Flights from India to China’s Wuhan all set to resume operation
India’s national carrier, Air India, is all set to operate flights to Wuhan on 30 October
Ray of light: DiDi resumes services in Wuhan, China
On 30 April, DiDi has resumed its ride-hailing services, including taxi-hailing, private-car hailing, Hitch, and Designated Driving, in Wuhan, China.
Korean Air provides masks for Wuhan residents
Korean Air is providing emergency relief supplies to residents of Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The South Korean flag carrier delivered…
Japanese city ready for tourism after evacuees from Wuhan free of coronavirus
The Japanese city of Katsuura in Chiba prefecture is ready to go back to normal after quarantine for coronavirus was over and found that all 197 of Japanese evacuees from Wuhan, China were…
Travel to and from Wuhan banned amid Chinese New Year rush
Local authorities in Wuhan, China have put the city on lockdown in attempt to contain the new strain of coronavirus that sickened hundreds of people and killed 17 so far.
Chinese traveller from Wuhan discharged from Thai quarantine
Thailand's Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health has discharged one of the four travellers who were kept in quarantine after they reported having a fever shortly after…
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…
AirAsia links Phuket with Wuhan
Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch the first direct service between Phuket and Wuhan.
Commencing on 1 February, in time for Chinese New Year, the new route will operate daily…
AccorHotels brings Mercure brand to Wuhan
AccorHotels has opened its first Mercure-branded hotel in Wuhan.
The new Mercure Wuhan Changqing Park is a 251-room property located in the city's Jianghan district, 15 minutes' drive…
AirAsia to connect Wuhan with Kota Kinabalu
AirAsia will expand its Chinese operations next year with the launch of a new service connecting Kota Kinabalu with Wuhan.
Commencing on 22 January 2016, the new route will operate…
China Southern connects Wuhan with Rome and Dubai
China Southern Airlines has revealed plans to launch direct services from Wuhan to Rome and Dubai.
Commencing on 17 December 2015, the airline will launch three weekly flights from…
Hyatt debuts in Wuhan
Hyatt has launched its first hotel in the city of Wuhan, central China.
The new Hyatt Regency Wuhan Optics Valley is located in the Wuchang district of the city, 45 minutes' drive…
Cachet accelerates Chinese growth with Wuhan hotel
Cachet Hotel Group (CHG) has signed its second new Chinese hotel within a week, with the announcement of plans for its first property in Wuhan.
Just two days after the Hong Kong-based…
Jetstar to connect Gold Coast with Wuhan
Jetstar has confirmed plans to launch the first ever direct scheduled flights between the Gold Coast and Wuhan, the capital of central China's Hubei province.
Commencing on 29…
Fairmont continues China growth with Wuhan debut
Fairmont has unveiled the latest stage of its expansion in China, with plans for its first luxury hotel in Wuhan, the capital of central China's Hubei province.
Scheduled to open in 2017,…
Huge indoor movie park opens in Wuhan
A major new cinematic attraction has opened in the central Chinese city of Wuhan.
Developed by Dalian Wanda Group, the Wanda Movie Park is being billed as the "world's only indoor movie…
Sheraton arrives in Wuhan
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel in Wuhan, the capital of China's Hubei province.
The opening of the Sheraton Wuhan Hankou Hotel marks the debut of the…
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…
Spring Airlines links Wuhan and Osaka
China’s low cost carrier, Spring Airlines, has opened a new route between Wuhan and Osaka, halving journey times for travellers and raising Wuhan’s status on the global aviation network.…
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…
Air China to launch Wuhan-Chiang Mai
Air China will introduce a new service connecting the central Chinese city of Wuhan with Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.
Launching on 10 December 2013, the twice-weekly flight will…
Regal signs hotel in Wuhan
Regal Hotels International has signed a new five-star hotel in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Scheduled to open in 2014, the new Regal Hotel will be located in the Dongxi Lake district…
China Airlines launches Wuhan flights
China Airlines (CAL) yesterday inaugurated direct scheduled flights between Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport and Wuhan, Hubei province. The airline's CAL President,…
China to build revolution museum in Wuhan
China is building a new museum in Wuhan to mark the centenary of the Xinhai Revolution, which will be celebrated later this year. Xinhua reported that the 1911 Revolution Museum will…
Air China, Air Macau codeshare to Wuhan
Air China and Air Macau have launched codeshare operations on a new route between Macau and Wuhan, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The route will be served with four…
China Southern launches Guangzhou-Wuhan ‘express’ flights
China Southern Airlines has launched a 14-times daily service between its hub in Guangzhou and Wuhan. The 'express' route will see flights run every hour from 8am until 10pm, with…
Malaysia may get direct Wuhan links
Malaysia and Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, have agreed to expand tourism cooperation and plan to launch direct flights, Bernama reported Malaysian Tourism…
IHG moves into Wuhan
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced it has signed deals to manage two new hotels in Wuhan, Central China. The two hotels, InterContinental Wuhan and Holiday Inn Wuhan New City…
Marco Polo comes back to Wuhan
On the 755th anniversary of the birthday of Italian explorer Marco Polo, the hotel company that bears his name arrives back in Wuhan. The 380-room Marco Polo Wuhan opens it doors on 15…
New World Hotel Wuhan plans April opening
The New World Hotel Wuhan opens its doors on April 15. It is part of a new integrated complex comprising the hotel, offices, retail outlets and residential units. Situated in Hankou's…
Spring blossom tours attract 40% more travellers than last year: Trip.com
According to a report released by Chinese OTA giant Trip.com and weather forecast platform Moji, spring blossom tours are popular, leading to over 40% year-on-year increase in ticket…
Foreign tourist arrivals in India drop from 11M in 2019 to 2.7M in 2020
As many as 10.93 million foreign tourists came to India in 2019 but the number dropped to 2.74 million in 2020, while domestic tourist visits in the country fell from 2,32,19,82,663 in 2019…
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
Travellers could enter China easier if they are vaccinated…but wait!
