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
Asia-Pacific seeks to restore connectivity through multilateral visa and passenger initiatives
The Asia-Pacific region has fewer international aviation routes now compared to before the Covid-19 pandemic, with a gross loss of 1,017 international routes, where...
Overhaul needed for tourism measurement
Measuring tourism success has to go beyond simply tallying visitor arrivals or tracking tourism expenditure – a more holistic approach should take into account...
Small Luxury Hotels of the World debuts Wellbeing Collection
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has curated a new Wellbeing Collection, which comprises 15 luxury hotels that provide soulful sanctuaries designed to...
Marriott Bonvoy, Flipkart SuperCoins link travel and shopping rewards in India
Marriott Bonvoy, the travel platform of Marriott International, has partnered with Flipkart SuperCoins, India’s loyalty programme, to launch the country’s first dual loyalty integration.
The...
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...
