Philippine tourism department to boost promotions in Japan, South Korea, and US
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) is focusing its efforts to draw in more tourists from South Korea, the United States, and Japan.
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South Korea’s Lotte Hotels and Resorts shifts to Sabre SynXis Central Reservations System
Lotte Hotels and Resorts announced that Sabre Hospitality technologies now make up its primary reservation platform.
Tribute Portfolio makes its South Korean debut with The Link Seoul
Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announced the opening of The Link Seoul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
Philippines and South Korea renew tourism cooperation programme
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism recently renewed their existing tourism cooperation programme.
Avolon agrees to lease five A330neos to South Korea’s T’way Air
Aviation finance firm Avolon recently agreed to lease five Airbus A330neos to South Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air.
India allows VoA for nations of Japan, South Korea & UAE
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the Visa-on-Arrival facility would now be available for nationals of Japan,…
Vietjet boosts air travel across Asia-Pacific with new China and South Korea routes
Vietjet has marked a significant milestone in its Asia-Pacific journey with the launch of the inaugural direct service from Ho Chi Minh City to Xi’an, China, and the introduction of the Nha…
Cassia Sokcho debuts in South Korea with 674 keys
Cassia Sokcho, a vibrant new addition to the Banyan Group's portfolio, is delighted to welcome guests to an engaging and dynamic living experience.
Seed Group partners with South Korean hospitality tech startup ONDA
Seed Group, a leading company under the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has taken a significant step towards revolutionising the travel industry in the Middle East and…
South Korea’s favourite stay-cation
Jeju-do, Korea’s largest island, has long been the country’s favourite domestic holiday destination thanks to its beautiful beaches, lush countryside and hotels designed for rest and…
Wyndham Debuts Wyndham Grand in South Korea
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels spanning more than 95 countries, announced the opening of Wyndham Grand Ijin…
South Korea and Japan are the best countries in Asia for remote work
According to new research by cybersecurity company NordLayer, South Korea and Japan are the best countries in Asia for remote work. Last year, the company created the Global Remote Work…
What’s #trending in Seoul? A guide to what’s hot among the locals, for your next trip to South Korea
Seoul is known for being ahead of the curve when it comes to fashion, beauty, style, music, and F&B. For those planning a visit, this is a guide to what’s in.
Find your…
JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa debuts in South Korea with 197 keys
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announced the opening of JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa in Seogwipo, Jeju.
Costa Serena Starts Cruising Early From South Korea and Taiwan
Costa Cruises established cooperation with Asian travel firms to restore the Costa Serena, the first Costa ship in Asia since 2020, to service. After three years, the 114,000-ton cruise…
Here’s why Busan, South Korea is the perfect venue for World Expo 2030
Busan, South Korea is hard at work to be the confirmed venue for World Expo 2030.
South Korea lifts COVID testing for inbound travellers
South Korea further eases travel as it lifts Covid-19 PCR testing requirement for inbound travellers from 1 October
Alipay+ partners with leading Asian e-Wallets to promote cashless travel in South Korea
Leading mobile payment providers across Asia has announced an integration of Alipay+ cross-border digital payment solutions in South Korea in an effort to jointly promote cashless travel…
South Korea to end the pre-departure Covid-19 test rule
South Korea will end the pre-departure Covid-19 test rule for travellers to the country starting from 3 Sept 2023.
South Korea to remain fastest growing aesthetics market in APAC
South Korea is the fastest growing aesthetics market in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and is expected to retain its position in the future augmented by continuous innovation, growing demand for…
South Korea reopens unrestricted travel for Indian tourists
Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) India, the tourism arm of the Republic of Korea under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, has announced the re-opening of South Korea to all Indian…
South Korea tourism sector to create half a million jobs
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the travel and tourism sector in Japan will provide a significant boost to the nation’s economic recovery next year
South Korea reopens for Indian travellers
Indian travellers can now apply for a short term (C-3) visa which allows foreigners to stay up to 90 days for marketing research, travel, visiting relatives, meetings or similar reasons
Scoot broadens horizons with the launch of flights to Jeju, South Korea
Scoot has launched sales of passenger services to Jeju, South Korea.
Outbound tourism from South Korea set to boom with COVID-19 travel restrictions easing up
Due to plummeting traveller confidence and stringent COVID-19 measures, outbound tourism from South Korea reduced to mere fractions of what they were in pre-pandemic times.
THAI and key travel agencies from Japan, South Korea and Australia to promote Thailand tourism
Thai Airways recently organised a networking conference under the theme “THAI Networking: Discover Brand New Sky” attended by key local and overseas travel agencies from Japan, South Korea…
South Korea exempts fully vaccinated travellers from self quarantine
Vaccinated foreign travellers to South Korea will be exempted from the seven-day self-quarantine starting from March 21
The Bubble Burst: Japan and South Korea Close Their Borders
Japan and South Korea have tightened border controls for all foreign visitors worldwide.
No quarantine for fully vaccinated South Koreans in Australia starting December 1
Tourism Australia is excited to be welcoming back fully-vaccinated travellers from South Korea as it reopens its borders to quarantine-free travel starting 1 December.
South Korea and Singapore tourism boards to co-promote both destinations
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-promote both destinations, develop tech solutions to…
Australia’s travel bubble with Japan and South Korea to start soon
Australia will soon open to two additional countries as the national vaccination rate prepares to reach 90%.
Do I need a visa to visit South Korea?
South Korea has so much to offer when it comes to tourism and travel. From palaces to cultural sites and more, it’s no wonder so many people want to visit this beautiful country. If…
Travel to Seoul, South Korea in these six sites post-COVID era
As countries pick up their pace of vaccinations and sign travel bubble agreements, Seoul seeks to boost tourism by promoting these various sites for international travel post-COVID era.
Why you should pay attention to South Korea’s outbound tourism
South Korea may become the third-largest source market out of the APAC region going forward, according to GlobalData.
South Korea and Singapore mull travel bubble in July
South Korea is talking with Singapore about opening its first travel bubble in July, which would allow vaccinated travelers on direct flights to by-pass quarantine
Travel to South Korea is allowed but COVID cases remain low
You are probably unaware but foreign nationals, including tourists, are allowed to travel to South Korea.
Japan and South Korea lift entry ban on business travel
Japan and South Korea have now agreed to restart business travel starting on 8 October
Avani debuts in South Korea with Busan hotel
Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the brand new 289-room Avani Central Busan Hotel in South Korea. Renowned for its status as the country’s main commercial port,…
South Korea picks 5 cities as new tourism hubs
The South Korean government has chosen five cities as new tourism hubs in an effort to spread the tourism revenues beyond its capital city of Seoul. The cities of Busan, Gangneung,…
South Korea: An Eid and summer hotspot for Middle East travellers
Cathay Pacific and Korea Tourism Organisation have joined hands to provide travellers with even more reasons to explore Seoul, Jeju and Busan. Listed as one of the airline’s top Eid and…
South Koreans are cancelling their Japan trip amid trade war
Amid the ongoing trade row between South Korea and Japan, reports claimed that South Koreans are boycotting Japan and travel agencies said that demand for Japan tours fell by 50%, along with…
Europe’s first direct service to Busan, South Korea
Finnair has unveiled its latest flight today, connecting Europe to South Korea. From next year the Nordic carrier will be the first airline to operate direct flights between Europe and…
AVANI signs second hotel in Busan, South Korea
AVANI Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing for its second South Korean property, located in Busan’s city centre.
Tourism at the centre of Uttar Pradesh and South Korea new partnership
The Uttar Pradesh government today signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea to enhance cooperation in the field of tourism, skill development, culture and farming.
South Korea Templestay programme ushers the new year
The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism is a network of about 130 temples throughout the country which keep the richness of traditional Korean culture and history alive. All year long, the…
Landing Jeju Development and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announce Plans for Four Seasons Resort Jeju Island at Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea
Four Seasons debuts in Jeju Shinhwa World with the second Four Seasons in Korea
TORONTO and JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Landing Jeju Development Co., Ltd. (LJDC), a…
Best and Worst Countries for WiFi: South Korea Is the Fastest in the World
Ranking at #20, the USA is not even close to boasting the fastest public WiFi in the world.Ooma —a leading Internet-based communications hub that lets users make calls overseas via WiFi—has…
IHG sets sights on South Korea
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans for a major expansion of its operations and portfolio in South Korea.
The company currently operates nine hotels in the country…
South Korea could open road to North for Winter Olympics
The chief organiser of the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea has offered to open a land route for North Korean athletes if they decide to compete south of the border.
The Yonhap…
Shilla spreads Stays across South Korea
South Korea's Shilla Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand its upscale business brand, Shilla Stay, with the launch of two new properties.
The new openings include the Shilla…
Aeromexico spreads wings to South Korea
Aeromexico will expand its Asian network this year with the launch of its first ever flights to South Korea.
Commencing on 27 May 2017, the airline will operate four weekly flights…
KTO, India brings back the Korea Festival 2024 from 18- 20 October
A 3-Day Extravaganza of Korean Culture, Business, and Entertainment in New Delhi, Featuring a Travel Mart at Yashobhoomi Dwarka on October 18 and Cultural Celebrations at DLF Avenue, Saket…
Korean Air expands China and Japan networks
South Korean flag-carrier Korean Air announced the upcoming expansion of its route networks in China and Japan.
KTO launches ‘Korea Super 30’ package & contest in collaboration with Anand Kumar
Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) partners with Anand Kumar, the esteemed educator and founder of the Super 30 program.
Sky Vacations dives into Korea: Unveils a world of art and wellness
Sky Vacations, a premier provider of luxury travel experiences, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated product offering: an immersive journey through Korea, blending rich cultural…
Over 40,000 lives improved across South East Asia through IHG’s community partnerships
After decades of supporting communities across South East Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts has published its inaugural South East Asia Communities Report, to celebrate the partnerships it…
STB names Markus Tan as Regional Director, India, Middle East, South Asia, and Africa (IMESA)
The Singapore Tourism Board announces the appointment of Markus Tan as the Regional Director for India, Middle East, South Asia, and Africa (IMESA), effective January 1, 2024.
UK travel agents go for a Mega FAM Trip to Korea
Korean Air, the Korean Tourism Organisation (KTO) and LOTTE Hotels & Resorts collaborated on a joint UK travel industry Fam trip to South Korea.
“KOREA FESTIVAL SINGAPORE 2023” will be taking place in Singapore for 2 months
The "Korea Festival Singapore 2023" will be hosted by K-Festival Ltd and Snow City, between 16 December 2023 and 25 February 2024.
Silversea has appointed Takanobu Kobayakawa as the new Director of Sales for Japan, Korea
Silversea™ has announced the appointment of Takanobu Kobayakawa as the new Director of Sales for Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, effective from December 2023 and reporting to Adam…
Velocity Ventures and KTO sign MoU for co-operation with Korean Startup Accelerator for Travel & Tech
Singapore-based hospitality & travel-focused venture capital firm Velocity Ventures has finalised a Strategic Innovation Partnership with Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) to support…
Velocity Ventures and Korea Tourism Organisation sign memorandum of understanding for co-operation with Korean startup accelerator for travel &…
Singapore-based hospitality & travel-focused venture capital firm Velocity Ventures has finalised a Strategic Innovation Partnership with Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) to support…
DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo opens in Korea with 432 keys
Hilton launches DoubleTree by Hilton in Korea with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo.
Korea Visa Application Centres start operations in Chennai and Bengaluru
The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, India, launched its new and spacious visa application centres in Chennai and Bengaluru starting 1 September 2023 for the…
Cathay Pacific management changes in Southeast Asia
Cathay Pacific in Southeast Asia is pleased to announce changes to key management roles across the region.
Cathay Pacific’s regional office in Singapore will see the following…
Vietjet launches Ho Chi Minh City – Tokyo’s Haneda service and boost Southeast Asian flights
Vietjet has recently commenced its inaugural flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Haneda Airport in central Tokyo, offering passengers more choices for affordable air travel between two of…
IHG Hotels & Resorts launch ‘Meet How You Meet,’ across SE Asia, Korea, Australasia and Japan
IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its newest campaign, ‘Meet How You Meet,’ designed to delight delegates and reward bookers with a suite of exclusive benefits.
CDL acquires nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong II in Korea
City Developments Limited (CDL), through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, CDL Hotels (Korea) Limited, has acquired the Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong II in Seoul from Shinhan Nine…
Coex and QSNCC signed MOU for the advancement of event industry in Korea and Thailand
The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) and Coex Convention & Exhibition Center (Coex) from the Republic of Korea (South Korea), have jointly signed a Memorandum of…
Korean Air showcases a Special Livery
Korean Air hosted an event at the airline’s hangar at Incheon International Airport to showcase a special livery in support of Korea's successful bid to host the World Expo 2030 in South…
Korean Air Increases Flights to Queensland by 80,000 Seats
Korean Air will fly to Brisbane five times a week, with Korean visitors expected to spend more than $120 million annually in Queensland.
The additional 89,000 inbound seats will…
Sky Vacations announces exclusive tours to Incheon, Korea
Sky Vacations has announced the launch of its new tours to Incheon, gateway to Korea. The destination being a perfect mix of natural beauty, rich history, and modern developments is truly a…
Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels will now deliver epicurean delicacies through the Club Marriott South Asia mobile app to its customers
Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels (MBOW), Marriott International’s online food delivery program, has integrated with the Club Marriott South Asia app and the Club Marriott website. Club Marriott…
Korean Air to re-launch its Prague–Seoul connection
One of the most populous and technologically advanced cities of the world – monuments, modern architecture, shopping, beautiful panoramas, cultural events, and great food – Seoul has it…
Korea Tourism Organization hosts vegan tour companies
Bibimbap, Gimbap, and Tteokbokki, are dishes that most vegans may not have the opportunity to enjoy when traveling, but four vegan travel providers were able to experience this and so much…
Budapest Airport celebrates commencement of Korean Air’s long-haul link
Budapest Airport has welcomed the arrival of its latest new airline, Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea.
Demand for travel to Southeast Asia increases as borders reopen
As borders begin to reopen across Southeast Asia, increased flight bookings show how excited travellers are to return to the region.
Why Korea is garnering merit as the optimal incentive travel destination
According to a well-known futurologist who declared that “the world is making a fundamental shift from industrial production to cultural production,” the growing dominance of the content…
Korean Air is retiring all Airbus A380s and Boeing 747-8s
Korean Air has announced the end of the long-haul quad-jet era, with the retirement of the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8.
South Australia tourism is back in the spotlight for all the right reasons
Enjoying the distance now between devastating bushfires and COVID-19, South Australia is open for business again with much more to offer, see and do.
IHG expands Kimpton brand in South East Asia with Koh Samui property
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the expansion of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants with the signing of Kimpton Koh Samui, the second Kimpton hotel in Thailand following the brand’s…
Korean Air to buy Asiana Airlines for USD 1.6 billion
South Korean flag carrier Korean Air said today it will buy out its smaller troubled rival Asiana Airlines in a USD 1.6 billion deal as it looks to consolidate with the coronavirus pandemic…
South Africa opens up visa-free travel to 11 countries
In a bid to boost tourism to the country, South Africa’s home affairs minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has announced visa-free travel for 11 countries
KTO unveils ‘TakeMeBackToKorea’ campaign to inspire travellers
Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) has launched a new campaign - #TakeMeBackToKorea for holidaymakers to wander in Korean reminisce
Status of tourism reopening in Southeast Asian countries
One thing is certain, all countries are keen to reopen and tourism stakeholders are hard at work in coming up with a plan so that we can all travel again.
Korean Air provides masks for Wuhan residents
Korean Air is providing emergency relief supplies to residents of Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The South Korean flag carrier delivered…
Korean Air becomes Budapest’s latest airline
Budapest Airport’s record growth continues as the Hungarian capital announces yet another new airline for summer 2020. Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, will operate…
Festival of the future to become focus of Southeast Asia’s sauciest tech conference
The theme for South East Asia’s largest tech conference, Techsauce Global Summit has just been announced. Techsauce Global Summit’s ‘Festival of the Future’ will take place at Centara…
Accor Ambassador Korea launches first Sofitel Hotel
Accor Ambassador Korea has announced the launch of its first Sofitel Hotel & Serviced Residences in Songpa, Seoul. Slated to open in 2021, the announcement comes as the Accor Group…
Korean Air reduces flights to Japan in bid to develop APAC and Chinese services
Korean Air has announced its plans to adjust the frequency of some routes, in consideration of decreasing demand of Japanese routes due to Korea-Japan tensions. At the same time, the…
First show: Korean Air to introduce Boeing 787-10 for first time
Korean Air has announced it will introduce 20 Boeing 787-10s, the largest member of the Dreamliner family, for the first time in Korea, and add 10 more 787-9s to its existing fleet.…
Southeast Asia fights back! How countries battle pollution and overtourism
Bali, Phuket, Halong Bay, and Boracay used to be paradises on earth but now feature throng of crowds, heavy traffic, and shores defiled with trash.
Bold, distinctive, informal: IHG to launch voco in South East Asia
Just after opening its first voco hotel in Australia — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced its debut in South East Asia.
Korean Air lends a helping to Philippines typhoon region
Keeping up its social responsibility goals, Korean Air's volunteer group “Didimdol” (a Korean word for stepping-stone) flew to the Bicol region in Philippines, to perform volunteer work for…
Cam Ranh’s new terminal to boost tourism in Vietnam’s south-central coastline
It took two-and-a-half years and USD 163 million to build a new terminal in south-central Vietnam’s international airport. A hefty price, but it’s worth every penny as it opens the doors for…
Investors see potential with North Korean travel sector
Since the heartwarming handshake between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, everyone thought that the world’s most isolated country is finally opening…
Klook to lure more Asian visitors to Korea
Klook, the Asian attraction, tour and activity booking platform, has signed a new agreement aimed at attracting more international visitors to South Korea.
The memoranda of…
AccorHotels unveils major multi-property complex in Korea
A major new hotel complex will launch in Seoul in October, bringing four AccorHotels properties to the South Korean capital.
Seoul Dragon City will open on 1 October 2017, comprising…
Four Seasons commits to Korean island development
Four Seasons has agreed to operate a luxury hotel within a major new integrated resort on the South Korean island of Jeju.
A deal with Landing International Development will lead to the…
Filipino-Korean airline to launch second route
A new Korean-backed passenger airline in the Philippines is planning to launch its second international route this month.
Pan Pacific Airlines, which is based at Kalibo International…
Le Méridien to debut in Korea
Le Méridien, the upscale European hotel brand now operated by Marriott, is planning to launch its first ever property in South Korea.
Marriott has penned an agreement with Cheonwon…
Korean hotels hit by Chinese tourism decline
Occupancy and rates at hotels in South Korea are declining sharply, as the country struggles to cope with the decline in Chinese visitor arrivals.
Inbound tourism to South Korea has…
Travelport renews Worldspan partnership in Korea
Travelport has renewed its partnership with Sharp Aviation K for the continued distribution of the Worldspan platform in South Korea.
Seoul-based Sharp Aviation K has operated Worldspan…
Artistic makeover for ancient Korean bridge
An ancient bridge in South Korea will be reborn in an art installation, under a project initiated by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).
The Namseok Bridge was built in Cheongju,…
Japan and Korea create combined tours for Indian holidaymakers
The tourism boards of Japan and South Korea have teamed to create a series of new joint itineraries for Indian travellers.
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Korea…
Korean boost for Lombok tourism
Lombok’s tourism industry will get a significant boost this summer, when Korean Air launches direct flights to the Indonesian resort island.
The Antara news agency reported the general…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
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…
Korean airports see “alarming” drop in Chinese traffic
South Korea’s airports have seen an “alarming” drop in air traffic from mainland China, according to the Korea Airports Corporation (KAC).
Reported by the Korea Herald, passenger…
Wyndham makes double launch in Korea
Wyndham Hotel Group has continued its rapid expansion in South Korea with the opening of a pair of new Ramada Encore hotels in South Korea.
Located in the cities of Seoul and…
Korean woman stands for UNWTO top job
South Korea's Young-shim Dho is one of seven candidates in line to become the UN World Tourism Organization’s new secretary-general.
Ms Dho is currently the chair of the UNWTO's…
New Korean carrier to launch in 2018
A new airline will take to the skies in South Korea next year.
KAIR Airlines will be based in Cheongju, the capital of North Chungcheong province in central South Korea, and will…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, Vietjet and more
Malindo spreads wings to Saudi Arabia
Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
When? Twice a week, effective 21 February 2017
Who? Malindo Air
Why? Islamic pilgrimage…
Air Canada expands its intermodal strategy in Europe to Italy, Spain, Britain
Air Canada announced it is extending its intermodal strategy across Europe to include Italy, Spain, Britain as well as to Asia, with its first operator in South Korea.
China approves visa-free entry for nine more countries
China officially confirmed the expansion of visa-free travel for 9 new countries, including regional neighbour South Korea.
Traveloka partners with Lotte Hotels and Resorts for exclusive deals
Traveloka announced a new partnership with Lotte Hotels and Resorts, South Korea’s largest hotel group, today, 29th October.
Top food destinations in Asia: Agoda
Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled the top destinations in Asia that travelers visit specifically for a culinary trip, and it’s South Korea that takes the crown for foodies on the…
Skyscanner Savings Generator tool now available to more markets in APAC
Skyscanner has launched its Savings Generator tool in India, Singapore and South Korea. In Australia, this release is a refreshed and updated version of the initial edition launched in…
Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas offers added ports of call
With the expanded ports of call, Spectrum now visits coastal cities such as Ishigaki and Okinawa in Japan, Busan and Jeju in South Korea, and Danang and Nha Trang in Vietnam.
Sabre and InterparkTriple announce strategic technology partnership
The fast-growing Online Travel Agency and Sabre will collaborate to attract millions more visitors to South Korea through AI-powered innovation.
Jetstar Launches New Flights Linking Brisbane with Seoul and Osaka
Jetstar is launching additional flights between Brisbane and Seoul, South Korea, and Osaka, Japan, accordingly, significantly boosting the number of international low-fares seats in…
Under the theme “Flickering Shores, Sea Imaginaries”, Sea Art Festival in Busan runs until November 19
Organized by the Busan Biennale Organizing Committee, Sea Art Festival is one of the most seminal and accessible outdoor art exhibitions in South Korea.
ONDA participates in Expand North Star 2023, marking foray into Middle East hospitality tech market
ONDA, a South Korean hospitality technology company, is participating in Dubai’s largest startup and investor event to mark its entry into the Middle East hospitality technology market.
Singapore’s Changi Tops World’s Best Layover Airports List
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Incheon International Airport in South Korea and Hong Kong International Airport follow shortly behind in second and third place.
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Chengdu Cultural Tourism Promotion conference comes to Seoul
2023 Chengdu Cultural Tourism Korea Special Promotion opened in Seoul, South Korea, hosted by Chengdu Culture, Radio, Film and Tourism Bureau and GoChengdu participated in the event.
Now fly AirAsia X direct from Kuala Lumpur to Busan
AirAsia X (AAX) announces further expansion into South Korea with exclusive direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, connecting the largest coastal city in the country with Southeast Asia…
Reunite and Recharge: Agoda travel goals for 2023
Agoda’s Travel Trends survey asked travellers from India, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam to share their top travel…
India makes Covid-19 test mandatory for travellers from 6 destinations
India has made Covid-19 negative test mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand from Jan 1, its health minister said on Thursday.
