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Klook’s top 3 babymoon destinations
Online travel agency Klook has unveiled some of the brilliant baby-friendly destinations around the world
Banyan Tree to debut pod-shaped rooms, treehouses in Singapore
Banyan Tree Holdings has announced its first resort in Singapore, featuring 338 eco-friendly rooms and 24 elevated tree houses.
MICE: When 12 heads are better than one
BestCities Global Alliance, a community of 12 cities around the world, dedicated to the betterment of international conferences and meetings, believes, naturally, that the right partner is…
British Airways: Keep calm and go on holiday
Despite the gloom of frustration that hangs over the British Isles following the divisive nature of Brexit and the associated political and social issues arising because of it, British…
Osaka Castle to Ha Long Bay in half a day: Vietjet launches new route
Roll up, roll up! Vietnamese low cost carrier (LCC) Vietjet is celebrating two new routes by releasing tickets for one million flights for free.
Low cost carrier Scoot launches non-stop flights to Berlin
Scoot launched its third long-haul destination with non-stop four-times-weekly flights to Berlin from Singapore.
Singapore travel companies to reap rewards from Trump-Kim summit
United States President Donald Trump, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, former NBA superstar Dennis Rodman, and the rest of their entourage are not the only tourists that flew to Singapore…
MICE World: Singapore’s best meetings and event venues
Like Bangkok, Singpapore is one APAC's best locations for hosting meetings and events, boasting umpteen hotels and dedicated conference centres, all vying for your attention and business. So…
RedDoorz evolves with US$11 million pre-Series B fundraise, pilot property model
We have been following RedDoorz as it scales up towards becoming the leading accommodation marketplace in Southeast Asia.
Conrad Centennial Singapore revamps design to stay relevant and competitive
Conrad Centennial Singapore by Hilton unveils the much-awaited completion of its rejuvenation project and new ballroom - The Pavilion.
Singapore Tourism Board takes swipe at Time Out survey
Our friends at Marketing Interactive recently shared that the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) threw shade at Time Out, whose recent "most exciting cities" survey ranked Singapore 31 out of 32.…
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas to open first city hotels
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has given two old beauties a complete restoration as part of a remarkable conservation project in Singapore.
Do as the locals in Asia do with the Be app
Ryan shared that the Be app’s secret lies in keeping the balance between what visitors want and what locals recommend. ‘It’s important that the Be app stays authentic in terms of locations…
Opening Asia to branded budget stays, one RedDoorz at a time
RedDoorz aims to be the Uber of budget accommodation: its ecosystem allows owners of unbranded spaces to showcase their properties & reach out to travellers who want to avail of quality…
Packdat start-up! Disrupting the travel market with Felix Lee
Felix Lee Zheng De looks like any other Singaporean engineering student: lanky, bespectacled, wearing jeans and trainers, raring to go anywhere. What sets this twenty-something apart is…
Dare to experience: The Vagabond Club Singapore
The Vagabond Club is a luxury boutique hotel that lives up to its striking reputation. It emanates an edgy vibe, a stunning look, and an eclectic atmosphere. It’s a Singaporean getaway that…
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Philippine Airlines enters 2018 with ‘Great Winter Seat Sale’
Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers value for money on return flights to Asian and Australasian destinations with its 'Great Winter Seat Sale.' All daily flights on the airline’s new Boeing…
AccorHotels announce 800th hotel in Asia Pacific
Sofitel Singapore City Centre will open its doors in October
And Action! First Ever Monaco Film Festival in Asia
The Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority will be hosting Asia’s first Monaco Film Festival this October in Singapore
Mariner Of The Seas’ Last Asian Cruise
Mariner of the Seas,Royal Caribbean International’s biggest cruise ship in Asia, returned to Singapore this weekend before embarking on her longest and final season.
Operating out of Asia…
Royal Caribbean reveals details of longest Singapore season
Royal Caribbean has confirmed that winter 2016-17 will see its longest-ever season in Singapore, as three cruise ships base their operations in the Lion City.
Three of the largest…
Hong Kong hotel revPAR falls 17%
Hong Kong’s hotel sector experienced a sharp decline in revPAR (revenue per available room) in February 2016.
According to the latest monthly data from STR, the city's occupancy…
Asia drives Singaporean business travel
The Asia Pacific region remains the focus for Singaporean business travellers, according to a new report from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT).
