Asia

Step into the world of splendour – one of royalty, palaces, glitz and glory. Is it a palace you see – a fl oating vision in marble – standing amidst the glowing moonlight and gentle lakeside breezes?

Luxury travel has always been linked to unparalled service, top priority and indulgence to be fully immersed in the high quality and unrivalled experience a destination can offer.

SINGAPORE – TransAsia Airways has launched a new route from Hualien to Hangzhou, bridging the two on the cross-strait network.

In the second part of our Asian Hotel Chain feature, we spotlight four chains: Hong Kong-based Mandarin Oriental Group and Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, India’s Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts and China’s Jin Jiang Hotels Hotels.

Over the past 30 years or more, Asia has seen the growth of many hotel chains – which are on par or if not better than those offered by established international names which have many thousands of properties managed or franchised (like Sheraton, InterContinental, Accor) under their names.

Jeannie Lim, Executive Director, Meetings & Conventions and Exhibitions & Conferences, Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau

Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa is set to open in Bali, the island of a thousand temples, and the island of paradise.

With its striking sea cliffs, densely forested mountains, endless choice of local cuisines, as well as vibrant city life, Taiwan has been named one of the Top 10 Travel Destinations in 2012 by leading travel bible, Lonely Planet.

Travelzoo Asia Pacific, a licensee of Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ:TZOO), a global Internet media company, today released the findings of its subscriber survey.

Visitors to this year’s ITB Asia can download a free guide to the show on their mobile phones.

Travel professionals who want to learn and network with leaders of the association community can look forward to participating in the second instalment of the successful Association Day.

Messe Berlin (Singapore), organiser of ITB Asia, ‘The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market’, has announced that Japan will be the partner country for this year’s show held from 19 – 21 October in Singapore.

Helping children smile again through the influence of travel and social media.

Messe Berlin (Singapore), organiser of ITB Asia, ‘The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market’, has announced four new conference sessions added to this year’s show.

The SmartTravelAsia.com recently released 2011 "Best in Travel Poll" with Bangkok Airways and Samui Airport ranked among the world's top ten in overall category.