Asia

Oman Air has celebrated the delivery of the fifth of 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8s it has on order.This comes at a time when the airline is continuing its trajectory of rapid growth and expansion.Meanwhile, th…

Rotana has announced that its current president and chief executive, Omer Kaddouri, will be stepping down from the role at the end of 2018.Kaddouri assumed the position of president and chief executiv…

Hassan Al Ibrahim, acting chairman at Qatar Tourism Authority, commented: “It continues to be an exciting period of rapid growth for Qatar’s cruise tourism sector, which will witness more …

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced that the emirate will be hosting the PATA Annual Summit 2020.The four-day event, to be hosted by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Autho…

Minor Hotels has signed two new management contracts in China under the company’s established M Collection brand of hotels and bespoke travel experiences.Partnering with Zhuhai Da Heng Qin Compa…

Genting Cruise Lines celebrated SuperStar Virgo’s inaugural homeport sailing from Tianjin earlier, from where she will offer seven cruises to multiple destinations in Japan, including Kagoshima,…

Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, has reopened following a period of extensive enhancements that includes redesigned rooms and suites, refreshed Ritz Kids experiences, and new culinary options.A…

Etihad is to start sharing space in its lounge at London Heathrow.The Abu Dhabi flag-carrier, which lost $1.95 billion in 2016 and $1.52 billion in 2017, has launched a new brand, The House, in partne…

Bangkok Airways has chosen Amadeus Altéa passenger service system to deliver an extensive transformation of its core technology systems.The transformation means Bangkok Airways’ customers…

Rotana has announced a key addition to its executive team, with Tom Stevens appointed as area general manager for Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Tanzania, and Democratic Republic of Congo.He will be responsib…