pr-inside.com, 2008-04-27
As Sihanouk Ville takes off as a tourism hub, Cambodia tourism authority and developers say that preserving the natural harmony and health of its beaches and coastline is the a priority. Officials in Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism have echoed concern about pollution as tourism grows in Sihanouk Ville, and say they are trying […]
vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn, 28-02-2008
Singapore’s Changi Airports International will take part in developing the Phu Bai International Airport in central province ofThua Thien-Hue, said Hoang Thanh, the Central Airport Authority’s general director. Changi Airports International (CAI) signed a memorandum of understanding to this effect with the Central Airport Authority in Ha Noi on Tuesday, in the presence […]
(eTN) Feb 21 2008
Tourists heading for destinations within the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand-Growth Triangle areas during the region’s Visit IMT-GT 2008 year are spoilt for flights and choice of destinations following a “free-fall” of ticket prices by leading regional carriers Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia.
IMT-GT destinations including Jakarta, Yogyakarta (Indonesia), Langkawi, Kota Bahru (Malaysia), Chiang Mai, and Krabi […]
pia.gov.ph (8 February)
Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano bared the urgent need for the expansion of the Mactan Cebu International Airport in order to accommodate the increasing tourist arrivals coming to Cebu. Durano in a recent forum said passenger traffic at the Cebu airport is growing over 20 percent year after year so the […]
TTGasia.com, Jan 11 – 17, 2008Lufthansa’s imminent departure from the Philippines puts additional strain on an already meagre Europe-Philippine seat capacity – and while impact on business should be minimal – raises concerns on air fares, perception and government policies. Lufthansa is discontinuing its daily Frankfurt-Manila service via Guangzhou on March 30. General manager […]
expresstravelworld.com, Jan 2008Star Alliance-the world’s biggest airline alliance- recently celebrated its tenth anniversary by inducting two Chinese carriers-Air China based in Beijing and Shanghai Airlines in Shanghai- while its Chief Executives Board unanimously approved Air India’s membership in Beijing.By inducting an Indian carrier, Star has now filled its ‘white spots’ of India and China. […]
RadioAustralia.net.au, 12/01/2008Cambodia’s seaside airport near Sihanoukville is slated to become the country’s largest as a new focus is placed on bringing tourists into the area.Tourism Minister Thong Khon told the AFP newsagency the airport would be bigger than Phnom Penh International Airport.A year after its re-opening, service at the Sihanoukville airport remains limited to […]
Balidiscovery.com (1/12/2008) A number of press reports are suggesting that Indonesian Lion Air (PT Lion Mentari Airlines) is eyeing a 49% share in an Australian domestic air carrier as a possible precursor to establishing a feeder network for the establishment of international flights between Indonesia and Australia.Australian press reports say that discussions are at […]
TTGasia.com, Dec 14 – 20, 2007 THE tourism industry in Langkawi is pinning its hopes on its new Geopark status to capture the imagination of leisure and meetings and incentives travellers seeking a unique beach destination in South-east Asia.The trade is banking on more tourist traffic coming from Singapore via Kuala Lumpur in 2008 […]
stbpassport.com, Dec 7th 2007Come 9 January 2008, Changi Airport, consistently rated one of the world’s best airports, will have its brand new Terminal 3 open for operations.At a cost of S$1.75 billion, the Terminal 3 will add a capacity of 22 million passengers a year, bringing the total capacity of Changi Airport to 70 […]
