Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is expanding its Asia-Pacific portfolio with 7 new hotel signings in 2Q2013, including a management agreement that represents the group's first venture into the Indonesian market. Meanwhile, the group continues to grow its presence in China with 2 proposed openings in Shanghai in 3Q2013. In addition, the group will also reinforce its leadership position in India by adding 4 new properties by 3Q2016.

Marco Polo Hotels Group is opening the 316-room Marco Polo Ortigas in Manila in 1Q2014. The property is located at the city's commercial business hub and will be positioned as a five-star business hotel. Marco Polo Ortigas is the third addition to the group's portfolio in the Philippines, which includes 2 other hotels in Cebu and Davao.

Low-cost carrier Tigerair continues its expansion by adding 4 new destination routes to its network. Starting next month, Tigerair will operate 3 flights every fortnight to Lijiang in China (from 29 October), 4 flights weekly to Chiang Mai in Thailand (from 2 November) and Langkawi in Malaysia (from 8 November), and 3 flights weekly to Lombok in Indonesia (from 22 November).

In response to the high demand of flights to Phuket via Sydney or Singapore, Jetstar will operate 2 direct flights weekly from Melbourne to Phuket from 14 December 2013, with the frequency increasing to 3 flights weekly from March 2014.

Princess Cruises, a cruise line brand under Carnival Corporation, will be sailing to Indonesia and the Southeast Asian region for a new season of cruise trips. The Sapphire Princess, which has a capacity of approximately 2,670 passengers, is due to be deployed to the region for a four-month season from November 2014 to February 2015. The vessel will call at 7 countries and 16 ports in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Brunei. Approximately 40,000 passengers are expected to travel with the cruise line during its first season.