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The secret weapon the West uses against Asia
Travel Advisory Note

The secret weapon the West uses against Asia

By Nury Vittachi, thejakartapost.com

Today, boys and girls, we will learn about an extremely dangerous weapon of mass destruction which is frequently used by Western governments to cause massive damage to Asian countries.

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Harbour Plaza Hong Kong awarded “Best Independent Hotel”
By TravelWeekly (Asia) Industry Awards 2008

Harbour Plaza Hong Kong awarded “Best Independent Hotel”

By eTN

HONG KONG – Harbour Plaza Hong Kong is pleased to announce that it has won the “Best Independent Hotel” award by TravelWeekly (Asia) Industry Awards 2008, held at the Marriott Hotel in Singapore

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The grandest and the golden celebrate in India
2008 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards

The grandest and the golden celebrate in India

By eTN

HYDERABAD, INDIA (September 19, 2008) - An international airline, a tourism and transport development organization, a rainforest hideaway and a tropical island resort took away top honors at the prese

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Travel leaders to tackle industry issues at ITB Asia convention 2008
ITB Asia 2008

Travel leaders to tackle industry issues at ITB Asia convention 2008

By travelbizmonitor.com

ITB Asia convention, to be held from October 22-24, 2008 in Singapore will be attended by the travel industry leaders from around the world, to face industry issues, which are at their most trying and

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US to implement online application for visitors from Asia and the Pacific in 2009
US Visa Rule

US to implement online application for visitors from Asia and the Pacific in 2009

By Yusof Sulaiman, eTN Asia/Pacific

The US Department of Homeland Security has announced travelers from visa waiver countries in Asia Pacific wishing to visit the US will have to apply online for authorization beginning January 12, 2009

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Macau, the fastest-growing destination in 2008
2008 Visitor Numbers Up Nearly 20%

Macau, the fastest-growing destination in 2008

By eTN

NEW YORK, NY (AUGUST 28, 2008) – More than 1.5 million international visitors have come to Macau in the first six months of this year, a 46.5 % jump over the same period last year.

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Bangkok Airways wins Asia’s Best Regional Airline 2008
World Airline Award

Bangkok Airways wins Asia’s Best Regional Airline 2008

By eTN

BANGKOK – Once again, Bangkok Airways won the Best Regional Airline for Asia according to this year’s announcement from the World Airline Awards poll conducted by Skytrax (www.worldairlineawards.c

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Go flat over the Pacific on United Airlines
Lie-Flat Business Class Seats To Asia

Go flat over the Pacific on United Airlines

By eTN

CHICAGO, IL (August 14, 2008) - Travel to Asia is getting more enjoyable and relaxing with United's international, lie-flat first- and business-class seats, taking off today for the first flight to th

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Hong Kong Express Airways increases flights throughout Asia
New Routes

Hong Kong Express Airways increases flights throughout Asia

By eTN

HONG KONG (August 1, 2008) Hong Kong Express Airways continues to
strengthen its presence and position in Asia as the carrier of choice in Hong
Kong with increased services and new routes.

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Impact of Beni to Muktinath road
Trekkers Say It Has Lost Its Charm

Impact of Beni to Muktinath road

With the construction of the Beni-Jomsom road that is 83 km, trekkers, as well as the locals, are quiet skeptical as to how it will affect the tourism industry there, as well as the local lives in day

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Kuala Lumpur Convention Center wins second consecutive TravelWeekly award
Best In Asia Again

Kuala Lumpur Convention Center wins second consecutive TravelWeekly award

By eTN

Kuala Lumpur – The Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (the Center) celebrated its third anniversary with a second consecutive win of the ‘Best Exhibition and Convention Center in Asia’ award at the

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The grandest of them all
Results Of The 2008 PATA Gold Awards

The grandest of them all

By eTN

BANGKOK, THAILAND - What do an international airline, tourism and transport development organization, rainforest hideaway and tropical island resort have in common?

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Tourism growth in Asia remains robust
Malaysia And Vietnam Key Growth Markets

Tourism growth in Asia remains robust

By ETN

Singapore - Unveiling its latest Asia Digest 2008 at a press conference in Singapore today, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, the region’s market leader in hotel investment and advisory services, identifie

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Tourists to Asia Pacific spoiled by listing of eight new World Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tourists to Asia Pacific spoiled by listing of eight new World Heritage Sites

By Yusof Sulaiman

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (eTN) - Tourists heading to Asia Pacific this coming summer can now follow the trail of seven new World Heritage Sites, following the latest official listing by the United Natio

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Tourism in Timor-Leste set for a big boost
Dr. Gil Alves, Minister of Tourism, Commerce And Industry, Officially Unveiled Timor-Leste Hotels

Tourism in Timor-Leste set for a big boost

By eTN

DILI, TIMOR-LESTE - On July 14, 2008, Dr.

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Asia seen topping North America airline market by 2027
planes will fly east

Asia seen topping North America airline market by 2027

U.S. aerospace giant Boeing Co. (BA) expects the market for commercial airplanes to be $3.2 trillion over the next 20 years, with the Far East aircraft market overtaking North America in that time.

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ITB Asia announces a 4-in-1 value-added week for travel industry
Four Leading Events

ITB Asia announces a 4-in-1 value-added week for travel industry

By eTN

Singapore – The inaugural ITB Asia, October 22-24 in Singapore, has announced partnerships with three specialist travel trade events that will give attendees access to four leading events in one tri

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Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila will open in 2012
In Fast-Emerging Fort Bonifacio

Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila will open in 2012

By eTN

Shangri-La Asia Limited will open Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila in 2012, located within the Fort Bonifacio former military base and city center.

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PATA appoints Shahram Saber as Asia representative
Will Manage Marketing And Membership Programs

PATA appoints Shahram Saber as Asia representative

By eTN

BANGKOK, THAILAND - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Shahram Saber in the newly-created role of regional director, Asia.

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Jet Airways voted one of the world's best airlines
Second Annual Which? Magazine Awards

Jet Airways voted one of the world's best airlines

By eTN

Jet Airways, Asia’s fastest-growing premier airline, has been recognized for the excellence and quality of its service and in-flight experience by readers of Which? magazine.

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