The Wrap: MAS in expansion mode to widen network and boost revenue
In the news: MAS expands route network, Jetstar top LCC in Japan, mobile apps from CheckInTonght and transavia.comMAS in expansion mode to widen network and boost revenue Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is adding a new route to Kochi, India, reinstating flights to Dubai (UAE) and Darwin (Australia) and in [...]
Asians offered a chance to go to space
Space tourism has arrived in Asia with Netherlands-based Space Expedition Corporation setting up an office in Hong Kong - SXC Asia - to strengthen its customer network especially in Greater China.This latest move would take SXC one step closer to making space travel more accessible and affordabl [...]
The Wrap: Tiger Airways Australia becomes Tigerair
In the news: Tiger Airways Australia rebrands, China and Russia booking travel online, TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Attractions awards, travellers and airport featuresTiger Airways Australia becomes TigerairLow cost airline, Tiger Airways Australia, on July 3 announced a major rebranding as T [...]
Consumer confidence in APAC on the rise, largest improvements in Japan, Taiwan, Korea
Stable economic growth in Asia Pacific has led to a rise in consumer confidence across the region, with the emerging markets of Myanmar, India, Indonesia and the Philippines in the lead, according to the latest MasterCard Index of Consumer Confidence.Ten out of the 16 markets recorded positive imp [...]
AirAsia ends ties with Japan’s ANA
Malaysia-based AirAsia signed the termination agreement with Ail Nippon Airways (ANA) today (June 25), confirming earlier reporter it was ending the partnership and exiting the joint venture, AirAsia Japan, due to a difference of opinion in management and on ways to operate the business. (read [...]
Emirates “inspires” to create the perfect holiday experience
Want to travel? Don’t have any destination in mind? Then Emirates’ Inspire Me travel app is the answer as it helps you find the ideal destination and desired travel experience with its “inspirational search capabilities”.Engineered by Travelport, the app was recently launched on Emirates w [...]
The Wrap: Airlines changing face of travel as they get smarter and more personal
In the news: Changing face of air travel, easier booking with Ascott, women and holidaysAirlines changing face of travel as they get smarter and more personalThe face of air travel is changing as airlines plans to invest in IT systems over the next three. which will allow them to get to know their p [...]
Jin Jiang Hotels launches own same-day booking app
Guess it was only a matter of time before a hotel company launched its own same-day booking app and it comes from China where the country's largest star-rated hotel group, Jin Jiang Hotels, has launched the industry’s first own-branded, same-day booking app.Using Mobile Travel Technologies Ltd (MT [...]
Tune Hotels debuts in Australia with first property in Melbourne
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.The 225-room hotel, located at 609 Swanston Street, Carlton, is next to University of Melbourne, just two streets away from popular Lygon Stre [...]
AirAsia set to part ways with ANA and exit JV airline
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.The joint venture was established in August 2011 [...]
