In a surprising turn of events, luxury cruise line PONANT has announced the cancellation of its highly anticipated Paspaley Pearl sailings in the Kimberley region.

According to Ponant’s Chair Asia Pacific, Sarina Bratton AM, the company’s recent partnership with pearling company Paspaley to launch the new Paspaley Pearl (“marks a milestone in the…

Pan Pacific Singapore, the flagship property of Pan Pacific Hotels Group, has unveiled Pacific Emporium, a  new dining and retail space that is home to authentic local flavours,…

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with more than 1,600 hotels in approximately 20 markets and territories in Asia Pacific proudly unveiled its…

Marriott International, Inc. has announced a strategic agreement with Vinpearl, Vietnam's largest hospitality and leisure chain.

Courtyard by Marriott has announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Penang – the first Courtyard debut in Malaysia

On a glorious April morning I had had the opportunity to fly down to Thailand's largest island Phuket, to spend a couple of nights on the sun-drenched tropical idyll as a guest of the…

Visiting a national park or monument is always special, but there is nothing quite like spending a day at Pearl Harbor, just two miles from the Honolulu airport on the island of Oahu. …

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV)  has this week taken delivery of their new flagship Columbus in Singapore. The ship had arrived at the Singapore Cruise Centre under her P&O Cruises…

Meliá Hotels International formalised an agreement with Vietnamese hotel management firm BB Group Hospitality to bring Kobi Onsen Resort Hue into its Asian portfolio. 

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened for sale additional cruises for its 2026 spring/summer season with more port-immersive Europe sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and…

Set sail to paradise on board small, luxurious ships and discover new horizons with expertly curated excursions in this bucket list destination in 2025

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is offering the industry’s most unique and extraordinary itineraries to explore the breathtaking region of…

Humpbacks send pearls of spray skywards as they dive back into icy water in screw-like movements, seals lounge peacefully on drifting ice, and colonies of penguins waddle along frozen…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced an exciting new BOGO (Buy-One-Get-One-Free) offer for individual FIT Flexible/Foreign independent travel) Indians currently booking their NCL…

To reward its returning passengers and as part of the celebrations for its 40th anniversary as a passenger carrying company, Aranui Cruises has launched a new ‘Tiki Club’  loyalty programme.

Oceania Cruises is providing customers an exclusive offer of a complimentary pre-cruise hotel stay on selected sailings in late 2024 and 2025. Starting from 2 April The post Oceania Cruises…

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has announced that it will offer guests a free pre-cruise hotel stay on a range of sailings throughout…

With the launch of this new route, IndiGo has become the first Indian carrier to introduce direct connectivity between the historical city of Hyderabad and the capital city of Thailand.

Veterans Day is a federal and state holiday observed by almost all states in the United States. This year, 2024, it falls on a Monday, making it a long weekend and a long weekend away from…

MSC Cruises' 2026 World Cruise is now open for sale! Set sail on an incredible adventure around the world, seeing 47 locations in 32 countries over 119 days.

Paul Gauguin Cruises, the award-winning luxury line known for its artfully authentic explorations of French Polynesia and the South Pacific, has announced its 2025 Moana Explorer Programme

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, invites guests to experience its “2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems, ” a journey of ultra-luxury, comfort,…

Seabourn, the global leader in ultra-luxury journeys and adventure travel, has revealed its expedition itineraries for 2025-2026, which will take passengers to the world’s remote and…

Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s top luxury cruise company, announced today the specifics of its latest multi-million-dollar art collection, which will be displayed on the cruise…

Silversea has launched an exclusive pre-sale for their winter 2025/2026 voyage collection, which includes more than 150 new sailings to over 200 destinations. The new voyages extend the…

Meliá Hotels International, the largest hotel group in Spain and a global leader in the hospitality industry, signed an agreement with Guangzhou Aocheng Investment Company Ltd for the…

IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has re-commenced direct flights between Delhi and Hong Kong, effective October 5, 2023.

To help travelers find the best deals, Agoda reveals this year-end’s cheapest destinations around Asia Pacific.