China is making it easier for foreigners to get a visa to enter China, but wait not so fast, this treatment is only for people who have been inoculated with Chinese-made coronavirus…
Boeing CEO on navigating through biggest crisis in aviation history
In an exclusive interview, Boeing's new CEO talks about the roadmap ahead for the company. Excerpts:
Sea Sick: Is Cruising still a Happy Business?
The Cruise industry before COVID-19 generated $134 billion in travel and tourism revenue prompting CLIA to paint a rosy future. This was before COVID-19
Farewell fit for a Queen: Qantas says goodbye to final 747-400 flight
Australia’s national airline has said goodbye to an era of aviation that lasted half a century and encapsulated many major moments in the nation's history. Its final 747-400 plane took…
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…
12 COVID-free countries to consider for your next holiday
What started as a mysterious virus in Wuhan, China has become a global pandemic in a matter of months that affected at least 188 nations. However, there are a few COVID-free countries that…
5 Regions winning the battle against COVID-19 and here’s what they’re doing
some other countries appear to have managed to slow down the rate of new cases and now seem to be on a slow and possibly difficult path towards recovery. Here they are:
COVID-19: Communicating The Best Advice In The World
We are living in extraordinary times. With the world forced into a complete shutdown and travel by any means frowned upon and commercial aircraft largely grounded GLOBALLY we are all in…
Coronavirus cure, vaccine, treatment update: Scientists discover potential cure
The whole world is on a race against the clock in finding coronavirus cure and treatment that will be a game-changer in this whole crisis.
The ingenious ways hotels earn during coronavirus outbreak
With countries closing their borders and travel is non-existent nowadays, hotels struggle to fill their rooms.
Japanese drug Avigan is effective for coronavirus treatment, says China
China's ministry of science and technology has announced on late Tuesday that favipiravir, the main ingredient in the influenza drug Avigan, showed "very good clinical results" during…
More countries go into lockdown due to COVID-19
After the World Health Organisation announced COVID-19 as a pandemic and cases rise to an unstoppable rate, more countries go into lockdown.
Philippine president announces 30-day Metro Manila “lockdown”
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte addressed the nation on Thursday night amid the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and announced Metro Manila “lockdown”.
Opinion (Different): Hospitality marketing during the virus outbreak
On February 28, Messe Berlin announced the iconic ITB Berlin will be cancelled, for the first time in history. Then on my Facebook, LinkedIn, the majority of industry associates were…
COVID-19 cancels more than 200,000 flights to, from and within China
Over 200,000 flights have now been cancelled or proactively removed from schedules to, from and within China due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), according to Cirium.
The figure – which…
THAI, Toyota Tsusho and Worldwide Logistics transport medical supplies to China
Thai Airways International (THAI) collaborated with Toyota Tsusho and Worldwide Logistics Services in Thailand to provide aid and support for Chinese from the recent outbreak of…
DiDi supports coronavirus relief efforts
Didi Chuxing (“DiDi”) is taking new actions to support doctors, communities and drivers as China continues to fight the coronavirus outbreak (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan through the following…
Coronavirus: Trip.com chairman comments on outbreak
In the usually joyous Chinese New Year holiday season of 2020, anxiety was the mood as the novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic spread across the nation. Wuhan and various surrounding cities…
The light at the end of the tunnel for the coronavirus outbreak
I understand that much of the anxiety stems from the fear of the unknown – the carrier of the virus has not been identified and the lack of cure or vaccine. Moreover, the death toll is…
5 things travellers should do in the midst of coronavirus outbreak
The 2019-nCoV coronavirus is the biggest threat in the travel industry affecting various sectors such as transportation, aviation, tourism and attractions and tours. The fear of the…
Here’s why the new 2019-nCoV coronavirus a big threat on travel
The new strain of coronavirus, tentatively-known as the 2019-nCoV, is spreading at an alarming rate. In China, the tally jumped to 2,700 cases and the number of deaths climbed to at least…
US confirms five cases of deadly virus from China
As the fear of a new pandemic rise, the US has confirmed five new cases of the Coronavirus from China.
Mysterious illness dampens CNY travel as disease spreads in Japan, Thailand
The mysterious illness that caused an outbreak in Wuhan, China continues to harbour fear in Asia over the cross-border spread.
