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PHUKET, 13 June 2024: Thailand’s tourism industry targets long-haul travellers, prioritising improved airline connectivity and sustainable practices.  With long-haul markets representing a significant portion of tourist arrivals, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is implementing a two-pronged strategy to attract visitors from afar. This strategy emphasises increased flight options and responsible tourism initiatives. At the […]

Thailand adopts sustainability targets

SINGAPORE, 13 June 2024: Tokyo’s hotel industry reported record-high average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in May, according to preliminary data from CoStar.  CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.  May 2024 (year-over-year % change) According to daily data, Tokyo’s occupancy […]

Tokyo’s hotel performance peaks

HONG KONG, 13 June 2024: Cathay Pacific will launch direct flights to Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, starting 28 October 2024. Cathay Pacific will operate three weekly flights between Hong Kong and Riyadh using its Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which features business, premium economy, and economy cabins.  In addition to Cathay Pacific’s new passenger service, […]

Cathay confirms Saudi Arabia flights

BANGKOK, 13 June 2024: Centara Hotels & Resorts invites travellers to immerse themselves in the rich cultural tapestry, vibrant culinary scene, and stunning landscapes in the Land of Smiles with the new ‘Culture Connect’ offer.  Until 31 August 2024, guests who book stays at Centara Korat, Centara Ubon, Centara Udon, or Centara Ayutthaya will have […]

Centara’s ‘Culture Connect’ offer

BANGKOK, 13 June 2024: Minor Hotels announces Layan Life by Anantara, a medical wellness centre located on the grounds of Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, is set to lift Phuket’s reputation as an international destination for medical wellness. The new purpose-built facility, which covers 1,767 square metres, is scheduled to open in Q3 this year and […]

Minor Hotels launches Phuket wellness hub

BANGKOK, 13 June 2024: To commemorate World Environment Day and as part of an environmental strategy that includes a commitment to consuming responsibly, Emirates is repurposing more than 50,000 kilogrammes of materials from 191 aircraft undergoing a cabin interior refresh.  Emirates will give new life to the materials and is personally producing thousands of handmade […]

Emirates upcycles aircraft interiors

SINGAPORE, 13 June 2024: Passenger traffic recovery at Changi Airport continued steadily, gaining momentum in the last quarter of FY2023/24 to ensure travel demand once more close to pre-Covid levels.  Changi Airport Group’s results for the year ended 31 March 2024, released last week, highlighted a strong traffic performance in the last quarter, boosted by […]

Recovery boosts CAG’s topline

SINGAPORE, 13 June 2024: Vistara confirms it will increase flights from six weekly to daily from two cities in India to Paris and Frankfurt effective 17 June. The daily flights will use Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 aircraft on routes from Delhi and Mumbai to the two European cities, Frankfurt and Paris. Delhi – Frankfurt  Flight UK025 […]

Vistara boosts summer flights to Europe

KOTA KINABALU, 28 June 2024: AirAsia will launch its inaugural service on 1 September 2024 between Sabah’s state capital, Kota Kinabalu, and Manado in Indonesia. The low-cost airline will schedule three weekly flights using an Airbus A320. This will increase the international network to and from Kota Kinabalu to 13 routes with 83 weekly flights. […]

AirAsia opens KK-Manado route

KUCHING, 1 May 2024: The Pacific Asia Travel Association expands its Tourism Destination Resilience (TDR) Programme with Sarawak, Malaysia, hosting the four-day training sessions in Sarawak, Malaysia, from 20 to 25 May.  The TDR Programme, launched in 2021, assists destinations in the region to recover from the Covid-19 crisis and proactively prepare for future challenges.  […]