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GBA to Launch New Manila Service

Greater Bay Airlines will be launching a Manila - Hong Kong scheduled service starting 8 November 2023

Maqo Debuts in Changsha

The inaugural hotel of Maqo, Wharf Hotels’ latest premium lifestyle brand, has opened as the group's second property in Changsha.

Vistara Commences Daily Flights...

Full-service Indian airline Vistara, has commenced direct flights between Delhi and Hong Kong operating an A321neo aircraft.

A Modern Classic in the Buzzy...

Perfect for busy business travellers, Artyzen New Bund 31 Shanghai has opened in the city's newest CBD development.

Gulf Air Expands China Network

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain's national carrier, will be extending its operations into China in January 2024.

Air France to Introduce A350 on...

From October 29, Air France will introduce the airline's newest aircraft, the cutting-edge Airbus A350 on its daily Hong Kong - Paris Charles de Gaulle route.

W Sydney opens in Australia with a vibrant design and alluring venues creating a new hub for business travellers. The highly anticipated W Sydney has opened in Australia’s largest city, bringing new...

American Airlines Announces New...

American Airlines has unveiled its new Flagship Suite business class seats after announcing it will remove first class from its long-haul aircraft entirely.

Emirates Expands Premium...

Emirates will introduce its Premium Economy to its Dubai - São Paulo route on 19 November and Dubai - Tokyo Narita route on 20 December.

TransNusa Launches New Jakarta...

Indonesia's TransNusa Aviation has launched new China and Singapore international routes this November, promising a premium airline experience.

New Wildlife Amenity Kits for...

Emirates long-haul premium economy and economy customers will now receive new amenity kits inspired by the efforts of United for Wildlife.

CIBT Launches Entriva Digital...

Corporate travel visa and immigration service provider CIBT has launched Entriva, a unique digital travel solution to enable a simple and stress-free travel visa and passport experience.

Artyzen Singapore Opens Next Month

Taking inspiration from the city's melting pot persona, Artyzen Singapore has opened as a vertical oasis in the heart of Singapore

New Self-Check-in & Bag...

Aviation technology provider SITA will equip KL City Air Terminal in KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur with Check-in Kiosks and Self Bag Drop services.

Hyatt Place Debuts in Kuala Lumpur

The 250-room Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur has opened in Bukit Jalil, a new business hub in the Malaysian capital.

Singapore Airlines Launching...

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Brussels from 5 April 2024, returning to the city after more than 20 years. SIA will operate four weekly flights to Brussels with...

Pullman Singapore Hill Street Opens

Pullman Hotels & Resorts has opened the highly anticipated Pullman Singapore Hill Street, a 350-room hotel in the heart of the Lion City.

Fine-Dining Arrives at China...

China Airlines is turning the bounty of the autumn season into fresh in-flight cuisine through its partnerships with leading restaurants from across the region.

IGH Debuts Vignette Collection...

IHG Hotels & Resorts has debuted the Vignette Collection in Indonesia with the opening of Rumah Lewis Bali. Rumah Luwih Bali with its 74 rooms and suites will join the IHG system later this year, before...

Nina Hospitality Opens Nina...

Nina Hospitality has unveiled Nina Communal, its first multifunctional space, at Nina Hotel Kowloon East.

JW Marriott Bangkok Reveals Its...

Pioneering comfort, design, and mindfulness integrated with exclusive-themed experiences, JW Marriott Bangkok has created new themed suites with PASAYA.

EVISU and Globe-Trotter Create...

Japanese designer clothing brand EVISU has collaborated with British luggage company Globe-Trotter on a new suitcase collection. The crossover EVISU x Globe-Trotter suitcase, produced to a limited run of...

Air Astana Honoured With APEX Award

The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) has honoured Air Astana with a five-star rating in the major airline category.

Andaz Macau Opens as...

With 700 rooms and suites and world-class meeting facilities, the new Andaz Macau has opened at Galaxy Macau.

Meliá Hanoi Reimagines Suites,...

An extensive renovation at Meliá Hanoi raises the bar on gastronomy, accommodation and meetings in the Vietnamese capital.

Pullman Hotel Auckland Reveals...

