Figures released by the Ministry of Tourism for the Republic of Indonesia have shown an impressive 17.37% increase in visitor arrivals from the United Kingdom, year on year. …

Capella Hotel Group has revealed details of its first ever Thai property - a landmark ultra-luxury hotel located on the banks of the Chao Praya River in Bangkok. Nicholas M. Clayton, CEO…

Garuda Indonesia will increase its flights to Australia this summer, providing more connections to and from Jakarta and Bali. In a joint press conference with Tourism Australia, the…

With Spring just around the corner, attention for many Brits will be turning to where to go for their summer holiday.  According to KAYAK.co.uk, prices to many key destinations,…

Weak demand for Mandarin Oriental's hotels contributed to a sharp decline in the company's profits in 2016. Releasing its full-year financial figures this week, the Hong Kong-based…

Indonesia's tourism sector continued to thrive in January 2017, as the country welcomed more than one million visitors. According to the latest data from the country's Central Bureau of…

Jet Airways has formed a new partnership with Hong Kong Airlines aimed at enhancing connectivity between India and the Far East. The new codeshare partnership will lead to new…

Carnival Corporation has penned a deal for its first ever cruise ships to be built in China and designed specifically for the needs of the Chinese market. A joint venture between the…

Marriott International has introduced another new hotel brand to China with the addition of a resort in Shanghai. The Tribute Portfolio, which was originally created by Starwood, has…

Chinese travellers get more flights to Malaysia Where? Guangzhou (China) to Johor Bahru (Malaysia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who? Sichuan Airlines Why? Chinese carrier…

Travel tech firm Traveldoo has announced the appointments of Daniel Fitzgerald as Chief Product Officer and Romain Ehrhard as Chief Technical Officer. Working closely with the R&D and…

Travelogix, the specialists in dedicated data management and reporting solutions for corporate travel, will be exhibiting at Travel Technology Europe for their fourth consecutive year in…

What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for TMCs in 2017?  I think one of the biggest growth opportunities for the business travel community will come from increased…

GERMANO ROLLERO has become Etihad Airways' new general manager for China, based in Beijing. With extensive experience in the leisure and corporate travel sectors, Rollero has previously…

The number of new hotel rooms under construction across the Asia Pacific region at the start of 2017 is significantly higher than it was at the beginning of last year, new data has…

Research conducted by long haul travel company Southall Travel has revealed that Bangkok, the bustling capital city of Thailand, was the most popular city break destination amongst Brits…

Hard Rock International has launched a new division to support its expansion in Japan. The new Hard Rock Japan LLC will be headed up by CEO Edward Tracy, who previously led Sands…

LOUISE DALEY has been appointed as AccorHotels' deputy chief executive officer Asia Pacific. She has been with AccorHotels for 26 years, having commenced her career in Australia before…

Dream Cruises, the new upscale Asian cruise line, has revealed plans for its first homeport season outside China. In December 2017, the Genting Dream cruise ship will commence a…

Archipelago International has added two more hotels to its portfolio in Indonesia. Aston Canggu Beach Resort is a new upscale property in the shores of Bali’s Kuta area. It becomes…

Vietnam's tourism industry will get a lift this year when Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar launches its first two routes to the country. In May 2017, Jetstar will start operating…

A study released by global technology provider, Sabre Corporation in collaboration with TrendWatching, has revealed new consumer shopping and buying trends emerging among European and Middle…

Garuda Indonesia is planning to take advantage of the booming Chinese outbound travel market by launching a series of new charter flights over the Lunar New Year holiday period. The…

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has entered Sri Lanka with the launch of a new property in the country's capital, Colombo. The new Mövenpick Hotel Colombo becomes the city’s first new…

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…