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Paradise island to reopen – but is it ready?
The Philippine president described the beach paradise as a “cesspool” and shut it down. Has it recovered?
Read More »WOW sets sights on Asia, tries to secure capital
The airline’s chief executive describes future potential, but the Icelandic government reportedly has its eye on the company.
Read More »Busiest air routes in the world revealed
Routes in Asia-Pacific dominate the busiest by passenger numbers, accounting for more than 70% of the top 100.
Read More »Qatar Airways adds Da Nang in Vietnam
Besides Gothenburg and Tallinn, among others, Qatar Airways is also adding Da Nang to its portfolio this year.
Read More »Finnair piles on more frequencies to Asia
The airline continues to build capacity on its routes to Tokyo, Nagoya, Hong Kong and Guangzhou, for summer 2019.
Read More »Measles scare hits flights and Copenhagen Airport
A Dane was highly contagious when he flew back to Denmark from a trip to Asia earlier this week.
Read More »E-bikes on offer for Vietnam and Sri Lanka tours
The tour operator SpiceRoads Cycling rolls out e-bikes in two more of its markets in Asia.
Read More »ATR expects surge in turboprop demand
The Airbus-owned plane maker estimates a potential for 2,770 new routes over the next 20 years.
Read More »Connectivity drives record arrivals in Okinawa
Direct flights and increasing port calls are pushing up numbers, raising the prospect of travel from nearby Asian nations.
Read More »Cook’s Thai joint venture may be the future
Thomas Cook and Bangkok-based Asian Trails will take business from, for example, AED which handles Scandinavians.
Read More »Finnair expands in Asia with Cathay
The Finnish airline is now able to extend its network in Asia, effectively adding several new destinations.
Read More »Europe air passenger demand sharply down
The factors behind the trend are a slowing of economic growth and fewer discounts due to higher costs.
Read More »Myanmar: from hotel undersupply to oversupply
Some insiders are philosophical even as Myanmar is faced with international arrivals that are falling flat.
Read More »Hotel investors warn Vietnam about “crazy” growth
With a 43% rise in room keys, there are fears for the future in places like Halong Bay, Danang and Phu Quoc.
Read More »IHG bets on Pattaya and eastern Thailand
The hospitality giant signs up for eight new hotels in one go, spotlighting Thailand’s changing eastern seaboard.
Read More »Russia denies attempt to block Iceland flights
The Russian Ministry of Transport has denied reports it tried to block use of Russian airspace for flights to Asia.
Read More »Finnair extends reach into Norway with Widerøe
Deeper cooperation between the two carriers has consequences for scenic Norway, for Asia – and for Billund.
Read More »Icelandair to fly to India in 2019
Two Icelandic carriers are now competing to prepare to launch flights to Asia for the first time.
Read More »Philippines deploys riot police to stop resort access
The country will shut down Boracay, its most popular resort island, for six months on April 26.
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