India’s inbound tourism season off to a good start
As India’s peak inbound tourism season (October to March) gets underway, early signs indicate a promising year ahead for the sector with traditional source...
Marriott Bonvoy unveils top hotel openings across Asia-Pacific in 2025
Marriott Bonvoy has revealed a line-up of highly anticipated hotel openings across the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China) in 2025.
The upcoming year will see the...
Railbookers Group expands into Asia with worldwide offerings
Railbookers Group, a specialist in independent rail holidays worldwide, has brought two flagship brands – Railbookers and Amtrak Vacations – to Asia, where it...
TTG Asia Media’s Karen Yue wins TravMedia’s Media Lifetime Achievement
TravMedia Awards Asia 2025, the first pan-Asian award that recognises excellence in travel media and public relations, has given TTG Asia Media’s group editor,...
Quest for the unusual draws luxury travellers to independent hotels
Demand for independent hotels that offer creative guest experiences is on the rise, as well-travelled individuals turn away from accommodation that feels generic and...
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore completes S$40 million improvements
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS), managed by SATS-Creuers Cruise Services (SCCS), has completed a S$40 million (US$29 million) upgrade to improve passenger experience...
Indonesia VAT hike targets luxury goods, basic goods exempt from increase
Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto has confirmed that the increased value-added tax (VAT) from 11 per cent to 12 per cent, effective from January 1,...
Emirates enhances travel experience for passengers with accessibility needs
Emirates has introduced new services and products for people with disabilities at the 7th AccessAbilities Expo at Dubai World Trade Centre. The airline’s offerings...
Agoda, Saudi Tourism Authority to boost Asia-Pacific travel to Saudi Arabia
Agoda, through its strategic partnerships arm Rocket Travel by Agoda, has partnered with the Saudi Tourism Authority to promote Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage and...
Kyoto to ban tourists from Gion’s private alleys
Frustrations with overtourism has forced Kyoto authorities to ban tourists from entering the private alleys in the city’s Gion geisha district, with the new...
