TO compete with rivals, Chinese airlines are adding services and features on aircraft to take a slice of the Western market share, Reuters reported.Despite China’s strength in business travel…
Of art, whisky and markets: The overlooked appeal of Tasmania’s capital, Hobart
LONDON’S Tate Modern or New York’s MOMA best watch out. One of the best modern art galleries in the world is in Hobart, the pocket-sized capital of Tasmania. That’s according to L…
Air France-KLM will launch budget airline for long-haul flights to Asia
IN late 2017, you’ll be able to fly to Europe via a new budget airline by Air France-KLM. The Franco-Dutch airline announced that it’ll be rolling out a new long-haul budget service to …
Is it a case of ‘too little, too late’ for Airbnb in China?
IN a move that some might say is “late to the game,” Airbnb has very recently shifted their gaze to the Chinese market. As reported by Tech in Asia, the home-sharing platform has just s…
Sleepless in Tokyo: Japan scrambles to resolve hotel room shortage ahead of 2020 Olympics
JAPAN is going full steam ahead with its tourism targets. The government has been unambiguous in setting ambitious goals for itself, namely pulling in 40 million visitors by 2020, or that equivalen…
Thailand’s Tourism Industry Depends on China for Growth
Thailand still expects to reach its forecast of 32.4 million visitors this year, the tourism and sports minister said on Friday, a target that was revised lower in early October.The military govern…
China’s Business Travel Spending Growth is Slowing But Still Significant
Business travel is booming in China — but the boom is slowing down a bit.According to a forecast out this week from the Global Business Travel Association’s education and research arm, …
Size matters, Indian travelers say
IN a new study that analyzed the behavior and preferences of Indian travelers, it was revealed that 95 percent of Indians prioritize the size of rooms when booking hotels. Location and affordable p…
Goodbye Tigerair: Singapore’s budget carrier to operate under Scoot brand
BY the end of 2017, Singapore’s Tigerair will integrate with its sister airline Scoot under Singapore Airlines Group, effectively ceasing the brand.The two airlines will operate under a singl…
Where time stands still: The serene river islands of Si Phan Don in Laos
At Champasak in Southern Laos, the great Mekong River is home to a group of islands called Si Phan Don which loosely translates into Four Thousand Islands.While this destination is celebrated for i…