No travel ban as China’s mysterious virus strikes down 59
Travel in and out of China is business as usual even though the local government in Wuhan, a major industrial and commercial city in Central China, has confirmed 59 cases of the mysterious…
Mysterious viral illness in China sows fear in Asia
Airports in Asia are on heightened alert following the outbreak of a mysterious illness in Wuhan, China.
China sees sharp increase in National Day travel
Transportation company headquartered in Beijing, Didi Chuxing, has released a summary of the travel data for the 2019 National Day holiday that commemorated the 70th anniversary of the…
China’s hotel construction pipeline continues to expand despite economic slowdown
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) reported that at the end of the first half of 2019, China’s total construction pipeline swelled to 2,991 projects or 592,884 rooms, up 19% by…
Lucky Air launches flights from Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport to Kunming
Lucky Air, the Chinese airline, started direct scheduled service between St. Petersburg, Russia and Kunming, China. Both the destination and the carrier are a new addition to the…
Like Chuxing raises ‘tens of millions’ of funding
Chinese car-sharing start-up Like Chuxing reportedly has secured “tens of millions” of dollars for its series B+ round of financing from a group of investors including Ant Financial, the…
The rise of Asia’s second-tier cities as the new go-to place for tourists
Mastercard has released the Mastercard Asia Pacific Destinations Index (APDI) 2018 — revealing the most preferred travel destinations in Asia.
Scoot to take over SilkAir’s routes ahead its merger into Singapore Airlines
SilkAir will transfer a number of its routes to Scoot ahead of its merger into Singapore Airlines, while Scoot will be transferring some of its services to existing destinations served by…
Radisson plugs into China’s high-tech zones
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the introduction of the Radisson Blu and Radisson brands to central China, with the signing of two new hotels, Radisson Blu Wuhan ETD Zone and Radisson…
The cheapest and most expensive airport car parking around the world
Airport parking can sometimes bring about a nasty hidden cost, so here’s an index of the cheapest and most expensive car parking around the world.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts 25 new additions includes 8 in Asia
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of 25 new member hotels and resorts across eight countries between August and October 2017. From beachfronts in Hawaii to culture…
ITE HCMC 2017 to showcase tourism as Vietnam’s key economic sector
The International Travel Expo, Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) 2017, returns for the 13th time as the largest and most established annual international travel trade event in the Mekong…
Zhengzhou gets first Australian connection
Zhengzhou, the capital of central China's Henan province, will get its first direct connection to Australia later this year.
Jetstar has announced plans to start flying direct to the…
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…
Marriott plans double Edition debut in Tokyo
Marriott International has penned an agreement with Japan's Mori Trust to launch its first two Edition hotels in Tokyo.
Scheduled to open in 2020, the Tokyo Edition Ginza and Tokyo…
Ascott passes 100 property milestone in China
Ascott has secured seven new contracts in China, taking its total portfolio in the country to more than 100 properties.
The Singapore-based serviced apartment operator has penned…
Frasers expands Capri brand for growing millennial market
Frasers Hospitality has unveiled plans to add 12 more Capri-branded serviced residences across the world in the coming years, in a bid to meet "rising demand from millennial travellers".…
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?…
Asian air route updates: Cebgo, IndiGo, Air China and Malaysia Airlines
Cebgo provides first ever flights to Tablas
Where? Manila to Tablas (both the Philippines)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Cebgo
Why? Designed to stimulate traffic…
Ascott kicks off 2017 with multi-property deal in China
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has started the year strongly by securing contracts for another six properties in China.
The company has expanded its…
Asian air route updates: Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia X and more
Second Sydney service for Vietnam Airlines
Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Sydney (Australia)
When? Three times a week, effective 29 March 2017
Who? Vietnam Airlines
Why? Continues the…
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…
Frasers brings modern Modena brand to Bangkok
Frasers Hospitality has introduced a new serviced apartment concept to Thailand.
Modena by Fraser is a contemporary brand aimed at both leisure travellers and serviced apartments'…
Malaysia Airlines makes major play in China
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its operations in China.
The national carrier will launch nine new Chinese routes in 2017, while also adding more…
Marriott brings Edition to China
Marriott's newest luxury brand, Edition, has been launched in China.
The new Sanya Edition opens this month on the shores of Hainan Island. Set on 20 hectares of land overlooking the…
Cachet plans dual debut in Chinese metropolis
Cachet Hotel Group (CHG), the rapidly expanding Hong Kong-based hospitality company, has unveiled plans to make its debut in Wuhan, central China's largest and most populous city.
The…
Tianjin Airlines sets up base in Guiyang
Tianjin Airlines has set up a new operating base in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou province.
Initially, the carrier will operate a fleet of five aircraft from…
China’s Capital Airlines spreads wings to Russia
Capital Airlines, the fast-expanding Chinese carrier, is planning to launch its first ever flight to Russia in 2017.
The airline, which forms part of the HNA Group, has applied for…
Expo Centre Sharjah posts strong H1 growth
Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) has reported strong H1 2016 performance driven by a rise in the number of events held and an increase in visitor turnout.
