Now Open: Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit
French hospitality operator Accor has announced the opening of the new Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, its latest hotel in the Thai capital. Situated on the lively Sukhumvit Road and flanked by the city’s commercial, financial and shopping districts, the 345-room hotel boasts a unique layered stainless steel and glass facade, while the interior decor is inspired … 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
Airlines Plan New Flights, Increased Frequencies To Yangon
Myanmar’s travel and tourism market is poised to enter a new period of growth following recent political developments in the country. Identifying near-term opportunities, airlines have rapidly announced the resumption of services and frequency increases to the country’s gateway, Yangon. Bangkok Airways Thai boutique carrier Bangkok Airways announced the addition of a third daily flight on … 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
Tune Hotels Opens 11th Malaysian Property
After expanding regionally with new openings in the Philippines and Thailand, Malaysia’s Tune Hotels has opened its 11th domestic property in Ipoh. Located in the heart of the town on Jalan Horley, the 121-room Tune Hotels Ipoh is within walking distance to major attractions and becomes the brand’s first hotel to incorporate a new identity … Read more
