Asia/Singapore Wednesday, 5th August 2026

Marriott accelerates APEC expansion via conversion route

Marriott International is expanding its regional footprint across Asia-Pacific excluding China (APEC) by utilising a flexible, conversion-led development model to steadily expand its regional...

Thailand’s visa U-turn comes too late for India trade

Thailand's reinstatement of visa-free entry for Indian travellers has been welcomed by the inbound trade, but operators say two months of policy uncertainty have...

Thomas Cook India, SOTC relaunch China holidays as direct flights resume

Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel have relaunched China as a key holiday destination for Indian travellers, capitalising on the resumption of direct flights,...

India tourism industry calls for reforms to drive inbound growth

As India aims to increase the travel and tourism sector's contribution to GDP to 10 per cent and boost foreign tourist arrivals from the...

Hilton extends Honors rewards to Explora Journeys cruises

Hilton Honors members can now earn and redeem points on Explora Journeys cruises booked through Hilton, following an expansion of the hospitality group's partnership...

Sentosa launches new immersive sensorial journey

Newest Singapore attraction, Sentosa Sensoryscape, an immersive multi-sensory experience incorporating augmented reality (AR), design, nature and music, was showcased to local and regional media...

Air India’s Amex card-only payment baffles Hong Kong agents

Hong Kong’s Society of IATA Passenger Agents (SIPA) is seeking “formal notice” and clarification from Air India following a call from the airlines on...

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Taipei Ximen to open in 2024

Sotetsu Group will launch Sotetsu Grand Fresa Taipei Ximen on February 2 next year. This will be the Sotetsu Grand Fresa brand's second overseas hotel...

Aviation roundup: Cebu Pacific, Jetstar Asia and more

Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships

BWH Hotels signs new BW Premier Collection resort in Vietnam

BWH Hotels has expanded its portfolio in Vietnam with the signing of a new BW Premier Collection resort on the beach in Phan Thiet. The...
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