The venue hosted 15 consumer and trade…
Novotel makes debut in Xi’an
AccorHotels has celebrated the grand opening of the Novotel Xi’an SCPG, which marks the midscale brand's entry into the ancient Chinese city.
The new hotel, which opened on 28 July,…
SilkAir spreads wings in China
Singapore's SilkAir will continue to expand its network in China later this year, with the launch services to Fuzhou, the capital of the southestern province of Fujian.
Commencing on…
Sriwijaya Air adds four Chinese routes from Bali
Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air will launch four new scheduled flights linking Bali with China by the end of 2016.
The Antara news agency reported the carrier's senior manager of corporate…
Wanda Hotels reigns in Shanghai
Wanda Hotels & Resorts has launched its new flagship hotel in Shanghai.
Following a grand opening ceremony, the new Wanda Reign on the Bund welcomed its first guests on 18 June…
Jetstar flies to Chinese beach resort
Singaporean travellers will soon be able to fly direct to beaches of Sanya, on China's Hainan island, following the launch of a new service by Jetstar.
The low-cost carrier will…
New Chinese airline orders Dreamliners
Ruili Airlines, a new passenger carrier based in Kunming, southwest China, has signed an agreement for six Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
As part a ceremony held this week to mark the…
Frasers brings green Modena brand to Changsha
Frasers Hospitality, the Singapore-based serviced apartment company, has unveiled plans to open its first property in the Chinese city of Changsha.
Scheduled to launch in December…
Tianjin Airlines adds 42 domestic routes
Tianjin Airlines has significantly expanded its domestic route map with the launch of 42 new routes.
In Inner Mongolia, the carrier will expand its operations from Hohhot, connecting…
Finland targets Chinese visitors with 13 new visa centres
Finland has stepped up its campaign to attract more Chinese tourists with the announcement of plans to launch of 13 new visa application centres in the country.
In spring 2016, the…
Dubai airport retains world’s number one title
Dubai International airport is once again the world’s number one hub for international passengers.
It witnessed more than 78 million passengers in 2015, according to a traffic report…
Madame Tussauds to open in Chongqing
A new Madame Tussauds waxwork museum will open in the Chinese city of Chongqing, it has been reported.
Xinhua cited the Chongqing government as saying this week that preparations are…
Cachet Hotels to enter Asian resort market
Hong Kong's Cachet Hotel Group (CHG) has unveiled plans to launch its first resorts in Asia.
The company, which currently operates two hotels in Shanghai and has a large pipeline of urban…
Hong Kong’s Cachet signs first US hotel
Cachet Hotel Group (CHG), the Hong Kong-based hospitality company, has signed its first ever property in the US.
The company has agreed a deal for the co-branding of the Westlake…
亚航开通武汉至普吉航班
11日，亚航在武汉宣布，将开通武汉与泰国普吉航班。
2月1日起，该公司将开通武汉与泰国普吉航班。2月11日起，武汉每天都将有航班直飞普吉岛，行程约4小时。直飞航班让武汉市民不仅可领略泰国最有名的海滩和景点，还可通过泰国普吉机场飞往其他东南亚旅游目的地。…
AirAsia adds flights from Malaysian hubs
AirAsia is planning to launch three new international routes from Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Penang later this month.
The expansion will kick off on 22 January with the launch of…
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…
Spring Airlines Japan goes international
Spring Airlines Japan, the Sino-Japanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first international flights.
Commencing in February 2016, the airline will launch flights…
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…
Frasers brings Modena brand to Bangkok
Frasers Hospitality has confirmed that it will launch its Modena by Fraser serviced residence brand in Bangkok next year.
The new Modena by Fraser Bangkok will be a 239-unit property…
China eyes forest tourism
China is aiming to capitalise on rising demand for domestic forest tourism, Xinhua reports.
The news agency cited the country's State Forestry Administration as saying that it has…
Jetstar launches first route between China and Australia
Jetstar has commenced its first direct flight between mainland China and Australia.
The low-cost carrier's inaugural Wuhan-Gold Coast service landed at Coolangatta Airport in…
Edition Hotels foray into Dubai
Marriott International Inc together with Ian Schrager and Dubai Properties recently announced plans for a second EDITION hotel in Dubai.
The new property is scheduled to open in 2018,…
Chengdu Airlines to welcome new Chinese jet
Chengdu Airlines will take delivery of the first ever COMAC ARJ21-700 aircraft in November 2015, marking the commercial debut of the new Chinese-made regional jet.
Two models of the…
China Southern to link Shenyang with San Francisco
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch the first direct trans-Pacific flights from Shenyang, the capital of northeast China's Liaoning province.
The airline has applied to the…
Frasers to double portfolio in China
Frasers Hospitality has said that it is on track to double its presence in China.