Asian cities comprised the…
Tigerair to link Singapore with Yangtze Delta
Singapore's Tigerair is planning to expand its network in China next month with the launch of direct flights to Sunan Shuofang International Airport - the hub that serves the Yangtze River…
Ascott adds eighth Singapore property
Ascott has expanded its portfolio in Singapore with the signing of a new property in the One-North business park, the city’s research & development hub.
The 50-unit serviced…
Business travel decline hits Singapore tourism
A decline in business travel and MICE activity led to a significant drop in Singapore's tourism revenues last year.
According to the full-year data from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB),…
Korean Air spreads wings in India with Jet
Korean Air has formed a new partnership with Jet Airways that give it more connections to and from India.
Effective 1 March 2016, a codeshare agreement will see Korean Air partner Jet…
Fiji Airways sponsors Singapore Sevens
Fiji Airways is gearing up for the launch of its new Singapore flights by partnering the Singapore Sevens rugby tournament.
At an official signing ceremony this week, the Fijian national…
SpiceRoads cycles from Thailand to Singapore
SpiceRoads, the bicycle tour operator, has unveiled a challenging new itinerary that takes guests from Thailand to Singapore.
The new 'Thailand to Singapore by Road Bike' tour covers…
The Apartment Service sets up in Singapore
The Apartment Service, the UK-based company which manages global bookings for the serviced apartment sector, has opened its first Asia Pacific office, located in Singapore.
The…
United to fly direct from US to Singapore
United Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Singapore.
Commencing on 1 June 2016, the new service will operate daily using United's new…
Australia’s Excite Holidays expands into Singapore
Australia-based travel wholesaler Excite Holidays has expanded its operations into Asia, with the launch of a new presence in Singapore.
The company said its Singapore launch was…
Two brand new Sofitels to open in Southeast Asia
AccorHotels has signed a major deal in Southeast Asia that will lead to the opening of two brand new Sofitels in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
The agreement with GuocoLand will see the…
Spike in Singaporean bookings for festive cruises
More Singaporeans will celebrate the festive season at sea this year, according to Royal Caribbean.
The cruise line revealed today that local bookings on its Christmas and New Year…
EVA adds more Singapore flights
Taiwan's EVA Air will increase the number of flights it operates to Singapore next year.
Effective 31 March 2016, the airline will add two more weekly services to its Taipei-Singapore…
Jetstar adds two new Indonesian routes
Jetstar Asia is expanding its operations in Indonesia with the launch of flights to two new destinations: Palembang and Pekanbaru.
The inaugural Singapore-Palembang flight departed on…
Tigerair takes off to Lucknow
Singapore's Tigerair has expanded its footprint in India with the launch of flights to Lucknow.
The new route commenced on 3 December and will now operate three times a week…
Finnair adds more Singapore connections with Jetstar
Finnair will now offer its passengers a new range of connecting flight options at Singapore's Changi Airport, through a new partnership with Jetstar Asia.
Effective 15 December 2015,…
Scoot signs marketing deal with NSW
Scoot has signed a new two-year marketing partnership with the government of New South Wales.
Under the tie-up, the Singaporean airline will undertake a series of marketing campaigns…
Jetstar connects Singapore with Danang
Jetstar has launched a new route connecting Singapore with Danang.
Flights will now operate three times a week (Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays) using a 180-seat Airbus A320 aircraft.…
AirAsia launches four routes from Pattaya
AirAsia has commenced flights on four new routes from U-Tapao Airport, the gateway to Pattaya and Thailand's eastern seaboard.
On 27 November, the low-cost carrier launched new…
Princess Cruises kicks off Singapore season
Princess Cruises will embark on its second season of sailings from Singapore this week.
Following its inaugural season in 2014, the 2,678-passenger Sapphire Princess cruise ship will set…
Sichuan Airlines to launch Singapore and Japan flights
Sichuan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Singapore and Japan in January.
The Chengdu-based airline's international expansion will kick off on 18 January 2016, with the…
Starwood brings Four Points to Singapore
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to launch its Four Points brand in Singapore.
The company has signed a management agreement for the new Four Points Singapore…
Jet Airways upgrades Delhi-Singapore route
Jet Airways will upgrade its flights between Delhi and Singapore later this month, offering more seat capacity on the route.
Effective 25 November 2015, the airline will replace the…
Fiji Airways to fly direct to Singapore
Travellers will be offered a direct connection between Singapore and Fiji next year, with the launch of a new route by Fiji Airways.