Japan remains top destination for Thai travellers
Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, today revealed Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom make up the top five most desired international destinations…
Hotel Naru Seoul – MGallery Ambassador opens with 196-key
Accor unveils a captivating boutique hotel in Seoul with the opening of Hotel Naru Seoul – MGallery Ambassador. Designed to highlight an array of unique stories, South Korea’s first hotel in…
Fly Seoul to Riyadh direct with SAUDIA
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched its first direct flight from the South Korean capital of Seoul to Riyadh.
AXA Partners and Trip.com announces new travel insurance products in Germany, France and the UK
The strategic partnership between Trip.com and AXA Partners continues to develop in Europe. The collaboration, started 7 years ago in China focused on creating insurance products adapted to…
WTTC reveals speaker list for 21st global summit in the Philippines
WTTC unveils its speakers for its upcoming Global Summit in Manila, which includes Indonesian/Dutch activist Melati Wijsen and South Korean politician Ban Ki-Moon who served as the eighth…
Scoot Offers More Destinations On Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) Flights
Scoot has launched Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) services to Singapore from the following countries and territories: Australia*, Germany, Hong Kong (SAR), Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia,…
Seoul gears up to welcome tourists after COVID-19
Seoul, the dynamic capital of South Korea where tradition and modernity coexist, turns itself into an accessible tourism city that is convenient for everyone to travel.
Vietjet to fly first international tourist group to Vietnam post-pandemic
Vietjet will bring the first international tourist group to Vietnam on a flight from South Korea to the country’s famous tourist destination of Phu Quoc island on 20 November, to kick off…
Former airline boss fined for refusing crew menstrual leave
A former South Korean airline boss has been fined for refusing to let flight crew take their legally enshrined menstrual leave.
Travel bubbles that could potentially happen soon
According to Sydney Airport CEO, more travel bubbles could happen as soon as early 2021, to Singapore, South Korea and Japan.
On recovery route! Vietjet unveils regular international commercial flights post Covid-19 pandemic
Vietjet has inaugurated two regular commercial flights linking Vietnam and South Korea following a long hiatus due to the pandemic
Grand Hyatt’s 3-year transformation glitters in Seoul
Three years in the making, South Korea's iconic Grand Hyatt Seoul, has unveiled the transformation of its 615 guest rooms and suites.
Travelstop marks major expansion in Asia
Singapore-based business travel start-up Travelstop is launching in seven markets including Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam.
Seoul becomes Croatia’s first direct far East Asia connection
Korean Air celebrated its inaugural flight from Seoul, South Korea to Zagreb, Croatia on 1 September, marking the first regular service connecting Croatia and Far East Asia directly.
AccorHotels opens world’s 500th Novotel
The Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun has opened in South Korea.
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts push global growth with marquee Melbourne signing
Marriott International have announced the signing of Le Méridien Melbourne, in partnership with owner and developer Jinshan Investment Group. Slated to open in 2020, the 235-room hotel will…
How does new Sabre and Far Eastern Air Transport deal affect agents?
Sabre has announced an expanded three-year partnership with Far Eastern Air Transport, opening a wider variety of travel options within Taiwan and internationally. Established in 1957, Far…
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Over 400 New Voyages for Fall-Winter 2026/27 Season
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled over 400 new voyages for its fall-winter 2026/27 season. This exciting announcement coincides with NCL’s highly anticipated Black Friday
Agoda: Varanasi is the cheapest destination for end-of-year holidays
Digital travel platform Agoda has announced its list of the most affordable holiday destinations for the end-of-year holidays.
Tourism Authority of Thailand renews partnership with EVA Air
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and independent Taiwanese airline EVA Air renewed their strategic partnership with the signing of a four-year Letter of Intent (LOI).
Accor pushes for further expansion in Asia with 27 signings this year
Global hospitality firm Accor accelerated its growth within Asia this year by securing 27 hotel signings and 8,117 keys within the region.
Alipay+ expands partnership with Japan’s PayPay
Japanese QR payment operator PayPay announced an expanded partnership with Ant International’s cross-border mobile payment solution Alipay+.
Hong Kong set to dazzle travellers this winter
The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced its 2025 Hong Kong WinterFest which runs from 22nd November 2024 to 1st January 2025.
Indian Travellers lead APAC with 3 in 5 planning to travel more in 2025: Skyscanner Horizons Report
Skyscanner has published its latest industry travel report exploring the latest trends in travel. Titled ‘Skyscanner Horizons: 2024/5 spending, planning and destination insights’, the report…
Italy’s digital travel footprint declines
The Data Appeal Company - Almawave Group has released its latest macro report on Italy’s tourism landscape, revealing a notable decline in the digital footprints tracked across the country.
Vietnam Airlines resumes daily nonstop flights from London Heathrow
Vietnam flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines resumes daily flight frequencies from London Heathrow to Vietnam this winter, with daily nonstop services to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Air India and Singapore Airlines Deepen Partnership with 51 New Codeshare Destinations
In a significant move to enhance travel options and connectivity, Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have announced an extensive expansion of their codeshare agreement.
Hotel101 Global app hits 500,000 registered users milestone
Hotel101 Global achieved the milestone of exceeding 500,000 registered users on its Hotel101 Global mobile application.
DidaTravel reveals key insights from this year’s Golden Week holiday
Travel distribution firm DidaTravel presented a report on key hotel booking trends observed during China’s recent Golden Week holiday period.
Air India and Singapore Airlines expand codeshare agreement
Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently agreed to significantly expand their codeshare agreement, adding 11 Indian cities and another 40 international destinations to their…
Balance economic growth and sustainability by adopting new trends – Roland Berger’s John Low
He highlighted the growth of intra-Asian travel, sustainability, and the critical role of digital transformation and stakeholder collaboration in shaping the future.
Information breach exposes hotel guests’ data in Taiwan
Blockchain technology solutions company OwlTing inadvertently exposed 765,000 users' sensitive data in Taiwan by leaving open access to its AWS storage (S3).
Seabourn Unveils Exciting 2026 Itineraries for Ultra-Luxury Voyages
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, has announced an exciting program of immersive 2026 itineraries available on its ultra-luxury ocean fleet. The
Thomas Cook and SOTC launch a range of Autumn Holidays
Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India's omnichannel travel services company and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have launched a unique range of Autumn Holidays to strategically leverage the…
Expedia report shows how tourism sector can meet needs of Asia’s mass-affluent travellers
Expedia Group recently presented the results of a study highlighting the travel preferences of the growing Asian middle class,
Tamarind Global celebrates 18 Years
India’s foremost destination, wedding, and event management company, Tamarind Global recently celebrated its 18th anniversary.
Europe, popular for cultural immersions barring cost: LHTB
International travellers are showing increased caution about planning trips to Europe between September and December this year. This is according to the latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer…
Discover Seoul in Style with 4x Weekly Flights from MAI
MAI offers four weekly flights from Yangon to Seoul-Incheon on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, catering to a diverse range of travel purposes, including weekend getaways, business…
Alipay reports surge in tourism transactions throughout Golden Week
Chinese mobile payment service Alipay reported a surge in outbound and inbound tourism transactions during the country’s weeklong celebration of its National Day.
Tokyo tops Agoda list of top Asian destinations for couples
Digital travel platform Agoda released its most recent report on the top destinations for couples, with Tokyo topping the list, and Seoul and Bangkok not far behind.
Northern Marianas authorities work to boost tourism to the islands
Government authorities in the Northern Marianas Islands are pushing to revive the US Pacific territory’s tourism sector in the post-pandemic era.
Visa-free policy and fresh attractions drive Phu Quoc’s rise as a MICE destination
Phu Quoc in Vietnam has steadily risen over the past several years as a MICE destination with great potential thanks to two key factors.
Chinese travellers get cost-conscious for Golden Week
The Chinese government notes that the Golden Week holiday may not necessarily mean more spending on the part of those travelling.
Tourism Authority of Thailand launches Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges initiative
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to amaze visitors to the country with its latest promotional initiative: the Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges.
Scoot adjusts its network schedule to support stronger travel demand
Scoot announced adjustments to its network in anticipation of stronger demand during the Northern Winter season.
Odakyu Electric Railway and Klook introduce a new way to buy tickets to key Japanese destinations
Japanese railway firm Odakyu Electric Railway Co, Ltd and Hong Kong-based travel solutions developer Klook Travel Technology Limited present a new way by which foreign travellers can buy…
Trip.com Group’s latest data shows travel trends for Golden Week 2024
Trip.com Group released a new report showing notable travel flows for the last major travel period of 2024.
Tourism Malaysia releases 2024 traveller behaviour report
Tourism Malaysia published its 2024 report on Malaysian Outbound and Domestic Travel Behaviour which shows different trends regarding traveller preferences
OAG reports Kuala Lumpur has Asia’s most connected airport
Travel-centric data platform OAG released its Megahubs 2024 report, showing Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as the region’s most connected airport.
Fliggy presents its Mid-Autumn Festival Travel Forecast for this year
Alibaba’s online travel platform Fliggy released the newest edition of its Mid-Autumn Festival Travel Forecast just in time for one of the busiest seasons of the year.
Experiential travel highlighted at 2024 Philippine Travel Exchange
Experiential travel was the main topic at this year’s Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) as the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) highlighted destinations that would offer highly immersive…
Viking announces expansion of China offering with new voyages starting in 2025
Viking announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for guests to Japan and China, with Tibet (Xizang) in 2025.
Kimpton Kitalay Samui slated to host finale of Samui Summer Jazz Festival
Kimpton Kitalay Samui is ready to swing and sway as it gears up for the grand finale of the 2024 Samui Summer Jazz Festival on 15 September.
AirAsia X clinches Best International Airline at 2024 Australian Aviation Awards
AirAsia X received the Best International Airline Flying to Australia title at the Australian Aviation Awards 2024 in Sydney.
Qantas Group posts strong results in 2024 report
Qantas Group, which covers Australian carriers Qantas and Jetstar, released its 2024 annual report, achieving an underlying profit before tax of $2.08 billion and a statutory profit after…
Agoda reveals Asia’s ten most sought-after beach destinations
Agoda revealed its top ten list of Asia’s most desirable beach destinations ahead of International Beach Day on 1st September, with Bali taking the top spot.
Alipay enhances travel experience with upgraded 16-language app
Alipay now supports 16 languages on its mobile application, enhancing the travel experience of foreign travellers making their way through China.
Philippine tourism department calls for establishment of tourist courts in the country
Philippine secretary of tourism Christina Frasco proposed the establishment of a special court to swiftly expedite cases where foreign tourists are involved.
Indonesia stages first international airshow in 30 years
Indonesia aims to make its influence known to the global aerospace scene as it stages its first international airshow in 30 years.
Chabak: Car camping redefined for Brits
The research, conducted by Hyundai, also revealed that 51% of Brits have a growing interest in road trips, with 46% admitting they find themselves planning for more outdoor adventures…
Eased visa restrictions for Chinese tourists suggested for the Philippines
With the recent ban against Chinese nationals working as Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), an expert on tourism and hospitality suggested that visa restrictions be eased for…
Seoul Art Week goes on this September
Seoul turns into a mecca for international art enthusiasts as the city stages Seoul Art Week from 2 to 8 September.
S Hotels and Resorts reports robust performance in its interim report
Singha Estate PCL’s hospitality arm S Hotels and Resorts reported robust second-quarter 2024 results, with a total revenue of 2,469.1 million baht.
ITE HCMC 2024 to welcome 220+ buyers from 45 countries from 5-7 September 2024 in Vietnam
The 18th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2024 (ITE HCMC 2024), to be held from 5 – 7 September, 2024.
Trip.Biz releases white paper on the corporate travel management market
Trip.com’s corporate travel arm Trip.Biz released its most reeent Corporate Travel Management Market White Paper.
Cutting-Edge Airport Services: Beyond Imagination
Pet therapy, beauty services, and clothing rental: airports worldwide are becoming more innovative, offering travellers an array of imaginative and luxurious services.
Collinson International’s Priority Pass reports a 56% increase in airport experience visits by Indian travellers to APAC in H1 2024 vis-à-vis…
According to the latest lounge data from Collinson International countries across the Asia Pacific region have witnessed significant growth in visits to airport lounges and travel…
Central Retail joins Alipay x TAT’s Amazing Thailand app
Thailand’s Central Retail Corporation Public Company Ltd (CRC) continues to lead in the fields of retail and wholesale through its engagement of tourists via a strategic partnership with…
Japan reports over 50 percent increase in foreign arrivals
The semestral Japan Travel Statistics report showed a 51.2 percent year-on-year increase in foreign arrivals to the country for the period spanning January to June 2024.
Singapore still holds world’s most powerful passport
The most recent rankings for the Henley Passport Index show that Singaporeans still hold the world's most powerful passport.
Alipay+ expands to serve 90 million global merchants in 2024 summer campaign
Over 30% increase in tourists paying with their preferred home payment app in Europe via Alipay+ during UEFA EURO 2024.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®: Unveiling the 2026-2027 Voyage Collection
The New Voyage Collection Features 173 sailings with 16 New Ports, 8 New Immersive Overnight Sailings and 4 Grand Voyages.
Agoda notes increased interest in Asia for Paris stays
Travel platform Agoda noted a 43 percent increase in searches for stays in Paris as the City of Lights gears up for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
When The World’s Favorite Destinations Say “Enough!”: How Barcelona, Amsterdam, Switzerland and Venice Are Fighting Overtourism
From Barcelona to Venice, cities worldwide are grappling with the impacts of overtourism—a phenomenon straining local resources and reshaping communities. As tourist numbers surge beyond…
Jetstar Soars to Second Place as Brisbane Airport Hits Pre-COVID Passenger Numbers
Jetstar has ascended to become the second largest international carrier at Brisbane Airport, which has now reached 95% of its total pre-COVID passenger numbers. The
Indonesia to extend visa-free travel to 20 countries
Indonesia's new visa initiative aims to boost the country's tourism sector by drawing in more travellers.
Philippines hailed Asia’s best cruise port of call
The Philippines received the prestigious Best Port of Call award at this year’s Asia Cruise Awards in recognition of its efforts to boost tourism through the cruise sector.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc claims #2 spot among World’s Best Islands 2024
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc came in at second place in Travel+Leisure’s World’s Best Islands list, scoring 94.41 out of 100, just short of one point behind the Maldives.
Thai AirAsia X moves flights to Don Mueang this October
Thai AirAsia X flights will be taking off from Don Mueang Airport beginning 1 October, moving from its current base of operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Philippines reports significant increase in tourism revenue for 2024
In its latest report, the Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) saw a significant increase in tourism-generated revenues for the first half of this year.
Indonesia plans visa free entry for Indian tourists by Oct
Indonesia is expected to join the list of visa-free destinations for Indians very soon. As per the latest reports, a visa exemption for Indian tourists is in the works and is expected to be…
Agoda notes increase in global searches for Koh Samui
The digital travel platform saw a substantial increase in searches for Koh Samui in the past month, citing the upcoming season of HBO's "The White Lotus" as a key factor in the surge.
75% of Indians ready for more trips if deals are right: Skyscanner
Global travel marketplace Skyscanner’s latest research reveals that Indian travellers have a strong appetite for travel and are keen value hunters, always scouting for great deals.
India tops Agoda’s ‘Pool Popularity Rank’
With heat waves dominating the news across Asia this year, Agoda has unveiled its Pool Popularity Rank, spotlighting which Asian travellers are most eager to book accommodations with…
Frasers Hospitality gears up twin engines of growth for international expansion
Frasers Hospitality, a strategic business unit of Frasers Property, is fortifying its international expansion through collaborations with capital partners and third-party hotel operators…
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection: A Luxurious Voyage to Asia-Pacific in 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, renowned for its luxurious cruising experiences, has announced its grand expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. Starting in December 2025, guests can
TravelTech Lab, by HBX Group, launches an investment vehicle to foster innovation in the travel industry
HBX Group announced the launch of an investment fund dedicated to financing startups and scaleups developing innovative technological solutions in the travel sector, as well as investing in…
Vietjet boosts connectivity to Vietnam’s beach hotspots for summer travellers
As the peak summer season approaches, Vietjet is enhancing travel options for beach enthusiasts by increasing flights to Vietnam's top coastal destinations, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, while…
International travellers to Europe prioritise safety and quality this summer
Enthusiasm for travel is rising in key international markets, with 59% of respondents interested in overseas trips for summer 2024 — a notable 9% increase compared to 2019.
Vietnam Airlines introduces direct services to Manila
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is set to launch direct flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Manila from 17 June, making it the first Vietnamese airline to open direct flights…
LOT Polish Airlines adds Innsbruck in Austria to its global network
Romantic snow-covered mountains, quaint villages, winter sports and cheerful mountain hut fun: there are many reasons for Indian travellers to discover the Alps during the winter months.
Stelliers Asia unveils finalists for the 2024 Awards
Stelliers Asia is back and better than ever! After a four-year hiatus, the premier awards ceremony to recognise excellence in the hospitality industry will resume its Grand Awards Ceremony…
DoubleTree by Hilton connects communities across Asia Pacific with ‘Feel Good Moments’
DoubleTree by Hilton, renowned for its warm and caring service, announces the launch of ‘Share a Feel Good Moment Month’ in celebration of its 100th hotel opening in Asia Pacific.
Oneworld alliance celebrates 25 years of excellence and outlines enhanced customer focus
As oneworld®, the premier global airline alliance, celebrates its 25th anniversary, oneworld’s Chairman, its member airline CEOs and the alliance’s new CEO praised oneworld’s incredible…
ANA and AirJapan expand travel options with new mileage redemption program
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest and 5-Star airline for 11 consecutive years, is partnering with AirJapan, ANA Holdings brand for medium-haul international routes, to launch a new…
Ant Group, Mastercard, e-wallets launch International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai to drive inbound tourism to China
Ant Group and Mastercard, along with 12 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and other major international card organizations, have launched the International Consumer Friendly Zones program…
Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail with Over 30 New Voyages Across Asia Pacific
Norwegian Cruise Line is offering nearly 90 cruises in Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand from 15 departure ports, with calls to more than 60 destinations from September 2024 to March…
Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail with Over 30 New Voyages Across Asia Pacific
Norwegian Cruise Line is offering nearly 90 cruises in Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand from 15 departure ports, with calls to more than 60 destinations from September 2024 to March…
Norwegian Cruise Line expands its presence across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand with over 30 new itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) launches over 30 new port-intensive cruises across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, for a total of 85 voyages from September 2024 through March 2026 on…
Norwegian Cruise Line expands its presence across Asia Pacific, with 24 new itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, launches 24 new port-intensive cruises across Asia, for a total of 85 Asia…
Every country’s most popular ‘Cruise Destination’ revealed
Cruise Travel Insurance specialists at AllClear have unveiled the world’s current dream cruising destinations, with the tropical Caribbean topping the wish lists of 44 different countries …
Cvent announces Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in Asia-Pacific for 2024
Cvent, an industry meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Asia-Pacific (APAC).
Air Astana reaches new heights in celebrating 22nd anniversary
Air Astana launched its inaugural service between Almaty to Astana on 15th May 2002 and has gone from strength to strength over the past 22 years.
Cathay enhances lifestyle partnership to bring more perks to members travelling to Thailand
Overseas Cathay members travelling to Thailand can now seamlessly and instantaneously convert between ONESIAM Coins and Asia Miles to enjoy even more rewards on the ground and in the air.
IHG debuts two brands in Vietnam
IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to debut two Luxury & Lifestyle brands in Vietnam this year as it introduces Hotel Indigo and Vignette Collection to the market as part of its growth…
Oceania Cruises announces four-category upgrade sale
Oceania Cruises is offering guests an ultra-premium experience in addition to ultimate value with an up to four-category upgrade on more than 60 sailings throughout 2024 and 2025 across the…
Thailand extends visa waiver for Indian and Taiwanese tourists till 1 November
Thailand’s cabinet approved a plan to extend visa exemption programs for tourists from India and Taiwan for six more months, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to boost the number of…
Agoda Reveals: Khao Lak, Seoul and Perhentian Islands are the Top Destinations for Slow Travel
With slow travel being one of the most talked about travel trends, digital travel platform Agoda shares the top Asian destinations for slow travel for longer stays.
DidaTravel announces +205% growth in USA hotel sales from source markets worldwide
DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel wholesaler – announced impressive year-to-date sales growth to USA destinations.
China’s 2024 Labor Day sees 77% rise in outbound travel transactions and 700% surge in inbound spending YoY via Alipay
Alipay's data indicates a significant uptick in both outbound and inbound tourism spending in China during the 2024 Labor Day holiday.
Vietjet’s Q1 performance sets new standards for aviation growth
Overcoming the challenging aircraft shortages in the aviation industry, Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has reported outstanding business performance in Q1/2024, providing a strong…
Hong Kong ups the game with new incentive playbook
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) launched a new campaign, “Hong Kong Incentive Playbook: Up the Game for Your Team”, with much fanfare at The Regent Hong Kong on 24 April 2024.
Alipay partners with Huangshan Tourism Group to launch “International Visitor Friendly Scenic Spot”
Huangshan Tourism Group, which operates “the loveliest mountain of China” Huangshan, announced its partnership with Alipay, the leading digital payment and lifestyle service platform, to…
Alipay+ enables digital payment of 14 overseas e-wallets from 9 countries and regions in Hong Kong to support city’s global travel drive
Users of 14 popular overseas e-wallets from 9 countries and regions can now make payments in Hong Kong using their home apps through Alipay+, a suite of cross-border mobile payment and…
DOT: Philippines receives 2 million international visitors; Tourism receipts hit PHP158 billion in the first three months of 2024
The Philippines has already received over two million international visitors this month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported on Wednesday (April 24).
Direct Melbourne-Hangzhou flights to start in June
Beijing Capital Airlines is adding a second non-stop route from Melbourne.
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Top 15 Airports shared on Instagram the most each day
With airports marking the start of a new adventure for many travellers, the tour experts at Explore Worldwide have revealed which airports around the world are getting tagged the most in …
Outbound Chinese travel accelerates towards pre-pandemic levels
Recent research by travel intelligence specialists ForwardKeys revealed that outbound Chinese travel is gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels.
Travelodge Myeongdong Namsan: The latest addition to Seoul’s hospitality scene
Hotels Asia proudly unveils its newest addition, Travelodge Myeongdong Namsan, marking another milestone in the city's hospitality landscape
Tokyo Gendai announces galleries and themed sectors for its 2nd edition
Tokyo Gendai returns to PACIFICO Yokohama from 5-7 July 2024 (VIP Preview and Vernissage on 4 July), highlighting a selection of the best galleries from Japan, the wider Asia Pacific region…
Get ready for your unforgettable trips to Vietnam and beyond with Vietjet
Get ready for an extraordinary celebration as Vietjet Air unveils "Real Deal to New Me", an extravagant event featuring a million Eco tickets and up to a fantastic 50% discount on Business…
GenZ Women lead rebound in Chinese Outbound Travel
Last year, 71 million Chinese booked trips that took them outside the Middle Kingdom, and that number is projected to climb to 200 million over the next four years.
