Asia/Singapore Sunday, 22nd March 2026

Asian carriers cancel flights, implement surcharges as fuel crisis intensifies

Airlines across the Asia-Pacific region have moved into an emergency defensive posture this week, implementing a wave of flight cancellations, steep fare hikes, and...

Dubai International gradually resumes flights after drone-related disruption

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has begun gradually restoring flight operations after a temporary suspension triggered by a drone-related fire near the airport, adding further...

Arabian Travel Market 2026 moves to August dates

The 2026 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has been rescheduled and will now take place from August 17 to 20, 2026 at Dubai...

WTTC forecasts US$600 million daily hit to Middle East tourism spending

The escalating conflict in Iran is already affecting the travel and tourism sector across the Middle East, with international visitor spending estimated to be...

All hands on deck as travel disruption spreads in Asia

Airports are providing welfare support for stranded passengers Tour operators and travel agents wade through evolving updates in a fluid situation to help...

Indian hospitality sector feels heat as US-Iran tensions disrupt LPG supply

With the US-Iran conflict disrupting global energy supply chains, Indian hotels are increasingly feeling the strain as shortages of commercial LPG is creating operational...

UNWTO rebrands as UN Tourism

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is now known as UN Tourism. With this new brand, the organisation reaffirms its status as the United Nations specialised...

Geopolitical uncertainty highlights tourism’s safety appeal

Amid ongoing travel disruptions due to the US-Israel-Iran war, tourism sellers at ITB Berlin 2026 say stability in Asia-Pacific has become a strong selling...

Disney Cruise Line reveals dining options for Disney Adventure

Disney Cruise Line has unveiled the dining options for its new ship Disney Adventure, which will home port in Singapore from December 15 this...

TTG Conversations: Five Questions with Ben George, Hilton

Multi-generational travel is thriving across Asia-Pacific markets, where 50 per cent of surveyed families are going on holidays with three or more generations of...