On 5 April 2016, the Fijian national carrier will…
Qantas adds flights to Singapore and Hong Kong
Qantas will add more flights to the key Asian gateways of Singapore and Hong Kong next month.
On 1 December, the airline will add new Tuesday and Thursday services between Singapore…
Singapore’s Capitol Building to reopen as The Patina hotel
The historic Capitol Building in Singapore, which dates back to the 1930s, is being restored and transformed into a luxury hotel.
Scheduled to open its doors in the first quarter of…
Thomas Cook India teams up with Singapore’s NTU
Thomas Cook India has enhanced its Centre of Learning training facility by forming a new partnership with Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
Under the new agreement,…
Revamped Explorer of the Seas sails into Singapore
Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas called at Singapore for the first time today.
The recently refurbished ship carried 3,200 passengers to the city, following an 11-night 'Middle…
Hotel Management Singapore Summit outlines industry’s future
The Hotel Management Singapore Summit (HMS Summit) was held last week, attended by more than 35 speakers and 150 delegates.
Organised by Questex Hospitality Group, the summit is…
BA to fly A380 daily to Singapore
British Airways will start operating daily Airbus A380 flights to Singapore next month.
Commencing on 20 November 2015, the UK's national carrier will use the A380 to operate one of…
Far East targets booming Asian midscale market with Oasia expansion
Far East Hospitality is aiming to tap the rising number of Asian midscale travellers with the expansion of its Oasia brand.
The Singapore-based company currently operates one Oasia in…
Scoot to launch first flights to Middle East
Scoot will embark on its first flights to the Middle East next year, when it takes over the Singapore-Jeddah route from Singapore Airlines.
Effective 1 May 2016, the low-cost carrier…
FCm moves to new headquarters in Singapore
FCm Travel Solutions has moved to Flight Centre Travel Group’s new headquarters in Singapore, as part of the group's expansion plans.
The group has relocated to a new office on Cecil…
SIA to launch new Airbus A350 on Amsterdam route
Singapore Airlines has announced that its first Airbus A350 aircraft will enter long-haul service on the Singapore-Amsterdam route next year.
The airline will welcome the first of 63…
AirAsia expands international links from Pattaya
AirAsia will continue its international expansion from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport in November 2015, with the launch of new direct services to Macau and Singapore.
Following the launch of…
Singapore best for expats, survey reveals
Expats have once again voted Singapore as the best country to relocate to.
According to the latest edition of the Expat Explorer country league table, commissioned by HSBC, Singapore…
Singapore’s hotel occupancy hits four-year high
Hotels in Singapore continued to experience high occupancy in August 2015.
According to the latest preliminary data from STR Global, rising demand for Singapore's hotels (+4.8%)…
Cebu Pacific boosts international network with triple launch
Cebu Pacific Air will significantly expand its international network in December 2015, the launch of three new overseas routes from three different cities on the same day.
The triple…
Asian revPAR climbs in July
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region experienced rising occupancy, rates and revPAR (revenue per available room) in July 2015.
According to the latest monthly data from STR Global, the…
SilkAir teams up with SIA on Maldives route
SilkAir has confirmed that it will take over some of Singapore Airlines' flights to the Maldives.
From 25 October 2015, SIA's regional carrier will start operating four weekly flights…
Oakwood to make debut in Singapore
Oakwood Asia Pacific, the serviced apartment operator, has signed a management contract with Newfort Realty Pte Ltd for its first branded property in Singapore.
Scheduled to open in…
Legend of the Seas returns to Singapore
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas cruise liner has returned to Southeast Asia for the autumn 2015 season, where it will be homeported in Singapore.
The ship, which previously…
BA opens new Singapore airport lounge
British Airways will launch its new lounge at Singapore's Changi Airport this week.
The facility, which is located at Terminal 1, becomes the first in the world to feature the airline’s…
Singapore on a mission to up-skill tour guides
Singapore has embarked on a new mission to up-skill the city's tour guides.
The city's Tourist Guide Taskforce, which comprises the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA),…
Tigerair adds new routes to India, China
Singapore's Tigerair is expanding its route map with the addition of new destinations in India and China.
The low-cost carrier has unveiled plans to launch new services to Quanzhou,…
Singapore creates SG$10m fund to boost tourism experience
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is launching a new SG$10 million (US$7.1m) fund to boost its tourism industry.
