Asia/Singapore Tuesday, 3rd February 2026

India’s new tax reforms set to boost the country’s hospitality sector

The recently held 56th meeting of the GST Council in New Delhi chaired by India’s Union finance and corporate affairs minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved...

New Delhi to host Routes Asia 2027

New Delhi will host the 23rd edition of Routes Asia, the only air service development event dedicated to advancing aviation across the Asia-Pacific region....

Asia-Pacific sees uptick in Indian travel with visa-free access and new...

As outbound tourism from India continues to grow, the Asia-Pacific region is reaping the benefits of simplified visa policies, good air connectivity and diverse...

Grand Prix Season Singapore 2025 kicks off across the city

Grand Prix Season Singapore returns from September 26 to October 5, 2025, offering race-themed lifestyle events across the city alongside the Formula 1 Singapore...

Thomas Cook India, SOTC Travel team up with Queensland to boost...

Thomas Cook (India) and its group company, SOTC Travel, have signed a long-term memorandum of understanding with Tourism and Events Queensland to encourage travel...

Malaysia targets Asian markets ahead of 2026 tourism year

Anticipating a surge in visitor numbers during Visit Malaysia Year 2026, Malaysian inbound operators interviewed at PATA Travel Mart 2025 are planning to expand...

Personalisation and privacy key as travellers expect frictionless experiences

Today’s travellers want personalised, seamless and instant, whether at the trip planning stage or during the trip itself, say industry experts during the Connected...

Hahnair appoints Travelsla as official partner in India

Hahnair has appointed Travelsla as its official service partner in India. The collaboration aims to strengthen support for travel agencies in the region, offering...

Young professionals spill travel and job expectations at PATA Knowledge Forum

As the next generation begins to explore more of the world, what they want from travel is markedly different from previous generations. According to three...

Aviation roundup: Pelita Air, Firefly and more

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