The Singapore-based serviced apartment operator is planning to grow to a collection of 30 properties…
The latest industry appointments
JENNIFER CRONIN has been announced as the new president of Marco Polo Hotels, following the retirement of Eric Waldburger. Ms Cronin, who is currently the group's vice president of sales…
武汉光谷凯悦酒店开业
近日，凯悦酒店首次来到武汉，推出了新酒店。
新武汉凯悦光谷酒店位于武汉武昌区，离武汉天河国际机场约45分钟车程。
“我们很激动能新开业武汉光谷凯悦酒店，”Christopher Koehler，凯悦中国副总裁兼总经理表示。
“新酒店是我们凯悦酒店品牌的又一佳作，相信我们优秀的团队会为商旅或休闲游客带来最棒的体验。”…
Xiamen Airlines teams up with KLM for European flights
Xiamen Airlines has signed a wide-ranging codeshare agreement with KLM, allowing it to expand its coverage in Europe.
The Chinese airline will launch its first ever European flights…
China Southern plans multiple routes to Mount Fuji
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch a series of new routes to the Japanese city of Shizuoka, which serves as the gateway to Mount Fuji.
On 15 May, the Chinese carrier will…
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…
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…
Air France flies new cabins to Guangzhou
Air France has started flying its revamped Boeing 777 aircraft to Guangzhou, featuring the airline's latest cabin products.
The twin-aisle jet operating the direct Paris-Guangzhou…
NSW embarks on tourism mission to China
Tourism operators from across New South Wales will travel to China this week to promote the Australian state to the Chinese travel trade.
Led by state tourism body Destination NSW,…
New World to debut in Bangkok
Rosewood Hotel Group has unveiled plans to launch its first New World hotel in Bangkok.
Scheduled to open in mid-2017, the New World Grand Rama 9 Bangkok Hotel will be located in the…
Chinese LCC sets up base in Osaka
Shanghai-based Spring Airlines has announced plans to set up an operating base at Osaka's Kansai International Airport.
The move would make Osaka the low-cost carrier’s first base…
Chinese airlines add multiple Osaka flights
Two Chinese airlines have unveiled plans to launch more flights to Osaka.
Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines will add a second daily flight to the Japanese city's Kansai International…
Huge polar theme park to open in Shanghai
A major new attraction is being developed in Shanghai, designed to "showcase animals from the North and South Pole".
Haichang Holdings announced on Monday that it has secured land use…
Frasers embarks on major Chinese expansion
Frasers Hospitality is eying a bigger share of the Chinese market with the addition 10 more properties across the country.
The Singapore-based serviced residence operator has signed deals…
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…
Maldivian flies to three more Chinese cities
Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, will continue its expansion in China next month with the launch of flights to three more destinations.
According to a notice on the…
First ever flights to link Shenyang with Phuket
China Southern Airlines will launch the first ever scheduled flights connecting Shenyang with Phuket this month.
Commencing on 18 December 2014, the airline will operate three weekly…
China’s business travel growth decelerates
Business travel spending in China will continue to grow in 2014 and 2015, but at a slower rate than in previous years.
According to American Express Business Travel's 2014 China…
China Southern to fly to San Francisco
China Southern Airlines has announced its plan to launch flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco.
The latest trans-Pacific route was confirmed by China Southern at the Zhuhai Airshow,…
Xiamen Airlines to launch a host of new routes
From 26 October, Xiamen Airlines will expand its network out of Xiamen, Fuzhou, and Tianjin.
The carrier will launch scheduled services to key Chinese cities including Xi’an, Wuhan,…
Hainan Airlines to launch a series of new flights
This month, Hainan Airlines will launch a host of new domestic services.
On 26 October, the carrier will launch six weekly flights to Haikou from the port city of Dalian in…
Jumeirah expands China portfolio
Jumeirah Group has announced three new luxury hotel projects in China following the signing of management contracts recently.
Gerald Lawless, president and CEO of Jumeirah Group,…
Air France -KLM raises capacity to Asia
Air France-KLM Group capacity is scheduled to increase by 0.7% this, from 26 October to 28 March, including more seats on long haul routes.
The group’s long haul capacity is up 0.3%…
Air France KLM lays out first Transavia plans
The first plans to grow Air France KLM’s low-cost Transavia brand have been revealed in the airline group’s winter schedule.
Capacity for Transavia will increase 13.3% for the winter…
The latest industry appointments
PHOEBE TEO has been announced as JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group's new senior vice president of strategic advisory. Relocating from Singapore to Hong Kong, Ms Teo marks JLL's first…
Frasers expands Modena brand in China
Frasers Hospitality has continued the expansion of its Modena serviced apartment brand in China, with the launch of a new property in Wuhan.
The new Modena Zhuankou Wuhan is located…
Second Renaissance opens in Beijing
Marriott International has launched its second Renaissance hotel in Beijing.
Located in the centre of the Chinese capital, overlooking the Forbidden City, the 329-room Renaissance…
汉江武汉段开通首条旅游航线
人民网消息，在成功完成试航后，汉江武汉段第一条旅游航线进入航线审批阶段，有望今年“十一”黄金周正式迎客。
航线的起止码头为汉口王家巷码头和石榴红村码头，全程35公里，正式通航后每天安排8个航次，上水票价为30元每人次，下水票价20元每人次。
8月1日，武汉市轮渡公司的“首义2号”游轮完成了从王家巷到石榴红村的首次试航。“首义二号”是一艘88座游轮，往返均为1个半小时。…
Military drills impact Chinese flights
Flight delays have been experienced across China this week, due to what is reported to be a series of military exercises.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has issued…
Korean Air adds more Chinese flights
Korean Air will increase the number of flights it offers on routes to six Chinese cities this month, including Beijing and Guangzhou.
