Korea joins world agents associations alliance
Seoul – The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) has welcomed its newest member, the Korean Association of Travel Agents (KATA). “The WTAAA is very proud to welcome KATA, whose membership will ensure that the WTAAA agenda and voice in … Continue reading Korea joins world agents associations alliance
Gaterail: Offering Retail Shopping in the Sky
Zurich/London – Disruptive alliance will provide airline passengers with unprecedented airline shopping choices for unique pre-, post- and in-flight dining, entertainment and travel experiences ZURICH/London, April 10, 2018 – gateretail, a member of gategroup, the global leader in airline catering … Continue reading Gaterail: Offering Retail Shopping in the Sky
Hotels can now buy top TripAdvisor listings
Needham – Hotels no longer need to rely on just great user reviews and competitive rates to ascend to the top of listings on TripAdvisor; they can now buy a top spot with the latter’s launch of Sponsored Placements. TripAdvisor … Continue reading Hotels can now buy top TripAdvisor listings
VietJet: Latest A321 Added to its Fleet
Hanoi – Vietjet received its latest A321 on 28 March during a ceremony in Paris, France in the presence of Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam on his official State visit to France. The new … Continue reading VietJet: Latest A321 Added to its Fleet
“Enjoy my Japan” Global Campaign launched
New York – The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) hosted a launch event in New York to promote the “Enjoy my Japan” Global Campaign. As part of the launch, JNTO unveiled a special video series to kick-off the campaign, which … Continue reading “Enjoy my Japan” Global Campaign launched
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
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
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