Pullman Hotel Auckland, located in the bustling CBD, has emerged from an extensive refurbishment as the city's new luxury destination.

Travel In Colour

Montblanc expands luggage assortment with new shades of trolleys for business travellers seeking elegant yet functional travel solutions.

Emirates to Add New Hong Kong...

Emirates will launch a third daily flight to Hong Kong, starting from 1 November, providing additional non-stop services between Dubai and Hong Kong

Soiree Rooftop and Bar Opens at...

Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah has unveiled Soiree Rooftop and Bar, a high-altitude sanctuary on the hotel's peak floor, level M3.

Madi Paidi Bangkok Opens in the...

Located in vibrant Thong Lor district, the new Madi Paidi Bangkok, Autograph Collection, captures the passion of Thailand's vibrant capital.

FlyArystan Expands its...

Pioneering Kazakh low-cost carrier FlyArystan targets growth opportunities with new routes to India, Central Asia and the Middle East.

Novotel Living Saigon South...

Novotel Living has made its debut in Vietnam with the launch of Novotel Living Saigon South.

Batik Air Expands to Auckland

Batik Air continues its expansion to the Australasia region with the launch of its latest route between Kuala Lumpur and Auckland, New Zealand.

Frasers Hospitality Debuts in...

Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property, has opened its maiden property in Cambodia, Capri by Fraser, Phnom Penh.

Cathay Pacific Launches...

Cathay Pacific launches new curated plant-forward culinary delights collaboration with VEDA by Ovolo.

InterCon to Open in Chiang Mai

Opening in Chiang Mai’s old town in the summer of 2023, InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping is set to redefine the town’s luxury hotel landscape.

CALLUM Creates...

Design firm CALLUM has created the Martini Mixer, an aviation-inspired, precision-engineered cocktail mixer in partnership with British Airways.

Accor & Peloton Expand...

Business travellers will now be able to earn more than just endorphins after a workout when travelling, with leading fitness brand, Peloton, and Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, entering into a...

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on...

IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened its newest and third Hotel Indigo in Australia, Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders.

The Smart Studio Opens at...

Hilton Singapore Orchard, the largest Hilton hotel in Asia Pacific, has launched its new meeting space, Smart Studio.

New Openings in Thailand and...

Accor has opened the mid-scale Mercure Pangkalan Bun and premium Mövenpick Hotel Surabaya City in Indonesia, and the midscale Novotel Rayong Star Convention Center in Thailand.

New Bulgari Amenities for Emirates

Emirates has launched a new collection of stylish Bulgari amenity kits for the Autumn/Winter season in First and Business Class.

Dusit Thani Kyoto Set to Open

Dusit International continues its expansion in Japan with the opening of Dusit Thani Kyoto, a new luxury hotel in the city's vibrant Hanganji Monzen-machi district.

Langlands Restaurant & Bar...

Langlands Restaurant and Bar, a unique, upscale dining destination, has opened at Australia's First Hyatt Centric hotel, Hyatt Centric Melbourne.

W Sydney Set to Open in October

Having already made its mark on Darling Harbour with its iconic curved architecture, W Sydney will open October, 2023.

11 Weird & Wonderful Finds...

We look at some of the weirdest and most bizarre items found in hand carry luggage from around the world.

Accor Debuts in Central Kalimantan

Accor has debuted in Indonesia's Central Kalimantan Province with the opening of Mercure Pangkalan Bun.

Intervals at HKIA Continues to...

Since opening in June, Intervals at Hong Kong International Airport has set out to reinvent the airport experience by offering world-class cocktails and an elevated food programme.

China Airlines Expands...

China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, has announced an expansion of its codesharing agreement with Philippine Airlines.

Emirates Launches Meal...

Dubai-based airline Emirates has launched an innovative new meal pre-ordering service, initially for the carrier's business class.

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle Opens in...

BWH Hotels has opened KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection, an elegant new boutique hotel in the heart of Japan's ancient Imperial capital.

New Meetings Hub Set for...

Western Sydney continues its remarkable transformation with the arrival of Pullman Sydney Penrith and Western Sydney Conference Centre (WSCC), opening this August.

