AIRBUS will draw a line under two decades of M&A dealmaking and frenetic orders on Wednesday as it reports its first results since the European aerospace and defense group unified under its dom…
Why the Banana Pancake Trail is a well-worn path worth traversing
AS frightening as the road may be for wide-eyed travelers, there’s a beaten path travelers have followed for decades: the Banana Pancake Trail.It earned its curious name from what became a br…
Budget airlines are trying to lure more business travelers
LOW-COST carriers (LCCs) in Asia-Pacific are scrambling to transform their business models to woo business travelers amid a global economic slowdown.For instance, flight schedules are being redesig…
Singapore still interested in hosting Formula One race
LAST year, Singapore welcomed a record number of visitors with arrivals rising 7.7 percent from the year before to 16.4 million.Despite the meteoric rise, numbers are projected to dip in 2017 as gl…
AMOY by Far East Hospitality is a boutique stay inspired by Singapore’s past
LOCATING the entrance of AMOY in the border of Chinatown is something of a struggle if it’s your first time. Push past the tall, heavy doors and you won’t be immediately fronted with a …
Hong Kong Disneyland Earnings Drop in Tandem With Tourism Numbers
A girl holds a balloon featuring Minnie Mouse at the Hong Kong Disneyland. Hong Kong Disneyland posted a wider annual loss on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 as attendance by mainland Chinese tourists droppe…
Airbnb acquires Luxury Retreats in biggest purchase yet
AIRBNB moves closer towards becoming a full-fledged travel company after acquiring the Montreal-based Luxury Retreats.In a statement, Airbnb said: “Luxury Retreats offers high-quality listing…
Qantas will offer free Netflix, Spotify and Foxtel services
PASSENGERS aboard Qantas need not worry about missing out on live sporting events while in the air.The airline’s fast connection speeds enable quick streaming including Australian and interna…
These attractions are limiting tourist numbers to preserve their sites
TOURISM can provide a much needed economic boost to a location, creating jobs and encouraging investment in services and facilities for visitors.To maintain a balance between the good and bad, a nu…
Thailand Government Plans to Build a Coal Plant Near Popular Tourist Beaches
Suda Hemsanga, a Krabi resident, yells in protest against a proposed coal-fired plant on Thailand’s coast, in Bangkok. The Thai government’s committee approved construction of an 800-me…