Asia/Singapore Thursday, 5th February 2026

New Zealand’s borders to reopen in stages from February 28

New Zealand will be reopening its borders to New Zealanders and key visa holders over the coming three months, with a full border reopening...

Sabah tourist guides promote destination through virtual tours

Finding a way around ongoing travel restrictions, Sabah tourist guides have taken to virtual tours to promote the East Malaysian destination. From January 21 to...

Philippine tourism leaders rush to ease travel procedures ahead of border...

As the Philippines reopens to foreign tourists next week, its NTO is working overtime to smoothen confusing travel protocols that vary and change frequently...

Lhaviyani Atoll gets her own airport

Accessibility to resorts in the Maldives’ Lhaviyani Atoll will be significantly improved with the opening of Madivaru Airport this month. Flights to and from Male’s...

Via.com expands into Malaysia

India-based Ebixcash Travel Services' online travel platform Via.com has expanded into Malaysia through the recent appointment of B2B wholesaler, Universal Holidays Travel and Tourism,...

Accor to debut Fairmont brand in Vietnam

The Fairmont Hanoi will open in the Vietnamese capital come 2024, making it the first Fairmont brand in the country. The 241-room luxury hotel will...

NCL unveils exclusive trade portal in Asia

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched Norwegian Central Asia, a new portal to help travel partners in Asia learn about and market NCL holidays...

Sentosa celebrates Golden Jubilee with new products and perks

New tours, experiences, promotions and milestone events have been lined up for 2022 as Singapore's Sentosa celebrates 50 years of tourism establishment through the...

India’s tourism players hold breath for make-or-break 2022/23 budget

Tax reforms and an improved climate for hotel investments are among the items on the wish list of India's tourism and hospitality players, who...

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...