China Duty Free Group tops first-half global travel retailer rankings; Asia Pacific hotels report continued improvement but at low levels.
Hong Kong bans Cathay Dragon flights from Kuala Lumpur; Japan Airlines increases flights to Dalian.
Singapore Airlines expands KrisConnect Programme in China; China promises one-hour travel anywhere in the world by 2045.
The Peninsula dumps Oracle to use Shiji; Blockchain travel site Travala enters China market.
British Airways resumes Shanghai service; Alibaba's Fliggy offers billion-dollar subsidy.
IHG takes voco global with launch in US and Greater China; Chinese "Big Three" airlines expected to report profits in Q3.
Huazhu prices global offering at HKD 297 to raise around USD 783 million; Alibaba may invest in Grab to bolster its business in Southeast Asia.
Hotel giant Huazhu reports nearly 32% drop in Q2 revenue; Hong Kong secures multiple first-ever MICE events amidst pandemic challenges.
