The World’s Best Airlines for 2014 are unveiled
London – Cathay Pacific Airways is named the World’s Best Airline in the 2014 World Airline Awards, which were held today in front of a packed audience of highest profile airline industry leaders at Farnborough International Airshow. “These 2014 World … Continue reading The World’s Best Airlines for 2014 are unveiled
Burma Boating Expands Fleet of Yachts
Mergui Archipelago / Myanmar – Yacht charter operator “Burma Boating” is expanding its fleet of classic yachts. With the beginning of the coming sailing season in late October, SY Sunshine and SY Aventure will cruise the Mergui Archipelago under Burma … Continue reading Burma Boating Expands Fleet of Yachts
Major challenges for foreign meta-search companies in China
Beijing – Established meta-search brands including KAYAK and Skyscanner are set to foray into China. TravelDaily.cn explores what to expect as these entities enter with contrasting market entry strategies Travel meta-search continues to spread its tentacles as established players look … Continue reading Major challenges for foreign meta-search companies in China
Mobile bookings to account for quarter of corporate transactions by 2017
Paris – A new study by Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) reveals that mobile bookings are set to climb steeply over the next decade, reaching 25% of online transactions by 2017. CWT’s research also predicts that mobile bookings will more than … Continue reading Mobile bookings to account for quarter of corporate transactions by 2017
HotelQuickly booking app raises another US$ 4.5m
Hong Kong – Last minute booking app, HotelQuickly, has raised US$4.5 million in a Series A-1 financing led by GREE, Inc., a global mobile social company with businesses that include social gaming, social media, advertising, licensing and merchandising, and venture … Continue reading HotelQuickly booking app raises another US$ 4.5m
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits S. Philippines
MANILA, July 14 (Xinhua) — An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of the southern Philippine province of Davao Occidental at 3:59 p.m., local time on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) … Continue reading Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits S. Philippines
Traditional Sarawak Regatta starts September 12
Kuching – The Sarawak Regatta is a popular traditional longboats race in Kuching and will be held from September 12-14. The longboats will again be decorated – as every year – with colourful designs. They are able to accomodate up to 30 … Continue reading Traditional Sarawak Regatta starts September 12
Bangkok to host Thailand Happiness Street Festival
Bangkok – The primary business and shopping district of downtown Bangkok is to be converted into a giant festival of happiness, joy, fun and Thai smiles over the 25-26 July weekend as part of a big-bang effort to show the … Continue reading Bangkok to host Thailand Happiness Street Festival
Taipei ranked world’s 61st most expensive city
Taipei has been named the 61st most expensive city in the world for expatriates this year, up from 62nd last year, according to this year’s Cost of Living Survey released on Thursday by Mercer, a leading firm of financial analysts. … Continue reading Taipei ranked world’s 61st most expensive city
Doi Tung: Handicrafts of the Hill Tribes
Chiang Rai – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Doi Tung Development Project are inviting Thai and foreign tourists visiting Chiang Rai to drop by at Doi Tung and learn about the fascinating lifestyles of the people who … Continue reading Doi Tung: Handicrafts of the Hill Tribes