Asia
Air Astana named official carrier for Asian Winter Games
Air Astana, the flag carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has been named the Official Air Carrier for the seventh Asian Winter Games, which will take place in Almaty and Astana between 30th January and 6th February 2011.
Expert-led photography tours of Rajasthan
Developing its series of unique experiences around Rajasthan in North India, boutique travel agency Wire launches two specialist travel photography tours.
Ramblers Worldwide Holidays heads for Nepal
The UK's leading guided walking holidays' operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering a 16 day guided tour in Nepal - home of Everest, the highest mountain in the World departing 24 October 2010.
Haneda holidays with British Airways
British Airways is to launch a new route to Haneda in Japan in a push to open up the domestic Japanese market to UK travellers.
Sri Lanka, Mexico and Kenya boast best value in 2010
Thailand has lost its long-standing best value rating to Sri Lanka in Post Office Travel Money’s new Long Haul Holiday Report for 2010.
Ana Mandara to open luxury resort in Vietnam
This coming October will see the inauguration of the exclusive Ana Mandara Hue, located directly on Thuan An Beach just a scenic 20-minute drive from central Hue, Vietnam.
See tigers on a luxury walking safari in India
Specialist wildlife operator, Reef & Rainforest Tours, has introduced a new luxury tour with a twist.
Escape to paradise this Christmas
This year, avoid the wintry Christmas weather and escape to Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa in the Philippines, for a sunshine filled break in luxurious surroundings.
All ‘Shook!’ up in Shanghai
YTL Hotels will open the much anticipated Shook! Shanghai in November. Located in Shanghai's Swatch Art Peace Hotel, formerly the iconic Palace Hotel, the perpetual motion restaurant Shook!, along with The Time Bar and The Swatch Art Peace Hotel Terrace, will be among contemporary Shanghai's most unique and compelling dining and entertainment addresses.
Hilton Hotels keep Vodafone McLaren Mercedes ‘in the zone’
As the Formula 1 circus moves to Asia for the final part of the 2010 season, the Conrad Centennial Hotel in Singapore, situated right next to the circuit, has been gearing up for an unusual weekend.
Delhi-cious holiday discounts
Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, is marking this year’s hosting of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, by offering its customers 10% off all small group journeys to India booked before 31st October 2010.
China Airlines joins SkyTeam
China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, has formally announced the start of its joining process leading to full entry into the SkyTeam Airline Alliance. The process is expected to be completed by mid-2011.
BA announces new codeshare with Kingfisher Airlines
British Airways and Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines are to start codesharing on each other’s flights across India, Sri Lanka, the UK and continental Europe from September 15, 2010. This follows Kingfisher Airlines acceptance of an invitation to join the oneworld alliance earlier this year.
Romantic Thailand for couples
Thailand is the ultimate romantic destination, with some of the world’s most extravagant hotels and resorts, incredible food, high style, warm people, unrivalled spas, beautiful landscapes, and travel experiences that range from elephant riding to days aboard private yachts.
Celebrate Christmas in India with Wild Photography Holidays
Wild Photography Holidays, the innovative travel company, specialising in small-group photography holidays in wild and inaccessible places; is offering a new, deliciously different 16-day holiday in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the heart of Southern India, over Christmas and New Year.