Local and Global Experiences
ibis Styles makes its debut in the United States with the opening of ibis Styles New York LaGuardia Airport. The economy brand from Accorhotels will serve as the flagship hotel for the brand in the U.S.. It is located at the former site of the LaGuardia Airport Hotel which has […]
From 27 September 2017, Singapore Airlines will codeshare on flights operated by Alaska Airlines, subject to regulatory approvals. SIA will add its ‘SQ’ designator code to Alaska Airlines-operated flights on routes serving 18 destinations within the US and to Mexico. Existing codeshare flights operated by Virgin America on routes serving […]
Qantas has extended its partnership with Emirates for another five years, subject to government and regulatory approval. Today both airlines offer more than 100 codeshare destinations including 33 in Europe, 60 in Australia and New Zealand, 14 in Africa and the Middle East and 2 in Asia. Since the partnership […]
Some of the things that come to my mind when someone mentions Turkey’s Istanbul are the magnificent Blue Mosque, the ubiquitous deep blue crystal evil eye and Turkish delights enjoyed over Turkish Tea served in a glass and small saucer amongst many other things. Istanbul is a vibrant city to […]
Changi Recommends turns five this year. The company was established in Singapore by Changi Travel Services Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Changi Airport Group in 2012. In 2012 and 2013, the company provided WiFi service for tourists in Singapore. In 2014, it introduced ChangiWiFi, an overseas WiFi rental service for […]
Qantas and Destination New South Wales launches a new three-part “Meet the Sydneyporeans” mini series that went live on 22 August 2017 at sydneyporeans.com and Qantas YouTube channel. The mini series produced by FALCON Agency will introduce the sights, sounds and flavours of New South Wales through the eyes of […]
Finland celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Visit Finland has launched a new campaign, calling it “The Symphony of Extremes — Born from Finnish DNA. Visit Finland examines Finland’s heritage and culture and turns the Finnish genotype into music. The Symphony of the Extremes — Born from Finnish DNA delves deep […]
Scoot Tigerair Pte Ltd has selected Worldpay as its exclusive payments provider. The low-cost airline, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines Limited has sought a strategic payments provider that could help grow its international and long-haul business as a new integrated brand in key global markets such as Asia Pacific and […]
Cathay Dragon has signed a memorandum of understanding for 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft valued at around HK$31.7 billion at current list prices. The single aisle fleet will replace existing single-aisle fleet of 23 aircraft and expanded from 2020. The new aircraft will be scheduled for delivery between 2020 and 2023 […]
Latin Pop-Star Luis Fonsi, the singer behind the record-breaking song “Despacito”, has been chosen by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company as its new global ambassador. Luis Fonsi appears in the new destination’s campaign showcasing that “the longer you stay, the better it gets” by taking things “despacito” which means slow. […]
GuocoLand‘s Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia has opened its doors this month. It is the first of two Sofitel’s the property developer is opening. The second is Sofitel Singapore City Centre which is expected to open in September after experiencing multiple delays from Q4 2016 to May […]
The third edition of the Bintan Lagoon Resort President’s Cup golf tournament will be held from 4 to 5 November 2017 at Bintan’s largest integrated resort. The event is supported by Wonderful Indonesia and is based on a Shotgun System 36 over two 18-hole championship courses designed by […]