The new 'Experience Step-Up Fund' (ESF) is aimed at encouraging…
Myanmar National Airlines flies back into international airspace
Myanmar National Airlines has celebrated the launch of flights to Singapore – its first new international route for 22 years.
The new Yangon-Singapore service touched down at Changi…
Singapore aims to boost fly-cruise sector with Royal Caribbean tie-up
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has moved to enhance the country's position in the fly-cruise market, with the signing of a new joint marketing agreement with Royal Caribbean…
Emirates expands A380 services to Asia Pacific
Emirates will expand its Airbus A380 services in the Asia Pacific region next year, with the addition of a second daily flight to Singapore and its sixth A380 service to Australia.…
Qantas adds international flights
Qantas will add more than 140 international flights between December 2015 and February 2016, to cater for strong demand during the upcoming Australian summer holiday season.
In…
Jetstar flies Dreamliner to Singapore
Jetstar has deployed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Singapore for the first time.
The twin-aisle jet started operating the Melbourne-Singapore route on Thursday and will now…
Emirates expands Asian connectivity with Bangkok Airways
Emirates has significantly expanded its network in Southeast Asia with the signing of a codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways.
Under the agreement, Emirates' international passengers…
Jetstar adds three destinations in Southeast Asia
Jetstar Asia is expanding its coverage in Southeast Asia with the launch of direct flights to three new destinations.
This autumn, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier will launch…
Norwegian cruises back to the Far East
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will return to the Far East for the 2016-17 winter season, for the first time in more than a decade.
On 31 October 2016, the recently renovated Norwegian Star…
Singapore’s National Gallery set for November launch
Singapore's new National Gallery will open its doors on 24 November 2015.
The attraction, which will be located in the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings, will house a…
Etihad deploys Dreamliner to Singapore
Etihad Airways has started flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner direct to Singapore.
The new service commenced on 1 August 2015 and will now run daily, departing Abu Dhabi at 2200…
Scoot takes over SilkAir’s Hangzhou route
Scoot will start operating the Singapore-Hangzhou route on 25 October 2015, in place of SilkAir.
SilkAir currently operates the route four times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays…
Myanmar National Airlines opens Singapore route
Myanmar National Airlines' new flights to Singapore have gone on sale, ahead of the route's launch next month.
The new Yangon-Singapore flights will commence on 17 August, operating…
Scoot expands Asian network with two new routes
Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, has added two new Asian cities to its route map: Osaka and Kaohsiung.
The airline started flying to Osaka on 8 July, when flight TZ298…
Emirates flies Arsenal to Singapore on special plane
Emirates has unveiled a new special aircraft livery to transport the Arsenal football team to Asia.
The London club flew to Singapore this week for its summer tour, which includes two…
Singapore’s Ascott to expand following US$600m joint venture
Ascott, the serviced residence company owned by Singapore's Capitaland, is planning to expand its global presence following the signing of a major new deal.
The company has entered…
Park Hotel Group opens new hotel in Singapore
Singapore's Park Hotel Group has expanded its portfolio with the opening of a new upscale hotel in the Lion City.
The new Park Hotel Alexandra welcomed its first guests this week,…
Singapore tourism partners seal biggest ever partnership
Singapore's three main travel and tourism groups have teamed up once again for their highest value partnership to date.
The new two-year deal between Singapore Airlines (SIA), Changi…
SilkAir launches Cairns flights
SilkAir has launched its first flight to Cairns, its second Australian destination.
The inaugural flight departed Singapore’s Changi Airport on Saturday morning at 0140 and arrived at…
SIA unveils A380 for Golden Jubilee
Singapore Airlines has unveiled a special aircraft livery to celebrate Singapore's Golden Jubilee.
The new paintwork has been rolled out on two of the airline's Airbus A380 aircraft,…
Singapore prepares major tourism drive for Golden Jubilee
Singapore is hoping to give its tourism sector a lift this summer, with the launch of a major campaign to attract visitors for the country's Golden Jubilee.
The Singapore Tourism…
Hotel Jen Singapore unveils new club rooms
The Hotel Jen Orchardgateway in Singapore has launched its new club rooms and lounge.
Located on levels 18 and 20 of the hotel, the new rooms comprise 28 club king units, seven club…
Holiday Inn Singapore relaunches after revamp
Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium has officially relaunched following a nine-month refurbishment.
The 512-room hotel has emerged from a multi-million dollar makeover that comprised its…
Scoot flies to Osaka
Scoot will launch flights to Osaka this summer, its second destination in Japan.
