Tianjin

Russian carrier flies 777 to Hainan Where? Moscow Domodedovo (Russia) to Haikou (China) When? Once a week, effective immediately Who? VIM Airlines Why? Handling rising Russian demand for travel to the island of Hainan – China’s answer to Hawaii or Bali Anything else? The Russian carrier will operate the new route using a large, twin-aisle […]

Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who? Tianjin Airlines Why? Connecting major Pacific port cities, whilst also providing Chinese gamblers with a new connection to Vladivostok’s casinos Anything else? Vladivostok is just 1,300km from Tianjin, but more than 9,000km from Russia’s capital, […]

AirAsia connects Thailand’s regional cities Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Thai AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier provides more connectivity for travellers in Thailand’s regional cities Anything else? Thai AirAsia now operates eight domestic routes from Chiang Mai, the largest city in northern Thailand Okay Airways adds seasonal service […]

China’s cruise industry continues to boom, with the country exceeding two million passengers for the first time in 2016. Figures released by the China Cruise & Yacht Industry Association also revealed that Chinese ports handled a total of 1,040 inbound and outbound cruise ships last year, with 18 cruise ships based in the country in […]

Oaks Bodhgaya Location: In the Indian town of Bodhgaya, a UNESCO site where Buddha is said to have found enlightenment Grade: Upscale Keys: 78 Facilities: Gymnasium, a rooftop meditation space, library, international restaurant Meeting space: Banqueting hall They say: “Minor Hotels has been looking for the right opportunity to expand its footprint into India… this […]

Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has started the year strongly by securing contracts for another six properties in China. The company has expanded its portfolio in Changsha, Shenzhen, Tianjin and Wuhan, while also entering two new markets, Handan and Xuzhou. The six new serviced residences add more than 1,200 keys to Ascott’s Chinese inventory. […]

Pakistan gets new pilgrimmage flights Where? Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) to Multan (Pakistan) When? Four times a week, effective 1 April 2017 Who? Saudi Arabian Airlines Why? Trade and pilgrimage connection for Pakistan’s fifth largest city Anything else? Saudia will serve the route using a large Boeing 777 aircraft Low-cost link for Japanese tourist island Where? […]

Second Sydney service for Vietnam Airlines Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Sydney (Australia) When? Three times a week, effective 29 March 2017 Who? Vietnam Airlines Why? Continues the expansion of Vietnam Airlines’ long-haul network, driven by delivery of modern aircraft Anything else? Following the launch, Vietnam’s national carrier will operate two Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes to […]