Changi Airport completes first satellite gate for remote aircraft stands
Changi Airport Group (CAG) will begin operating its first satellite gate from August 2026, introducing a dedicated boarding facility that gives passengers using remote...
Ascott loyalty programme nears 10-million-member mark
The Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) loyalty programme, which debuted in 2019, is on track to reach 10 million members by the end of 2026,...
Marriott accelerates APEC expansion via conversion route
Marriott International is expanding its regional footprint across Asia-Pacific excluding China (APEC) by utilising a flexible, conversion-led development model to steadily expand its regional...
Aviation roundup: Philippine Airlines, Vietjet and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Strong luxury travel appetite spurs record LHW showcase at tradeshow
The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) led its largest-ever property showcase at the recent ILTM Asia Pacific in Singapore, with 40 member hotels...
Global luxury travel brands bet bigger on Asia-Pacific
Luxury travel suppliers from Europe and Latin America are stepping up investments in Asia-Pacific as the region cements its position as one of the...
GHA Discovery adds personalised city tours through City Unscripted
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has expanded the Local Offers and Experiences available through its GHA Discovery loyalty programme by partnering with City Unscripted to...
Luxury cruising heats up as more brands and experiences enter the...
Luxury cruise tourism is showing strong potential for growth, evidenced by the tripling of the elite cruise fleet since 2010 and a projected increase in affluent luxury cruise travellers from 1.1 million in 2024 to 1.58 million by 2028.
Regent Phu Quoc launches series of experiential residency programmes
As tourism interest in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island spikes, Regent Phu Quoc has chosen to capture the attention of guests with a series of...
Greater Sentosa Master Plan to transform Singapore’s island getaway over two...
Sentosa Island and neighbouring Pulau Brani will undergo a 20-year transformation under the newly unveiled Greater Sentosa Master Plan (GSMP), which aims to double...
