Asia/Singapore Wednesday, 5th November 2025

Saudi Arabia teams up with Boutique Group to showcase heritage

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture and Boutique Group have signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration and showcase the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage. The agreement was...

Turkey faces tourism backlash from India over pro-Pakistan stance

Following the recent escalation in hostilities between India and Pakistan, a significant segment of India's outbound travel sector is witnessing a steep decline in...

Disney to open theme park resort in Abu Dhabi

The Walt Disney Company and Miral have joined forces to develop a Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, in the UAE. The resort...

Asia-Pacific travel trends reshape Middle East tourism strategy

With traveller preferences evolving across the Asia-Pacific region, tourism authorities in the Middle East are adjusting their strategies to meet changing expectations and booking...

Asian passenger numbers climb for Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand is welcoming more Asian passengers onboard, with strongest growth seen in Singapore and Indonesia. The upward trend reflects destination New Zealand’s...

Inbound travel to New Zealand to benefit from marketing boost, smoother...

An additional NZ$13.5 million (US$8.1 million) has been allocated to Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) as part of the government’s Tourism Boost package, with money...

Hilton plans major India expansion with 300 hotels in next decade

Hilton has announced a growth strategy for India, aiming to expand its presence tenfold over the next decade, with a target of more than...

Aviation roundup: Etihad Airways, China Eastern Airlines and more

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

Plaza Premium Group unveils Saudia Airlines lounge at Heathrow

Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has opened a new airline lounge for Saudia Airlines at London Heathrow, Terminal 4, marking the first collaboration between the...

Middle East travel industry responds to new US tariffs

Tourism industry stakeholders are cautiously assessing the long-term impact of the new tariffs announced by US president Trump on regional travel flows, corporate spending...