Asia/Singapore Wednesday, 4th February 2026

Aviation roundup: Emirates, Vietnam Airlines and more

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

Sojern launches fully managed e-mail marketing service for hoteliers

Marketing platform Sojern has rolled out a fully managed e-mail marketing service that is said to be the hospitality industry’s first solution to streamline...

India’s wellness tourism is in the pink of health

As the world becomes increasingly health conscious amid mounting air pollution and congested urban hubs, India is noting an uptick in wellness tourists seeking...

UN Tourism plans activations at Expo 2025 in Osaka

UN Tourism will hold two special events and a diverse range of activities at Expo 2025, which will open its doors at Yumeshima Island,...

Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree to welcome guests from April...

Situated in Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree will open its doors to the public next month. Guests have direct access...

Aviation roundup: Vietjet, Emirates and more

Vietjet announces inaugural air service connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Auckland Vietjet Air has announced an inaugural air service between Vietnam and New Zealand...

Kerala Tourism rebuilds international arrivals, steps up Asian engagement

The southern Indian state of Kerala, often referred to as God’s Own Country, is actively pursuing various initiatives to regain momentum in international tourist...

Singapore Cruise Centre sets sustainability milestone with Asia Pacific’s first LNG...

Asia Pacific’s first LNG bunkering for passenger cruise ships was successfully completed at Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC) on February 25, in an exercise involving...

Study shows nature travel’s positive impact on local ecology

A recent prototype study by Nepal-based adventure travel specialist, Himalayan Adventure Therapy has found an intricate relationship between travel and ecological sustainability throughout the...

Indian tour operators decry sharp cut in overseas promotion budget

India’s inbound travel players have expressed deep disappointment over the drastic reduction in the government’s budget for overseas destination promotion and publicity. The Union Budget...