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Asia

Beyond boardrooms and broadcasts: key takeaways from the Singapore MICE Forum 2025

For MICE professionals, a great deal goes into the planning and execution of a successful event, and the team behind

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic invites travellers to Step Into Seoul, Spring Into Adventure

The countdown is on for Virgin Atlantic’s new daily service from London Heathrow to Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea.

Appointment announcement

Stay22 bolsters leadership with tech and finance appointments

Montréal-based affiliate commerce platform Stay22 announced the hiring of a new chief technology officer as well as a new chief financial officer.

Airports

Foreign travellers on layovers in Taiwan to get NT$600 in gift vouchers

Taiwan’s Tourism Administration has announced that foreign travellers entering the country on a short layover via Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport will receive NT$600 in gift vouchers.

Indonesia

Statistics Indonesia: Tourist arrivals up 10.22% as of Q3-2025

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reports that the Southeast Asian country welcomed 11.43 million foreign tourist arrivals in the first nine months of 2025.

Airlines and Aviation

Thailand welcomes Etihad Airways’ inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed the inaugural Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi–Chiang Mai flight earlier today, 4th November.

Hospitality

Grand Mercure Hotels & Resorts marks Malaysian debut with the Grand Mercure Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang

Accor brand Grand Mercure Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the Grand Mercure Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang, marking its debut in Malaysia.

China

China’s H World Group announces next phase of development as it marks its 20th anniversary

China-based global hospitality firm H World Group Limited marked its 20th anniversary by announcing a new strategic phase focused on supply-side innovation and quality growth.

Hotels

REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort receives its first Michelin Key

REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort consolidates its position as a leading wellness and longevity destination in Southeast Asia as it closes October with a series of recognitions and strategic alliances that mark a milestone in its trajectory.