Ant Group launches partnership on International Consumer Friendly Zones
Ant Group, along with 11 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and major international card organizations, launched in Beijing a nation-wide Program to build International Consumer Friendly…
Agoda Reveals Asia’s Top Nature Destinations
To mark the launch of Eco Deals 2024 and Agoda's flagship partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), valued at US$1 million, the digital travel platform has created a compilation…
Sabre to launch PowerSuite Cloud in Asia Pacific
Sabre will soon be launching PowerSuite Cloud in Asia Pacific, which enables agencies to automate operations, get real-time business insights and enhance customer servicing. In an interview…
Vietjet orders 20 A330neo Widebodies from Airbus at Singapore Airshow
Vietjet, Vietnam’s leading new-age carrier, and Airbus today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the order of 20 A330neo (A330-900) widebodies.
SATTE 2024 opens amidst record participation from exhibitors and buyers
In its largest ever edition, SATTE 2024 is all set to play the crucial role of a catalyst to rejuvenate domestic, regional, inbound and outbound tourism.
China Outbound and Inbound Tourism Spending rebounds on Alipay+
Data from Ant Group shows a robust rebound of consumer spending during the first back-to-normal Chinese New Year (CNY) travel season after the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in cross-border…
Ranked: The world’s 20 best cities for British digital nomads
Since the end of the pandemic there has been a shift in the mentality for many desk workers in the UK. A study found that 43% of Brits said they would NOT apply for an advertised job if the…
ICONSIAM’s Grand Chinese New Year Celebration Promises Unprecedented Spectacle
Launching exclusive campaign to harness the power of the auspicious Year of the Dragon fostering 8 – 10% growth in economic activity within the shopping centre.
Wise unveils ATM withdrawal fees across top APAC travel destinations
Wise, the global technology company building the best way to move and manage the world’s money, has revealed crucial insights into ATM withdrawal fees for Indian travellers visiting popular…
oneworld reaches a 25-year milestone, having flown nearly nine billion customers since 1999
The oneworld® alliance celebrates 25 years of delivering an exceptional and seamless travel experience to its customers worldwide, with a member airline flight taking off or landing…
Vietjet further boosts fleet capacity amid increasing travel demand for the Lunar New Year holidays
Vietjet is gearing up for the surge in travel demand during the Lunar New Year festival, one of the longest annual holidays in Asia, by expanding its fleet.
Alipay+ Begins 2024 Global Travel Campaigns with Chinese New Year Drive for 8 million International Merchants
As Singapore, Thailand and more countries open borders visa-free to Chinese travellers, Alipay+, the cross-border mobile payments and marketing platform operated by Ant International, steps…
“Go See It All” with Go City’s Hong Kong pass
Wooing the Chinese market with Go City sightseeing passes, Silvana Leung, Regional Commercial Director, Greater China, APAC shares more about the business, the 'wow' Instagram post factor,…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Innovates Luxury Cruising with Immersive Overnights
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Innovates Luxury Cruising with Immersive Overnights first appeared on Stray Nomad Travel News.
Trip.com Group at WEF 2024: Revealing Asia’s biggest untapped opportunities in tourism
Leading global travel service provider Trip.com Group is embracing new trends and opportunities in the post-pandemic travel landscape, with its CEO Jane Sun sharing insights at the prominent…
UN Tourism shares Top Destinations to visit in 2024 before peak season
The new year brings with it opportunities for new adventures. To help satisfy your wanderlust and inspire your next getaway, UN Tourism shares its list of top off-the-beaten-path …
oneworld unveils its first-ever dedicated lounge experience in Seoul
Breaking new ground in premium benefits and luxury air travel, the oneworld® alliance unveiled its first ever fully branded dedicated airport lounge in Seoul.
MAI aims to enhance connectivity to existing markets & braces for the Chinese market recovery
In an interview with Brand TD, Tanes Kumar, Acting Chief Executive Officer & Chief Commercial Officer of Myanmar Airways International (MAI), shares more about the airline, its expansion…
Go City Seoul Pass celebrates 1-year anniversary and forward-looking into 2024
Seoul has recently seen a rapid increase in popularity as a desirable travel destination not only for visitors from Asia, but also for long-haul travellers across the world. This…
Singapore has been named as the place with the best community spirit in Asia
Finding the right place to live and work is one of the most important parts of moving to a new city, but it's equally important to find a community of friends who share similar interests and…
VisitBritain set to host more than 120 international travel trade on educational visits across Britain
National tourism agency VisitBritain is gearing up to welcome more than 120 international travel buyers for a series of educational visits across Britain, as part of its flagship ‘Showcase…
Vietjet Air and Trip.com group sign MoU to improve global travellers’ experience
Vietjet Air and leading global travel service provider, Trip.com Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance travel convenience for travellers
Scoot welcomes the New Year with incredible deals
Unlock new travel adventures this year with Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), with its launch of an exciting network sale, happening from 16 January to 22 January…
France to keep its crown as most popular destination for international visitors
Latest flight booking data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys, shows France is set to keep its pole position as the world’s most popular…
Banyan Tree Group is now “Banyan Group” with a pipeline of 19 properties to debut in 2024
Celebrating three decades of creating exceptional experiences across hotels, spas, residences, food and retail, Banyan Tree Group is evolving its corporate umbrella brand from “Banyan Tree…
Holland America Line Highlights 50 Ports Across 11 Countries in 2025-26 Season
Ten unique itineraries and two Pacific Ocean crossings showcase diverse cultural experiences and fresh, regional cuisine.
The post Holland America Line Highlights 50 Ports Across 11…
Go City fuels expansion boom in China market with successful launch of WeChat mini programme
The launch of Go City's Weixin (WeChat) mini programme was a big move of sightseeing pass giant Go City, and it has been consistently generating remarkable revenue growth from customers in…
Top 15 must-try local dishes, snacks and drinks in every country
Whether it's indulging in a few more gelatos than usual or making sure you taste something you can't find back home, food is often one of the most exciting parts of going on holiday.
Visit Vietnam to enjoy music with 8Wonder and golf with Vinpearl DIC Legends
Through a series of high-profile international events, including the 8Wonder music festival (showcasing headliners Maroon 5 and Charlie Puth) and the Vinpearl DIC Legends Vietnam 2023 golf…
Vietjet adds 102nd aircraft to its modern fleet
VietJet the Vietnamese new age carrier added its 102nd aircraft - A321neo ACF 240 to its modern fleet that landed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City.
Australia: Gebrüder Weiss opens a third location
Gebrüder Weiss is expanding its network in Australia with the opening of a new Air & Sea office in Brisbane. This is now the third location operated by the international logistics…
Alipay+ and E-Wallets drive sustainable travel in year-end global campaign
Alipay+, a cross-border mobile payment digital platform under Ant International, today announced a year-end campaign to promote sustainable cross-border travel with a series of incentives…
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals new fall and winter 2025/26 Sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, revealed new fall and winter 2025/26 voyages.
Norway, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have the highest internet adoption rates globally, with 99% of their population being online
The global internet population has grown by 189 million, or 3.7% year-over-year, reaching an impressive 5.3 billion in October. That means over 65% of the world`s population has internet…
Indian Travellers can avail Vietjet’s Exclusive Promotion Offers
Vietjet, Vietnam’s new-age carrier, is delighted to announce its upcoming promotional sale, offering unbeatable deals from India to Vietnam.
Vietjet offers year-end ticket promotions
Celebrate the biggest holiday season of the year with Vietjet’s "Real Deal to new me, let's Vietjet!" promotion. This exciting promotion offers a wide variety of activities on the ground and…
Agilysys appoints Tony Marshall as VP and MD for Asia Pacific
Agilysys, a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, announces the appointment of Tony Marshall to the position of Vice President and Managing Director for…
Celebrity Cruises Announces Unique Places and Elevated Spaces for 2025-26 Season
Features the inaugural season of Celebrity Xcel, year-round sailings in the Caribbean, new immersive itineraries throughout both Japan and Iceland and more.
HKTB wins inaugural IBTM Asia Pacific 2025
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that Hong Kong has won IBTM, the world's leading Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) event brand, to organise its inaugural …
Philippines breaches 4.8M international visitor arrivals- DOT Chief
The Philippines has breached its target of 4.8 million international visitor arrivals before yearend, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced Tuesday…
‘Greenwashed out’ consumers demand proof of eco credentials: Euromonitor International
Consumers are ‘greenwashed-out’ and forcefully pushing responsibility back on businesses to prove their eco pledges, reveals a Euromonitor expert.
Trip.com Group forms partnership with China International Culture Association
Trip.com Group has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the China International Culture Association to promote inbound tourism.
Trip.com Group forms partnership with China International Culture Association
Trip.com Group has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the China International Culture Association to promote inbound tourism.
Mr James Liang, Co-founder and Chairman of…
Vietjet links Adelaide and Perth to Ho Chi Minh City
Vietjet, Vietnam’s leading new-age carrier, launched its inaugural flight from Adelaide to Ho Chi Minh City, marking the first-ever Vietnamese carrier to operate flights between Vietnam and…
Celebrity Cruises Announces Unique Places and Elevated Spaces for 2025-26 Season
Celebrity Cruises unveiled its most ambitious sailing season, with over 800 sailings to over 290 destinations in 72 countries across seven continents. The premium cruise line’s newly…
Radisson Hotel Group and Crown Regency Hotels & Resorts to launch new Radisson Individuals resort in Panglao, Philippines
Radisson Hotel Group and Crown Regency Hotels & Resorts have announced the signing of the Crown Regency Grand Paradise Resort Bohol, a member of Radisson Individuals, a brand-new…
AirAsia X Announces The Return Of Gold Coast-Auckland Route
In response to popular demand, AirAsia X announced the resumption of the popular Gold Coast-Auckland service on 3 February 2024.
At the same time, the airline will discontinue…
LOT Polish Airlines celebrates Poland’s national independence day with the Polish Embassy in New Delhi
105 years ago, on 11 November 1918, Poland regained its independency and the 11 November today is the country’s national holiday.
VisitBritain gearing up to host its first trade mission to China since 2019, led by Chairman Nick de Bois CBE
The best of destination Britain will be on show in China as VisitBritain Chairman Nick de Bois CBE leads the agency’s first trade mission to the country since 2019.
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VisitBritain gearing up to host its first trade mission to China since 2019
The best of destination Britain will be on show in China as VisitBritain Chairman Nick de Bois CBE leads the agency’s first trade mission to the country since 2019.
SAP Concur study finds APAC Business Travellers more than ready to hit the road, but on their own terms
60% of Asia-Pacific business travellers are very willing to travel for business, yet 92% will decline assigned trip if they don’t get their way in terms of flexibility, health and safety…
Bangkok is the most popular city for India’s solo travellers
Travel comes in many forms. With Singles’ Day around the corner, digital travel platform Agoda looked at the most popular destinations for solo travellers. For India, Bangkok is in first…
Travellers from 8 key Asian travel corridors can now enjoy seamless digital payments in Malaysia
Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) and Ant Group launched their cross-border digital payments collaboration that has enabled travellers from 8 countries to use PayNet’s DuitNow QR in…
Vietjet ramps up frequency, becoming largest airline operator between Australia and Vietnam
Vietjet has announced the expansion of its flight to Australia. The airline will operate a total of 48 flights in a week, making it the biggest operator between the two countries.
Find the perfect getaway to explore Hyatt’s city and coastal destinations in Asia
Hyatt invites guests to enjoy Asia’s most appealing city and coastal destinations from new openings in China and Thailand to highly sought after locations in Japan and Korea. Hyatt provides…
“Women in the Workplace: Asia” by Agoda
Transparent visibility of opportunities, workplace flexibility and access to opportunities rank as the three most pressing actions companies need to take to empower a more gender inclusive…
Ponant Launches ‘Flight Inclusive’ Japan 2024 Expedition Itineraries*
Ponant, the world leader in luxury expeditions, has launched an exclusive offer for the Australian and New Zealand markets, with inclusive flights on select 2024 Japanese itineraries…
Vietjet’s 101st aircraft arrives in Vietnam
Vietjet reached a new milestone as the airline took delivery of the 101st aircraft at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
JW Maririott embraces well-being and personal connections with dynamic “Stay in the moment” Asia-Pacific campaign
Renowned Actor Lee Minho Stars in K-Drama Inspired Campaign Video Capturing the Beauty of Immersive Surroundings and Mindful Moments
The most Instagrammable shopping destinations in the world this Halloween
A new study has revealed that Kapali Çarşı, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, is the most Instagrammable shopping destination in the world.
Frasers Hospitality marks 25th anniversary milestone with string of travel accolades in 2023
Frasers Hospitality, a strategic business unit of Frasers Property and the global frontrunner in serviced apartments and hotel residences, celebrates an illuminating year with recognition…
The most Instagrammable shopping destinations in the world
A new study has revealed that Kapali Çarşı, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, is the most Instagrammable shopping destination in the world.
Cross-border shopping platform Ubuy Hong…
Norwegian Cruise Line Returns To Asia For The First Time In Three Years
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) celebrated its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel set sail from Tokyo and commenced its extensive six-month season of voyages in the region.…
Alipay+ partners LankaPay to enhance digital travel experience to and from Sri Lanka
Alipay+ recently signed an MoU with Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network – LankaPay towards enhancing inbound and outbound travel experience through cross-border digital payments
Norwegian Cruise Line returns to Asia for the first time in three years
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 56-year history of breaking boundaries, today celebrates its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel set sail…
Top ten most Instagrammable shopping destinations in the world
A new study has revealed that Kapali Çarşı, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, is the most Instagrammable shopping destination in the world.
The Philippines is Asia’s Best Cruise Destination 2023 by World Cruise Awards
The Philippines has proudly clinched the title of Asia's Best Cruise Destination 2023 at the prestigious World Cruise Awards. This notable achievement marks the first time the Philippines…
The World’s Top 15 Most Confusing Cuisines
A new study has revealed the world's most confusing dishes – with kimchi (Korea), falafel (Egypt), pho (Vietnam), and even the United States' signature sandwich, peanut butter and jelly,…
Hotel101 opens global sales hub and global corporate office in Singapore
DoubleDragon Corporation's subsidiary Hotel101 Global Pte. Ltd. officially opens and formally begins the operation of both its Global Corporate Office and Global Sales Hub in Singapore.…
Top four destinations to experience the beauty of Autumn in Asia
Booking.com is excited to share 4 travel recommendations for you to best experience the beauty of Autumn across Asia, while also offering the best sustainable stay options.
“Stay Away,” says Mayor of Shibuya in Tokyo
In May this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that Covid-19 would no longer be categorized a "public health emergency of international concern.” In the months since…
Post-Covid, India has emerged as one of the fastest growing source markets for Vietnam: Myter
The Anam Group is set to launch Vietnam’s first pool-villa-exclusive resort in Phu Yen and AXI Plaza, also an all-inclusive convention centre in Cam Ranh. In an exclusive interview, Laurent…
Taylor Swift and Coldplay concerts make people fly in APAC – Amadeus
Taylor Swift's highly anticipated Asia Pacific tour has caused a sensation among music fans, and the impact is not limited to the entertainment industry. Recent data analysis by Amadeus,…
Goa is India’s most affordable tourist destination for the year-end holidays
To help travelers find the best deals, Agoda reveals this year-end’s cheapest destinations around Asia Pacific.
The Philippines records more than 4M foreign visitors showing strong rebound of tourism
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is optimistic about the Philippine tourism industry’s continuing resurgence post-pandemic, with visitor arrivals to the country breaching the four million…
Singapore Tourism Board launches global campaign: Made in Singapore
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) today unveiled Made in Singapore, its latest global campaign to inspire travellers to choose Singapore as their next travel destination.
The campaign…
Norwegian Cruise Line encourages Indian cruisers to set sail on its Newest Asia Pacific Itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, has recently launched a series of 14 immersive, destination-rich Asia Pacific itineraries aboard the spectacularly…
Top travel trends and destination rankings in summer ‘23 – ForwardKeys
ForwardKeys, the leading travel analytics firm has identified six major trends in global air travel this summer. They are revealed by an analysis of the top destinations and top origin…
Agoda reveals most popular flight destinations for Indian travellers
As travellers take to the skies once again, digital travel platform Agoda shares the top domestic and international flight destinations of 2023 so far.
Ant Group Introduces 10 Asian e-wallets to Chinese Mainland
Ant Group officially welcomes seven new leading e-wallets and payment apps from Asia to the “Alipay+-in-China” Program (A+China Program).
Destination DC reveals strong visitation numbers, new advertising campaign
Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, announced visitation is trending towards a return to pre-pandemic levels.
ITB China 2023 kicks off today, reuniting China’s tourism market with the global world of travel
The stage is set for ITB China to be once again an exceptional gathering of global industry leaders, top travel destinations and industry expertise.
Ant Group brings Alipay+ to the Philippines
Ant Group, the operator of Alipay+, the global cross-border digital payments and marketing solution, announced that a total of four mobile wallets are now accepted in the Philippines.
BWH Hotels expands its lifestyle brand Aiden into Western Australia
BWH Hotels (BWH) has announced the signing of new, stylish 120-room hotel, Aiden SCQ, the first Aiden property of BWH’s newest lifestyle boutique brand in Western Australia to join the…
Agoda reveals in-flight frustrations
With travellers across the globe raring to take off on new adventures, digital travel platform Agoda unveils a candid exploration of the less glamorous side of air travel.
Trip.com launches year-long “Explore with Mastercard” promotion
Trip.com has today announced its exclusive Explore with Mastercard promotion, which will run in 17 territories across the Asia Pacific region for one year from 1 September 2023.
HDFC Bank joins hands with Marriott Bonvoy to launch India’s first co-brand hotel credit card
HDFC Bank has joined hands with Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, to launch the ‘Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card’, India’s first co-branded hotel…
Agoda reveals cheapest domestic, regional, and intercontinental air routes from India
To help bargain hunters on their way, digital travel platform Agoda shares the most affordable routes booked on Agoda in early August by travellers from India.
Finnair launches late summer sale
Finnair has launched a late summer sale, as it gears up to celebrate its centenary later this year. The new promotion is focused on Finnair’s UK customers, with a range of the airline’s most…
Hong Kong wins hearts with new appeal for incentive
To further capture the pent-up demand for incentive travel in the region and showcase Hong Kong’s latest and greatly enhanced offerings, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted multiple…
LOT Polish Airlines carried over one million passengers in July
LOT Polish Airlines carried 1,041,427 passengers. This is the highest number of passengers carried in a single month in the 94-year history of LOT Polish Airlines activity.
VietJet celebrates Vietnam National Day with 2 million discounted tickets for Indian passengers
VietJet, Vietnam’s leading new-age carrier has launched a special offer for their passengers on the occasion of Vietnam National Day.
Seeing is Believing – Hong Kong woos MICE
To further capture the pent-up demand for incentive travel in the region and showcase Hong Kong's latest and greatly enhanced offerings, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted multiple…
Finnair starts summer on a high
Finnair has announced its July traffic performance, with the airline surpassing the one million monthly passenger mark for the first time since the pandemic.
Half of the Millennials and Gen Zs, ready to spend twice their average monthly income on travel
According to a survey conducted by travel and experiences platform Klook, travelers are ready to spend big on travel. 1 in 3 Millennial and Gen Z travelers are willing to spend more than…
ITE HCMC 2023: Discover Vietnam and Global Top Travel Destinations
The largest and most established travel event in Vietnam and Mekong sub-region will take place from 07 – 09 September 2023 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC),…
Top 10 most hyped cities to visit this summer from TikTok
Research conducted by JeffBet has crunched the numbers to see which city has the most hashtag views on TikTok
Vietjet promotes exclusive offer; 88% discount on flight tickets
VietJet, Vietnam’s leading low-cost carrier has recently launched a campaign, "Vietjet Pampers you, Summer Chill”, to announce its heavily discounted offers as part of its Summer 2023…
Travel trends with ‘2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup’
With the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in full swing, here are some exclusive data-driven insights about global travel trends to the host countries Australia and New Zealand.
SXSW Sydney announces speakers for the inaugural Sydney festival
In its 37-year history, Austin’s famed South by Southwest (SXSW®) has become the byword for cool and the launchpad for what’s next.
China Airlines to operate direct flights from Taipei, Taiwan to Prague twice weekly
Prague is the sixth European city to which China Airlines operates direct flights from Taipei. With a direct connection to the Taiwanese capital, Taipei, Prague now stands alongside…
Philippine international tourist arrivals breach 3 million mark
The Philippines has reached its 3 million international visitor arrivals mark as of July 19, 2023, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported Wednesday.
Latest data from the DOT recorded a…
Hong Kong takes centre stage at Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023
Over 800 of Asia’s very best bartenders and drinks industry experts gathered in Hong Kong for the unveiling of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023, one of the region’s most authoritative and…
47% of Indians ready to revamp itineraries for irresistible deals: Skyscanner
Skyscanner, the global travel marketplace, released its Travel in Focus Report, which shares that budget-conscious travellers in India are embracing travel with an open mind to score more…
Hahn Air brings 12 new partner airlines to travel agents
Ticketing specialist Hahn Air already added 12 new partner airlines to its growing network in the first half of 2023.
Agoda reveals 2 out of 3 Thai travellers do not include breakfast with their hotel booking
Breakfast, the most important meal of the day for some, easily skipped by others. And with every new hotel booking the same dilemma: To include, or not to include? Agoda looked at the…
Global Travel and Tourism Deals Decline 38.8%
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Several factors are affecting deal activity, including rising interest rates, looming fear of recession and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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The 10 Best Airports in the World for Food
The 10 Best Airports in the World for Food
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Singapore
Part Dream Garden, Part Sculpture Park, it comes as no surprise that this Airport is one…
Do you know the world’s quirky and curious etiquette practices?
Remitly, a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families, has delved into the world of cultural norms and customs to discover some of the most unusual and…
Experts warn of challenges travel industry might face with new EU-border entry system scheduled for 2024
Many travellers will not be prepared for new red tape of 2024 ‘ETIAS’ scheme coming into force next year.
See Japan’s cherry blossom before it’s too late – expert
It’s top of everyone’s travel bucket list, however, a stark warning has come from the UK travel industry advising that travelling to see the world-famous ‘Sakura’, the magnificent Japan…
Alipay and SEA countries broaden payment and marketing partnership
Chinese travellers on average spent 24% more on Alipay when being abroad during the first half of 2023 compared with H1 2019, which signals new growth trends in China's outbound tourism,…
TUMI launches pop-up in Seoul
TUMI is celebrating its Fall 2023 collection with a pop-up experience open to the public from July 3-15 at Seoul's Lotte World Mall Atrium (1F).
More than two-thirds of Asia Pacific’s Gen Z and millennials intend to holiday closer to home
A regional survey by global luxury hospitality leader Marriott International has coined a term to describe a new generation of travellers set to disrupt the industry over the next few years.
Tinaba and Ant Group expand their partnership to allow Italians to pay in Asia directly with their App via Alipay+ solutions
Tinaba has signed a groundbreaking partnership deal with Alipay+ to become its latest digital payment partner, allowing its customers direct access to more than 2.5 million Alipay+ supported…
Love the Philippines draws widespread support
Widespread support has poured in for the country’s freshly-released enhanced tourism campaign, Love the Philippines.
News5 reported that social listening tool Sprinklr recorded 59.1…
Singapore hoteliers in ‘Paradise’: Agoda data shows massive surge in demand around Coldplay concert dates
Digital travel platform, Agoda, has observed a remarkable 8.7x search increase for accommodations in Singapore during Coldplay’s concert series in January 2024.
