Travel, Tourism and MICE Asia News

Summary of news related to Asia region, from airline and hotel industry and private transportation & transfers for leisure and business travelers.

23 Dec. Malaysia Airlines suspend flyng to 4 regional destinations as part of regional network consolidation involving single aisle aircraft operations.

23 Dec. Latest data show that hotels rates in the Asia Pacific region continued to rise in November 2011.

22 Dec. Thailand expects dop in foreign visitors for Dec despite Christmas and New Year which usually bring crowds.

21 Dec. Commuters will pay more on taxi fares from January 2012. The increase in surcharge can be substantial on certain period of the day.

20 Dec. Lion Air now fly direct from Indonesia to Singapore, departing at 0800 hours from Surabaya daily.

20 Dec. Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport will on 1 April, followinf a major flood repair on the airport.

19 Dec. International arrivals to Philippines grew healthily with an increase of 12% in the first 10 months of 2011.

11 Nov. Singapore Chinatown Food Street will be overhauled and the  government is seeking feedback on 3 concept of enhancement proposals.

12 Nov. European airport and airline authorities using body scanners for security checks must meet privacy and health standards  by European Commission.

12 Nov. The public will get a first glimpse of Gardens by the Bay in Singapore next week, 7 months ahead of June 2012 opening for  20th World Orchid Conference.

10 Nov.The rise of Asian airlines and usage of larger aircraft are driving capacity growth in the global aviation industry

10 Nov. Events companies have been capitalising on growth in China’s business environment this year and are optimistic about the future of the MICE industry.