Commencing on 8 July 2015, the low-cost carrier will operate six weekly flights between Singapore and…
Singapore extends Chinese visas to boost tourism
The Singapore government has extended the validity of the Multiple Journey Visa (MJV) for Chinese travellers, in an effort to attract more visitors to the country.
The move, which was…
Accor to launch ibis Styles brand in Singapore
Accor will launch another of its hotel brands in Singapore this year, with the opening of the city's first ibis Styles hotel.
Scheduled to welcome its first guests in the fourth quarter…
New Airbus A350 arrives in Asia
The world's newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, embarked on its first ever scheduled service to the Asia Pacific region on Monday.
Qatar Airways has deployed the new…
Etihad to fly Dreamliner to Singapore
Etihad Airways will enhance its Singapore route this summer with the deployment of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
From 1 August 2015, the new aircraft will offer passengers on…
SIA connects to Croatia
Singapore Airlines passengers will now be able to connect to Croatia, following the launch of a new partnership with the country's national carrier.
Croatia Airlines, which, like SIA,…
Scoot deploys Dreamliners on all Australian routes
Scoot has confirmed that from 1 May 2015, all of its Australian routes will be operated by its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The Singapore-based airline’s third B787 will be…
Thrifty moves into Singapore
Thrifty Car Rental, which is part of the Hertz group, has expanded its network to Singapore with the opening of two downtown locations.
The new outlets, located on Ubi Road and…
GTA helps drive visitors back to Singapore
GTA has developed two new initiatives designed to drive more visitors to Singapore.
Under a new Strategic Partnership Program (SPP), announced late last week, the travel distributor…
EVA to fly Hello Kitty jet to Singapore
EVA Air will fly its latest Hello Kitty aircraft to Singapore this summer.
From June 2015, the special Boeing 777-300ER will be deployed on the Taipei-Singapore route three times a week…
Qantas to resume Perth-Singapore route
Qantas will resume its Perth-Singapore route this summer.
From 26 June 2015, the airline will operate five weekly services on the route. Flights will depart Perth every Monday,…
FCm opens fourth office in Singapore
FCm Travel Solutions has confirmed that it will open a fourth office in Singapore this month.
Due to start operating on 20 April 2015, the new office will be located at Westgate…
Scoot adds second route to Taiwan
Scoot will launch flights to Kaohsiung this summer, marking the airline's second destination in Taiwan.
Commencing on 9 July 2015, the Singaporean low-cost carrier will operate three…
India’s Jet boosts Southeast Asian island links
India's Jet Airways has expanded its network in the Southeast Asia following the signing of new codeshare partnerships with two of the region’s national carriers, Garuda Indonesia and…
Kuoni helps promote Southeast Asian group travel
More than 20 European hoteliers will visit Southeast Asia this week, to showcase their properties to travel agents booking group tours.
Organised by Kuoni Group Travel Experts, the…
Finnair to fly brand new aircraft to Asia
Finnair has confirmed plans to deploy its brand new long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to several destinations in Asia.
The Helsinki-based airline will start taking delivery of its…
Changi traffic down in 2015
Passenger traffic at Singapore's Changi Airport has declined in the first two months of 2015.
In total, the airport handled 8.54 million passengers in January and February 2015, 1.9%…
Changi, STB sign biggest partnership
Singapore's Changi Airport Group (CAG) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have signed their largest marketing partnership to date, worth SG$35 million (US$25m).
The new two-year…
Singapore helps hotels boost productivity
Singapore has launched a new facility designed to help the city's hotel sector reach its full potential.
The new Hotel Productivity Centre (HPC) has been created by the Republic…
Korean Air to launches A330s on Asia Pacific routes
Korean Air will introduce its brand new Airbus A330-300 aircraft on several key Asia Pacific routes next month.
Effective 2 April 2015, the new twin-aisle A330s will start flying from…
Tourism NZ brings Middle Earth to Changi Airport
Tourism New Zealand has brought a slice of Middle Earth Singapore's Changi Airport, with a new Hobbiton display designed to promote the recently-launched flights between the two…
Southeast Asia’s biggest music festival arrives in Singapore
Southeast Asia’s biggest music festival, the Future Music Festival Asia (FMFA), will arrive in Singapore this month.
Organised by Livescape Singapore and Future Music Group Australia,…
Oman Air to launch Singapore flights
Oman Air will continue its expansion in Southeast Asia this month, with the launch of flights to Singapore.