Alipay and Mastercard offer international travellers ways to make cashless payments in China
Mastercard and Alipay, China’s digital open platform under Ant Group, announced the launch of a new payments option that provides international arrivals to China with another simple and…
Costa presents new India cruises
From November 2023 to January 2024, Costa Serena will offer a total of 23 cruises from 2 to 5 days, visiting Mumbai, Cochin, Goa and, for the first time ever, the beautiful Lakshadweep…
Travel experiencing “robust cross-border growth” in APAC: Klook
Speaking from the Arival Activate event from 12 to 14 June in Bangkok, Klook’s Wilfred Fan, highlighted significant growth in the travel experiences sector in APAC – especially cross-border…
Top safest countries for a solo travel getaway in 2023
The study by the travel and luggage experts at Bounce analysed countries across the globe on their safety index scores to reveal the safest countries for solo travellers.
Japan named the safest country for solo travellers in 2023 in new study
New research reveals the safest countries for a solo travel getaway in 2023 - from Japan to the Netherlands.
The study by the travel and luggage experts at Bounce analysed countries…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises tempts luxury travellers with 2025-2026 voyage collection
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury cruise line, has announced its 2025-2026 Voyage Collection. Showcasing new itineraries and an incredible 29 maiden ports of call in…
People now spend 876 hours per year on social media
According to the data presented by the Atlas VPN team, an average internet user now spends 144 minutes (2 hours and 24 minutes) on social media.
SOTC Travel inaugurates newest store in Ghatkopar
SOTC Travel, a leading omnichannel travel and Tourism Company inaugurated its new outlet in R Odeon Mall, Ghatkopar (East).
Air Partner and Worldwide GSA join forces to expand its cargo offering in the APAC Region
Global aviation services group, Air Partner, has joined forces with Worldwide GSA, a sister company of the Air Logistics Group, to enhance and expand its cargo offering in the Asia-Pacific…
Budget range of USD 201-500 most named by travellers for holiday accommodation and transport in 2023: reveals Agoda
Findings from the Agoda Travel Trend Survey concluded that respondents, predominantly selected an annual spending range of USD 201-500 (~INR 16,000 - INR 41,500), when considering travel…
Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in Asia Pacific for 2023: Cvent
The highly anticipated annual Top Lists, published for the first time since the pandemic, spotlight top performing MICE hotels and sought-after meeting destinations.
Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Passenger Opens Door
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Asian Airlines had to make an emergency landing with 194 people on board after a passenger opened an emergency door during the flight.
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Yellow Balloon Tour signs long-term agreement with Sabre
Yellow Balloon Tour will accelerate its growth using Sabre’s intuitive Sabre Red 360 interface and Sabre APIs to create compelling trips for its travellers as well as using Sabre’s…
Top meeting destinations and MICE hotels in APAC
Cvent has released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Asia Pacific. These lists – which also include regional rankings for North America, Europe, and the…
Dusit International appoints Jagdeep Thakral as General Manager of dusitD2 Naseem Resort Jabal Akhdar, Oman
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s hotel and property development companies, has appointed Jagdeep Thakral as General Manager of dusitD2 Naseem Resort Jabal Akhdar and its adjoining…
Tourism New Zealand rewards Indian trade partners with special destination experience
Tourism New Zealand recently concluded its first global trade incentive campaign which was a part of the global launch of their latest 100% Pure New Zealand global campaign, IF YOU SEEK.
Tourism New Zealand rewards trade partners with destination experience in a first-of-its-kind global trade incentive campaign
Off the back of the global launch of their latest 100% Pure New Zealand global campaign, IF YOU SEEK, Tourism New Zealand recently concluded its first global trade incentive campaign.
Tripadvisor releases Seasonal Travel Index Results (June – August 2023)
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, releases its latest Seasonal Travel Index, providing an outlook for global travel patterns and demand over the next three months.
Changi Airport is the best airport for layovers – study
With summer approaching, many of us are looking forward to packing our bags and embarking on our next adventure, but when your trip requires a stopover on the journey, which airports top…
Vietjet reports VND168 billion profit in Q1/2023
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has recorded its positive performance in Q1/2023, resulting from stable domestic flight operation and expansion of the international network.
International and domestic travel bookings skyrocket for Chinese May Holiday
Leading travel service provider Trip.com Group reveals its Chinese mainland May Day travel trends, with strong domestic and international booking growth.
Chinese outbound travellers were…
Travellers look east as booking windows normalise – Skyscanner
Global travel marketplace Skyscanner is today publishing a new report exploring the latest trends in global travel. Titled Skyscanner Horizons: Destination & Booking Insights Q1…
Asiana Airlines Announces Seasonal Flights Increase to Sydney
Asiana Airlines is growing its presence in Australia. It has announced plans for a seasonal increase on its Sydney to Seoul route beginning August 2023. In addition, four of Asiana’s…
Norwegian Cruise Line Returns After Three Years To Cruising In Asia
Norwegian Cruise Line is counting down the days until the much-anticipated return of the freshly rejuvenated Norwegian Jewel to Asia after over three years, on 19 October and 11 November…
China travel is back! Trends for the May holiday season
Travelport has released the below trend data highlighting the resurgence of outbound travel from mainland China. Demand has continued to rise leading up to Chinese Labor Day (May 1),…
Chinese travellers are back for the May Day holidays
DidaTravel has announced the return of Chinese tourists during the May Day holidays. With Chinese travel restrictions easing and vaccinations becoming more widely available, Chinese…
Outbound Travel Demand From China Is Massive
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Compared to last year, outbound flight bookings from mainland China have increased by a staggering 331 percent,
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The World is Flocking to America
by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor |
International travel volume to and from the United States in January 2023 as compared to 2022 increased 93.1%.
Full article: The World is Flocking to…
G20 Presidency to put India on World Tourism Map
India’s G20 Presidency is likely to boost India’s tourism sector in a big way said Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
GITB exhibition opens with power packed B2B meetings
On the second day of the 12th edition of Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB), the exhibition at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center (JECC) in Sitapura was inaugurated.
Trip.com and Macao Government Tourism Office join hands to promote the city’s glamour
Trip.com has announced the launch of “See You in Macao” campaign to promote Macao as a destination choice for leisure and business. To elevate their travel experiences as they plan for…
Grab launches new features and tie-ups to welcome travellers
Grab, Southeast Asia’s superapp, announced new in-app travel innovations and partnerships to give travellers a safe, seamless and hyperlocal experience as Southeast Asia embraces a travel…
Grab launches new features and tie-ups to welcome travellers back to the region
Grab has announced new in-app travel innovations and partnerships to give travellers a safe, seamless and hyperlocal experience as Southeast Asia embraces a travel comeback. …
Silversea Cruises Exclusive Offers On Select Voyages
Silversea Cruises, the world’s premier ultra-luxury and adventure cruise company, invites travellers to enjoy their wanderlust with its new Suite Upgrades offer.
The promotion is…
Trip.com data reveals soaring demand for travel to Asia-Pacific destinations in 2023
Asia-Pacific countries have been a magnet for tourists over the years. They are incredibly diverse and culturally rich, with many incredible sights to explore. Before the pandemic, the …
Thailand invites all for Songkran Festival
Central Pattana has joined forces with the Ministry of Culture and other partners to boost Songkran's global appeal by organising entertainment events across all shopping centers nationwide…
Banyan Tree Group on track to double its global portfolio as part of five-year expansion plan
Banyan Tree Group closed the 2022 fiscal year with a total of 63 properties across its global portfolio of 10 hospitality brands. The addition of eight newly built or converted hotels in…
MGTO launches ‘Buy One Get One Free’ offer
Upon the loosening of anti-epidemic measures, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has put forth a promotional campaign with Air Macau to entice foreign tourists to visit the city after…
Trip.com Group and Saudi Tourism Authority sign MOU to promote tourism
Trip.com Group, a leading one-stop travel service provider, and Saudi Tourism Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Saudi Arabia as a tourism destination.
Mercure Miri City Centre opens with 172 keys in Malaysia
Accor has expanded its portfolio in Malaysia with the opening of Mercure Miri City Centre, a stylish and modern hotel that blends international hospitality, with a design concept that…
Top ten affordable destinations revealed
Agoda crunched the numbers to reveal the cheapest tourist destinations. In Thailand, it’s Khon Kaen where travellers can enjoy the most competitive room rates this month.
Here’s how Marriott’s “win-win” approach puts its people first
The hospitality industry is currently facing a significant labour shortage worldwide. The industry, which includes hotels, restaurants, bars, and tourism, has been struggling to find and…
Vietjet Announces New Service To Brisbane In June
In June, Vietjet will begin operating twice-weekly flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane, making it the first airline to connect the two cities directly.
Outbound flights will…
Marriott International celebrates 1,000 hotels in Asia Pacific
Marriott International, announced the milestone opening of its 1,000th hotel in Asia Pacific, signaling its continued confidence in the long-term growth potential of the region.
The Helsinki pivot – how Finnair navigated extraordinary market shocks
It has been a rough three years for Finnair. As if the pandemic wasn’t bad enough, losing access to Russia’s airspace was another big blow. Now, the airline is taking steps to adjust.
‘World’s Greatest Places’, by TIME
To compile this list of the top spots to visit this year, TIME solicited nominations from its international network of correspondents and contributors, with an eye toward those offering new…
Vietjet opens first ever direct flights between Vietnam and Queensland in June
The airline will operate twice weekly services between Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) from June 16, 2023, every Monday and Friday.
Vietjet to fly direct to Queensland starting June
Vietjet will launch the first non-stop flights connecting Vietnam to Queensland this June following its announcement of two services between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne/Sydney in a…
Sabah Tourism Board rebrands to ‘Feel Sabah, North Borneo’
There could not be a better travel marketplace platform than the ITB Berlin 2023 (Internationale Tourismus-Borse Berlin) for Sabah Tourism Board (STB) to launch Sabah's new destination…
Prague Airport gets a direct route to Taipei
Effective 18 July 2023, Prague Airport is getting a direct connection with the Taiwanese capital of Taipei.
Kerry Healy to lead Accor’s Commercial Organisation for Middle East, Africa, Turkey & Asia Pacific
Accor has introduced its new Commercial organisation and executive committee, with Kerry Healy taking the lead as chief commercial officer for Premium, Midscale & Economy brands in…
Pullman Singapore Orchard debuts with 326 keys
Pullman Hotels & Resorts, a world-leading premium brand from Accor, has announced the opening of Pullman Singapore Orchard, marking the brand’s debut in one of the world’s most iconic…
Microduct Market 2023 Size, Top Key Players, Latest Trends, Regional Insights and Global Industry Dynamics 2033
The global microduct market is expected to hold a valuation of US$ 5.54 billion in 2023. By 2033, the numbers are projected to surge beyond US$ 17.36 billion. The CAGR during the forecast…
Japan is the best country for US residents to move to
Ibrinfo.org has created a ranking of the best countries for Americans to move to. To do this, they analyzed factors including the average monthly cost, monthly salary, rent, number of…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils ‘Epicurean Perfection’
Today, Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, unveiled immersive new culinary programming - Epicurean Perfection - inspiring culinary exploration and…
Jakarta becomes Accor’s ‘City of ALL’
City of ALL, Accor’s spectacular five-day brand showcase, will arrive in Jakarta this month with an immersive event that is set to provide exclusive offers, enticing discounts and uplifting…
Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit to open in 2024 in Thailand
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts part of world leading hospitality group Accor, and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, …
The places people ‘miss’ the most
Extensive research by Remitly, a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families, has revealed the locations people develop the largest connections to, and as…
Chinese tourists forced to seek new travel destinations
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Flight restrictions, visa problems and lingering pandemic-related entry rules affecting Chinese passport…
King Power Mahanakhon presents bird’s eye views of Bangkok
King Power Mahanakhon, Bangkok’s new landmark destination, kicks off 2023 with a new program concept: ‘IT’S ALL POSSIBLE’ offering four types of experiences—EAT PLAY STAY SHOP.
WebBeds teamed up with TAT for ‘IMPACT’ in Bangkok
WebBeds, a global marketplace for the travel trade, joined forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to hold its inaugural IMPACT Summit – a high-level event designed to help…
Romantic holidays on the rise
With Valentine’s Day approaching, Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have witnessed a 35% surge in demand for travel to celebrate the occasion of love.
Visit Jersey appoints Tricia Warwick as chief executive officer
The Board of Directors at Visit Jersey Limited has announced the appointment of Tricia Warwick as a Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company. She was selected following an open…
Rebranded Mercure Singapore Tyrwhitt opens with 270 keys
Accor has strengthened its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch of Mercure Singapore Tyrwhitt, a newly-rebranded hotel that puts guests in the centre of the city’s heritage district…
Vietjet parent company reports profit of nearly USD38.7 million
Vietjet has transported 20.5 million passengers on 116,000 flights in 2022, of which domestic transport grew by 20% over 2019’s, supporting the airline’s recovery momentum.
UNWTO announces winning start-ups for ‘Awake Tourism Challenge’
UNWTO has announced the winners of its 'Awake Tourism Challenge', celebrating the start-ups that are reshaping the sector in every global region.
BWH Hotel Group’s Aiden begins 2023 by doubling size of global portfolio and launches hologram concierge
BWH Hotel Group is expanding its upscale, chic boutique brand,
Aiden, as the brand is set to grow by over 200% in the years ahead with the portfolio doubling in 2023 alone. Highlights…
Heavier Finnair flights could lighten the financial load
Finnair has modified ten of its flagship A350s to carry more customers and cargo as it continues to increase capacity across its popular Asian routes.
Oceania Cruises Expands Asia Pacific 23-24 Cruise Offering
Due to unprecedented guest demand for exotic luxury cruises, Oceania Cruises will significantly expand its offerings in the South Pacific in 2023-2024, with more sails from Australia…
Distinct patterns in international travel intentions
GMO Research conducted an overseas travel survey in the last quarter of 2022 to understand the differences in travel patterns between Europe, North America, and the APAC region.
Ten global capacity trends to watch in 2023
Cirium have examined ten important capacity trends to watch in 2023 which are evident from published flight schedules for this year’s first quarter.
SOTC Travel expands retail network in Mumbai
On the occasion of National Tourism Day, SOTC Travel, a leading omnichannel travel and Tourism Company inaugurated its new retail store in Andheri West.
SOTC Travel expands retail network in Mumbai
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On the occasion of National Tourism Day, SOTC Travel, a leading omnichannel travel and Tourism Company…
Oceania Cruises reveals exotic explorations in Asia with newly re-inspired Riviera
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announces that the newly re-inspired Riviera will sail in Asia for the first time due to unprecedented…
Most popular travel aesthetics inspiring holidaymakers for 2023
If you’re not regularly scrolling on TikTok or creating boards on Pinterest, you may not be aware of what a ‘travel aesthetic’ is, but it’s a trend that is inspiring Gen-Zs to travel the…
Year of the Rabbit: Top destinations that are a short ‘hop’ for Asian travelers
Japan is the most sought-after destination for travellers across Asia as they usher in the Lunar New Year, Agoda reveals. According to search data from the global digital travel…
VisitBritain to host more than 120 international travel trade on educational visits
VisitBritain is set to welcome more than 120 international travel trade buyers for a series of educational visits across Britain.
ALL – Accor Live Limitless gives away 1 million rewards points
ALL - Accor Live Limitless – is soaring into the New Year with an incredible giveaway of 1 Million Reward points, which can be redeemed for limitless experiences, including hotel stays, spa…
The end of China’s zero-Covid policy is fuelling flight bookings
China’s decision to ditch its zero-Covid policy has triggered a surge in flight bookings, according to the latest data from ForwardKeys.
On 7 December, Chinese authorities announced…
Alipay+ promotes QR code connectivity, paving ways for a cash-free, mobile friendly travel experience in Chinese mainland for Asian consumers
Alipay+ is striving to provide cash-free and mobile-friendly travel experiences for Asian tourists in the Chinese mainland, as it seeks to partner with more merchants and enable greater QR…
Families visit Ocean Park Hong Kong during Christmas
Trip.com and Save the Children Hong Kong invited 66 local families living in Sham Shui Po to visit Ocean Park Hong Kong on 23 December, 2022, and to provide more opportunities for…
Air India Express issues COVID-19 guidelines
Air India Express on Tuesday issued guidelines for the maintenance of Covid-appropriate behaviour by travellers travelling from UAE to India.
T’way Air launches a Pokémon-themed Jet, Pikachu Jet TW
The Pokémon Company (Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Tsunekazu Ishihara) has partnered with T'way Air, a Korean airline, introducing the launch of Pikachu Jet TW, the first Pikachu Jet in…
Trip.com Group data shows outbound flight bookings surge from Mainland China
On the morning of 27 Dec , Trip.com Group, recorded a staggering 254% increase in mainland China's outbound flight bookings compared to a day earlier.
Hotel Management Japan offers unique lodging experiences fully leveraging local attractions
As Japan eased entry restrictions in October 2022 and because of the yen's historic fall, Hotel Management Japan, which has 6,472 rooms in 21 hotels of various types across Japan, has…
ibis Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub opens with 142 keys in Thailand
ibis has expanded its portfolio in Thailand with the opening of a brand-new property in Chiang Mai, the famous northern city which is a heaven for culture vultures and adventure seekers.
Agoda: ‘Family and friends’ group travel is back
Agoda’s Family Travel Trend survey 2022 reveals that four out of five travellers will take a vacation with immediate family in the next 12 months and, while travelling with friends proves…
Accor takes over the management of Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium
Accor, the region’s largest international hotel operator, has signed a management agreement for a Grand Mercure hotel in the heart of Thailand’s vibrant capital city.
Grand Mercure Bali Seminyak opens with 269 keys
Accor has introduced an exciting new era of premium, locally-inspired international hospitality to Bali with the opening of Grand Mercure Bali Seminyak, revealing fresh cultural perspectives…
‘Giant’ bang – Thomas Dambo’s recycled art installation unveiled
Approximately 5.5 tonnes of reclaimed wood materials donated by local enterprises used in the construction.
Hong Kong Tourism Is Struggling As COVID-19 Limitations Continue
Experts claim that Hong Kong’s ongoing pandemic restrictions have not effectively stopped the spread of COVID-19, and the city is now fighting to restore its tourism industry.
Despite…
Accor and AWC partner for multiple-property framework agreement
Accor has signed its first multiple-property framework agreement with Asset World Corporation (AWC), Thailand’s integrated lifestyle real-estate group.
Marriott International expands electric vehicle network across APAC
In line with Marriott International's net zero ambitions and global commitment to source a minimum of 30% of its overall electricity from renewable energy by 2025, the company today…
Top 10 global places to travel for the festive season by Sabre
With the big festive getaway about to begin, new bookings insights revealed by Sabre show improving travel confidence and the emerging festive destinations of choice for global travellers.
India jumps to 48th place in ICAO aviation safety ranking: DGCA
India has jumped to the 48th position in the global aviation safety ranking by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), according to DGCA officials
Recovery with ‘Local Focus, Global Vision’ blueprint
Trip.com Group recently held its 2022 Global Partner Summit in Macao, with tourism boards, international airlines, hotel groups and industry representatives from across the travel industry…
MAI expands its regional footprint with Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Phuket & Phnom Penh
Myanmar Airways International (MAI), Myanmar's largest carrier, is continuing its network expansion as the airline added three regional destinations with Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh (SGN) and…
Top five must visit Netflix filming locations
New research has found the iconic filming locations for popular Netflix shows that viewers can actually go and visit.
Shilla Monogram Quangnam Danang welcomes Executive Chef Choi Kyo Deok
With over twenty-two years working at The Shilla, Chef Choi is bringing a wealth of experience gained at one of the most luxurious hotels in the world to Shilla Monogram Quangnam Danang's…
Singapore Airlines Adds A380 Flights To Sydney And Melbourne
Singapore Airlines’ flagship Airbus A380 is returning to Melbourne, and the airline is increasing the number of flights to Sydney using the superjumbo.
This change will provide a…
Accor’s Ibis Styles Serpong BSD opening in Indonesia to feature 165 keys
Accor has continued to expand its portfolio of hotels and resorts in Indonesia with the signing of a new ibis Styles hotel in BSD City, the rapidly emerging urban center in Greater Jakarta.
Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…
Health and Safety top concern for Asia Pacific Corporate Travellers
SAP Concur released new research that finds APAC corporate travellers are concerned about the continuing health and safety threats from COVID-19, even as they retain high interest in…
Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas and Resort debuts, currently with 51 keys
Mercure, one of the world’s largest midscale brands, is proud to debut the initial phase of its new resort in Rayong, Thailand.
VisitBritain launches second funding round for DMCs and inbound tour operators
VisitBritain has announced a second round of funding for Destination Management Companies and inbound tour operators to support in driving bookings to Britain.
The £450,000…
VisitBritain launches 2nd funding round for DMCs and inbound tour operators
VisitBritain has announced a second round of funding for Destination Management Companies and inbound tour operators to support in driving bookings to Britain.
5 reasons why Shilla Monogram Quangnam Danang is the ultimate luxury resort in Vietnam
Shilla Monogram Quangnam Danang is a luxury resort in Vietnam located between the popular seaside city of Danang and the historic town of Hoi An. The resort reinterprets the local…
WTTC announces Ban Ki-Moon as first keynote speaker for its Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveils Ban Ki-Moon as its first major speaker for its upcoming Global Summit in Saudi Arabia, taking place between 28 November and 1 December.
Asia Pacific airline passengers 12 times more confident about taking a flight than last year
Three quarters of airline passengers in Asia Pacific (APAC) feel confident about flying again. This is a significant rise from just 6% last year, according to Inmarsat’s 2022 Passenger…
Cathay Pacific Has Resumed Overflight Of Russian Airspace
As of November 1st, Bloomberg reported that Cathay Pacific had resumed some routes that previously involved flying across Russian airspace.
As a result, for the first time since…
Travel AI startup, Globaleur, raises 2.5m USD to connect end-to-end experience
South Korean travel tech startup, Globaleur, has raised US$ 2.5 million in their pre-series A round and recently completed setting up an office in Singapore as part of their expansion…
Accor signs first Mercure hotel in Cambodia
Accor has signed its first Mercure property in Cambodia in the country’s capital, Phnom Penh. The 200-room Mercure Phnom Penh Beung Keng Kong 1 is set to open in 2027, joining the Group’s…
Ant Group expands partnership with STB
Ant Group expanded their partnership with Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to make cross-border travel to Singapore more seamless and convenient.
Trip.com Group has a ‘Local focus Global vision’
Trip.com Group, is participating in the 15th ITB Asia conference, promoting its cross-brand strategy and the strength of its all-in-one apps.
Pullman Lombok Mandalika Beach Resort opens with 257 keys
Located on the southern coast of Indonesia’s island of Lombok, Pullman Lombok Mandalika Beach Resort is now open, providing travellers with an energising destination to recharge and…
AirAsia X Group relaunch strategy gaining strong momentum
The AirAsia X Group (AAX) relaunch strategy continues to gain strong momentum as the airline remains focused on its medium haul markets in the short term, where proven demand is strongest.
Accor signs new dual-branded Mercure & ibis hotel in Bangkok
Accor has signed a management agreement for a new dual-branded hotel in Thailand’s capital.
APAC and European rush for Japan: Trip.com
Trip.com data reveals an enormous booking spike and high search volumes to Japan as the destination ends travel restrictions.
