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Tune Hotels debuts in Australia with first property in Melbourne [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 18 Jun 2013 at 20:50 pm

Malaysia–based low cost hotel chain, Tune Hotels, will open Tune Hotel Melbourne on November 1, marking the brand’s foray into Australia and New Zealand.

AirAsia set to part ways with ANA and exit JV airline [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 11 Jun 2013 at 18:56 pm

Less than two years into its partnership with Japan’s Air Nippon Airways (ANA) Malaysia-based AirAsia is to end the relationship, and pull out of AirAsia Japan due to “a difference of opinion in management" and on ways to operate the business.

AirAsia X to raise RM860mil from IPO, relook Europe and India routes [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 11 Jun 2013 at 17:44 pm

AirAsia X, the long haul subsidiary of the AirAsia Group, plans to raise up to RM859.3 million (US$274.9 million) from its initial pubic offering (IPO) exercise to finance the company’s growth, fund the fleet expansion and repay bank loans.

The Wrap: Angry Birds swooping down on Johor [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 06 Jun 2013 at 18:48 pm

In the news: Angry Birds to land in Johor, joint promotion to boost South Africa’s tourism, TripAdvisor awards for APAC businesses, Air Astana and Turkish Airlines codeshare

Amex's risk management survey on M&E expenses highlights gaps between policy and practice [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 05 Jun 2013 at 18:06 pm

New research released by American Express Meetings & Events reveals sizeable disparity in established policy, and also between policy and practice, in companies’ management of meetings and events (M&E).

Discovering Taiwan the minsu way [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 04 Jun 2013 at 14:26 pm

Travelling to Taiwan but do not fancy staying in a conventional hotel? Then minsu is for you - the equivalent of a guesthouse, B&B (bed &breakfast), homestay or farmstay if there are animals within the property.

The Wrap: Amadeus partners with Air Bagan, to support airline's international expansion [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 30 May 2013 at 19:38 pm

In the news: Air Bagan partners with Amadeus, MAS higher net loss for Q1 2013, Conrad Concierge app’s top requests

The Wrap: Singapore unbeaten as Asia's top convention city for 11th year running. [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 23 May 2013 at 16:25 pm

In the news: Singapore’s top convention city, robust Q1 for AirAsia, Skyscanner partners Qyer, , growth in international passengers for APAC airlines

Malindo Air takes battle for domestic skies to Subang, Firefly unfazed [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 21 May 2013 at 20:03 pm by Corinne Wan

New Kuala Lumpur-based hybrid airline, Malindo Air, will fly to the three domestic destinations of Penang, Johor Bahru (Johor) and Kota Bharu (Kelantan) from Subang Skypark on June 3, taking on Firefly, Malaysia’s community airline, on its "home" turf for a share of the big domestic aviation market.

The Wrap: Singaporean travellers just wanna have WiFi in the sky [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 16 May 2013 at 17:14 pm

In the news: Singapore's travellers want WiFi in the sky, travelmob's new events section, Wego partners European LCCs, OTAs join SiteMinder's RDX

The Wrap: HomeAway, Tripvillas join forces to bring more holiday rental options for vacationers [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 03 May 2013 at 11:46 am

In the news: HomeAway and TripVillas partner, BTSocial’s first travel app, AirAsia X’s strong Q1

The Wrap: Hong Kongers most honest travellers in Asia Pacific [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 19 Apr 2013 at 12:41 pm

In the news: Hotel.com's survey on honest travellers in APAC, CWT's Travel Stress Index, Booking.com mobile bookings on the rise

Dorsett ties up with Diamond Resorts to expand global footprint [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 16 Apr 2013 at 14:49 pm

Hong Kong based Dorsett Hospitality International is expanding its brand presence to the US and Europe through an affiliation programme with vacation ownership group, Diamond Resorts International.

The Wrap: Booking rooms on the go with ImpulseFlyer's iPhone app [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 11 Apr 2013 at 19:33 pm

In the news: New iPhone app from Impulse Flyer, Travelport launches Merchandising Platform, IHG’s XML connection with Ctrip,

Date with Lady Branson in red is (finally) on! [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 08 Apr 2013 at 19:21 pm by Corinne Wan

Virgin Group’s billionaire boss, Sir Richad Branson, is set to shave his legs, don a red female flight attendant uniform and serve passengers on a special AirAsia X Perth-Kuala Lumpur flight on 12 May, two years after losing a bet to AirAsia group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes over which of their Formula One team would outperform each other.

The Wrap: Weighty issue of Fat Tax resurfaces [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 02 Apr 2013 at 13:22 pm

In the news: Fat Tax for overweight airlines passengers, Malaysian travellers going online, iPads for Malaysia Airlines’ A380s

Moscow's most expensive for room service, Cape Town's most affordable [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 25 Mar 2013 at 14:58 pm

The inaugural TripIndex Room Service 2013 released by TripAdvisor, which compares popular hotel amenities in 46 of the world’s key destinations, reveals Moscow (Russia) as the most expensive city for travellers while Cape Town (South Africa) offers the best value.

A journey through Myanmar, Part 3: Finding peace and tranquillity in Inle Lake [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 21 Mar 2013 at 16:56 pm by Maria Benz | Amadeus Asia

On the last leg of her adventure in Myanmar, Maria Benz (Amadeus Asia) visited the famed Inle Lake and found a serene rustic paradise.

A journey through Myanmar, Part 2: Mandalay and beyond [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 20 Mar 2013 at 15:58 pm by Maria Benz | Amadeus Asia

Maria Benz (Amadeus Asia) arrived in Mandalay, the second largest city after Yangon and the last royal capital of Burma, and was charmed by its beautiful temples, fascinated by its unique lifestyle and awed by a unique 19th century bridge.

A journey through Myanmar, Part 1: Discovering the land and its people [The Transit Cafe]

Posted on 19 Mar 2013 at 12:07 pm by Maria Benz | Amadeus Asia

Maria Benz, head of airline IT marketing (APAC), airline IT, Amadeus Asia realised her dream of travelling through Myanmar - mostly backpacking - and discovered a land of gentle, smiling people, dazzling temples and breath-taking landscape, but yet rural and coping to meet with the sudden influx of visitors. She shares her sojourn in a land, which is fast becoming the “favour of the month” among travellers.

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Discovering Taiwan the minsu way

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Amex's risk management survey on M&E expenses highlights gaps between policy and practice

The Wrap: Angry Birds swooping down on Johor

AirAsia set to part ways with ANA and exit JV airline

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