Asia/Singapore Wednesday, 4th February 2026

UNWTO members plan coordinated restart of APAC tourism

Tourism leaders from across Asia-Pacific have met to plan the sector’s restart and recovery even as borders remain closed throughout the region. The 33rd joint...

Industry veteran appointed new Tourism Malaysia chief

Tourism Malaysia has appointed Zainuddin Abdul Wahab as the new director-general, effective September 13. He replaces Zulkifly Md Said who has retired. Zainuddin was previously...

Sentosa unveils sustainability roadmap

Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has released details of its Sustainable Sentosa strategic roadmap, following on from its March 2021 announcement of a 2030 carbon-neutral...

The International Coordinating Council (ICC) of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme has formally inducted Malaysia's Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve into the World Network...

UNWTO members plan coordinated restart of APAC tourism

Tourism leaders from across Asia-Pacific have met to plan the sector’s restart and recovery even as borders remain closed throughout the region. The 33rd joint...

Last call for buyers to join IT&CM Asia, CTW APAC virtually

Double-bill trade event, IT&CM Asia and CTW APAC, is ready to throw open its virtual doors from September 28-30 amid ongoing travel restrictions. This year's...

Indian associations livid with defunct Jet Airways announcing resumption of operations

Major Indian travel trade associations have strongly expressed their disappointment at the announcement that defunct domestic airline, Jet Airways, plans to resume operations in...

AAPA commits to net zero emissions by 2050

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, surpassing the existing industry commitment to halve carbon...

Emirates rolls out new Expo 2020 Dubai campaign starring Chris Hemsworth

Dubai's flagship airline Emirates is inviting visitors to experience Expo 2020 Dubai in a new global campaign fronted by Australian actor Chris Hemsworth. The campaign...

Now is the time to look at integrated resorts

When tourism recovers in Asia, the integrated resort sector will become a hotbed for foreign investors and owner operators looking to capitalise on the market, says Matthew Pryor, managing director at Tenman Project Management, a leading project and programme manager for hospitality, integrated resorts and gaming projects in Asia