Alipay+ partners with over 1 million merchants in Japan
As Japan reopens to mass tourism, Universal Studios Japan is the latest partner of Alipay+ for easy connectivity of various mobile payment methods and marketing solutions.
Japan foodservice sector to benefit: GlobalData
The reopening of borders and a weakening yen are expected to make the country an attractive travel destination. Against this backdrop, the Japanese foodservice sector to benefit from a…
Singapore Airlines Capitalizes On Covid Rule Easing
Singapore Airlines Group has announced intentions to restart flights and boost service across its network in the following weeks, following the recent relaxation of entry requirements in…
‘Triple Points, Endless Adventures’ with Wyndham Rewards
As leisure and business travellers start exploring exotic destinations to visit across the Asia Pacific, Wyndham Rewards, spanning over 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts, and vacation…
Giving visibility to Tainan in Taiwan
At the end of 2019, the Taiwanese TV series "Someday or One Day" was broadcasted in various Asian countries and it created a wave of nostalgia for Tainan in the 1990s. The destination wants…
TikTok’s most popular beaches
No one can deny the impact of TikTok, and it seems its influence has spread to the travel world too. With over 17.5 billion views of the #TravelTok and #TravelTikTok hashtags, people are…
Flight searches to Japan double on Expedia
Lavinia Rajaram, Asia head of public relations, Expedia Group stated that search demand for travel to Japan on Expedia doubled following Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s announcement to…
Hotel bookings boom
Trip.com has revealed encouraging data showing hotel bookings boom across Europe and parts of Asia, as countries continue to relax pandemic travel restrictions which have dampened demand.
Experiencing Asia with ‘Booking Explorers’ campaign
Booking.com launches the second edition of its Booking Explorers campaign. The series is a follow-up to last year’s with more inspiring travel stories from leading personalities across Asia…
Marriott to add 14 luxury properties in Asia Pacific by 2023
Marriott International, Inc. has announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of…
utu and Etihad guest partner, for extra rewards to Etihad Guest members
Singapore-based travel-tech company utu (utu Pte Ltd) has announced that Etihad Guest, the frequent flyer program of the UAE's national airline Etihad Airways, will now allow Etihad Guest…
Japan top destination among responsible travellers in Thailand: YouGov report
Responsible travellers in Thailand want to travel to Japan, according to YouGov’s latest report for the travel and tourism sector.
92% to use agents to book luxury trips in 2023
As per the research presented at ILTM ASIA PACIFIC 2022 opening forum, the future of this region has huge potential for luxury travel brands around the world.
Singapore flight bookings up 305% ahead of Grand Prix: Sojern
With this year's Formula One (F1) Singapore Grand Prix set to see its biggest turnout since its first night race back in 2008, the island city is once again ready to host world-class events…
‘Goverseas’ with Traveloka
From 13 September 2022, visit 'GOverseas' and discover flight and hotel deals to favourite destinations along with 'EasyReschedule' and 'CleanAccommodation' features for a worry-free…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Future Travel Destination
It is a land rich in history, culture, natural beauty, and unspoiled areas. Many people desire it, yet Saudi Arabia has long remained inaccessible to travellers.
Previously, the only…
Japan eases travel restrictions for foreign visitors
Japan's relaxed border measures from today, including raising a daily cap on arrivals from 20,000 to 50,000, will positively impact the economy only if tourists are given more freedom.
Taiwan to resume visa free entry for few countries
Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Centre said the resumption of visa free entry for visitors from the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and diplomatic allies would start…
Asian countries top list of best global cities for business tourism
A new study by UK card machine provider, Dojo, has revealed the best cities around the world that accommodate for business travel.
Travelling for business can be a great perk if you get…
India is one of the priority emerging markets for New Zealand: Wafelbakker
Tourism New Zealand’s iconic trade event, Kiwi Link returned with a spectacular buzz this year as it welcomed travel trade partners from Asia to reconnect with New Zealand tourism…
US airlines take top spots in passenger rankings: Cirium
Major US carriers made a clean sweep of the top four places as aviation analytics firm Cirium revealed its 2021 World Airline Passenger Rankings.
Travel bookings with bitcoin?
Is crypto a journey the travel industry should offer? There has been a lot more crypto related activity in travel than you might believe.
Qatar eases rules for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The Ministry of Public Health in Qatar has stated that the red list and quarantine rules for arrivals have been dropped
AirAsia X To Restore Fleet And Network After Pandemic
Following the COVID-19 downturn, AirAsia X is working to restore its network by launching additional long-haul services to Istanbul, Dubai, and London by year’s end.
The low-cost…
ibis Styles opens new flagship in Silom, Bangkok
Accor brings a trendy hotel experience to Bangkok’s buzziest neighbourhood of Silom with the opening of its latest flagship ibis Styles address. Savvy travellers are invited to…
Singapore Airlines and DHL Express partner for Boeing Freighter Aircraft
DHL Express has welcomed the arrival of its Boeing 777 freighter at Singapore Changi Airport.
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh welcomes Juan Mercadante as general manager
The newest international branded hotel in the capital city, Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh is pleased to announce the newly appointed general manager, Juan Mercadante, aiming to maintain the…
Most Powerful Passports in 2022
Henley & Partners, a global citizenship and residence advisory firm in London, has produced a new quarterly report stating that holders of three Asian passports have more worldwide…
Agoda and Alipay+ expand on their partnership to offer greater rewards
Agoda and Alipay+ today announced a new partnership that will leverage Alipay+ solutions on the Agoda platform for better customer benefits and rewards. This is in addition to the…
Scenic expands its Japan programme with new sailings and guest experiences
Due to ongoing demand for the destination, ultra-luxury cruise operator, Scenic has unveiled an expanded Japan programme for 2023 on board the ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic…
What a formal China Outbound Tourism survey won’t tell you.
To set the stage right, my company respects surveys. We actually did many surveys ourselves and came up with Young Chinese Travelers’ Journey, 9+1 Chinese Travel KOLs Opinions amid &…
Malta safest destination for LGBTQ+ holiday-makers
The Mediterranean island country has an LGBTQ+ travel safety index of 369, which after Canada is the second best figure for this metric out of every country
Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery debuts in the Philippines
Accor introduces Admiral Hotel Manila - MGallery as its first MGallery property in the Philippines. Set along Roxas Boulevard with sweeping views across Manila Bay, the hotel is a portal…
Japan passport most powerful, UAE emerges as ‘pandemic’ winner
Henley Passport Index has recently released the list of the World’s Most Powerful Passports for the year 2022
KKday secures Series C+ round for hiring, expanding footprint, and tech innovation
KKday has announced it has secured additional funding in a Series C+ round, bringing the total Series C round raised to US$95 million. The round is led by major tech Asia private equity…
Singapore Airlines rolls out special fares for flights from 4 cities in India
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is offering special promotional fares for travel from Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kochi to destinations across Asia
Summers out and international travel is coming back – Agoda
Agoda has revealed the top trending holiday destinations now that international travel is slowly becoming the norm again. Travellers are dusting off their suitcases and ready to embrace…
The St. Regis Singapore welcomes Allen Howden as general manager
The St. Regis Singapore has announced Mr. Allen Howden as the hotel's new general manager. The British native takes the helm at one of the most prestigious addresses in the city having…
Trip.com Group and Singapore Tourism Board strengthen ties to further promote Singapore
Building on the three-year Memorandum of Understanding signed in November 2020, Trip.com Group and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) are deepening their collaboration across key markets…
New Optimism as Global Travellers Return – SKÅL ASIA Launches Additional Benefits
Skål Asia launches a series of additional membership benefits for Skål members in Asia to celebrate the reopening of borders and the return of international travel. These include special…
Asian travellers display a strong appetite for international leisure travel
As we set foot into a post-COVID world with easing restrictions, the travel ecosystem continues to be in a state of flux. Against this backdrop, a new study has been commissioned by…
87% Indian travellers want airport lounge access
Collinson research revealing that 49% of Indian travellers ‘feel safer at the airport’ when they’re able to access a lounge
Coral Expeditions launches small islands of Japan & the Philippines series
Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering cruise line, has announced a new series of voyages to the Small Islands of Japan and the Philippines. Part of Coral Expeditions’ Small Islands…
Accor launches first Novotel Living in Asia in Singapore
Novotel has signed a management agreement for the Novotel Living Singapore Orchard. The rebrand from 8 on Claymore Serviced Residences Singapore has been finalised in June 2022 with the…
Ascott acquires Oakwood worldwide to fast-track growth to over 150,000 units globally
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has announced it is acquiring Oakwood Worldwide (Oakwood).
Welcome to the Jungle…YOTEL launches Urban Jungle self-care packages
Beauty brand Urban Jungle has teamed up with global hotel group YOTEL to offer high-end self-care packages in celebration of their exclusive partnership and officially welcome guests to…
Japan begins visa applications on package tours
The government is now accepting registrations by travel agents through a new portal, where they must enter information of tour participants
Sustainable travel a focus for 86% Asia Pacific businesses
Almost nine in ten businesses (86%) across the Asia Pacific (APAC) say their companies are actively considering sustainability when managing corporate travel
Japan most considered overseas holiday destination among Thais
Japan is reopening its borders to travellers from 98 countries and regions next month, after being closed to foreign tourists since 2020
THAI offers Time to Gold Package
As a response to the growing travel demand and Thailand’s easing of international travel rules, THAI launches "Time to Gold" Package consisting of 350,000 THB air ticket cash credit…
New Mercure Langkawi Pantai Cenang opens in Malaysia
Hidden away just off the bustling street of Pantai Cenang, the newly opened Mercure Langkawi Pantai Cenang, an Accor brand, features 164 rooms and suites with “Cast Away” feel.
Accor brings iconic Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand to Japan
Accor and Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., a leading real estate company in Japan, proudly introduce Fairmont Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
Tripseed announces representation services to help international operators tap USD14.9 billion Thai outbound travel market
Tripseed has announced a range of new services to provide local and online representation for operators wishing to tap into the $14.9 billion USD Thai outbound travel market.
US mandatory pre-departure testing a major hurdle for travel recovery
US mandatory pre-departure testing a major hurdle for travel recovery -
A new survey reveals the inbound pre-departure testing requirement imposed by the federal government is…
Abu Dhabi Tourism new open door to the world
Abu Dhabi Tourism new open door to the world -
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed a strategic partnership with Trip.com Group, a leading…
Heritage Expeditions announces three new Japan voyages for 2023 schedule
Pioneering New Zealand-based expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has added the intriguing islands of Japan to its 2023 schedule announcing three incredible new voyages aboard…
Quarantine-free travel sparks a flurry in APAC
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region has had some of the tightest travel restrictions in the world. But with many countries and regions now…
New Zealand reopens to travellers after two years
Visitors from 60 visa-waiver nations, including the US and UK, can now enter New Zealand for the first time since the closure of borders
M&A deal value in China drops by 12%
The ongoing global geopolitical issues and volatile market conditions continue to pose downside risk to the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal activity in China.
Thai travellers get beach ready for May Holiday Travel
After two years of travel restrictions, domestic travel still dominates the top ten destinations for Thailand’s Labor Day and Vesak holidays, just as it did for this year’s Songkran break,…
Cambodia’s tourist figures rise 125% in Q1
The number of international visitors to Cambodia totalled 159,546 in the first quarter of this year, marking a 125 per cent increase from last year’s figure
Travel with a smaller footprint: Trip.com and Etihad offer travellers free flight carbon offsetting
To mark Earth Day, Trip.com, the global travel agency, and Etihad, the national airline of the UAE, today launch a month-long Travel with a smaller footprint campaign where Trip.com…
Accor set to launch the first Mercure in Takayama, Japan
Accor is set to welcome its first hotel in Takayama, Japan, with the signing of Mercure Hida Takayama.
Agoda data indicates early signs of recovery for Bali
Following Indonesia’s announcement to re-open its borders to international travellers, digital travel platform Agoda has seen a surge in searches for Bali from neighbouring markets
Japan and Singapore retain No.1 spot in passport index
Japan and Singapore continue to share number one spot on the Henley Passport Index — the ranking for the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access…
Indonesia logs in 151.98% rise in tourist arrivals
Indonesia recorded 18,460 foreign tourist arrivals in February, an increase of 151.98 per cent compared to a year earlier and 21.91 per cent higher than in January
Thailand most searched destination for travel in next six months: Agoda
Travellers from Japan represent the top source market and the keenest return to Thailand, followed by the US (second) and Singapore (third)
Deal activity in tourism sector down by 2% in February 2022: GlobalData
A total 96 deals— comprising mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing deals— were announced in the global travel and tourism sector in February 2022
Vietnam fully reopens to international tourists: Entry protocols, visa regulation update and more
As scheduled Vietnam fully reopened to international tourists last Tuesday, 15 March 2022.
Russian Airspace Sanctions May Lead Finnair to Lay off 650 Crew
Finnair may be forced to lay off up to 650 pilots and cabin personnel for at least three months due to restrictions on flying in Russian airspace.
Accor to launch the first ibis budget hotel in Cambodia
Accor is preparing to open its first ibis budget hotel in Cambodia with the signing of ibis budget Phnom Penh Riverside.
Indonesia unveils visa on arrival service for travellers from 23 countries
Indonesian government has opened special visa on arrival services for international travelers from 23 countries to restore the tourism sector
Accor signs ibis hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Accor is expanding its partnership with Boutique Corporation Public Company Limited for a new development project in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Luxury’s new address! Swissôtel debuts in the Philippines
Situated in Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone, Swissôtel Clark is set to become a vibrant destination within the evolving city, a two-hour drive from Manila
Australia Reopened To International Tourist: The Wait Is Over
Australia’s international borders have reopened to fully vaccinated visitors 704 days after they were closed to battle the spread of Coronavirus in 2020.
Deal-making activity in travel sector down by 27% in January 2022: GlobalData
Total of 73 deals were announced in the global travel and tourism sector during January 2022, which is a decline of 27% over the 100 deals that were announced in December 2021,
SIA Group expands VTL flight network with new destinations and increased flight frequencies
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 47 cities from 25 countries in the coming weeks.
Finnair Unveils New Long-Haul Business & Economy Cabins
Finnair has unveiled a new look for long-haul flights, including new business and premium economy cabins, as part of a massive investment in customer service.
Here’s what you need to know about travelling to Australia
The Australian Government has announced Australia will reopen to all fully vaccinated visa holders, tourists, business travellers, and other visitors from 21 February.
Will More Countries Ban Australians As Cases Here Are High?
Some of the 185 countries will not allow us entry at this time because we’re not handling COVID-19 very well at present.
Novotel Bangkok Future Park Rangsit opens
Located in the Future Park Rangsit complex, Novotel Bangkok Future Park Rangsit is now open.
These are the world’s most and least powerful passports for 2022
The latest results from the Henley Passport Index show record-breaking levels of travel freedom for top-ranking nations Japan and Singapore, but also the widest recorded global mobility gap…
Greece extends entry rules for international travellers until 24 January
Greek authorities have decided to extend their entry rules imposed against all travellers for another two weeks and this was announced by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Greece
14 countries added in Laos Green Zone Plan
Fourteen more countries are added to the list of nationalities allowed to enter Laos under the Travel Green Zone Plan.
‘Busan HAEVENUE’, the best MICE destination in the post-pandemic era
'HAEVENUE' (Haeundae International Conference Complex) with potential for MICE business in Busan, will grow into the 'optimal MICE destination' in the post-Covid world.
How Will Travel Be In 2022 And What Will Change
On March 1, 2020, Australia announced the first COVID-19 death: a 78-year-old Perth man who was a passenger on the Diamond Princess and had been evacuated and treated in Western Australia.
Where are travellers staying on New Year Eve
Agoda data shows that travellers across Asia are showing their ongoing desire to get out, to getaway and to escape the constrictions and controls of Covid impacted regions, venturing into…
THAI unveils charter flight offerings from Busan
Thai Airways International will fly a charter series on the Busan – Bangkok route to ferry Korean tourists to Thailand from January to March 2022.
The airline’s chief commercial…
Deal activity in tourism up by 9.7% in November 2021
A total of 79 deals (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing) were announced in the global travel and tourism sector during November, which is an increase…
THAI partners utu to shake up tax-free shopping for travellers
Thai Airways (THAI) has announced it is partnering with utu to offer more choices and value for travellers eligible for tax refunds as a part of the biggest upheaval in the history of…
The Omicron Border Closure Buys Time, But To What End?
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned governments on Friday against implementing hasty travel restrictions in reaction to the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant, stating that a…
Fiji Welcomes Fully Vaccinated Australians
Concerns about the Omicron strain and additional coronavirus restrictions have indeed been raised not only in Australia but all throughout the world.
Air New Zealand cancels 1000 flights due to trans-Tasman uncertainty
Due to ongoing border uncertainty between New Zealand and Australia, Air New Zealand has cancelled over 1000 flights between the two countries until December 31, 2021.
Australia opens for fully vaccinated international students
Next month, Australia will be open to fully vaccinated international travellers, students, working holidaymakers, and provisional family visa holders.
Scoot launches VTL flights to/from Kuala Lumpur, additional flights to other Malaysian destinations in the pipeline
Scoot is delighted to increase passenger services between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur (KL) with the addition of four-times weekly designated Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) flights.
Singapore’s quarantine-free travel programme (VTL) now lists 21 countries
On November 15, Singapore’s Ministry of Health has announced the extension of Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) to include India, Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Finnair to launch new Asian routes and focus on Japan
Finnair is gearing up for the expected gradual opening of Asia with plans to fly to over 100 destinations worldwide and new long-haul services to the Far East for Summer 2022.
Singapore welcomes quarantine-free travel from 13 countries
As part of the country’s efforts to revive air travel, Singapore has expanded the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme to 13 countries.
Over half of Thai travellers to choose domestic destinations in 2022 – Visa Study
Thai leisure travellers will continue to discover domestic destinations through 2022 as shorter, safer trips become the preferred mode of post-COVID travel.
Accor to expand presence in Japan with two new ibis Styles hotels
Accor is expanding its presence in Japan with the signing of two ibis Styles hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto.
Quarantine-free travel to Thailand: Here’s what you need to know
After the successful Phuket Sandbox Programme, Thailand will reopen the country for fully-vaccinated travellers from 46 approved countries starting November 1st without quarantine.
Australia-Singapore ‘travel bubble’ by November
Morrison stated that Australia's travel arrangement with Singapore would be similar to the one it established earlier last week with New Zealand's South Island.
Foreign travel to Japan drops over 99% in September
Number of foreign visitors to Japan dropped over 99 per cent in September compared with the same month in 2019
Virgin Australia brings international flight schedule forward
Flights between Australia and Fiji will resume one week earlier than previously scheduled, thanks to an announcement from Fiji on their tourism reopening plan.
Singapore’s quarantine-free travel to 10 countries is here
Singapore has eased one of the world’s most stringent pandemic regimes, launching quarantine-free travel arrangements with 10 countries after nearly 21 months of closed borders
Bali is now open but no international flights
After an 18-month hiatus due to the pandemic, Australia's favourite holiday island, also known as "The Land of the Gods," has reopened to foreign guests, but one critical component is…
Bali reopens to tourists from 19 countries but with riders. Here’s what you need to know
Fully vaccinated travellers from 19 countries can enter Bali but visitors must first serve five-day quarantine in a hotel
Revealed! Beirut, Lebanon and Great Pyramid of Giza lost over $12 billion in revenue due to Covid-19
ETIAS has analysed all the wonders of the world - from ancient, new, to city-based, and natural - and collated visitor numbers as well as revenue loss from Covid-19
Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Fiji to reopen for foreign travel as it hits vaccine milestone
Fiji will ease Covid-19 restrictions and announce its reopening for international travel after the country hit a vaccination milestone last week
India, Chicago, Brooklyn! Celeb trend for selecting holiday destinations as baby names gains mass popularity
A host of celebrities understand the allure of a holiday and have chosen to name their children after a destination that holds a special place in their hearts
Passport power ranking witnesses widest gap in travel freedom first time in 16 years
The latest results and research from the Henley Passport Index show how proliferating barriers to entry over the past 18 months of the pandemic have resulted in the widest global mobility…
Bali is partially reopening to international travel next week
Bali will welcome selected international travellers starting October 14, according to Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, Indonesia's minister of maritime affairs and investment.
Japan is reopening borders to fully vaccinated travellers but there’s a catch
The long wait is finally over! Japan is reopening its borders to international travellers as the nation’s health ministry has eased the entry restrictions for travellers to the country.…
Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Grand Mercure opens in Khao Lak, Thailand
Located on a secret stretch of Thailand’s Andaman Coast in the province of Phang Nga, the newly-opened Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak offers travellers a unique and tranquil beach getaway…
Do you need a visa to visit Italy? we’ve got you covered with our visa policy
If you’re not sure whether you need a visa for Italy or what the visa policy is for the county, we’ve got you covered. Take a few minutes to read the below and ensure that when it comes to…
HK Express offers free tickets to vaccinated residents
HK Express supports the “COVID-19 Vaccination Free Air Tickets Lucky Draw”* campaign initiated by the Airport Authority Hong Kong.
APAC business travellers eager to restart trips: SAP Concur
New research commissioned by the SAP Concur organisation highlights enthusiasm among Asia Pacific (APAC) business travellers to resume their work trips
Spain Health Control Form – what is it?
If you are planning on visiting Spain and its countless heart-stirring beaches that dot the nation's coastline, we'd like to draw your attention to the Spanish Health Control Form — an entry…
The delta variant in countries with zero or “almost zero” cases
The spread of the Delta variant is putting a strain on the contagion containment strategies of some of the countries that had managed to minimize the circulation of the SARS-CoV-2…
Japan starts accepting ‘vaccine passport’ applications
Japan has started accepting applications for so-called vaccine passports for people who have been fully inoculated against Covid-19 to travel internationally
Pandemic weakens premium passports
The latest results from the Henley Passport Index have revealed that cross-border travel is still significantly obstructed.
PH reduces quarantine for fully-vaccinated travellers from green countries
The Philippines’ Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has approved to shorten the quarantine for fully-vaccinated travellers from green…
EU adds US to safe travel list
European Union governments in a meeting in Brussels have agreed to add the United States to their list of countries from which they will allow non-essential travel
5 reasons why Japan and IOC insist on holding the Tokyo Olympics
Japan is suffering another spike of COVID-19 infections that even the island paradise of Okinawa is under a state of emergency. The fourth wave, once again, raised concerns on the upcoming…
Qantas and Singapore Airlines diverging fortunes show disparities
Qantas and Singapore Airlines are travelling in opposite directions when it comes to the coronavirus crisis, with the former emerging strongly thanks to its buoyant home market and the…
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez: “This summer we will safely receive all visitors”
The president announced that, from 24 May, Spain will allow the entry of British tourists and nine other nationalities, without restrictions or sanitary requirements.
Japanese airlines eye low-cost to drive post-pandemic growth
Japan's two major airlines are positioning themselves to take advantage of any upturn with a punt on low-cost services.
Dubai sets stage to host largest in-person tourism event
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021 has reconfirmed that Dubai will host the largest in-person travel and tourism event in the world, since the onset of the pandemic last year
Trip duration and planning up as travel returns
Global travel marketplace Skyscanner has released an in-depth report exploring the new and emerging trends in travel in 2021
Fancy a voyage on the biggest cruise ship? You can now book it!
