Asia/Singapore Friday, 7th August 2026

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...

Kashmir attack raises concerns over travel demand to neighbouring regions

Indian tour operators are raising concerns that the recent terrorist attack near Pahalgam in Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 28 tourists, could...

Minor Hotels expands Avani brand with new resort in Fujairah

Minor Hotels has signed Avani+ Fujairah Resort in the UAE, which is set to open in 2028. This new property will be the first...

New PATA report highlights tourism workforce gaps in Asia-Pacific

At the PATA Annual Summit 2025 in İstanbul, Türkiye, PATA unveiled a new report, The Evolving Tourism Workforce: Human Capital Development in APAC, focusing...

ECKO Hotels & Resorts launches three new properties in Uttarakhand

ECKO Hotels & Resorts, a collection of hotels and resorts across India, has launched with 100 keys in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, comprising three properties –...

Aviation roundup: Jetstar, Malaysia Airlines and more

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