Virgin Australia launches in-flight cycling studio
Brisbane – Virgin Australia today launched Spin Class, the World’s first in-flight cycling studio, allowing passengers to stretch their legs and exercise on board during long haul international flights. The revolutionary new cabin class has been developed in partnership with … Continue reading Virgin Australia launches in-flight cycling studio
PATA: Trevor Weltman new Chief of Staff
Bangkok – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Trevor Weltman as Chief of Staff effective April 2, 2018. Reporting to PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy, he will be responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and executing the Association’s various activities. Dr. … Continue reading PATA: Trevor Weltman new Chief of Staff
Taiwan looking to serve Asia’s Halal Sector
Taipeh – With far more Muslims in the Asia-Pacific region than in the Middle East, it’s no surprise that many Asian businesses in general – and Taiwanese businesses in particular – are getting serious about the halal sector. Proof of … Continue reading Taiwan looking to serve Asia’s Halal Sector
Trails of Indochina Introduces Expert Led Tours
Ho Chi Minh City – Kicking off in 2018, Trails of Indochina introduces a new range of speciality programs that raises themed travel to a new level. Fostering a commitment to providing exceptional tailored experiences for our travelers, Trails of … Continue reading Trails of Indochina Introduces Expert Led Tours
PATA renews partnership with comScore
Bangkok – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has renewed its preferred partnership with comScore, a leading cross-platform measurement company that measures audiences, brands and consumer behavior everywhere. PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy said, “Data is increasingly essential in today’s business environment as … Continue reading PATA renews partnership with comScore
Education & Job Day at ITB China Conference
Shanghai/Berlin – Equipping youths with skills which will make them more employable for current and future jobs in the travel markets: For the first time ITB China will constitute the last day of the ITB China Conference, 18 May 2018, to … Continue reading Education & Job Day at ITB China Conference
Philippines: Tourism up by 16,2 per cent
Manila – Arrivals into the Philippines crossed 1.4 million in the first two months of 2018 for the first time, up 16.2 per cent year-on-year, driven by growth in the Chinese tourist market, according to the Philippine Department of Tourism … Continue reading Philippines: Tourism up by 16,2 per cent
Global brands should embrace WeChat
London – China is the largest outbound market in the world with 136.5 million Chinese traveling abroad in 2017. The country’s outbound market is substantially larger than the US, which currently ranks second in terms of international departures. With outbound … Continue reading Global brands should embrace WeChat
Thailand: Asia’s premier yachting hotspot
Bangkok – The Thailand Yacht Show, held from 22 to 25 February this year at the Ao Po Grand Marina, Phuket is being hailed as Thailand’s top yachting event, placing the Kingdom firmly on the global yachting map. Hosted by … Continue reading Thailand: Asia’s premier yachting hotspot
EVA to launch daily Taipei-Chiang Mai flights
Taipei – EVA Air will launch daily nonstop flights between Taipei and Chiang Mai, starting on July 1. The airline will serve the route with an Airbus A321-200 configured in Business and Economy Classes for 184 passengers. The new route will give passengers on … Continue reading EVA to launch daily Taipei-Chiang Mai flights