This will be a big event for cruise fans! The first voyages of the biggest cruise ship ever built are now available for booking.
All things rail! Aeronology unveils new platform Rail Tickets
Aeronology has again powered up as a post-COVID ‘rebounder’ with the announcement of more great news for travel advisors with the fast-rising travel technology company launching Rail Tickets
Bali eyes reopening to international tourists by end of July
Bali aims to reopen the island to foreign tourists by end of July by speeding up vaccination rollout in the place.
ATM 2021 reconfirms physical event
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has reconfirmed that the 2021 edition of its annual showcase will go-ahead in-person at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 16 – 19 May, as final…
Global vaccine rollout improves 2021’s travel outlook, says Agoda CEO John Brown
Confidence in the vaccine rollouts, discussions around COVID-19 passports, and alternative state quarantine announcements have triggered an increase in international travel searches for…
France eases travel restrictions for seven countries, including UK
France has announced that it is easing travel rules for seven countries outside the European Union, including Britain, saying trips to and from them would no longer need to be justified by…
Accor signs three new hotels in Vietnam
Accor has announced the signing of three new hotels for Vietnam with owner partner, Novaland.
GoLocal Tonight! Agoda’s new campaign for last-minute domestic travel adventures
Demand for last minute travel searches for same day and next day overnight hotel stays have increased compared to last year, according to global digital travel platform Agoda.com
Tee off in Thailand’s golf quarantine
Thailand has a perfect alternative for lonesome hotel quarantine. The golf quarantine program allows travellers to spend their two-week mandatory quarantine on golf courses.
Greater Bay Airlines, New Low Cost Launching in Unfavourable Time
Budget airline Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) applied for the rights to fly 104 routes across Asia, according to a Hong Kong government gazette.
Air New Zealand makes face masks mandatory for all flights
Air New Zealand requires the use of face masks on all international flights to and from New Zealand as a result of updated overseas government border requirements and as a further proactive…
4 travel trends in APAC in 2021
TD has spoken with Kerry Healy and she gave us her two cents on some of the travel trends in APAC this year.
Foreigners with valid visas can travel to the Philippines
Foreigners bearing valid visas can now travel to the Philippines but are still subjected to strict health and quarantine protocols.
Not just COVID-19: 8 travel risks for 2021
Knowing these risks will help companies planning and managing employee travel in the year ahead.
10 countries where business travellers can go
While some countries opted to shut their borders for all travellers in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus, some chose to open their shores for business travellers.
Japan reopening bleak as gov’t declares another state of emergency
After the huge spike of coronavirus cases over the holidays, Japan has declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and the surrounding prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba.
What Matters 2021: Singaporeans most looking forward to travelling and spending time with loved ones
The ‘What Matters 2021’ survey for Agoda reveals top three travel priorities for people this year in 2021
10 things you just can’t afford to miss at Dubai Shopping Festival
The ongoing Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) has a stellar roster of live concerts, mesmerizing fireworks and entertainment attractions
Covid-19 sets aviation growth back two decades
Global aviation data firm Cirium has released its annual Airline Insights Review which reveals the shocking impact on aviation of worldwide Covid-19 travel restrictions
Some governments in Asia put limit on public gatherings
As Christmas and New Year holidays approach, most Asian countries like Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia grappled with surging numbers of coronavirus cases as Christmas and new year…
Visa-free travel to Thailand for these 56 countries
Despite the increasing trend of coronavirus cases, Thailand has announced the resumption of visa-free travel for citizens from 56 countries.
Is Italy Heading for a Third Lockdown?
Italy’s latent risk of entering the third phase of the COVID-19 pandemic is reminiscent of a disoriented flock being misled by its shepherd and his dogs.
SKÅL Bangkok’s Wood warns of a deepening Thailand tourism crisis
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BANGKOK: It is becoming increasingly evident that the damage being inflicted to Thailand’s massive travel and tourism industry is proving to be critical with deep long…
Greece extends travel restrictions amid COVID-19
Greece has extended its restrictions on domestic and international travellers, the Civil Aviation Authority of Greece has announced
Thailand general tourism closed until March 2021
Minster for Sports and Tourism, Pipat Ratchakitprakan, has announced that Thailand’s tourism is close until the second quarter of next year.
Melbourne To Resume International Flights from December 7
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews said Melbourne will once again welcome overseas flights.
Asia-Pacific travel bubble: Where can you travel to now?
Wego.com shares the top destinations that have existing travel bubbles in the Asia Pacific region
Hear hear! Podcast listening up 70% in Australia
TellMeWhere2Go (TMW2G) reports the top three podcasts are about timeshare, Maldives and an aviation museum, and the most popular platform is Spotify, then Anchor
Singapore Tourism and Trip.com forge three-year deal
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Trip.com Group signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to jointly market Singapore as the destination of choice for travellers, and to enhance…
Thailand – red tape guillotine
The Foreign Chambers Alliance (FCA) recently held its annual meeting with the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC)/Board of Trade (BoT) of Thailand.
93% fliers from APAC not expecting to return to previous travel post COVID-19
The ‘Passenger Confidence Tracker’ reveals Flying habits are set to change drastically for the long-term, with nine in ten airline passengers (93%) from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region…
Australia to expand travel bubble in APAC
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is reportedly holding discussions with several low-risk Asian countries in order to expand the country’s travel bubble with no quarantine.
How COVID-19 will change travel habits in APAC
Flying habits are set to change drastically for the long-term.
APAC travel recovery may take time – GlobalData
Even though some Asian countries have established travel bubbles and green lanes with other countries, the overall recovery of the travel industry may need some time, according to…
Thailand mulls no-quarantine policy for Chinese tourists
As Thailand will welcome its first batch of tourists at the end of the month, the country is reportedly in talks with China to exempt Chinese tourists from the required 14-day quarantine by…
APAC nations begin to ease travel bans but hurdles remain
Asia-Pacific countries including Singapore, Australia and Japan are gradually easing some international travel restrictions as coronavirus cases slow, in hopes of helping to revive their…
Singapore, Indonesia to establish green lane in late October
Starting 26 October, applications for the reciprocal green lane (RGL) for essential business and official travel between Singapore and Indonesia will open.
New Zealand’s passport most powerful in the world, knocks off Japan from top position
As per the recent global rankings, New Zealand passport is now the most powerful in the world
Singapore adds Australia, Vietnam green lanes
Starting October 8, Singapore will lift border restrictions with Vietnam and Australia, excluding Victoria state.
Taiwan leads pack of wishlist destinations, says Agoda
Taiwan, Thailand and Japan are the top searched destinations for travel until the year-end according to search data revealed by Agoda
India adds new country in list of air bubble arrangement: Japan
As India adds on to the list of countries with which it has created air bubbles in the recent weeks, it has now established an air travel bubble with Japan
Japan, Singapore to open ‘green lane’ for business travel
Starting 18 September, Japan and Singapore will open ‘green lane’ for business and official travel.
Travel around Asia through QuaranCooking
As most countries in Asia remain closed and governments extend stay-at-home protocols, people get creative and come up with clever ways to explore new places and experience new things.
International flights from mid-September on cards for Vietnam
Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority is working on a plan to resume international flights from 15 September with all passengers quarantined for 14 days upon arrival in the country
Incheon airport first in Asia-Pacific to receive health accreditation
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific today announced that Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea is the first airport in the Asia-Pacific region to be accredited…
Travel demand for Japan rises: Wendy Wu Tours launches new tours
In response to the exceptional demand for travel to Japan in 2021, Wendy Wu Tours has launched a new collection of specialist holidays to the land of the rising sun.
Slowly but surely: Philippines’ tourism reopening takes cautious strides
While leisure travel is not in full swing yet, travel companies and suppliers are hard at work in adopting the “new normal” for the Philippines' tourism reopening.
Asia Pacific preps to welcome back tourists
The Asia Pacific region has begun to slowly ease its COVID-19 lockdown measures along with its border restrictions and is moving toward welcoming tourists back.
WTTC calls for leadership from PM Boris Johnson and strong international coordination to save travel sector
World Travel & Tourism Council has urgently called on the UK government for strong leadership and unprecedented international collaboration, to save the struggling travel and tourism…
All of Asia’s Eyes Turn to Bali
The countdown is on. Will Bali really open to international arrivals on 11 September – and if it does, who will visit? By Gary Bowerman
Thailand tops Global COVID-19 Recovery Index
According to Global COVID-19 Index, Thailand has ranked number one in the world out of 184 countries for its ongoing COVID-19 recovery effort
Good To Go! Tailored, actionable plans to help rebuild travel flows with new recovery platform
Asia Pacific hospitality companies, hotels and resorts, destinations and tourism businesses can now access a platform designed to help plan and manage their recovery from the ongoing…
Everything you need to know on hotel reopening and market trends in APAC
Travel Daily Asia spoke exclusively with Tracy Dong, senior advisor, APAC for IDeaS Revenue Solutions about hotel reopening and the likely trajectory of market recovery.
20 Unpredictable Travel Outcomes So Far in 2020
t’s no secret that the first half of 2020 has been challenging for the travel industry. In combination, the coronavirus pandemic and government responses to suppress the virus saw the demand…
Several European countries ease travel restrictions to restart tourism
June 15 marks the date that many European countries lift their travel restrictions, but mostly to travellers from other EU member states.
Phu Quoc, Vietnam reopening soon
The biggest island in Vietnam beloved by international tourists, Phu Quoc, will be reopening soon as it undergoes trial run as part of the country's plan in resuming tourism.
Chinese overseas travel sentiment grows as first-mover
According to the China Philippines Travel Sentiment Survey, conducted in the first week of May by hospitality consulting group C9 Hotelworks and Delivering Asia Communications, the key…
Travelling after lockdown: What can we learn from China?
Many of us wonder what travelling would be like after the lockdown. It has been over a month since some nations imposed a shutdown that made us live like a recluse and I imagine that our…
5 Regions winning the battle against COVID-19 and here’s what they’re doing
some other countries appear to have managed to slow down the rate of new cases and now seem to be on a slow and possibly difficult path towards recovery. Here they are:
Taiwan Tourism Bureau reactivates its online training for travel agents
Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) has relaunched its programme with Online Travel Training (OTT) providing in-depth training with eight sessions to learn about the destination.
The eight…
Agoda introduces EasyCancel
Agoda has introduced EasyCancel that allows participating partner hotels and properties worldwide to offer their guests greater booking flexibility and the option to cancel up to 24…
The Flightpath to Recovery: A Debate
Andrew Ward from Jazeera Airways discusses the Flightpath to Recovery in this featured guest column
Revenge travelling will happen, the question is WHEN?
Do you know what Chinese are talking now? They are talking about ‘Revenge Spending’ (报复性消费).
The impact of COVID-19 on hotel occupancy in APAC
Reflecting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels in the Asia Pacific region reported a significant decline in occupancy but fairly steady room rates during February 2020, according to…
Japanese drug Avigan is effective for coronavirus treatment, says China
China's ministry of science and technology has announced on late Tuesday that favipiravir, the main ingredient in the influenza drug Avigan, showed "very good clinical results" during…
The hunt for COVID-19 vaccine could be over
First patient has received COVID-19 vaccine as part of the clinical trial for possible cure of the pandemic.
COVID-19 sets back economic sustainability and connectivity of Asia-Pacific airports
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific warns the prolonged duration of the COVID-19 outbreak will significantly set back the region’s airports from previously forecasted…
Brits still set on travelling despite the coronavirus outbreak
Research has revealed that 3 out of 4 UK travellers are still planning on taking their next holiday following the coronavirus outbreak.
ixigo offers no-questions asked full refund for select destinations affected by COVID-19
AI-based travel app, ixigo has announced a full refund for all flight bookings to China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Spain, Singapore, South Korea and Japan. The policy is…
Voting opens ahead of World Travel Awards Europe
Voting has opened ahead of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony 2020. The red-carpet event will take place at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Antalya, Turkey on 20…
London generates nearly a quarter of all hotel tranasactions in Europe
European hotel transaction volume reached its highest level ever recorded last year, with EUR 27.1 billion (GBP 23.3 billion) worth of deals in 2019, with London coming out on top,…
Agent alert: Vietjet slashes ticket prices throughout Asia
Vietjet has announced a very sexy range of new promotions.rolling out flight fares offering 50% discounts on ticket fares for all routes from now untill 29 February 2020.
The promotional…
Tourism chief assures travellers saying “it’s safe to come to the Philippines”
Philippines’ tourism secretary Bernadette Romulo –Puyat wants to assure international tourists that “it’s safe to come to the Philippines”.
Here’s why the new 2019-nCoV coronavirus a big threat on travel
The new strain of coronavirus, tentatively-known as the 2019-nCoV, is spreading at an alarming rate. In China, the tally jumped to 2,700 cases and the number of deaths climbed to at least…
Thailand, Japan and Singapore top Hotelbeds’ Chinese New Year travel ranking
Hotelbeds, the bed bank company, has revealed the top international destinations for Chinese travellers during the seven-day Chinese New Year holiday period starting on 24 January.…
TAT’s announces Year of the Rat and 60th anniversary celebrations
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting all to join in its unique Chinese New Year (CNY) 2020 celebrations organised in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket to ring in the ‘Year of the…
Vietjet links Can Tho with Seoul and Taipei
New-age carrier Vietjet has inaugurated the first two international services connecting Can Tho, the hub city of Mekong Delta region with Taipei and Seoul, the capital cities of Taiwan…
Chinese mainland has 38,433 travel agencies
The Chinese mainland had 38,433 travel agencies at the end of September 2019, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The travel agencies received 4.86 million overseas…
Entering new decade, Asia maintains dominance in passport power
As we enter the new decade, Asian countries have firmly established their lead on the Henley Passport Index, the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of…
Film forum celebrates sustainable tourism in Asia
The 2nd Asia Destination Film Forum 2020 is calling for submissions for the Asia Destination Film Awards 2020 that will be hosted in Bangkok on 30 January.
The awards will follow the…
Mysterious viral illness in China sows fear in Asia
Airports in Asia are on heightened alert following the outbreak of a mysterious illness in Wuhan, China.
Vietjet welcomes two aircraft
Vietjet welcomed two new Airbus A321 aircraft at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, increasing the total number of its fleet to 80 aircraft. With this arrival on the last day of 2019,…
Passenger traffic rise in APAC and Middle East
Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East recorded growth in October at 1.1% and 5.2% respectively, according to Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific.
China’s…
Asiana Airlines gets a breather
The news that a consortium formed between South Korea-based construction company Hyundai Development Co (HDC) and Mirae Asset Daewoo has agreed to acquire controlling stake in…
Travel tech this week: Start-ups raised millions for expansion
For travel tech news this week, it is indeed happy holidays for some start-ups as they raised millions to fuel their expansion.
Thai tourists top travel trends at NYE
With 2019 drawing to a close, the number crunchers at Airbnb has collated and analysed the data from millions of transactions to find out exactly where Thais prefer to celebrate New Year.…
Hyatt to expand luxury portfolio with over 20 new hotels by 2020
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that more than 20 new luxury hotels and resorts are expected to open worldwide by the end of 2020.
9 kid-friendly tourist attractions in Asia
When parents touch down in a new country (after hearing 'are we there yet?' for hours on end), they need to have a plan.
Shopping is chief out-going of Chinese tourists
Trip.com Group and UnionPay International have published the “2019 Chinese Outbound Travel Consumption Report”. The report provides insights into the cross-border travel consumption trends…
Chinese travellers take 31 million trips via tour packages
Chinese mainland tourists made a total of nearly 31 million outbound trips through tour packages organised by travel agencies in the first half of 2019, said a report unveiled by the…
G Adventures increases Asia footprint
Melbourne-headquartered G Adventures says it will strengthen sales activities across Asia. After a record year for bookings from Asian travellers, the company’s director of emerging…
Myanmar expands visa-on-arrival list
Myanmar has added more countries to its visa-on-arrival list to make it easier for tourists to visit the country as it raises its tourism appeal worldwide. Effective from October,…
The dragon power: China’s outbound travel expenditure tops USD 127.5 billion
The outbound travel expenditure of Chinese travellers reached USD 127.5 billion in the first half of 2019, more than half of which was spent in Asian destinations, according to the…
West Air flies to Phuket
China’s West Air will launch its first service to Phuket from its home base of Chongqing. Starting from 22 November, the airline will offer a four-weekly service from Chongqing on…
The rise of the Asian passport
Asia’s dominance appears to be unfaltering in the passport power stakes as Singapore and Japan share the top spots. Entering into the final quarter of 2019, Japan and Singapore continue…
Myanmar Airways makes Seoul its 10th destination
Myanmar Airways International has confirmed it will introduce a new nonstop service from its Yangon base to Seoul in South Korea this December. The airline, which has strong links with…
NokScoot boosts 777 fleet
NokScoot, a joint venture between Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, took delivery of its sixth and seventh Boeing 777-200. The fleet expansion of the Bangkok-based…
Changi traffic increases in August
Singapore Changi Airport handled 5.9 million passenger movements in August 2019, a 3.8% year-on-year increase. Aircraft movements fell 1.6% to 32,400 landings and takeoffs while…
Hunan tourism festival takes centre stage
The 2019 Hunan International Culture & Tourism Festival opened with the showcase of many diverse opportunities for tourism the Hunan Province is able to offer.
This year also…
Budapest’s got a LOT of Seoul
With the number of Korean visitors quadrupling over the last four years, Budapest Airport and LOT Polish Airlines have worked closely together to launch new link between Hungary’s…
Extra costs: 7 most expensive cities to visit for Brits
Aside from flights, accommodations, and tours, travellers often overlooked miscellaneous costs like visas, vaccinations and travel insurance.
SIA comes to Busan to help boost passenger capacity
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced today that, as of 28 October 2019, it will take over operations of services to Busan, in South Korea, from regional division SilkAir, in efforts to…
Krabi Airport to process 3,000 passengers per hour by 2022
Krabi Airport is to receive a brand new terminal, as part of a four-year plan, by Thailand’s Department of Airports’, top bolster the regional hub’s infrastructure and boost capacity…
TAT’s ‘happy shopping’ campaign jazzes up tourism offering in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with key public-private sector partners are jointly launching a ‘Happy Shopping’ campaign to stimulate inbound travel and tourist…
Passenger numbers up 2.1% in APAC
Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East recorded growth in June at 2.1% and 8.1% respectively. According to a report by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific, in…
Visitor count up 4.9% in Malaysia
Malaysia has reported its half-year tourism results declaring tourist arrivals reached 13.35 million up 4.9%, while tourist receipts improved 6.8% over the same period in 2018.…
10 countries perfect for a backpacking trip
Ever get the urge to grab your backpack and go explore new places, new cultures and meet new people? Backpacking is an amazing way to see the world without the expensive price tag.
Chinese tourism to US dwindles in the wake of trade war
After years of double-digit growth, the number of Chinese visitors to the US and the amount they spend are shrinking, inflicting a hit on the USD 1.6 trillion travel industry.
The…
Vietjet opens two direct routes to India
Vietjet is opening direct routes from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to New Delhi. To celebrate these new routes, the airline is offering thousands of super-saving tickets priced only from…
RedDoorz raises USD 70m from investors including Rakuten to battle Softbank-backed OYO
Singapore-based hotel start-up RedDoorz has raised USD 70 million from investors, including Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten.
Singapore tourism receipts in Q1 dip 4.8% amid global economic uncertainty
Spending by visitors to Singapore fell 4.8% to SGD 6.5 billion (USD 4.69 billion), in the first quarter of 2019, compared to the same period last year, although international arrivals…
Taiwan Tourism gets on track with Mumbai Metro
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) has partnered with the Mumbai Metro, a rapid transit system serving Mumbai, and the wider metropolitan region, to expand awareness of Taiwan as a…
Is Hong Kong safe? The impact of pro-democracy protests on tourism
Over two months of occupying the streets with no peaceful conclusion in sight, Hong Kong extradition and pro-democracy protests put the country’s tourism in peril.
Hong Kong tourism suffers from massive protests
Hong Kong’s tourism industry is feeling the paralyzing effect of the extradition protests as it enters its 10th week.
10 most Insta-worthy experiences
From a trip down the picturesque French Riviera to a captivating tour of one of the oldest Hindu temples in Bali, Klook curates the ultimate list of photogenic spots to up the Insta-game.
AirAsia receives its first A330neo
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand. The aircraft, delivered by aircraft leasing company Avolon, is the…
TAT hosts Thailand Golf Travel Mart 2019 in Chiang Mai
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised the fifth Thailand Golf Travel Mart (TGTM) 2019 in the kingdom’s northern capital as part of an ongoing strategy to further develop a…
On a mission: Agoda launches Travel Guides
Nature, beaches, food and drink, landmarks and culture are the five top global reasons to travel, according to new research from Agoda. Whether travellers are looking for nature or…
Vietjet unveils one million zero-fare tickets for all routes
Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet is offering one million super-saving tickets priced only VND 0 (USD 0) from 6-8 August. Flights can be booked for dates from 7 September 2019 to 25…
Two thirds of travellers prefer fellow nationals over anyone else
Following a recent study, by online travel agent Agoda, it has been discovered that, in a majority of countries surveyed, citizens prefer the company of their compatriots on holiday. …
MAHB should prioritise critical issues over proposed KLIA-klia2 integration, says Air Asia
AirAsia has called on Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) to prioritise more critical operational and passenger issues at klia2, rather than on plans to integrate the low-cost carrier hub…
ITE HCMC surpasses record with 350 exhibitors & 30,000 expected visitors for its 15th year
To celebrate its 15th year milestone, the International Travel Expo, Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) is introducing a bundle of new features and special highlights to make the annual event an…
Beards could cause delays for Singaporeans heading to UK this summer
Heading off on vacation this July? You may want to check your face before you pack. New research has revealed some of the common reasons why passengers are failing checks at border…
Avani scores a hat-trick in Bangkok
Avani Hotels and Resorts announced the opening of its latest property, the Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok hotel today -- the third Avani to open in Bangkok.
Found just half an hour from…
Chinaboo: A deeper look at Chinese tourism in SEA
Chinese tourists are ubiquitous across the globe. Anywhere you turn, Chinese is present; even in the most remote tourist area in Africa. It could almost be said that there is no tourist spot…
Who runs the world? Solo female travellers doubled in just four years
The number of women choosing to travel the globe solo has nearly doubled in just four years, according to the Evolution of the Hostel Traveller report by Hostelworld.
Dubai’s Novus, Vietjet USD 1.3 billion deal for 10 aircraft
Dubai-based aircraft lessor Novus Aviation Capital has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vietjet Air for the financing and leasing of 10 aircraft over the next 18 months.…
Etihad launches A380 service to Seoul
UAE’s Etihad Airways celebrated the deployment of its first Airbus A380 ‘super jumbo’ on its scheduled daily services to Seoul, Korea. The occasion was marked in style with a spectacular…
United Airlines adds second daily San Francisco-Hong Kong flight
United Airlines announced it is offering customers a second daily nonstop flight between San Francisco and Hong Kong.
