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Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight to Guangzhou
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has launched its first-ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou.
Marco Polo Hotels in Hong Kong and the Philippines to offer #Pinktober dining
To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Marco Polo Hotels in Hong Kong and the Philippines will join forces to offer #Pinktober dining experiences from 11 to 31 October 2022.
Trip.com data reveals APAC and European travellers hurry to book trips to Japan
Trip.com data reveals an enormous booking spike and high search volumes to Japan as the destination ends travel restrictions.
Vietnam boasts one of world’s best spas
The Spa at Regent Phu Quoc off the southern Phu Quoc Island was voted the world’s best new resort spa at this year’s World Spa Awards.
Thailand is ready to host ‘TBEX Asia 2022’
Thailand is ready to welcome world’s travel bloggers, content creators, and influencers from around the world to TBEX Asia 2022, which will take place on the beautiful island of Phuket and the surrounding provinces from 15-18 November, 2022, with the theme “Diversity of the South: Phuket and Beyond”.
The Lux Collective Signs First Southeast Asia Hotel Management Agreement in Vietnam
Global hospitality group The Lux Collective and P Q Hai Quoc Joint Stock Company have signed a hotel management agreement to build a luxury overwater resort under the LUX* Resorts & Hotels brand on the island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Named LUXNAM* Phu Quoc, the resort is set in one of Asia’s most sought-after destinations and is expected to open in late 2024.
Avatar: The Experience will grand open on 28 October 2022
Avatar: The Experience will grand open on 28 October 2022, at Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay Singapore. Cityneon Holdings, Disney Location-Based Experiences, and James Cameron and Jon Landau’s Lightstorm Entertainment have collaborated closely to produce an immersive walkthrough event inspired by the beauty and unique storytelling of the highest-grossing film globally of all-time, Avatar.
First six-star hotel in east Taiwan set to debut at year-end
The first six-star hotel in eastern Taiwan, Le Meridien Hualien Resort, is set to launch by the end of the year and is now hiring to gear up for international tourists after a full border reopening.
Thailand wins two PATA Gold Awards 2022
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Designated Area for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) among the 25 organisations and individuals to receive the prestigious 2022 PATA Grand and Gold Awards.
Centara Hotels & Resorts releases details of its newest Bangkok property
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, releases first details of its newest Bangkok property – Centra by Centara Bangkok Phra Nakhon. Opening in late October 2022, the 180-key low-rise hotel is poised to become a sought-after choice for leisure and business travellers seeking a contemporary urban escape just steps away from Bangkok’s historic district.
Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan for international travellers
Frequent flyers will be able to take advantage of thousands more reward seats as Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan for international travellers following years of COVID restrictions. Both airlines will make every Economy seat between Australia and Japan available as a Classic Flight Reward over a six-week period from 11 May to 20 June 2023.
China Airlines to Begin Flying to Da Nang
Taiwan-based China Airlines is gearing up for the post-pandemic recovery in the passenger market by introducing five weekly direct flights to Da Nang, Vietnam beginning January 2, 2023.