Moxy Hotels Opens Moxy Sydney...

Experiential brand Moxy Hotels is shaking up the hotel scene with the arrival of Moxy Sydney Airport, the first Moxy hotel to land in Australia.

Rydges Melbourne Reopens With...

Rydges Melbourne has reopened, unveiling an incredible transformation with a new refreshingly local approach to the hotel experience in one of Australia's largest cities.

BTWN Set to Open at New W Sydney

Steps away from the city, Chinatown and Barangaroo, W Sydney is set to become a vibrant new dining destination with the opening of BTWN, the hotel’s unique new restaurant. Situated...

Dusit Debuts in Nepalese Capital

Dusit Hotels and Resorts makes its Nepal debut with the opening of Dusit Princess Kathmandu this month. Designed to appeal to business and leisure travellers who appreciate comfort, value, and...

Emirates Launches On-Demand GCC...

Emirates has launched an on-demand regional charter service for customers who want to make short trips in the GCC from Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

China Airlines Launches Taipei...

China Airlines has official launched its new Taipei-Prague route, with the airline now offers non-stop routes to six popular European destinations. These include Amsterdam (the Netherlands), Frankfurt...

United to Launch Nonstop Hong...

United expands flight options from Hong Kong to the U.S. with a new daily direct service to Los Angeles and twice-daily service to San Francisco.

Hotel Around Takayama Opens in...

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, together with Choice Hotels Japan, has launched the first Ascend Hotel Collection hotel in Asia with the opening of hotel around TAKAYAMA in Japan.

Fusion Hotel Group Launches New...

Fusion Hotel Group, Vietnam’s fully integrated hospitality and management company, has launched HIIVE Hotels, a new hospitality brand geared towards business travellers.

Marriott Bonvoy Expands Airline...

Marriott Bonvoy, the travel program of Marriott International, has relaunched its collaborations with frequent flyer programs Air China PhoenixMiles and China Southern Airlines Sky Pearl Club.

The Ritz-Carlton Opens in Fukuoka

The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka has opened on the island of Kyushu in Southern Japan as part of a 111-metre main tower of Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City.

Intervals Launches at Hong Kong...

A first-of-its kind airport bar concept, Intervals brings an exceptional cocktail experience to global travellers passing through HKIA. Travellers now have a new reference for world-class cocktails with the...

BA to Open Whispering Angel Bar...

British Airways has announced plans for an exclusive Whispering Angel lounge bar, becoming the first airline to have a bespoke bar dedicated to the famed rosé wine.

Hong Kong Airlines Reintroduces...

Hong Kong Airlines is introducing additional Airbus A330-300 widebody aircraft to serve its route network and expedite business recovery.

New Look for Suites at Marina...

Marina Bay Sands ushers in a new era of luxury hospitality with distinctively designed newly renovated rooms and suites.

China Airlines to Introduce One...

China Airlines will introduce one A350-900 leased aircraft this year, to be delivered at the end of 2023, and enter service in Q1 2024.

Qantas Returns to the Big Apple

Qantas has resumed flights to New York, with services from Sydney taking off to the Big Apple for the first time in more than three years. The launch of QF3 also marks a new route for the national carrier...

IHG Debuts Voco Brand in Vietnam

IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened voco Ma Belle Danang, the first voco hotel in Vietnam and 50th opening globally, in partnership with Tuyet Lien Son Co Ltd. Danang is one of the largest cities in...

Hong Kong Airlines to Step up...

As regional and international travel picks up, Hong Kong Airlines ramps up its flight operations to Mainland China to meet the growing demand.

Ibis Styles Opens in Tokyo

Accor has opened its 8th ibis Styles hotel in Japan with the opening of ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza East.

New BCD Survey Identifies...

The amount of time spent creating expense reports is the biggest pain point in the expense process for business travellers, according to a recent BCD Travel survey. The BCD survey of 1,349 business...

Your Gateway to New Experiences

Situated a stone’s throw from Orchard Road, Singapore’s premier shopping district, Oakwood Studios Singapore is a serviced residence that caters to your dynamic lifestyle as you work, live and play.

Four Seasons Singapore Launches...