Among the 15 extra weekly flights being added,…
SilkAir expands links to China
SilkAir has added another new route to China, with the launch of flights to Hangzhou.
The new service to the capital of Zhejiang province becomes the Singaporean carrier's eighth…
Wanda unveils luxury hotel in Inner Mongolia
China's Wanda Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new luxury property in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia.
The Wanda Realm Chifeng opened on 20 June 2014, marking Wanda's 14th hotel in China…
Xiamen Airlines sets up West China base
Xiamen Airlines has set up a new operating base in western China.
The airline, which is traditionally based in southeast China's Fujian province, has penned a new deal with 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…
SilkAir to fly to Hangzhou
SilkAir is launching flights to the city of Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province.
The new service, direct from Singapore, will start operating on 27 June. The route will be…
Wanda unveils new luxury hotel brand
China's Wanda Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the first hotel in its new luxury hotel brand, Wanda Reign.
The Wanda Reign Wuhan opened its doors on 29 March 2014, marking the launch…
Ascott to debut in Myanmar
Serviced apartment operator Ascott has unveiled plans for its first property in Myanmar.
The Singaporean company, which is part of CapitaLand, has secured its first ever management…
MAS advances Chinese charter operations
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has formed a new partnership that will allow it to operate more charter flight to and from China.
The airline's charter unit, Malaysia Airlines Haj &…
Dubai named world’s third most dynamic city
Dubai has been ranked among the world’s most dynamic and momentous cities in a recent survey, second only to San Francisco and London.
The City Momentum Index (CMI) by Jones Lang LaSalle…
New airline starts operating from Hangzhou
A new airline has started operating from Hangzhou, eastern China.
Zhejiang Loong Airlines, which is based at Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan International Airport, welcomed its first Airbus A320…
Zhejiang Loong Air receives first aircraft
New Chinese passenger carrier, Zhejiang Loong Airlines, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet touched down at Hangzhou's Xiaoshan…
AirAsia to fly Bangkok-Changsha
Thai AirAsia is continuing its rapid expansion into China, with the launch of a new service to the city of Changsha.
Commencing on 24 January 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…
Madame Tussauds to launch in Singapore
Merlin Entertainments has signed a new agreement to open its first Madame Tussauds attraction in Singapore.
The deal, penned with the Sentosa Development Corporation, will see Merlin…
New World opens in Beijing
The New World Beijing Hotel opened on Friday, in the Chongwenmen area of the city.
Set in a residential neighbourhood, the new property features a low-rise design and offers 309…
AirAsia offers Bangkok connections
AirAsia has made it easier for passengers to connect between flights in Bangkok, with the launch of its 'Fly-Thru' service.
Passengers connecting from one AirAsia flight to another at…
Air China flies to Angkor
Air China will start flying to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat, next month.
Commencing on 1 December 2013, the Beijing-based carrier will initially operate twice weekly flights…
Madame Tussauds comes to Beijing
Merlin Entertainments has signed a new partnership to bring its Madame Tussauds brand to Beijing.
The deal with Soho China will see the country's fourth Madame Tussauds waxwork museum…
Air France to fly to Jakarta
Air France will launch a new daily service to Jakarta next year.
Effective 30 March 2014, the national carrier will add a Jakarta leg to its existing Paris-Singapore service. Flights…
Face-to-Face: David Kong
Ahead of the launch of Travel Daily China, we chats with David Kong, president & CEO of Best Western International, about the company's development plans in China...
Air China expands Canada codeshare
Air China has expanded its codeshare agreement with Air Canada.
The latest deal will see the two Star Alliance partners add six new destinations in Canada and six in China to the…
China braces for Golden Week travel rush
Roads, railways and airports in China are bracing for a surge in traffic this week, as the country’s week-long National Day holiday period gets underway.
Airlines in China will…
AirAsia traffic surges in Q2
AirAsia saw a strong rise in traffic in the second quarter of 2013, as new aircraft deliveries allowed it to add new flights.
The low-cost carrier's four regional subsidiaries…
New World to open in Beijing
Rosewood Hotel Group will open its first New World hotel in Beijing later this year.
Located in the Chongwenmen area of the city, the 309-room New World Beijing Hotel will welcome its…
Frasers to double China portfolio
Serviced apartment company Frasers Hospitality has continued the expansion of its portfolio in China.
The company has set the target of operating 23 properties in the country in the…
Regal signs Henan hotel
Regal Hotels International has signed a new property in China's Henan province.
Located in the city of Anyang, which is one of the seven ancient capitals of China, the Regal Anyang…
Jin Jiang to enter midscale market
Jin Jiang International Hotels is planning plans to enter the midscale hotel market, with the launch of a new brand called Metropolo.
