Cathay Pacific has launched a new payment option that gives customers the flexibility to pay using a mix of Asia Miles and cash when booking seats on the airline’s website. Starting 30 March, customers will not only be able to purchase […]
“The successful implementation of IATA Travel Pass in this trial with Singapore Airlines passengers demonstrates that technology can securely, conveniently and efficiently help travelers and governments to manage travel health credentials. The significance of this to re-starting international aviation cannot […]
In a hugely pioneering initiative, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has successfully conducted the trial of digital health passes on a flight between Hong Kong and Los Angeles. Designed to provide a simple and efficient means of checking and verifying […]
Mandarin Oriental will manage a new luxury hotel in Hangzhou, China. The property is scheduled to open in 2025. The hotel will comprise 194 guestrooms and suites as well as four restaurants and bars. Significant meeting and event space will ensure it […]
Marking the debut of the brand in Japan, W Osaka will redefine the local hotel scene with a spirited spin on luxury. Situated on along Midosuji Boulevard, W Osaka asserts its presence in the city’s busy urban streetscape with a […]
Starting 11 March 2021, Qatar Airways to become the first airline in the Middle East to begin trials of the innovative new IATA Travel Pass ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app, in partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), IATA Travel […]
GHM is set to open a 91-key luxury resort at Katara Cultural Village in Qatar’s capital city, Doha. Expected to open in July 2022, the resort will comprise of 59 rooms and suites as well as 32 chalets and villas. The […]
Fairfield by Marriott is slated to open six hotels across four prefectures by August 2021. Of the six hotels, the 72-key Fairfield by Marriott Mie Odai opened its doors on March 9. The other properties are: Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro […]
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced its plan to prepare for the recovery of tourism and the resumption of international travel. The strategic plan outlines the division of an HK$1.138 billion (£127 million) budget for the next financial […]
The Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has joined forces with various authorities to ensure establishments across the tourism ecosystem are fully implementing precautionary measures to combat Covid-19. The move comes after the city was forced to […]