Beginning 26 October, United Airlines will operate two daily…
Hainan Airlines eyes foreign skies, aims to launch 40 international routes by 2022
By 2022, Hainan Airlines will launch more than 40 new international flights that depart from Hainan province. Hainan Airlines Holding, China's fourth-largest carrier and the largest…
New showcase: AirAsia unveils future of long-haul air travel at Paris Air Show
AirAsia, the Asia Pacific launch customer for the Airbus A330neo, unveiled the first of its new generation long-haul fleet at the Paris International Air Show. The aircraft will be based…
Expedia reveals Thailand’s hotel demand trends
Expedia Group has revealed the latest hotel demand trends to Thailand, showing a steady growth which increased by 10% over the past 12 months.
Accor’s MGallery to rise in ‘the land of morning calm’
Accor Ambassador Korea Hotel Management Co Ltd has announced it will launch the MGallery brand in the heart of Seoul in 2022.
Thailand tourism to benefit from the worsening US-China trade war
Thailand tourism sector is expected to gain from the aggravating trade war between US and China as mainland tourists are looking to shorten their long haul flights to visit closer…
“Perfect for business and leisure travellers”: Accor opens Mercure Ambassador Ulsan
Accor has announced the opening of its latest Mercure property in Korea this week, with the launch of Mercure Ambassador Ulsan, a development which sees the company open, what it believes to…
Environment-friendly culture: Discovery Shores Boracay embraces sustainability
“We can close Boracay every year, but if the people will not change, it will be all for naught.” Those are the inspiring words of Joegil Magtanggol Escobar, interim manager of Discovery…
Hot hotel openings: Miami Beach “through the lens of a local” and more
In this week's hotel round-up, we're seeing hot openings from Lennox Hotels, The Weekend, IHG's voco, Plateno Group and Marriott's The Luxury Collection.
5 countries with the biggest increase in popularity
Exotic destinations are rising in popularity as travellers are shunning traditional holiday destinations.
Going green: Data reveals greenest countries in the Asia-Pacific
Analysing a wide range of environmental data sources, information provider ValueChampion has ranked the greenest countries in the region.
Travel tech this week: Settling in Singapore
This week, we saw a lot of activity in Southeast Asia, which has been a fertile ground for start-ups. Two companies have set up offices in Singapore, which is still the best place to manage…
Top 5 regions best explored by rail
Travel activities and services booking platform Klook revealed that rail services bookings increased by more than 150% from 2018 to 2019.
Ctrip, Millennium Hotels sign China-focused distribution deal
Ctrip.com, one of China’s largest integrated travel services companies, has signed an agreement with upscale hoteliers Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR).
Thailand, India dominate Asia’s Top 25 Beaches
Thailand and India proved they have the most beautiful beaches in the region as both countries have the most entry in this year’s Top 25 Beaches in Asia by TripAdvisor.
How to maximise your savings while booking your next trip
When two industry specialists in air travel distribution and intelligence join hands, we are sure to get insights that reveal how the digital world of travel works or atleast how we can make…
Trouble in paradise: Why travel industry should take water safety seriously
Water safety should be a discussion, especially in the travel industry since most of the accidents either happen during the trip or while staying in a hotel.
Aviation round up: BA goes BOAC in time and Lufthansa looks to the future
Aviation this week looks to the past as well as the future with some notable tech developments, while an iconic name celebrates a century of flying by rifling through its wardrobe for a…
Avani’s new MICE dedicated centre floats onto the Bangkok riverside
With the opening of its new multi-purpose MICE complex, Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel has placed itself in the upper band of events locations in the Thai capital.
Hot hotel openings: Fitness science meets travel
From a luxury resort nestled on the Island of the Gods — to a "fitness science meets travel" hotel on the streets of Manhattan’s west side.
How travelling to Halong Bay just got a whole lot faster
Access to, the UNESCO World Heritage recognised, Halong Bay is now much faster and easier thanks to the newly-opened international airport on the island of Van Don.
Tourism: Key to the rise of new-age Asian tigers
Cracking the inbound tourism growth to determine the new age Asian tigers.
Hit the Slopes: Klook reveals top five ski destinations
According to Klook’s internal data, ski-related bookings surged 341% year-over-year when comparing November to December 2017 with the same period in 2018.
Aviation round up: Five US flights on TAP, NokScoot lands in Delhi and more
With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features Air New Zealand and SIA, NokScoot and more.
Air New Zealand and SIA
Air…
The rise of Asia’s second-tier cities as the new go-to place for tourists
Mastercard has released the Mastercard Asia Pacific Destinations Index (APDI) 2018 — revealing the most preferred travel destinations in Asia.
Dolce & Gabbana doomed in China: What travel companies can learn from this
Luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana vanished in China in an instant amid a growing backlash against the brand’s latest ad campaign.
VLeisure’s one-stop B2B travel platform: Answer to Vietnam’s fragmented market
VLeisure CEO Phan Le saw that the booking process was a pain and inefficient and in dire need of a solution via technology.
Best Western announces first locations of two new boutique brands
After recently launching its two new boutique brands, Best Western Hotels & Resorts has announced its first Aiden Hotel and Sadie Hotel locations.
Bula Vinaka: Fiji Airways’ warm welcome to Singaporeans and Indians
In a recent discussion, I chatted with the well-travelled marketing officer at Fiji Airways, Marc Cavaliere, who in his spirited style unveiled some of their upcoming plans to make Fiji…
Who does and who does not need an entry visa for Vietnam
Travellers entering Vietnam need passports or valid passport-substitute papers and an entry visa issued by Vietnamese authorities except, of course, in cases where Vietnam visa exemption is…
“Embracing differences”: Marriott expands Culture Day program worldwide
Marriott International has announced the expansion of its Culture Day program aimed at fostering multicultural understanding.
SLH unveils five new retreats from across the world
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has welcomed five new additions to its hand-picked portfolio of luxury boutique hotels this November.
Boracay reopens: All you need to know before you get there
Boracay is far from perfect, but dust and roadworks should not stop you from seeing this island in a new light.
10 most Instagram worthy travel experiences: How many have you done?
Instagram makes it easier for us to relive some of our favourite travel experiences. Food, friends, sun, and sand – all our adventures captured in a photo and saved in a digitally shared…
Vietjet reveals network priority with four new flights
Vietjet has placed the expansion of its current network at the heart of its plans over the next few months with the launch of four new routes, within a few weeks of each other.
Bad blood: Thailand’s tourism in peril facing China’s wrath
Do not mess with China as it may cost you a lucrative market of 1.4 billion. Thailand’s tourism industry is in jeopardy after Chinese tourist arrivals dropped for the first time ever.
Thailand suffers slow Chinese arrivals based on flight booking data
Thailand is suffering a huge blow with the slowing down of Chinese arrivals following the tragic boat accident in Phuket on 5 July that left 41 dead – all of which were Chinese nationals.
Sky Angkor Airlines partners with Sabre to support growth across SEA
Sabre Corporation has announced a content distribution agreement with Sky Angkor Airlines, to become its preferred global distribution system (GDS) partner to reach travel agents globally.
Taking the piste: Club Med reveals the habits of Asian skiiers
Luxury ski firm Club Med has revealed the habits and influences of 5,500 winter sports lovers, across 11 markets in the China and APAC regions, in its 2018 Snow Holiday Report.
Three’s a charm: Vietjet launches third Japanese connection
Vietjet has announced the launch of its new Hanoi - Tokyo (Narita, Japan) service with a special promotion on flights to a choice selection of some the airlines more popular destinations…
Chinese millennials’ travel expenditure increases by 80% YoY
A recent Hotels.com research has revealed startling facts about Chinese millennials born after 1990 and their travel habits.
Hatten Land to build USD 49m water theme park, the largest in Melaka
Hatten Land Limited, together with resort operator Samsung C&T Corporation and water slide designer and installer Polin Waterparks, has revealed plans to build the largest water park in…
Discover another story of Japan by JAL
With tourists increasingly interested in authentic, local experiences; Japan Airlines (JAL) announced last week it would be updating its "Untold Stories of Japan" video platform, as well as…
China to host first World Food Tourism Conference
The first World Food Tourism Conference will be held in China's Panda paradise Chengdu on 5-6 September 2018 simultaneously with the Travel Trade Market 2018 (TTM).
Co-organised by Europe…
Ctrip and Skyscanner report 600,000 global travellers visited Russia for World Cup
OTA giant, Ctrip, the largest in Asia and the second largest in the world, has released the Summer 2018 Global Football Fan Travel Trends Report, developed in partnership with travel search…
Weapons-grade tourism: US set to lose billions in revenue as Chinese tourist numbers dwindle
China claimed that Chinese tourists are “reluctant” to travel to the United States due to the escalating trade tensions and security concerns.
Forget millennials, travel agents should target baby boomers
Millennials have a huge impact on different aspects of the travel industry, but luxury tourism should shift their focus to the aging and affluent generation that are keen to embark on…
Robots to take over our airports by 2030
Robots are set to replace the current airport staff and our air travel may soon be devoid of human contact.
Egypt Western Desert Tours sees 35% increase in visitor arrivals
Local tour operator, Egypt Western Desert Tours, has revealed a positive outlook for Egypt tourism in the second half of 2018 to 2019.
Osaka Castle to Ha Long Bay in half a day: Vietjet launches new route
Roll up, roll up! Vietnamese low cost carrier (LCC) Vietjet is celebrating two new routes by releasing tickets for one million flights for free.
AVANI cuts to the chase, moves front desks closer to extinction
Catering to modern travellers who want bookings and check-ins fast and done online, AVANI Hotels & Resorts has introduced online pre-arrival check-ins at its properties worldwide.
Jakarta Palembang 2018: host hotel receives first MICE-fueled five-star hotel
Wyndham makes its inaugural launch in Palembang, Indonesia with the opening of Wyndham Opi Hotel, the new 5-star hub of the city.
Fleet expansion helps push Vietjet to USD60 million profit in Q1 of 2018
Following the arrival of its first new Airbus A321neo in January, VietJet has released its first financial statement of 2018, which displays a massive year-on-year increase of 146%.
Airbnb takes ‘healthy tourism’ to another level with new office and advisory board
Airbnb launches the Office of Healthy Tourism - an initiative to drive local, authentic, and sustainable tourism in countries and cities around the globe.
Caesars Entertainment and Meraas to open two Caesars Hotels in Dubai
Caesars Entertainment Corporation and Meraas Holdings have announced an agreement to manage two luxury hotels and a beach club at the Meraas’ Bluewaters Island development in Dubai.
Ctrip tracks record-breaking growth in Chinese outbound tourism
Chinese tourists and their money have continued to go places in 2017, according to Ctrip and the China Tourism Academy (CTA). The leading OTA of the People's Republic of China and the…
Retaj Hotels and Taj Hana join forces to seize potential of medical tourism
Qatari real estate and hotel management company Retaj Hotels and Hospitality, has recently announced details of it Asian expansion with the signing of new strategic partnership with…
Howzat! AVANI’s latest opening makes a hat-trick in Oceania
After the completion of AVANI Metropolis Auckland Residences in New Zealand October 2017, AVANI Hotels & Resorts have returned to Oceania to open their second site in Australia, and…
AVANI levels up with AVANI+ brand reconfiguration
Minor Hotels' new brand extension, AVANI+, aims to take things slightly higher by using, “a little bit extra” to enhance the existing brand without creating a new one. We spoke to…
What travellers need to know about the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games
Curious about what it’s like to be at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games? Here are some of the things that travellers need to know.
Agoda: top destinations for Asians during Chinese New Year 2018
Tokyo has overtaken Bangkok as the number one Chinese New Year (CNY) destination for Asian travellers in 2018, a title held by Bangkok for the last two years, according to global online…
Aeromexico celebrates five years of London-Mexico City route
Aeromexico recently celebrated five years of its service flying between London and Mexico City.
Guest gathered at a lunch and networking event at the Grange St Paul's Hotel in London…
Half of all Indian aviation equities up for sale to foreign investors
The first session of China Aviation Trends Conference was held on January 12, 2018 (CST), focusing on Indian aviation market opportunities. Professionals from Chinese and Indian governments,…
Expedia and ARC reveal best times to book air travel for 2018
Expedia group and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) have released the findings from the fourth annual Air Travel Outlook Report. A hallmark collaboration between two leaders in air…
ForwardKeys: Bright outlook for global long-haul travel everywhere but USA
This year, everyone wants to be anywhere but in the USA. Or at least that’s what ForwardKeys, a Spain-based intelligence consultancy, reports.
Packdat start-up! Disrupting the travel market with Felix Lee
Felix Lee Zheng De looks like any other Singaporean engineering student: lanky, bespectacled, wearing jeans and trainers, raring to go anywhere. What sets this twenty-something apart is that…
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Sanya: China’s tropical city on target for record breaking numbers in 2017
Sanya, China's top destination for island tourism, received a total of 620,000 inbound tourists by the end of November of 2017, representing year-on-year growth of 70 percent. The tropical…
Lata reveals latest updates
The Latin American Travel Association reveals its latest updates.
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Costa Rica records a rise in UK visitor numbers
Costa Rica has recorded an increase in visitors…
FIT Ruums arrives in Japan to take advantage of tourism boom
FIT Ruums, Webjet Group’s B2B travel distributor in Asia, has taken a major step forward in its global expansion strategy with the launch of its first Japanese office in Osaka.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts 25 new additions includes 8 in Asia
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of 25 new member hotels and resorts across eight countries between August and October 2017. From beachfronts in Hawaii to culture…
Rosewood appoints new corporate director of digital marketing and transformation
Timothee Semelin has been appointed corporate director of digital marketing and transformation for Rosewood Hotel Group. In his role, Semelin will be responsible for building the hotel…
ITB Asia 2017 opens to sell-out crowd in Singapore
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, ITB Asia 2017 has opened its doors at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. An expected of more than 11,000 delegates will…
Marriott International on Track to Open 16 New Resorts in Asia Pacific
The new hotels range from tranquil resorts such as the beachfront Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, which is the company’s first hotel in Sri Lanka, to The Ritz-Carlton Haikou, which…
MICE and Corporate buyers flock to ITB Asia 2017
Celebrating its 10th anniversary as Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Asia 2017 has opened its doors today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.
Singaporeans become the most “powerful” travellers in the world
Paraguay has removed visa requirements for Singaporeans, propelling Singapore's passport to the top of Passport Index' most powerful ranking with a visa-free score of 159.
Hotelbeds: potential for China market “vast and almost unimaginable”
Hotelbeds Group, has announced today – at the ITB Asia event taking place in Singapore – outstanding growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during the 2016/17.
Q & A with Javine Tan, business development manager, for Traveltek Group Ltd in SE Asia
UK travel technology specialist Traveltek has opened a Singapore office,
marking its foray in South-East Asia – a market where its advanced solutions can help the travel industry keep pace…
Celebrate Plan A Cruise Month with Holland America Line
To celebrate Plan a Cruise Month, Holland America Line is offering guests booking a new cruise during October, up to $300 onboard spending money.
Guests who book a Signature suite or…
Wyndham Hotel Group opens Ramada Encore in Busan
Wyndham Hotel Group has introduced its first Ramada Encore hotel to Busan with the opening of Ramada Encore Busan Haeundae.
The newly built 402-room hotel, developed under a…
Holland America Line enhances Asia programme
Holland America Line has announced an enhanced Asia programme for winter 2018/19.
Early bookers can benefit from its Explore4 offer.
The recently refreshed ms Westerdam will offer…
MICE costs rising
Overall cost per attendee per day for meetings and events around the globe increased in 2017 and is expected to continue rising next year, according to the 2018 Meetings and Events Future…
Princess Cruises to sail from Singapore to Alaska
Princess Cruises has revealed plans to operate a new voyage that allows Asian travellers to explore the frozen wonders of Alaska.
The new “Epic Adventure Cruise” voyage will set sail…
Asian countries flock to WTM
The organisers of the World Travel Market (WTM) have revealed a sharp rise in interest from the Asia Pacific region.
According to Reed Travel Exhibitions, rising demand for exhibition…
Ho Chi Minh City proposes longer visa-free stays
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have urged the Vietnamese government to extend the validity of its free visas from 15 to 30 days.
The Vietnam News Service (VNS) reports that HCMC’s…
Guam tourism thrives despite NK bomb threat
Tourists are not being deterred from visiting the Pacific island of Guam, despite North Korean threats to drop bombs close to the US territory.
The island, which forms part of the…
Vietnam welcomed 1m visitors in July
Vietnam’s tourism industry continues to thrive, as the country welcomed more than one million international visitors in July 2017.
The monthly total of 1.04m arrivals, revealed by the…
Asian air route updates from HK Express, Cambodia Angkor Air, Qatar Airways and more
AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection
Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier…
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Seoul
Etihad Airways has introduced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route to Seoul's Incheon International Airport.
The new twin-aisle aircraft will now operate daily flights…
Wendy Wu launches new Japan collection
Wendy Wu Tours has launched its new Japan brochure for 2018/2019.
In conjunction with the launch, the operator has partnered with Air China to offer an exclusive business class upgrade…
Travelport allows Asian agents to go mobile
Travelport has launched a new mobile solution for travel agents and TMCs in the Asia Pacific region.
With 50% of this year's global mobile travel sales expected to originate in Asia…
UKinbound and VisitBritain release new data regarding spending habits of inbound visitors
UKinbound has released detailed information about the spending habits of UK inbound visitors.
The data revealed:
· USA dominates UK inbound market spend
· Gulf state visitors most…
FIT Ruums to distribute Rail Europe in Asia
FIT Ruums, the Asian B2B travel distributor, has formed a new partnership with Rail Europe that will enable the region’s travel agents to book European train tickets and passes.
The…
Vietnam visitor arrivals surge 30% in first half
Vietnam's tourism industry experienced strong growth in the first half of 2017, registering a 30% increase in terms of international visitor numbers.
According to the latest data released…
Windstar launches Star Collector Voyages
Windstar Cruises has launched a series of back-to-back cruises.
The new Star Collector Voyages feature longer and more in-depth voyages from 14 to 34 days with few repeated ports.
While…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more
AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities
Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier provides…
Sea Life opens first aquarium in China
Merlin Entertainments has opened its first Chinese Sea Life aquarium, located in the western city of Chongqing.
The new attraction, which forms part of the Landmark Riverside Mall,…
China’s Okay Airways boosts fleet with Boeing
Okay Airways, the Tianjin-based airline, has moved to expand its operations with the placement of orders for 20 Boeing aircraft.
The airline, which operates both domestic and…
Expanding Preferred focuses on Asia’s fast-growing markets
Preferred Hotels & Resorts is targeting several key Asia Pacific markets, including Vietnam and Indonesia, as it bids to expand its portfolio and capitalise on the Asian travel boom.…
Newest Princess ship makes maiden call to Singapore
Majestic Princess, the newest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, has made its maiden call to Singapore.
The 3,560-passenger cruise liner docked at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre on 18…
AccorHotels brings new brand to Japan
AccorHotels has brought its upscale Pullman brand to Japan for the first time, with the signing of a new hotel in central Tokyo.
Scheduled to open in autumn 2018, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi…
Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more
AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
MSC unveils plans for Japanese sakura cruise
MSC Cruises will allow travellers to experience Japan's "sakura" cherry blossom season next spring, with a special cruise.
Next May, MSC Splendida will set sail on a nine-night…
Asian air route updates: including Singapore Airlines’ latest European connection…
SIA expands A350 network in Europe
Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Singapore Airlines
Why? SIA continues to utilise its new…
The latest appointments from Movenpick, IHG, Six Senses and more…
GERARD HOTELIER has become Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts' new vice president of operations for Asia. A long-term executive with the Swiss hotel group, Hotelier became GM of the Mövenpick…
Princess Cruises adds more sailings to experience Majestic Princess
Princess Cruises has announced the addition of two 14-day Grand Asia voyages sailing between Shanghai and Singapore on its newest ship, Majestic Princess.
Available to guests throughout…
Paris focuses on the future as tourism starts to recover
Paris is looking ahead to a brighter future, as tourists start returning to the city in greater numbers.
The French capital suffered a sharp drop in visitor numbers following the…
Princess Cruises adds two “Grand Asia” voyages
Princess Cruises has added two more 14-day "Grand Asia" voyages to its 2018 itineraries, with its newest ship, Majestic Princess, sailing between Shanghai and Singapore.
The first voyage…
Intra-regional travel drives 94% of Asian arrivals
Asian tourism is now almost completely reliant on intra-regional travel, a new report from PATA has revealed.
Releasing its full-year arrivals data for 2016, the association reported that…
China becomes Bali’s top tourism source market
Bali continues to experience a sharp increase in terms of international visitor arrivals, driven by rising number of Chinese tourists.
According to the latest official data, reported…
AirAsia to launch Chinese airline
AirAsia has signed an agreement for its most ambitious venture to date: a low-cost carrier based in mainland China.
The Malaysian company has penned a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…
Vietnam welcomes 1m visitors in April
Vietnam's tourism industry continues to thrive, as the country welcomed more than one million international visitors in April 2017.
The monthly total of 1.07m arrivals, revealed by…
Intrepid Travel offers Real Food Adventures
Intrepid Travel is highlighting a trend towards gastronomy and authentic culinary experiences becoming the most important part of a holiday for Brits.
After conducting research, the…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia India, Cebgo and more…
Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link
Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Providing the first…
Chinese overseas tourism spending surges
Spending by Chinese tourists in international destinations continued to rise sharply in 2016, as the world's most valuable outbound tourism market further strengthened its position.…
Hong Kong Airlines teams up with Asiana
Hong Kong Airlines has entered into codeshare partnership with Asiana Airlines, in an effort to provide more flight options between Hong Kong and South Korea.
Under the new agreement,…
Global Village finishes 21st season with record numbers
Dubai's Global Village has closed the gates on its most successful season yet.
More than 5.6 million guests visited the theme park during its 21st season, which ran for 159 days and…
UK low-cost airlines honoured at TripAdvisor Awards
Jet2.com has been named Europe’s Best Regional & Low Cost Airline at the inaugural TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for airlines.
In addition to Jet2.com, the UK is home to…
Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…
Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast
Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? T’way Airlines
Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…
Costa sails fifth ship to Asia
Costa, the Italian cruise line, has revealed that a fifth ship will join its Asian fleet this year.
The 1,800-passenger Costa neoRomantica cruise liner will be deployed regularly in the…
The latest executive appointments from JNTO, Hilton, Citilink and more…
KANA WAKABAYASHI has been named as the new executive director of the Japan National Tourism Organization's (JNTO) Sydney office. Ms Wakabayashi moves to Australia from Tokyo, where she…
Vietnam arrivals surge 29% in first quarter
Vietnam's tourism industry is booming, with a record number of international travellers having arrived in the country in the first quarter of 2017.
According to the latest data from…
Airbnb could cooperate with Chinese rival
Airbnb is in talks with Chinese home-sharing company Xiaozhu, regarding a potential collaboration.
The state-run China Daily reported Chen Chi, CEO of Xiaozhu, as saying that the two…
Mongolian flag carrier boosts fleet
MIAT Mongolian Airlines will expand its fleet with two new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
The national carrier has penned an agreement to lease the single-aisle passenger jets from Avolon,…
Princess Cruises unveils new luxury Chinese ship
Princess Cruises has taken delivery of the Majestic Princess, its new luxury cruise ship designed specifically for the Chinese market.
The ship was officially handed over to Princess…
New Chinese-backed airline launches in Cambodia
A new airline has taken to the skies in Cambodia.
JC International Airlines, which is part-owned by Yunnan Jingcheng Group, the Chinese company that also operates Kunming-based Ruili…
Marriott brings new collection to China
Marriott International has introduced another of its hotel brands to China.
