Asia/Singapore Wednesday, 4th February 2026

New visa fee set to raise travel cost to the US

Travellers from non-immigrant visa categories entering the US will have to pay for the new US$250 Visa Integrity Fee, set to take effect by...

Singapore Tourism Board steps up India engagement with new trade and...

With India emerging as one of the top three source markets and registering 0.5 million visitor arrivals between January and May 2025, the Singapore...

Aviation roundup: Philippine Airlines, Loong Air and more

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

New Zealand promotes genuine travel experiences to Indian market with latest...

Tourism New Zealand has launched its new campaign, #BeyondTheFilter, featuring actors and real-life couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa. Set against the natural landscapes of...

Visa-free access fuels Indian outbound travel to South-east Asia: Agoda

Visa policy relaxations across South-east Asia are driving a rise in outbound travel among Indian passport holders, according to data from Agoda. Accommodation searches by...

Maldives unveils updated logo and brand identity

The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has introduced an updated logo and revised brand identity, reflecting a refinement of the Maldives...

Travel trends drive Marriott’s new luxury plans

The Luxury Group by Marriott International’s latest research into luxury travel motivations, titled The Intentional Traveler, will influence the company’s decisions on staff training,...

Star of the Seas joins Royal Caribbean fleet

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of Star of the Seas, the latest ship in its Icon Class, following nearly two years of construction at...

Aviation roundup: Ethiopian Airlines, Vietjet and more

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

Diriyah Company targets Asia-Pacific markets ahead of 2030 visitor goal

The Diriyah Company, responsible for developing the Diriyah project, is targeting key Asia-Pacific markets including China, Australia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and India as...