Inspired by the dazzling cocktail capitals of the world and their iconic botanic gardens, One-Ninety Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore rolls out a new cocktail menu this spring.

Handwritten Collection’s...

Housed within a striking Italian renaissance building, Hotel Morris Sydney – Handwritten Collection opens this month as a boutique hotel where Italian influences intertwine with Australian heritage.

InterCon Bangkok Reopens

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has reopened InterContinental Bangkok after a multimillion-dollar renovation and spectacular makeover.

Pan Pacific Singapore Opens as...

Pan Pacific Hotels Group unveils its latest flagship hotel, the 23-storey Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore.

Priority Pass Gains Access to...

Priority Pass has partnered with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Business Travel Service Co, one of China’s leading airport hospitality providers.

Sheraton Kagoshima Opens in Japan

Sheraton Kagoshima has opened, hallmarking the brand’s 150th property in Asia-Pacific and the first Sheraton property in Japan that exemplify the brand’s modernized design concept.

Marriott Convoy Now Offers...

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme, has launched two-way points exchange functionality with All Nippon Airways' ANA Mileage Club and Japan Airlines’ JAL Mileage Bank.

Emirates Offers Connectivity to...

Emirates enhances its inflight connectivity, allowing all passengers in every class of travel to enjoy free connectivity once they sign up for Emirates Skywards.

New Pan Pacific Hotels for Tokyo

Pan Pacific Hotels Group has opened Bellustar Tokyo, a Pan Pacific Hotel and Hotel Groove Shinjuku, a Parkroyal Hotel, in the heart of the vibrant district of Shinjuku.

China Airlines Launches New...

Business travellers in southern Taiwan will soon be able to enjoy the convenience of the new China Airlines Kaohsiung - Seoul (Gimpo) route with three weekly return flights from 6 July.

Qantas Prepares for New York...

Qantas is gearing up to restart flights to New York, with the airline taking delivery of new 787 Dreamliner aircraft to fly the route and releasing new menus and amenities.

Andaz Opens in Nanjing

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Andaz Nanjing Hexi, the Andaz brand’s fourth property in the region.

United Airlines Expands Hong...

United Airlines will increase the frequency of the current daily Hong Kong (HKG)–San Francisco (SFO) service to 12 flights weekly from August.

Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point...

IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to open Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point in one of the city's most vibrant neighbourhoods.

ASAI Bangkok Sathorn to Open...

Located right in the heart of Bangkok in a charming Sathorn neighbourhood, ASAIBangkok Sathorn, the second ASAI property in Thailand, is now open for booking.

Korean Air Chooses Vietnam to...

Vietnam will be the first country in Southeast Asia where Korean Air will be deploying its fuel-efficient next-generation Airbus A321neos.

JW Marriott Debuts in...

JW Marriott has opened the luxurious JW Marriott Hotel Xi’an in a remarkable destination that's home to six UNESCO World Heritage cultural and historic sites.

United Announces Largest South...

United Airlines marks South Pacific network expansion to and from the U.S., including the first non-stop flight between San Francisco and Christchurch.

China Airlines & Le Palais...

China Airlines has partnered with Le Palais, the only three-star Michelin restaurant in Taiwan, to launch the all-new Skyward 3-Stars Private Cuisine in-flight menu.

Oaks Debut in China with New...

Minor Hotels debuts Oaks Hotels and Resorts in China with the opening of the Oaks Chengdu at Cultural Heritage Park.

Hoshino Resorts Opens OMO...

Hoshino Resorts’ first airport hotel, OMO Kansai Airport, has opened its doors at one of Japan’s busiest aviation hubs. The hotel aims to go beyond the experience of a usual airport hotel to provide...

To Fly or to Drive

Business travellers are increasingly returning to the humble hire car when it comes to maximising convenience and flexibility.

Hyatt Regency Sydney Opens New...

Hyatt Regency Sydney has unveiled a brand new Regency Club, an exciting development in the 878-room hotel. Regency Club is available to guests who book a Regency Club room or suite, as well as World of...

Business Travel Less Safe for...

A global survey of business travellers by World Travel Protection finds that seven in ten women say travelling for work as a woman is less safe than travelling as a man.