Thursday, May 23, 2013

Top Stories

China forecast strong bookings to US

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Increasingly strong bookings from China to the United States have been forecast through the third quarter of 2013, according to a new study.

Asian travellers tipping big

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

There are ¡°big differences¡± between the various Asian cultures when it comes to tipping habits and spending characteristics, according to new research.

Star Alliance develops iPad app

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Contains interactive mapping and itinerary storage capabilities.

Qantas allocations approved

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Various routes and capacities gain endorsement.

China: inflation causes price hike

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Visitors affected as tour costs rise.

Ekin Cheng recruited to promote Australia

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Ekin Cheng, Andy Chan Siu Chun, Jacqueline Wong and Lai Yi Wong enlisted by Tourism Australia.

Singaporeans seek in-flight WiFi

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Comfort and the internet - that¡¯s what passengers want.

American Airlines: carry less, board first

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

New boarding strategy developed.

European cities driving visitor growth

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Genuine optimism for international arrivals to Europe.

Travellers hoping to spend more on the next holiday

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Budgets no longer a top reason behind choosing a destination.

Thailand concerned over high speed rail project delays

Monday, May 20, 2013

Thailand expresses concerns over delayed high speed rail links.

Destination Britain: "positively challenging preconceptions"

Monday, May 20, 2013

The APMEA conference aimed to develop new conversations about Britain.

Europe's cruise ship loss is Asia's cruise ship gain

Monday, May 20, 2013

The numbers of cruise operators cutting back on their European programmes and ships is increasing.

2013 Bula Fiji Tourism Exchange pronounced best ever

Monday, May 20, 2013

Will go ahead in 2014 with or without Tourism Fiji.

London displays dedication to travel trade

Monday, May 20, 2013

London strengthens its engagement with the travel trade industry.

Airline takes couple to the wrong continent

Monday, May 20, 2013

From Dakar, Senegal to Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Destination Britain: targeting Gulf tourists

Friday, May 17, 2013

VisitBritain outlines focused approach to marketing in the GCC region.

Tourism Australia offers its own Best Job in the World

Friday, May 17, 2013

When being unsuccessful turns to luck.

How much would you pay for extra leg room on board?

Friday, May 17, 2013

Could airlines use this as an extra charge for economy class?

Virgin Australia braces for profit drop

Friday, May 17, 2013

The carrier prepares for a downturn in profits.

Aussie agents ready to explore two New Zealands

Friday, May 17, 2013

Auckland welcomes New Zealand Mega Famil.

Insufficient pilot training blamed for Lion Air crash

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Report urges Lion Air to increase pilot training.

Virgin Australia seeks Air Berlin codeshare extension

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Seeking further codeshare on flights on the Thailand route.

Destination Britain: agents important in long-haul markets

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Consumers still value the trust and reassurance of retail agents.