The Middle Eastern airline has flown to Bangkok for several years and in…
TripAdvisor launches Neighbourhoods feature
TripAdvisor has launched its ‘Neighbourhoods’ feature in an effort to help users discover and explore neighbourhoods within popular tourist destinations.
“TripAdvisor’s new…
Jetstar expands Dreamliner flights across Asia Pacific
Jetstar has unveiled plans to launch its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on a series of new routes across the Asia Pacific region.
Already this month, the low-cost carrier has…
Singapore arrivals fall 3% in 2014
International visitor arrivals to Singapore declined in 2014 - the country's first year-on-year drop since 2009.
According to the latest data from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the…
SIA unveils new lounge and cabins in Hong Kong
Singapore Airlines has unveiled a series of new products and services for passengers in Hong Kong.
The airline has upgraded and relaunched its SilverKris Lounge at Hong Kong International…
Dreamliner arrival heralds new dawn for Scoot
Scoot launched its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Singapore-Perth route yesterday, marking the start of a new era for the low-cost carrier, as it moves towards an all-B787…
ANA to introduce premium economy on Southeast Asian routes
ANA will launch a new range of in-flight services on its Southeast Asian routes next month, including the regional roll-out of its premium economy cabins.
The Japanese carrier will…
Qatar Airways boosts Singapore with new A350
Qatar Airways will launch an additional flight to Singapore this summer, using its brand new Airbus A350 aircraft.
Commencing on 1 June 2015, the third daily flight will depart Doha at…
Air France launches new first class suites on Asian routes
Air France has unveiled its new La Première first class cabin products on the route to Singapore and Jakarta.
The new premium cabin comes equipped with a seat that reclines to form a…
Singapore extends marketing campaign in India
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has launched the fourth phase of its 'The Holiday You Take Home With You' marketing campaign in India.
The new campaign comes with the tagline ‘Leave as Mum…
Park Hotel Group appoints India rep
Singapore's Park Hotel Group has opened two new Asian sales offices, in Indonesia and India.
The company’s ninth global sales office launched in New Delhi on 1 November 2013, with…
Singapore appoints South India rep
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has appointed a representative in South India.
Knack Marketing will promote the destination through sales and marketing services for a variety of…
Jet boosts Singapore flights
Jet Airways is increasing connectivity between Singapore and India, with the launch of a second daily flight direct from Chennai.
From 1 August 2013, the full service carrier will…
Magic Holidays launches four new properties
Magic Holidays, a timeshare product from the Panoramic Group of Companies has announced the setting up of four new resorts in key domestic and international markets.
With…
Garuda expands Etihad codeshare
Garuda Indonesia has added several new destinations to its codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways.
The Indonesian national carrier will now place its 'GA' code on Etihad’s flights to…
Asia airport traffic rises 7% in 2012
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to grow strongly in 2012, according to Airports Council International (ACI).
In its full-year report, released today…
BA boosts Sydney, Singapore
British Airways will enhance its Sydney and Singapore services next year, with the addition of new aircraft and a move to the new Terminal 5 at London's Heathrow airport.
From 31 March 2013…
Singapore Joins Emirates’ Airbus A380 Network
In an effort to boost capacity on the Asian route, Emirates recently deployed its A380 on the Dubai-Singapore route. This will be effective from December 1st, 2012. The 517-seat aircraft…
Emirates, Qantas announce major global aviation partnership
Emirates and Qantas announced a new global aviation partnership. Under the agreement signed this morning by Emirates President Tim Clark and Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, Qantas will move its hub…
Etihad Airways to boost Singapore route
Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Singapore to daily services effective February 2nd, 2013, – giving more choices to travellers. Subsequently, the airline as one of the main…
Gulf visitors on an increase to Singapore Conventions
Gulf visitors to Singapore have continued to increase, as the country witnessed global visitor numbers touch more than 13.2 million, exceeding its forecast range of 12 – 13 million.…
Singapore targets Gulf patients for medical tourism
Gulf patients are offered a home away from home at Singapore’s Raffles Hospital with rooms designed for specifically for Middle Easterners, announced Singapore tourism officials.
A new…
Face to Face: Nino Gruettke, ITB Asia
Travel Daily speaks to ITB Asia on the region's growth and this year's show.
Asia’s travel market is growing at a phenomenal rate. How has this been reflected at your show?
It is the…
