden Rail Corridor,…
Hotel Show 2011 kicks off in Dubai
Despite the hangover of the global downturn, as well as unrest in parts of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE in particular are forging ahead…
Bullet train museum opens in Nagoya
A Japanese rail company has opened a new museum and theme park in Nagoya offering guests the chance 'drive' one of the country's famed bullet trains. The SCMaglev & Railway Park opened…
EDITOR’S EYE: Full steam ahead for Chinese trains
It's happened again. Just a week after I suggested that I am struggling to get excited or impressed by the continuing feats of Chinese engineering, the Editor's Eye Curse has returned…
Flights cancelled due to Spain strikes
Flights to and from Spain were cancelled or disrupted today following a nationwide workers' strike. British Airways cancelled its morning flights to Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga and…
Maharashtra gets infrastructure tips from China
Mumbai, Maharashtra, May 28, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- With the vision of bringing world class infrastructure in Maharashtra, the top brass of the Maharashtra State Road…
Wyndham adds four hotels in China
PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 9 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Following the recent addition of three luxury hotels in the key markets of Shanghai, Changsha and Hangzhou, Wyndham Hotel…
Furama Hotel Dalian joins WORLDHOTELS
(Hong Kong, 21 January, 2010) - Furama Hotel Dalian, the first 5-star luxury hotel in North East China, has joined WORLDHOTELS as a new Deluxe Collection affiliate.…
All onboard the Climate Express
Eurostar, the high-speed provider of carbon neutral journeys between the UK and the continent, will on Friday 4 December take environmental campaigners, delegates and…
The Mira Hong Kong opens
(Hong Kong, September 17, 2009) - Showcasing cutting-edge contemporary design styled for "today's fast-living urban travellers," chic new lifestyle hotel The Mira Hong…
Vietnam to get bullet trains
Vietnam Railways Corp. will use Japan's bullet-train technology for a planned US$56 billion link connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Bloomberg has reported, citing the Nikkei…
HOW TO SELL in association with Abacus International
From steam-powered locomotives to bullet trains, technology has transformed trains from a mode of transport. Taking a train ride now for some is an integral travel experience when…
China to buy 350km/h trains
China's Ministry of Railways has signed a deal with CNR Corporation Limited to purchase 100 high-speed CRH trains, at a cost of CNY39.2 billion (US$5.7 billion), Xinhua reported.…
Bullet trains for India
India's Railways has invited global tenders to conduct a pre-feasibility study of a high-speed train on the 520km Delhi-Chandigarh-Amritsar route. The Economic Times said this could cut…
Beijing-Tianjin train on track
The Beijing-Tianjin passenger railway has completed laying its tracks, making it possible for the high-speed train to open as scheduled for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
China Daily said the…
