Boeing and Emirates have announced a commitment to purchase 40 787-10 Dreamliners at the 2017 Dubai Airshow.The deal, including airplanes and related equipment, is valued at $15.1 billion at current l…
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Frasers Hospitality on track to double in size in China
Frasers Hospitality is on track to double its operating properties in China with the grand opening of Modena by Fraser Changsha.Strategically located in the vibrant capital of Hunan Province, the 354-…
Boeing signs $37bn deal with China Aviation Suppliers
Boeing and China Aviation Suppliers Holding Company have signed an agreement for 300 airplanes during a ceremony in Beijing.The deal was signed as part of the United States trade mission to China, and…
Pleasant Holidays returning to Asia
After a nearly decade-long hiatus, Pleasant Holidays is selling Asia packages for 2018, with an emphasis on Japan.Reservations for FIT and group bookings for Asia product will open in December.Pleasan…
WTM 2017: Maldives unveils ambitious infrastructure expansion
Mohamed Anil, Maldives attorney general, has announced several new tourism developments taking place in the country for 2018 during a press briefing at World Travel Market in London.The announced plan…
Tourism In Myanmar Hit Hard By Political Crisis
The Rohingya crisis has dealt a serious blow to tourism in Myanmar which had been developing rapidly in the last few years. Cancellations are affecting destinations across Myanmar and as the peak seas…
The Luxury Collection reveals plans for new property in Okinawa, Japan
The Luxury Collection has announced the signing of Iraph Sui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in Okinawa, Japan.Owned by the Mori Trust Group and slated to open in late 2018, the new island resort will be …
WTM 2017: Qatar Tourism Authority set to showcase developing offering
Qatar Tourism Authority is returning to London to exhibit at World Travel Market 2017, one of the leading events in the global travel trade calendar.The QTA stand will showcase a strong delegation of …
Hong Kong receives 89% hotel room occupancy in 2017
Hong Kong has seen an enormous growth in tourists this year than in 2016 with an increase in the number of tourists providing hotel business in Hong Kong to thrive and injected the business with 89% h…
airBaltic launches direct flights between Riga and Abu Dhabi
The Latvian airline airBaltic, in cooperation with the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways, has launched a direct service between Riga and Abu Dhabi.The new route offers conve…