The Shanghai-based hotel management company has…
Myanmar grounds MA-60 aircraft after crashes
Aviation authorities in Myanmar have grounded the country's fleet of Chinese-made MA-60 turboprop aircraft following a series of recent accidents.
An MA-60 operated by Myanma Airways…
New World Hospitality rebrands to Rosewood
Hong Kong-based New World Hospitality will change its named to Rosewood, following its acquisition of the former US luxury hotel brand.
The company purchased Rosewood for US$229.5…
GREEN – Earth Hour Special
As the world prepares for Earth Hour, Travel Daily Asia looks at the activities hotels in the Asia Pacific region are planning for this year's big switch-off...
The newly opened Days…
AirAsia touches down in Shanghai
AirAsia touched down in Shanghai for this first time today, marking the start of a new scheduled service from Kuala Lumpur.
The low-cost carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, will now…
Face-to-Face: Winnie Chiu, Dorsett Hospitality
Today, Travel Daily chats with Winnie Chiu, President & Executive Director of Dorsett Hospitality International...
1) Dorsett Hotels International recently…
AirAsia X to fly to Shanghai
AirAsia X is expanding its network in China with the introduction of direct flights to Shanghai.
From 19 February 2013, the low-cost carrier will commence six weekly flights from Kuala…
AirAsia to add KL-Kunming flights
AirAsia is continuing its expansion in China with the launch of flights to Kunming, capital of the southern province of Yunnan.
The new route from Kuala Lumpur will operate four times a…
AirAsia arrives at revamped Don Mueang airport
Bangkok's Don Mueang airport reopened yesterday, with AirAsia its anchor client.
In a ceremony complete with pop music, clowns on stilts and a fashion show, the airport's relaunch was in…
Thai AirAsia sees surging demand from China
Thai AirAsia is aggressively exploring the China market after Chinese passenger numbers increased 34% year-on-year.
Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia said; “China is growing rapidly…
AirAsia to launch Bangkok-Xi’an flights
AirAsia is continuing its expansion into China with the launch of flights from Bangkok to X'ian - the capital of Shaanxi province and home of the Terracotta Warriors.
From 16 November 2012,…
Asian Aviation Briefs
China Airlines to recruit 126 cabin crew
China Airlines (CAL) is now accepting applications for 126 Taiwanese flight attendants, to serve on its flights to Asia and Oceania. This is the…
Travelport trials GDS airport transfer bookings
Travelport is trialling a new service which will allow travel agents to book private car transfers via the GDS.
Targeting selected Galileo-connected travel agents in Asia, the new…
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…
BA to use Dreamliners for China expansion
British Airways is planning to add up to 10 new destinations in China, but will wait for the delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners to launch the new services.
Willie Walsh, CEO of the…
SilkAir touches down in Hanoi
SilkAir has commenced flights to Hanoi.
The Singapore-based airline touched down in the Vietnamese capital for the first time on Tuesday (5 June), and will now fly the route three times a…
Regal signs new airport hotel in Xi’an
Regal Hotels International has signed a new five-star hotel at Xi’an’s Xianyang International Airport, in northern China's Shaanxi province.
The Regal Airport Hotel, which is scheduled to…
Asian aviation briefs
ANA’s international traffic surges
All Nippon Airways (ANA) managed to achieve double-digit growth in terms of international passenger traffic in the full-tear 2011-12, despite the…
Westin to add three hotels in China
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced that its Westin brand will open three new hotels in China over the next six months. The new properties will be added in Ningbo, Xi'an and Xiamen,…
Westin conducts Heavenly Bed roadshow in China
Starwood's Westin Hotels & Resorts brand has conducted a new roadshow in China celebrating the Westin Heavenly Bed. The 'Out of Home' China campaign ran from 5-13 November 2011, and…
Three Westin hotels to open in China
Starwood announced yesterday plans to open three new Westin hotels in China. The properties will open in the fast-growing cities of Ningbo (pictured), Xian and Xiamen, within the next six…
Air France to launch new Chinese route
Air France has announced plans to launch a new direct flight to the central Chinese city of Wuhan. The new service, which will become the first direct link between Wuhan and Western Europe,…
Marriott signs its 100th hotel in China
The Ritz-Carlton, Wuhan
Marriott International has further cemented its position in China with the signing of its 100th hotel in the country, the 345-room JW Marriott Hotel Shenyang.…
Westin embarks on China roadshow
Westin Hotels & Resorts has launched a new roadshow in China that showcases its trademark 'Heavenly Bed' and promotes the brand across the fastest growing luxury goods market. The Westin…
Air France to launch new Chinese route
Air France has announced plans to launch a new direct flight to the central Chinese city of Wuhan. The new service, which will become the first direct link between Wuhan and Western Europe,…
Ritz-Carlton scales new heights in China
Ritz-Carlton has announced the signing of an agreement in China that will literally take the company to new heights. The luxury hotel brand has joined forces with Shanghai Greenland Group…
TDA Appointments w/e 25 August 2011
FERDINAND TRINIDAD fills the newly-created role of Vice President, Pre-Opening for ONYX Hospitality. The Filipino has held various operational with several renowned hotel groups in Asia…
Starwood to roll out new spas in Middle East
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has confirmed it will expand Sheraton and Westin's portfolio of hotel spas across Asia and the Middle East in the coming year. In tune with the…
