Asia

InsideAsia Tours to add new destinations for 2020

Operator’s InsideJapan brand set for bumper 18 months with the country hosting the 2019 Rugby World Cup and 2020 Olympic Games

Jet Airways ceases all operations as emergency funding bid fails

Embattled carrier had already pulled its UK Delhi and Mumbai routes

Hitting re-set on a Thai retreat

From detox dieting to mangrove exploration and a host of other wellness kick-starts, there are reasons aplenty to book into Thailand’s Chiva-Som, looking fresh from a renovation of its own

CAA confirms Jet Airways suspension

The cancellations are the latest in the airline’s travails.

Istanbul airport aims for 200m passengers

Plans for a third runway at Heathrow pale somewhat when compared to the new Istanbul airport, where operations got under way in earnest this week

Brunei pressure ramps up as boycotts gather momentum

Protest against Brunei-owned travel brands has intensified following its implementation of anti-LGBT laws

Pegasus Airlines announces Manchester-Istanbul route

Five-times weekly service to take off on 1 July

Raffles to make debut in India with two hotels

The deal will see luxury properties open in Rajasthan as part of a bigger focus by Accor on premium brands in the country

Trade moves against Brunei over 'gay stoning' laws

The country has faced outcry over its decision to implement the new rules this week

Japanese lifestyle retailer Muji opens hotel in Tokyo

Ever wondered what a hotel would look like if designed by one of Japan’s most famous lifestyle brands? Now you can stay in one and get the full Muji experience

Wendy Wu launches fam trip promotion to China

Educational for 15 agents will visit Chongqing this summer

Heathrow welcomes new Air China Chengdu service

Chengdu grows Heathrow’s Chinese route network to 12

Jet Airways suspends Manchester-Mumbai service

Jet Airways puts ’temporary’ halt on Manchester-Mumbai route launched only a few months ago

Six cruises with celebrities

Cruise lines are increasingly recruiting celebrities to add an extra reason to entice customers onboard. Abigail Healy rounds up top options to leave clients star-struck

Wendy Wu unveils first Victoria Mekong tours

Six itineraries will feature cruises on operator’s new river ship

Flybe signs interline agreement with Korean Air

British travellers can now fly to Seoul via three European hubs

Turkish Airlines announces Gatwick-Bodrum service

Flights to beach destination on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coast to get under way on April 1

Japan demand inspires Railbookers to introduce new rail journeys

Railbookers has become the latest operator to look to capitalise on booming demand for Japan with its first Japanese rail tours

Thomas Cook China to set up Japanese DMC

Move aims to grow Cook’s share of inbound tourism from China

Banyan Tree announces first hotel in Japan

Luxury operator will make Japanese debut in Kyoto in 2022

Michelin-starred street chef returns to London

Top Singapore ’hawker’ chefs are taking part in three-day promotional event

LGBT-friendly travel: Top selling tips from industry insiders

Abigail Healy asks the industry for their favourite travel experiences and top tips on selling to the LGBT community

Thai Airways resumes European flights amid India-Pakistan tensions

Pakistan shut its airspace on Wednesday after fresh clashes with India over the disputed Kashmir and Jammu regions, forcing airlines to divert and cancel flights

Pakistan ‘shuts airspace’ as tensions with India rise

Foreign Office updates advice after border clashes in disputed Kashmir region