Travel News

Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhongya to open in June

Accor SA, one of the leading international hotel groups in China, announced today it will soon open its third Grand Mercure hotel in Shanghai and further expand its city footprint to 11 properties.

12/05/2010 10:44

Carlson opens first hotel in Brunei

Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the opening of its 54th property in Asia and its first in Brunei. Located in the heart of downtown, the Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam is the only internationally branded hotel in the city.

12/05/2010 10:38

Pandaw pulls out of India

Pandaw Cruises, Southeast Asia’s largest river cruise operator, is pulling out of India, calling its foray into the market a “disaster”.

12/05/2010 10:32

Direct fl ights from Chicago to start on 25 May

American Airlines has announced it will begin direct services from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport on 25 May.

12/05/2010 10:27

New Zealand to showcase offerings at TRENZ 2010

Shark cage diving and a Maori cultural experience that brings local legends to life are two of the new products New Zealand’s tourism industry is unveiling to the international market this month.

11/05/2010 11:33

Tokyo, Bangkok rank highly in April on-time performance

Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) was the world’s best performing airport in terms of on-time departures in April.

11/05/2010 11:30

One&Only The Palm on track for 10.10.10 opening

These are exciting times for One&Only The Palm, Dubai as progress continues at an ever-increasing pace to meet the promised 10.10.10 opening date.

11/05/2010 11:22

Boeing starts work on new 747

Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced it began assembly of the first 747-8 Intercontinental at the factory in Everett, Wash.

11/05/2010 11:17

Emirates enhances website booking engine

A significant value-added enhancement to Emirates’ website enables customers to now make bookings online - to and from multiple cities - beyond the Emirates network.

11/05/2010 11:05

Delta, American and Hawaiian all given green light...

Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have been given the green light by the US Department of Transport (DOT) to launch direct services to Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport.

11/05/2010 10:59

Delhi to host PATA mart next year

INDIA has won the bid to host the PATA Travel Mart in New Delhi at the Pragati Maidan exhibition centre next year.

06/05/2010 13:37

China Airlines seeks to expand Delta codeshare

April 30, 2010, Taipei, Taiwan – China Airlines and Delta Air Lines expand their codeshare cooperation.

04/05/2010 22:34

United, Continental agree to form world’s largest airline

Continental Airlines and United Airlines have announced an agreement to merge, in a move that will see the creation of the world’s largest airline group.

04/05/2010 22:30

Shanghai all set for Expo opening

SHANGHAI Mayor Han Zheng says the city is now ready to host the 2010 World Expo, following a trial week of 'soft-opening' that attracted around one million visitors.

29/04/2010 10:42

LVS eyes new IRs in Japan, South Korea

SAYING the IR model (integrated resorts, a term coined by Singapore) is going to be the model of the world, and Asia its new centre, Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is eyeing further expansion in the region, with Japan and South Korea as its next targets.

29/04/2010 10:37

THAI to recreate first flight

On 1 May 2010: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited will relive its historic first flight as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration, on the Bangkok – Hong Kong route, with a special in-flight menu, souvenirs, and onboard activities.

28/04/2010 14:23

March hotel revival for Asian cities

The hotel sector in key Asian cities have rebounded signifi cantly in March, boosted by the Easter holiday period falling earlier this year than in 2009.

28/04/2010 14:18

THAI offers pre- ordered meals

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has introduced a special service for Royal First Class passengers. From today onwards, inflight meals may be pre-ordered through THAI’s website at www.thaiairways.com.

28/04/2010 13:54