Starwood to expand spa brands in Asia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced plans to expand its portfolio of hotel spas at Sheraton and Westin properties across Asia and the Middle East. Sheraton will increase…
China’s revolution museum to be renovated
The museum dedicated to China's Xinhai Revolution will close for renovations as it prepares for events to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1911 uprising. The attraction, in central…
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…
Tiger launches more Greater China routes
Tiger Airways announced plans to introduce even more destinations to Greater China, following the huge popularity of its existing routes.Rosalynn Tay, Managing Director of Tiger…
Ascott brings Somerset brand to Chengdu
Singapore, 5 April 2010 - CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has expanded into Chengdu, China, with its latest property in the country -…
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…
Chinese flight grounded after toilet fire
A China Southern Airlines flight from Urumqi to Wuhan was forced to return to the Xinjiang capital after a small fire was detected in the aircraft's toilet. According to a Shanghai Daily…
Ascott to launch Citadines brand in Malaysia
Singapore, 16 December 2009 - CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), today launched its first Citadines serviced residence in Malaysia -…
Ascott signs new Citadines Xi’an
Singapore, 11 December 2009 - CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has clinched a contract to manage Citadines Xi'an Xingqing Palace,…
Ascott to open Citadines Xi’an
Singapore, 11 December 2009 - CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has clinched a contract to manage Citadines Xi'an Xingqing Palace,…
Staff Appointments w/e 03 December 2009
OHN SARTAIN has been named as the new General Manager of the Marco Polo Wuhan.ith over 15 years' hotel experience Sartain has held positions with Jarvis Hotels, Metropole Hotels and had…
Ascott opens fifth Beijing property
Singapore, 2 December 2009 - CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is celebrating the opening of its fifth serviced residence in Beijing,…
Revamped Swiss-Belhotel Hoi An to reopen
Swiss-Belhotel Golden Sand Resort & Spa Hoi An Welcomes Guests to a Completely Refurbished Property with New Features and Services. Golden Sand Resort & Spa Hoi An will welcome its…
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…
China Southern eyes 40 new routes
China Southern Airlines will launch 40 new routes and increase flight frequency in key markets as part of plans to expand operations from its twin hubs. According to a Shanghai Daily…
Staff Appointments w/e 19 March 09
BRETT BUTCHER has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Langham Hotels International. Butcher takes the helm after seven years with Langham having held Senior Vice President roles in the…
Private Chinese airline suspends ops
Private Chinese airline, East Star, has been ordered to suspend flights because of prolonged financial and management problems, Xinhua reported. The order was issued by the…
Staff Appointments w/e 26 February 09
STEVE HALLIDAY has been announced as Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts' new Executive Vice President of Development for North America. Halliday, and first joined Pan Pacific back in 1984.…
Under starter’s order – China horse racing to make comeback
Betting on horse races may soon return to the Chinese mainland, according to a report by state news agency, Xinhua. For the first time since the forming of the People's Republic of China in…
China plans huge airport investment
China will increase investments in aviation infrastructure to a massive CNY450 billion (US$66 billion) over the next two years, Xinhua has reported.A total of CNY200 billion will be…
China Southern boosts services
China's largest carrier, China Southern Airlines, is adding more flights and routes for the winter season, Xinhua has reported. From 26 October to 28 March, the airline will add 18 new…
Chicken soup for “shocked” pandas
Wuhan Zoo has started feeding its two pandas chicken soup to reduce stress and give them a nutritional boost, the Shanghai Daily has reported. Zoo official, He Zhihua, said 3 year-olds…
Swiss-Belhotel GMs
Swiss-Belhotel International has promoted Gloria Llamas to the position of Director of Operations, Wuhan and Changchun. As the General Manager of Swiss-Belhotel Lotus Lake Wuhan and in…
Dragonair summer schedule
Dragonair will increase frequencies on services to a number of Mainland China destinations in its summer schedule starting from March 30 to October 25. The 2008 summer schedule will see the…
Three Gorges airport ready for international flights
The Three Gorges (Sanxia) Airport has received regulatory approval from several agencies for regularly scheduled international flights, Xinhua reported.
The airport has invested about 100…
Chinese airlines start Macau flights
Wuhan-based East Star Airlines opened a daily flight between Wuhan and Macau on November 22. In Macau itself, Viva Macau airline will be launching non-stop flights to Tokyo…
Hotel appointments
Luis Marco is now the General Manager of the Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona scheduled to open in early 2009. Marco has over 40 years of hospitality experience, having held a…
Beijing to ban smoking in taxis
Passengers and drivers both face fines if they are caught smoking in taxis, but the penalty amount is yet to be announced.
Several local authorities would jointly launch the public…
Dragonair joins Oneworld
"We are pleased that oneworld customers will be able to connect throughHong Kong to ourextensive network of destinations in Mainland China and to the increasing number of business and…