The Shanhaitian Resort Sanya has joined the Autograph Collection, Marriott's group of independently-branded…
DWC welcomes first A380
Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai’s second international airport has achieved a new milestone, welcoming its first scheduled A380 passenger flight – Korean Air’s flight KE9951 from Incheon…
China’s HNA invests in Asiana owner
China's HNA Group, which owns Hainan Airlines, has agreed to take a stake in Kumho Asiana Group, the parent company of South Korea's Asiana Airlines.
The Korea Herald reports that HNA…
Hyatt brings new hotel brand to Japan
Hyatt will bring another of its hotel brands to Japan ahead of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
The company has penned a management agreement with Tokyo Bay Resort Development for a…
Merlin confirms Shanghai Legoland plans
Merlin Entertainments, the global theme park operator, has confirmed plans to bring its Legoland brand to China.
The Shanghai Daily reported one of Merlin's Chinese executives as…
Vietnam’s tourism surge continues in 2017
The rapid growth of Vietnam's tourism industry is continuing in 2017, following the record figures achieved last year.
The Southeast Asian country welcomed 10 million international…
Winter sports to head east following two Asian Olympics
The focus of the global winter sports industry will shift to the Far East in future, following the hosting of two Winter Olympic Games in the region.
This is the view of Chinese…
Airline pulls out of Fukushima over radiation worries
A South Korean airline has decided against launching flights to Japan's Fukushima Airport due to concerns over nuclear radiation.
The Japan Times reports that Jeju Air was planning to…
Princess Cruises announces largest Japan programme ever
Princess Cruises has unveiled details of its bigger ever season of sailings in Japan.
The cruise line's 2018 Japan programme will feature a record number of departures, with a total…
Asian air route updates: Tigerair Taiwan, Sichuan Airlines and more
Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan
Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea)
When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017
Who? Tigerair Taiwan
Why? Low-cost carrier…
Philippines to improve air access for tourists
The Philippine government is aiming to improve and upgrade air capacity across the country, in an effort to boost international tourism.
The country is one of the largest in Southeast…
Shanghai’s Juneyao Airlines plans for long-haul future
Juneyao Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier, is moving ahead with its long-haul expansion plans, as it targets the launch of new routes to the US and Europe.
The airline has…
New Chinese passenger airline launches in Harbin
A new passenger airline took to the skies in northeast China on Friday (10 February 2017), Xinhua reports.
Longjiang Airlines, which is based in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang…
China creates huge new national park
China will start to create a huge new national park this year in the western province of Qinghai, Xinhua reports.
The new Sanjiangyuan National Park will cover an area of…
Taiwan sets new tourism record, despite Chinese slump
Taiwan welcomed a record number of international visitors in 2016.
New data from the Taiwan Tourism Bureau reveals that a total of 10.69 million travellers visited the island last…
Kayak, Madame Tussauds harness power of K-pop in Asia
Two Asian tourism companies are aiming to harness the rise of South Korean pop culture to boost their own popularity in Asia.
Singapore-based Kayak.sg has employed actor musical star Kang…
Vietnam starts year with 1m visitors
Vietnam welcomed more than one million international visitors in January 2017, as the country started the new year as strongly as it finished 2016.
According to the latest data from…
Asian country named world’s fastest-growing business travel market
Asia was home to the fastest-growing business travel market in 2016, a new report has found.
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Foundation's latest BTI Outlook report reveals…
London on track to report record year for tourism
London welcomed a record 14 million international visits in the first nine months of 2016, putting the city on course for another bumper tourism year, according to International Passenger…
Etihad flies latest aircraft to Far East
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its newest aircraft to three major cities in the Far East.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will take delivery of nine more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in…
Hotel room rates decline by 12 percent across UK
New data from HRS – Global Hotel Solutions - has revealed that average room rates in the UK have dropped across the country by nearly 12% in 2016 compared with 2015.
Despite rates…
Macau exceeds 30 million visitors, but mainland market stagnates
Macau welcomed more visitors last year, despite the fact that arrivals from mainland China remained almost flat.
According to the full-year data from the Macao Government Tourism…
Park Hotel Group enters midscale market with third brand
Singapore's Park Hotel Group has revealed plans to diversify its portfolio with the launch of a new midscale brand.
"Destination" becomes the hotel group's third brand, following the…
Singapore becomes Asia’s most powerful passport
The Singapore passport is now the strongest in Asia, in terms of the number of countries its holders are able to access without a visa.
According to the latest report by Passport…
Double-digit growth for Philippine arrivals
The Philippines experienced strong growth in terms of visitor arrivals last year, but remains a long way short of its targets.
The country's Department of Tourism has revealed that a…
Singapore tourism partners seal biggest ever partnership
Singapore's three main travel and tourism groups have teamed up once again for their highest value partnership to date.
The new two-year deal between Singapore Airlines (SIA), Changi…
Indian tourism comes together at SATTE 2015
The Indian travel industry was on show at last week's SATTE 2015 event in New Delhi.
With the Indian government promising a renewed focus on the tourism sector, multiple state…
Indonesia plans 25% jump in tourism arrivals
Indonesia is targeting a 25% increase in international visitor arrivals over the next five years.
Outlining its latest five-year development plan, the country's Ministry of Tourism…
Philippines arrivals grow despite disaster
The Philippines saw a strong rise in tourist arrivals in 2013, despite the typhoon that devastated swathes of the country in November.
According to data from the country’s Department of…
ATIA welcomes Australian federal government’s COVID-19 response report
ATIA recently welcomed the release of the Australian Federal Government’s COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report.
ITB Asia 2024 concludes with 45,000 meetings and 18,500 attendees from 85 countries
ITB Asia to expand its Travel Tech Asia cluster next year, providing deeper insights into cutting-edge hotel technology.
Delta launches first-ever nonstop route from Salt Lake City to Seoul
Delta is boosting its global footprint with the launch of its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) on June…
IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring Vignette Collection to the Maldives
IHG Hotels & Resorts teamed up with Asian real estate and hospitality firm Roxy-Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd to bring its Vignette Collection brand to the Maldives.
Rajit Sukumaran and Vivek Bhalla take on expanded roles at IHG
Sukumaran and Bhalla are taking on expanded roles to ensure IHG's growth throughout the region.
Thailand announces new stimulus visa measures to boost economy
Thailand recently increased the number of countries covered under its visa exemption programme from 57 to 93 in a bid to stimulate its economy through tourism.
Sofitel’s 60th Anniversary: A year of celebrations
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit completed spectacular transformation at the end of 2023 and will host a 60th anniversary event on its rooftop in August.
RateHawk targets travel agents in Asia
RateHawk, an online system for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers for travel professionals, has established its first Asian headquarters in Singapore.
Sabre: Outbound travel from China surges by close to 400%
Sabre’s booking insights show that Chinese tourists are back with a vengeance on the global tourism stage, with a 392% surge in outbound travel booked from mainland China for 2024, compared…
Sailing into the Sunset: Princess Cruises Unveils an Enchanting New Season in Japan
Diamond Princess returns to the Land of the Rising Sun with an expanded programme including stunning fall foliage.
Art and artists revealed for Icehotel 35
Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, the world-renowned hotel made entirely of ice and snow, is celebrating its 35th anniversary this winter with a breathtaking display of artistic creations
‘Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady hits the high seas in September 2025
Richard Branson’s brilliantly disruptive travel company, Virgin Voyages, is making waves with the announcement and debut of its fourth vessel, Brilliant Lady.
Etihad Airways Expands Global Network with Five New Interline Partnerships
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the launch of reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners, further expanding
Top 10 places most likely to have booked their 2025 holiday: Sabre
Travellers from Britain are the world’s biggest early birds when it comes to making holiday plans for 2025, according to Sabre booking data.
Etihad Airways boosts interline deals with five airlines making travel smoother
Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners, further expanding travel options for guests across its expanding global network.
Labour Day Travel Trends 2024: Where are workers escaping to for a break?
As Labour Day approaches, the global workforce eagerly anticipates a well-deserved respite from the daily grind, seeking solace and excitement in a variety of destinations across the globe.
PONANT Announces Exclusive Voyages to Emperor Penguin Colonies for 2025 Antarctic Season
As World Penguin Day was just celebrated on 25 April, PONANT, the French cruise ship operator, announces an exclusive voyage to the majestic Emperor Penguin
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Hong Kong Airlines celebrates Direct Service to Vientiane, Laos
Hong Kong Airlines launched the direct service to Vientiane, Laos on 27 April 2024, further boosting its expanding network in the region.
In Asia Pacific, Hilton’s RevPAR grew 7.9% versus 2019
In Asia Pacific, Hilton’s RevPAR grew 7.9% versus 2019 levels on top of a strong 2023, backed by steady growth in leisure and business demand
Bali’s Dynamic Tourism Landscape: Latest Trends in Hotels and Branded Residences
In 2023, Bali's tourism sector experienced a notable rebound, surpassing the peak performances recorded in 2019, according to the newly released Bali Hotel and Branded Residences 2024 report…
Virgin Voyages redefines “Work from Home” with month-long Mediterranean Adventure at sea
Global entrepreneur Richard Branson is giving WFH a new meaning as his newest, award-winning travel brand, Virgin Voyages, introduces “Scarlet Summer Season Pass.”
Trip.com Group CEO tackles overtourism for sustainable travel at WEF
Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, has set its sights on tackling key challenges surrounding the tourism industry.
Asian languages that Americans want to learn the most
A new study by Asian language specialists LTL Language School reveals that Japanese is the language Americans want to learn the most.
Kevin Rautenbach, President of SKÅL Thailand appointed to the new SKÅL International Executive Board
South African, Kevin Rautenbach who took over his Thailand role in January 2023 assumes his new International Director role with immediate effect.
Singapore’s refreshed Changi Airport Terminal 2 fully reopens
After three and a half years of engineering and expansion works, Terminal 2 (T2) has fully reopened ahead of schedule, restoring four-terminal operations at Changi Airport. T2’s completion…
Hotel Indigo debuts largest marketing campaign in brand history
Hotel Indigo’s The World’s Neighbourhood Hotel celebrates the people, places and experiences that make the neighbourhood one-of-a-kind
Best Hotels–Resorts Awards 2024 are open for nomination submissions
Following the success of the Best Hotels Resorts Awards, which have been presented for many years until now, the Best Hotels – Resorts Awards 2024 have been introduced with the intention…
Singapore gears up for Grand Prix Season
The Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) returns from 8 to 17 September 2023, featuring electrifying precinct parties spread across four distinctive locations and an enticing array of…
“Destination DC” campaign reveals strong visitation numbers
Against the backdrop of a fresh advertising campaign, Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, announced visitation is trending towards a…
Vietjet offers attractive promotional tickets starting from VNDO
On the inauguration of the latest service linking Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta, VietJet, Vietnam’s low-cost carrier, is offering more than one million Zero-fare tickets for travelers.
Amari Raaya Maldives opens with 187 villas
Launch of Amari Raaya Maldives forms part of ONYX Hospitality Group's strategic plan to expand its international presence in the luxury lifestyle resort market
Focusing in the Asian market: BWH Hotels’ aggressive expansion and development in the region
For the past year, BWH Hotels has been focused on expanding its presence in Asia in the past year. The company has opened new hotels, launched new brands, and leveraged its global…
New IHG and Recha Estate partnership grows Hotel Indigo brand in Thailand
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the signing of Hotel Indigo Bangkok Thonglor in partnership with Recha Estate Co., Ltd.
IHG growth continues in Thailand with Holiday Inn Resort Pattaya
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of Holiday Inn Resort Pattaya in partnership with Destination Group, a leading…
Holiday Inn Resort Pattaya to open by end 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the signing of Holiday Inn Resort Pattaya in partnership with Destination Group, a leading hospitality and restaurant company in Thailand.
Asia and Pacific: Shared Vision for Tourism Development
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Worldwide, twice as many people traveled internationally in the first three months of 2023 than in the same period of 2022.
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Velocity Ventures rallies travel and hospitality industry to recalibrate and strengthen
Velocity Ventures, Southeast Asia’s leading travel and hospitality tech investor has announced a subscription-based Corporate Partners Program (CPP) so that corporates in the travel and…
Rail Europe simplifies train travel in the continent
Rail Europe, the independent high-tech travel company, has rebranded after becoming a private-owned company, no longer part of e. Voyageurs SNCF. The rebrand also introduces the…
Top 10 most family-friendly airports
New research reveals the most family-friendly airports and airlines ahead of your 2023 travel plans.
Air New Zealand is the “Airline of the Year for 2023”
AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating website has announced Air New Zealand as its Airline of the Year for 2023.
Latest generation A220 arrives in Thailand
The latest generation A220 passenger aircraft has arrived in Thailand as part of a demonstration tour of South East Asia.
Ascott Names New Executives to Development
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The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, today announced that it is expanding its global business development team with the…
Ascott ramps up efforts to drive asset-light growth with key appointments in development team
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, today announced that it is expanding its global business development team with the appointment of…
6 key trends shaping travel experiences in Asia-Pacific
Arival has released six key trends that are shaping the future of travel experiences in APAC. The findings, from its recent The Outlook for Experiences 2019-2025 research, are released…
Top six trends shaping travel experiences in Asia-Pacific
Arival has released six key trends that are shaping the future of travel experiences in APAC. The findings, from its recent The Outlook for Experiences 2019-2025 research, are released…
More Hong Kong to San Francisco Flights on United Airlines
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United now offers more flights to San Francisco as well as additional connecting options to more destinations in US, Canada, and Latin America
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Rosewood Seoul to bring a new urban landmark to the dynamic city, opening in 2027
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Eleven D&C Co., Ltd., one of Korea’s leading real estate developers, to manage Rosewood Seoul, a new build ultra-luxury hotel set…
Celebrity Cruises Oversales Voyage Six Months Before Sailing
Celebrity Cruises has notified selected passengers booked on the Celebrity Millennium’s 24 October 2023 voyage that their trip has been oversold.
The cruise line provides numerous…
IHG partners with Steps to employ people with disabilities in Thailand
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Steps – an organisation that empowers employers to realise the…
ILTM Asia Pacific returns with a vengeance in June 2023
ILTM Asia Pacific is set to reach pre-pandemic levels of attendance with an expected 1000 delegates looking to gather at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on June 19 – 22
IHG supports the growth of its Thailand leaders, with Speed Mentoring event
IHG Hotels and Resorts celebrated International Women’s Day with its EMEAA leadership team mentoring its Thailand-based hotel leaders in their career development via a Speed Mentoring…
United Airlines Resumes Hong Kong to San Francisco Flight
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Hong Kong to San Francisco service directly connects Hong Kong travelers to United's largest hub airport on the US West Coast
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Voco hotels expands in Thailand with major second signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of voco Bangkok Surawong with Tawanna Property Company Limited, a leading real estate…
IHG continues its expansion in Phuket with two Holiday Inn Resort conversions
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the growth of the Holiday Inn brand in Thailand, following a franchise agreement with Destination Group a hospitality and restaurant leader in Thailand to…
Vietnam’s Largest Island marks the arrival of Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort
The tropical island of Phu Quoc in Vietnam has welcomed Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort – the first Marriott International property to open on the North of the island.
Marriott…
Ascott appoints industry veteran Serena Lim As Chief Growth Officer
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has announced the appointment of hospitality industry veteran Serena Lim as its Chief Growth Officer.
Serena will lead Ascott’s global business development…
Ascott names new Chief Growth Officer
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a Singapore company that has grown to be one of the leading international lodging owner-operators, with portfolio spanning over 224 cities across 43 countries in…
TikTok’s most popular Christmas holiday destinations
As Christmas fast approaches, it’s time to deck the halls and get the advent calendars ready, for the long-awaited day is only around the corner.
Fourth Virgin Voyages Ship “Brilliant Lady” Launched
A major milestone was reached on Friday when the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy floated out the Brilliant Lady, the fourth cruise ship for the innovative cruise company Virgin Voyages.…
UNWTO welcomes 18 new affiliate members
The newly admitted UNWTO members reflect the diversity of the broad tourism sector, with private companies, Destination Management Organizations, universities, professional associations,…
Singapore Tourism Board partners with Warner Bros
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have announced a three-year partnership to collaborate on entertainment and lifestyle content, as well as joint marketing, …
Klook: Asia Pacific travel recovery with strong 300% QoQ revenue growth
Klook announced that it is seeing accelerated cross-border travel growth in Asia Pacific with one of its strongest quarters (over 300% QoQ growth) as it celebrates its eight-anniversary…
WTTC hosts dialogue between private sector and the G20 Ministers
The Travel & Tourism private sector was invited to the G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting, when the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) addressed the Group of Twenty in Bali,…
The End Of The Iconic Queen Of The Sky
The Boeing 747 is undoubtedly the most well-known jet aircraft in history. Over fifty years ago, in Everett, Washington, the first 747 ever built took to the skies. Because it was larger…
Longer trip to Thailand? Kingdom grants visa extension for tourists
Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the proposal by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to extend the period of stay to 45 days for tourists…
Seven Japanese destinations for second-time visitors
With borders relaxing and anticipation for travel to Japan peaking, get off the beaten track and explore some of Japan’s lesser-known regions on your next holiday.
If you’ve tackled Tokyo…
KKday expands footprint in Vietnam
KKday has announced it will be aggressively expanding its footprint in Vietnam, and driving over 100 million USD for Vietnam’s tourism industry by 2023.
KKday will be focused on…
A380 – Is there a future?
In the week when the last A380 was delivered to Emirates, OAG has taken an opportune moment to reflect on the return of the giant aircraft that less than two years ago appeared to be heading…
Recovery on track: Middle East air passenger traffic near pre-pandemic levels
Air passenger traffic in the Middle East and South Asia has recovered in the second quarter (Q2) of the year to approximately 85% of Q2 2019 seat capacity
IHG celebrates growth of Vignette Collection in Thailand
IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrated the rapid growth of Vignette Collection in Thailand, as the Luxury & Lifestyle brand approaches its first anniversary next month.
Terminal 4 at Changi Airport set to reopen in September
The reopening will add to Changi Airport’s capacity, ensuring that the air hub can meet the increasing demand for air travel and support airlines’ plans to launch more flights
10 bucket list travel adventures
With border restrictions relaxing all over the world, 2022 is looking to be the year of travel.
This Is How We Party: Scoot gives away 10,000 tickets
Continuing the celebrations for Scoot’s 10th Anniversary, Scoot is hosting its largest flight ticket giveaway ever: 10,000 free tickets to anywhere across the Airline’s network.
Crowne Plaza accelerates growth in Asia Pacific
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest and best known upscale brands and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ premium collection, is continuing its rapid growth across…
Russia-Europe Airspace Closure Spares Asian Carriers
The closure of Russian airspace to several European airlines has spared Asian carriers, which have recovered from the pandemic more slowly than competitors elsewhere in the world.
IWTA speaks with Gloria Bui – Director Exotica Asia
Gloria is the director and co-founder of Asia Exotica Travel, one of the fastest growing travel agencies in South East Asia. A luxury boutique tour operator, specializing in Spanish,…
Slow travel to Kyushu
Easily reached by land, sea and air, the dynamic island of Kyushu is Japan’s third-largest island, located southwest of Honshu.
Which airlines are operating international flights from Sydney?
More flights will depart Australia beginning this month, as Qantas and Jetstar have moved forwards the restart of some international routes.
Entry Protocols For Egypt In 2021
COVID-19 has transformed the landscape of travelling entirely. The pandemic shapes the new rules and regulations, and everyone has to follow them. Of course, these rules are in place for the…
More than 20 airlines have said “C-ya” to Sydney
The border closure has taken its toll on Australian aviation, with Sydney losing more than 20 airlines since the outbreak began.
World’s top 20 Covid-19 compliant airlines
Airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety, product, and COVID-19 rating agency has named its Top Twenty airlines for COVID-19 compliance.
IHG’s triple Thailand signing with Asset World
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of three hotels in Thailand with long-standing partner Asset World Corporation (AWC)
Airbus A380 struggles as the pandemic continues to hit aviation
Following news this week that Etihad was the next carrier to ground its Airbus A380 fleet, new data from Cirium has revealed the dire straights the aircraft finds itself in.
SKÅL International Bangkok’s part to help a mother repatriate her teacher son
A story of tenacity and resourcefulness of a mother who was determined to succeed.
Australians…are we still Young and Free?
On the 17th of March 2020 the Australian Government has implemented a total travel ban both outbound and inbound on all its residents. The ban was originally meant to be lifted on the 17th…
Mercure Ambassador makes a splash in Seoul’s trendy district
Accor Ambassador Korea, in partnership with Seohan Tourism Development has announced the upcoming opening of Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae this August. Locally inspired and offering a…
Our expansion in mid-2021 will set AYANA apart: Stefan Fuchs
A true passion for innovation with a keen ability to inspire and instill passion in his team members on both an executive and front-of-house level is what best describes Stefan Fuchs, the…
IHG signs to double portfolio in Thailand’s popular destinations
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed with integrated lifestyle group Asset World Corporate (AWC) to manage a portfolio of properties across Thailand's popular destinations.
TravelFlan completes USD 7 million funding
TravelFlan, a Hong Kong-based chatbot provider for the travel industry, has recently received USD 7 million in its A round of financing. SPK AI Travel Tech Fund, founded by Lazard Korea,…
6 must-visit destinations in December
The festive season is here and Cathay Pacific has revealed the six must-visit destinations this month where travellers can fully enjoy the holiday season.
Travel tech this week: DiDi Japan expands in 20 cities
DiDi Japan plans to service more Japanese as it expands in more cities by the end of the year.
Aviation round up: Iron chef’s, Vegas and Cathay snaps up HK Express
This week’s collection of stories descending from on high features a headline grabbing purchase, an Iron Chef and, of course, new routes.
Aviation round up: Smooth as silk, strong as iron
This week TD’s aviation round up returns with news of JAL's Iron Man style upgrades, a selection of new destinations and the arrival of a Boeing 747 in a Dutch country garden. First, news…
20/20 Vision: Wyndham’s APAC president’s plans for 2019 and beyond
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…
7 reasons why foreign businesses should think twice when investing in China
Last week, Wall Street Journal published an interesting piece claiming that Americans who flocked to China for better opportunities are slowly calling it quits and are flying home.
IHG to debut Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Thailand
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement to debut its boutique hotel brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, in Bangkok.
Double Debut: IHG brings Kimpton Hotels to Barcelona and Bangkok
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that it will be expanding its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand to Barcelona in 2019 and Bangkok in 2020.
AVANI continues expansion with second hotel in Malaysia
AVANI Hotels and Resorts has announced its latest property scheduled to open in Kota Kinabalu, as part of its continued expansion in Asia.
KKday – a tour company of millennials for millennials
If there is Booking.com for hotels and Skyscanner for flights, there is KKday for tours and activities. KKday avoids “one-size-fits-all” tours and targets younger travellers.
Here is why we should see more women in the boardroom
Diversity is necessary for any industry, particularly the tech industry. Women are strong when it comes to project management and negotiation, both of which are very important in tech.
Air Charter Service targets “one million millionaires” with China expansion
British-based chartered aircraft providers Air Charter Service (ACS) has revealed it will be developing its Chinese operations by upgrading to larger offices in Beijing.
The move to…
