Asia
KLM offers additional flights to Southern China
In codeshare with SkyTeam partner China Southern Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is offering three extra direct flights to Guangzhou in Southern China with effect from today.
Lufthansa launching A380 service to Singapore
From 30 October, when the winter timetable goes into effect, Lufthansa will operate a daily A380 service on its Frankfurt-Singapore route.
SAS launches Copenhagen-Shanghai in March 2012
Scandinavian Airlines will launch its new Copenhagen-Shanghai March 1, 2012.
Trek the land of the Mustang with Walks Worldwide
Walks Worldwide has a brand new 19-day small group trip to Nepal entitled Forbidden Land of the Mustang.
Luxury and more in Brunei
Brunei may be a small country but it punches above its weight when it comes to offering visitors somewhere “different”, with pristine rainforests, adventure sports, culture and one of Asia’s top five star resorts, the Empire Hotel & Country Club.
Swire Hotels partners with FLY greener
Swire Hotels has announced the hotel Group’s participation in FLY greener with Cathay Pacific, its sister airline Dragonair and the airlines’ carbon offset programme.
Yak attack in Bhutan
The Amankora lodges across Bhutan are renowned for using local ingredients wherever possible and Yak has now become a signature dish on their menus.
Preferred Hotel Group supports relief efforts in Japan
In a worldwide effort to assist with the ongoing relief efforts in Japan for those affected by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, Preferred Hotel Group will hold a benefit sale beginning June 6, 2011, at noon ET on Vacationist.com, a private sale site presented by Travel + Leisure and Luxury Link.
Apple solutions for guests at Sofitel So Bangkok
Sofitel So Bangkok, scheduled to open by early 2012, will be Asia’s first hotel to offer a fully connected lifestyle, with complete Apple-based digital solutions to what guests want to know, see, hear and do for leisure or work.
Thailand International Dog Show celebrates tenth anniversary
Dogs of all shapes and sizes will be on display at the Thailand International Dog Show this summer.
Free entry to Taiwan’s National Palace Museum
As part of this year’s Tour Taiwan 100 campaign, Taiwan Tourism Bureau is offering UK holidaymakers the chance to visit the National Palace Museum, one of the must-see tourist sights in Taipei, free of charge.
Taitung celebrates its first five-star hotel
Taitung, the third largest city in Taiwan, located in the centre of the island, has welcomed its first five-star property, the Formosan Naruwan Hotel, which has just received the coveted rating from the Tourism Bureau.
Cruising the Mekong Delta
Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, through its trade partner Travel 2, is delighted to announce the introduction of a brand new boutique-style river cruise liner, The Jahan, to its product portfolio.
The Sarojin’s 'Imagineer' reveals top guest experiences
The Sarojin’s elegant and inspired “Imagineer”, who offers the ultimate concierge service for hotel guests, has recently revealed the five most popular tailor-made experiences for UK and Irish guests who have stayed at the multi-award winning resort and enjoyed its spectacular surroundings in picture perfect Khao Lak, Thailand.
Escorted tours of Sri Lanka
The Unique Travel Company offers specialist escorted tours in the beautiful tropical island of Sri Lanka, which lies in the Indian Ocean just off the south east coast of India.