Reports

South Korea’s LCCs rule the skies, exceeding Asia-Pacific Average

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

The seating proportion of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in South Korea’s aviation market has far surpassed the average of the Asia-Pacific region, according to an industry report, reflecting the popularity of budget airlines in the country.

Hotels

Best Western Hotel Rawalpindi Central opens with 100 keys in Pakistan

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

BWH Hotels announces the opening of Best Western Hotel Rawalpindi Central, marking its debut in one of Pakistan’s most prestigious areas, the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Airlines and Aviation

ANA Holdings through ANA Future Frontier Fund to invest in BlueWX

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

ANA HOLDINGS INC through its corporate venture capital (CVC) fund "ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.", announced its investment in BlueWX Co. Ltd. (BlueWX), a startup company that provides highly accurate weather forecasting services, leveraging advanced technology to enhance safety and efficiency across various industries.

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines welcomes the Lunar New Year

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

Malaysia Airlines is celebrating the upcoming Lunar New Year with specially curated menu and offerings onboard its flights and lounges.

Hotels

Accor unveils Japan’s hidden gems with Grand Mercure and Mercure Hotels

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

Japan's regional wonders await discovery, offering a tapestry of natural beauty, rich traditions, and heartfelt local connections.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines commits to four more years as title sponsor of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has renewed its title sponsorship of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix for another four years, continuing its long-standing partnership with one of the most anticipated events in the F1 calendar.

Airlines and Aviation

dnata extends long-standing partnership with Royal Jordanian

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

dnata, a global air and travel services provider, and Royal Jordanian, Jordan’s flag carrier, extended their partnership in Amman.

Airlines and Aviation

Bird Aero Services FZCO to be the GSA of VietJet Thailand in the UAE

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

Bird Travels is delighted to announce the appointment of Bird Aero Services FZCO, Dubai, U.A.E as the General Sales Agent of VietJet Thailand in United Arab Emirates.

Abu Dhabi

Etihad to now fly thrice daily from Abu Dhabi to Milan from 1 Nov

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

Etihad Airways announced a significant expansion of its Italian network with the addition of a third daily flight to Milan, starting 1 November 2025.

Airports

Emirates Group gears for growth, unveils future-fit career and employee lounge

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

As one of the largest employers in Dubai, the Emirates Group plays a vital role in shaping the city’s growth, development, and people wellbeing.

Adventure Tourism

Adventure Travel Trade Association’s Regional Event “AdventureELEVATE” celebrates 10 Years

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

The Adventure Travel Trade Association® (ATTA) celebrates its 10 year legacy of AdventureELEVATE, a three-day regional event, by returning to Colorado on 28-30 May, 2025

Airlines and Aviation

Air India to restart flights to Tel Aviv from 2 March 2025

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

Air India announced it will resume its non-stop services between Delhi and Tel Aviv from 02 March 2025.

Reports

Love birds flock to sun and sand this Valentine’s Day

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

This winter, things are heating up as Americans favor warm-weather destinations to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Hotels

Radisson Hotel Group concludes 2024 with over 300 new signings and openings

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

Radisson Hotel Group reported a record-breaking year in 2024 after adding almost 40,000 keys to its global brand portfolio, thereby achieving significant milestones and further strengthening its footprint around the world.

Airlines and Aviation

5 ways Finnair’s Business Class is redefining long-haul luxury 

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

Finnair’s long-haul Business Class experience has reached new heights, setting a benchmark for luxury travel between Europe, the USA, and Asia.

Road

YoloBus connects multiple cities to Maha Kumbh

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

YoloBus, an intercity mobility brand with a strong presence in both North and South India, proudly announces the launch of its longest-ever route, connecting Hyderabad to Prayagraj with a 21-hour journey.

Tourism

Goa Tourism takes strong action against Shack Policy Violation

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has taken stringent action against a violation of the Goa State Shack Policy 2023-26.

Food & Drink

India Crowns Its First-Ever “2025 SAI Best Sommelier of India” at The LaLiT Mumbai

Kanchan Nath Jan 30,2025

India witnessed a historic milestone as the Sommeliers Association of India (SAI) successfully hosted the grand finale of the inaugural edition of the 2025 SAI Best Sommelier of India competition at the iconic The LaLiT, Mumbai.

Hotels

Minor International partners with Royal Holdings to enter Japan’s luxury and lifestyle hotel market

Kanchan Nath Jan 29,2025

Minor International Public Company Limited (MINT), the parent company of Minor Hotels, and Royal Holdings Co., Ltd. (Royal), a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed hotel and restaurant operator, announce a strategic partnership.

Tourism Boards

MTPA launches E-learning Program to train travel agents

Kanchan Nath Jan 29,2025

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) announces the launch of the "Discover Mauritius: Destination Specialist E-Learning Program," a comprehensive training initiative designed specifically for Indian travel agents and tour operators.

UK

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Wendy Wu Tours

Kanchan Nath Jan 29,2025

Wendy Wu Tours, the UK’s touring specialist, is thrilled to unveil an exclusive Chinese New Year offer that promises travellers the ultimate luxury on their journey to China

Macau

HBX Group offers a first glimpse of the MarketHub Asia 2025 agenda

Kanchan Nath Jan 29,2025

HBX Group has shared a sneak peek into its signature annual convention, MarketHub Asia 2025.

Features

7 Dreamy Getaways for this Valentine’s Day

Kanchan Nath Jan 29,2025

This Valentine’s Day switch roses and chocolates with holiday tickets for the two of you to celebrate your love.

Airlines and Aviation

Riyadh Air secures first advanced flight simulator license, enhancing pilot training

Kanchan Nath Jan 29,2025

Riyadh Air has been awarded its operational certificate by General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), for its first advanced Boeing 787-9 RX7000 full flight simulator, consolidating its mission to establish a world-class pilot training ecosystem.

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air Group partners with INJAZ Bahrain to empower youth

Kanchan Nath Jan 29,2025

Gulf Air Group (GFG), Bahrain's aviation group, has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INJAZ Bahrain, a non-profit organization dedicated to preparing young people for success in the global economy.

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Jordanian Airlines resumes route between Amman and Damascus

Kanchan Nath Jan 29,2025

This new non-stop service four times weekly will be an addition to the existing daily bus routes offered by Royal Jordanian in the last 2 years between Amman Airport and Syria

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air cuts fleet size by 29% to reduce losses

Kanchan Nath Jan 29,2025

Oman Air, the Gulf state’s flag carrier, last year cut its fleet size by 29 percent year on year to 32 aircraft, lowering its operational cost as part of its turnaround strategy.

Airports

Manchester Airports Group chooses Cirium

Kanchan Nath Jan 29,2025

MAG is the first Tier-1 airport group to use Cirium's EmeraldSky flight emissions and analytics to enhance operations and advance its sustainability objectives. 

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates celebrates the love and luck of Lunar New Year

Kanchan Nath Jan 29,2025

Celebrating Lunar New Year on the 29 January and heralding the year of the snake, Emirates customers can embrace the luck of the season with curated menus in Emirates lounges

Hotels

Hotels in Costa Rica will be able to implement WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics concept

Kanchan Nath Jan 29,2025

During FITUR 2025, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Costa Rican Tourism Board announced that Costa Rica will be the next destination to support the organization's global initiative: Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics), designed to promote hotel sustainability internationally.