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LATEST NEWS

China announces significant change to visa-free transit policy

China announced some changes regarding its visa-free transit policy on Tuesday, 17th December....

Dusit Hotels and Resorts ushers in the peak travel season with the opening of two new properties: Dusit Princess Chiang Mai in Thailand and dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla, the first Dusit-branded hotel in India....

Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) announced that all six of its Australian properties have been awarded the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels certification today, 18th December. ...

teamLab Planets Tokyo announced that its expansion which offers new immersive experiences will officially open on 22nd January 2025....

Octopus Cards Limited began the expanded implementation of its fast, simple, and secure payment experience for customers traveling in Mainland China....

Hong Kong’s ZJLD Group Inc successfully held its Zhenjiu World Tour: Light Chasers in Antarctica voyage between 27th November and 7th December....

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Hospitality

Amilla Maldives steps up its wellness offerings with AMRA skincare

Marga Manlapig Dec 18, 2024

Amilla Madives’ Javvu Spa invites guests to discover an elevated realm of rejuvenation with the introduction of the renowned skincare line AMRA to its roster of amenities.
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Air

Greater Bay Airlines launches new Yichang route

Marga Manlapig Dec 18, 2024

Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) began flying its new route to Yichang in Hubei Province on Tuesday, 17th December.
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Airlines and Aviation

TAP resumes flights to Porto Alegre, Brazil

Kanchan Nath Dec 18, 2024

TAP Air Portugal will resume flights to Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on April 1, 2025.
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Reports

Short-term rentals dominate NYE travel

Kanchan Nath Dec 18, 2024

Among 25 European capitals, hotel prices rise by 2.7%, while short-term rentals soar almost 8%, with Innsbruck’s average rental rate of €417 surpassing hotels at €323—highlighting the…
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Airports

SFO opens first sensory room for neurodivergent travellers and families

Kanchan Nath Dec 18, 2024

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the opening of its newest amenity: a Sensory Room specifically designed for Neurodiverse travellers and their families.
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Cruise

AE Expeditions to host 150 agents in 2025

Kanchan Nath Dec 18, 2024

AE Expeditions (part of Aurora Expeditions), the award-winning polar expedition company, has announced that it will host 150 UK & Irish agents on board its small ships across 2025.
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Tourism

Tuolumne County celebrates 175 years in 2025

Kanchan Nath Dec 18, 2024

In 2025, Tuolumne County will turn 175 years old and welcome a host of exciting new accommodations to the region offering travellers even more ways to experience California’s charming gold…
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Hotel Technology

INDUSTRY APPOINTMENTS

Reports

Radisson Hotel Group sees a brilliant future in the Asia Pacific

Marga Manlapig Dec 18, 2024
Appointments

Radisson Hotel Group appoints Rashna Kapadi as Director of Design and Technical Services for South Asia

Kanchan Nath Dec 17, 2024
MICE

Paul Shih appointed director of Taiwan Tourism Administration’s Singapore office

Marga Manlapig Dec 17, 2024
Appointments

Grenada Tourism Authority welcomes Tornia Charles as new marketing director

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2024

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LATEST NEWS

China announces significant change to visa-free transit policy

Dusit Hotels and Resorts has two new properties in time for the peak travel season

Six Pan Pacific Hotels awarded Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification

teamLab Planets Tokyo expansion to open in January

Octopus expands secure payment experience to travellers in the Chinese Mainland

Antarctica leg of Zhenjiu World Tour concluded successfully

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Amilla Maldives steps up its wellness offerings with AMRA skincare

Greater Bay Airlines launches new Yichang route

TAP resumes flights to Porto Alegre, Brazil

Short-term rentals dominate NYE travel

SFO opens first sensory room for neurodivergent travellers and families

AE Expeditions to host 150 agents in 2025

Tuolumne County celebrates 175 years in 2025

Hostaway announces $365 Million strategic growth

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