Asia

Air India places huge aircraft order as it restructures

Air India unveils latest stage of rapid transformation under private ownership

Four Seasons to open a new-build in Taiwan

Four Seasons has started construction on a 31-storey property in Taipei, which is slated to open in the next few years

Tourism Tokyo unveils new trade training modules

The new additions come as Japan marks its reopening and to encourage traveller dispersal outside of the city limits

Brits urged to be vigilant to threat of 'violent sexual assaults' in Thailand

Unprovoked attacks have been reported in tourist destinations across Thailand, sparking a Foreign Office update

Singapore to drop final Covid-19 travel restrictions

Destination relaxes entry rules for travellers as health situation “stabilises”

Travel trade rallies in support of Turkey and Syria earthquake relief

Jet2holidays and Tui pledge coaches to support emergency efforts after Monday’s devastating earthquakes, which have claimed more than 20,000 lives

Turkey: FCDO issues fresh travel warning after national emergency declared

The death toll from Monday’s earthquakes affecting Turkey and Syria is surging towards 10,000

Intrepid Travel launches Turkey and Syria earthquake appeal

Operator, through its not-for-profit Intrepid Foundation, pledges initial AUS$100,000 (£58,000)

Holiday Extras pledges £10k to Turkey and Syria earthquake relief effort

Holiday essentials provider urges others to consider contributing to Oxfam emergency relief fund following disaster which has left nearly 5,000 dead

Turkey: FCDO cautions against travel to south-east after second earthquake

Turkey experiences second earthquake 7.5 magnitude earthquake near site of first tremor, which hit 7.8 magnitude leaving thousands dead

Deadly earthquake prompts Foreign Office travel warning to Brits in Turkey

Hundreds feared dead and hundreds more still missing following quake near Turkish city of Gaziantep, felt across the country as well as in Cyprus, Lebanon and Israel

British Airways to restart flights to mainland China

From 23 April, flights will operate daily between Heathrow and Shanghai Pudong airport

Virgin Atlantic to return to China for first time since 2020

Flights from Heathrow to Shanghai to restart for the first time since 23 December 2020 following the Covid-19 pandemic

InsideJapan halts spring blossom enquiries owing to 'incredible demand'

Specialist operator is focusing on ’underrated months’ later in the year for customers to travel

Foreign Office updates Turkey travel advice with fresh terrorism warning

’Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Turkey,’ read the updated FCDO advice, which stressed there was a ’heightened risk’ of attacks targeting aviation

Jules Verne to return to Pakistan for first time for 40 years

Newly trade-friendly touring specialist launches new tour of the country, 40 years after it became the first operator to escort western tourists across the Karakoram mountain range

Wizz Air announces four new Turkey routes for summer 2023

Budget carrier to launch Istanbul, Dalaman and Antalya from Gatwick in the spring, and offer Istanbul from Luton too

Emirates ready to ramp up China and Hong Kong services

Gulf carrier to resume passenger flights to Shanghai and Beijing, and increase Guangzhou and Hong Kong services

US, Asia and Australia bookings driving spike in Gold medal package sales

Trade-only operator’s package holiday bookings up nearly 70% compared with the same mid-peaks period last year

Foreign Office updates Turkey travel advice with summer safety message

More than 50 cases of sexual assault, including rape, were reported to British consular staff in Turkey last year, up from 30 in 2019

Briton among Nepal plane crash dead, FCDO confirms

British man among 72 passengers and crew onboard ill-fated Yeti Airlines service, which crashed en route to Pokhara on Sunday (15 January)

Discover Japan’s secret epicurean destination

Japan’s Oita prefecture has not just crafted a perfect blend of flavours in its culinary scene but it’s also struck a perfect balance with nature – it’s a dream destination for eco-conscious, luxury clients seeking a gastronomic experience

Agents invited to sign up to first Tokyo event in three years

Tokyo City Promotion will be the first official B2B Tokyo event since 2019

Fatal air crash prompts FCDO to update advice for Nepal

At least 68 people, including foreign tourists, died after a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara crashed on Sunday morning (15 January)