Oceania Cruises has announced seven new exotic summer sailings to French Polynesia and Hawaii on board the 670-guest boutique hotel-style Regatta in 2025, which will open for reservations on…

Are you yearning for an unparalleled adventure that spans continents and cultures? Look no further than Silversea Cruises' World Cruise 2024, an extraordinary voyage named 'Far…

Oceania Cruises is offering a captivating array of 100 sailings in Tahiti and the Caribbean in 2024 and 2025, charting lesser-known coastlines and taking travellers to boutique ports and…

Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK), a Hong Kong Tourism Board division, hosted 15 leading MICE planners from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru a mix of partners, who have previously visited…

GoFiji and The Motibhai Group have established a strategic partnership to transform travel experiences in Fiji by providing a diverse range of exclusive benefits and perks.

All Wes Anderson’s films follow a fascinating atypical aesthetic which showcases amazing architecture and a symmetrical style. His distinctive design has taken the internet by storm with…

With thousands of years acting as protective stewards of the land, the Fijian people know the importance of wise management of the local natural resources. This is a directive followed…

Destinations-E introduces E-Experiences with Untold Story Travel, its newest creation. Travel is changing as people look more towards life- enhancing and life-changing journeys rather than a…

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has unveiled two new properties in Phu Quoc, Vietnam: the 1,399-room Wyndham  Grand Phu Quoc – the largest Wyndham Grand in Asia Pacific – and the 921-room…

JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, made its debut in Goa, India today with the opening of JW Marriott Goa.

Holland America Line has opened cruise bookings for its 2024-2025 West Coast season from San Diego, California, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the trade convention for the meetings and events industry in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, has  released new insights into the success of…

by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor | With news that the Fijian government has removed the last remaining restrictions for international travelers, it’s time to experience Fiji. Full article:…

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced  “Experiences at Sea,” the union of Sixthman Festivals at Sea, a subsidiary of NCL, and the Company’s Charters, Meetings and Incentives (“CM&I”)…

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has continued to strengthen its presence in Vietnam with the opening of the Best Western Premier Sonasea Villas Phu Quoc, an elegant new upscale…

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Top Destination For Families & Multigenerational Travelers Welcomes Back Guests With travel restrictions loosening by the day and more countries fully…

A new Asia Pacific survey by Marriott International revealed that over 81% of respondents believe that in-person engagements with clients is vital for business recovery. Launched…

Hailed as the “Gems of the Pacific,” Triple C island adventure represents the exciting activities in the provinces of Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and Catanduanes Island of the Bicol…

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji, the premier eco-adventure luxury destination in the South Pacific, is more than ready to welcome back its first guests after months being closed to…

Dubbed as the Philippines’ “Last Frontier,” the best locations in Palawan feel like it came out of the picture books.

Doing it for the 'gram? Here are some of the world's most Instagrammable hotels.

Following the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts split from parent company Wyndham Worldwide earlier this year, it was necessary to install a new head honcho for APAC. Opting to recruit internally…

UNWTO and GTERC have presented its Asia Tourism Trends Report at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macao, China.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers value for money on return flights to Asian and Australasian destinations with its 'Great Winter Seat Sale.' All daily flights on the airline’s new Boeing…

Genting Cruise Lines has announced the official river conveyance of World Dream, the newest ship for the Dream Cruises fleet. Taking place on Sunday, 17 September in Papenburg, Germany,…

Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Spring Airlines Why?…

Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Korean Air Why? Rising demand for flights…

Tianguis Turistico, Mexico´s largest trade event, is the number one platform for promoting the country´s diverse tourism offerings. The four day event began with a large opening ceremony…

SpiceJet links South Asian mega-cities Where? Kolkata (India) to Dhaka (Bangladesh) When? Daily, effective 23 March 2017 Who? SpiceJet Why? Low-cost carrier creates a short…

Mapletree, the Singapore-based real estate company, has completed a major deal to acquire Oakwood, the global serviced apartment company. The agreement, which follows Mapletree's…

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved another record-breaking year in 2016, experiencing its highest ever levels of passenger traffic, flight movements and cargo traffic. Last…