Ritz-Carlton Makes Okinawan Debut, Reopens In Montreal
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has boosted its global presence with the commencement of operations for 2 luxury properties. The hospitality chain has opened the 97-room Ritz-Carlton Okinawa on the southern Japanese island, while celebrating the reopening of the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Montreal after a 4-year renovation. Ritz-Carlton Okinawa Affectionately known as “Gusuku” in the local … Read more
Mariner Of The Seas To Cruise Asia In 2013
Cruising giant Royal Caribbean International has announced the deployment of a second large ship to Asia, signaling its confidence in the region’s cruise market. Beginning June 2013, the 3,114-passenger Mariner of the Seas will offer sailings out of China and Singapore, taking the place of the smaller Legend of the Seas, which will return to Europe after 3 … Read more
AirAsia X To Drop Tianjin In Favour Of Beijing
Malaysian low cost carrier AirAsia X has revealed plans to launch services to Beijing next month, fulfilling a longtime goal to serve the Chinese capital. The airline has also decided to end flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tianjin, which it has touted as a gateway to Beijing. Kuala Lumpur – Beijing Nonstop from 22 … Read more
Costa Atlantica To Cruise Asia In 2013
Italian cruise line Costa Cruises has announced it will raise capacity in Asia for the 2013 cruise season, sending the 85,700-GRT Costa Atlantica to the region. The 2,680-passenger ship joins the Costa Victoria, which is being deployed to the Far East this year together with the Costa Classica, to double the line’s offering as it … Read more
Scoot On-track For Launch, Announces Fourth Destination
Singapore Airlines’ new long-haul, low-cost subsidiary Scoot is on-track to launch scheduled operations in June 2012, with preparations for its inaugural flight from Singapore to Sydney underway. The carrier has also announced Bangkok as its fourth destination, which it will serve daily using a 2-class Boeing 777-200ER. 2 Jets Delivered Ready for Sydney, Gold Coast Following the … Read more
