Asia

Local experiences are key to growing Persian Gulf tourism

Persian Gulf states must combine their newly built attractions with cultural offerings to maximise tourism potential, delegates at Arabian Travel Market were urged.

Epicurean adventures: Top culinary rail journeys

If food and drink on a train conjures up images of packed lunches and tepid tea, think again. Abigail Healy rounds up rail journeys where culinary excellence is a holiday highlight

AmaWaterways reveals new sales team

Trade drive from AmaWaterways sees new recruits on board.

Royal Caribbean to station third vessel in Asia Pacific

Royal Caribbean to place new Quantum Ultra class ship in Asia

Married agent creates hijacking hoax to avoid holiday with mistress

The travel consultant reportedly emailed details of a fake terror plot to police

Meet Jan Leeming, TV presenter and star of The Real Marigold Hotel

Jan Leeming, television presenter and newsreader, on her love for travel, being ambassador for Just You and taking part in the BBC series, The Real Marigold Hotel

Norwegian launches Gatwick-Singapore service

The service will be the first ex-UK long haul one to head east once it commences on September 28

North Korea trips to continue as planned

Operators serving North Korea are “closely monitoring” the situation in the region following a failed missile launch by the country on Sunday

Turkey back in spotlight

The Foreign Office was warning on Tuesday (April 18) that Turkey’s security environment “remains potentially volatile”

Hainan to introduce Dreamliner on Manchester-Beijing service

The carrier announced last month that it will boost frequency with a fifth weekly flight beginning in June

Two million holidaymakers set to head abroad over Easter

Spain remains the top destination for those looking for some sunshine

China may lead way in travel, delegates told

The future of travel will be defined by what happens in China, the Skift Forum Europe was told last week

Advantage expands overseas with Asia consortium

Advantage Travel Partnership has confirmed global expansion ambitions with the launch of Advantage Asia in India.

India doubles e-visa duration to 60 days

The window for application to the e-visa scheme has also increased from 30 days to 120 days

How Hotel Jen's Night Light incentive is encouraging after hours exploration

Hotel Jen is encouraging guests to discover the areas around its properties after dark. TTG learns about the brand’s Night Light programme

Heathrow gets another China flight option

China Southern to increase Guangzhou flight frequency

Operator in 'close contact' with clients after St Petersburg bombing

The FCO has urged Brits to "take extra care" after 14 people were killed and at least 45 injured in the explosion between two underground stations

British tourist hospitalised in Thailand after falling from train

Backpacker Daniel Clarke was found by the side of a railway track in Chumphon province

Tourism boards flock to Routes events

More than 20 tourism authorities attended Routes Asia 2017, held in Okinawa, Japan, last week

All aboard: Family cruising to India

Celebrity Cruises introduced itineraries to India from its new homeport Abu Dhabi last year. Jo Kessel sets sail with her husband and three kids to discover how family friendly a cruise to the south Asian country can be

Selling power: The ins and outs of tipping on small group tours

Participants on small-group adventure tours often encounter individuals who contribute to their trip, but the tipping process can be awkward. TTG looks at how agents can better prepare clients and add value to their booking

Hainan adds extra Manchester-Beijing service

The flight is currently the only direct service to mainland China outside of London

Wendy Wu appoints UK co-deputy managing directors

The operator said John Warr and Joe Sutcliffe had been the “driving force” behind its recent growth

Cathay Pacific to slash head office jobs after losses

The Hong Kong carrier reported its first annual loss since 2008 this week