Indonesia VAT hike targets luxury goods, basic goods exempt from increase
Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto has confirmed that the increased value-added tax (VAT) from 11 per cent to 12 per cent, effective from January 1,...
IATA urges faster SAF production for net-zero aviation by 2050
With sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) being crucial for reducing carbon emissions in aviation and transitioning to cleaner energy, new estimates from IATA show strong...
Norwegian Cruise Line introduces new guest experiences on Norwegian Bliss and...
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway will undergo major updates, including the new Silver Screen Bistro, Horizon Park, expanded dining options like...
Accor expands its footprint in Goa with new luxury hotel projects
Accor has partnered with Dangayach Group to develop two new luxury hotels in Goa, India: Raffles Goa Shiroda, featuring 120 luxury villas, and the...
Aviation roundup: West Air, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Resorts World Cruises introduces Star Scorpio to South-east Asia in 2025
The 1,800-passenger Star Scorpio will join Resorts World Cruises (RWC) and offer a series of sailings with Singapore as her homeport between March 26...
Accor unveils line-up of hotels, resorts and hospitality experiences for 2025
Accor is entering 2025 with a line-up of new hotels, resorts, and unique hospitality experiences across its 45+ brands, spanning luxury to economy, set...
Holiday Inn Express to debut in Ayodhya
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to develop a Holiday Inn Express hotel in the city of Ayodhya, scheduled to open...
Meliá Hotels International accelerates luxury growth in 2025
Meliá Hotels International has announced further expansion of its luxury portfolio in 2025, with the opening of 15 hotels across its luxury brands, including...
Capella Hotel Group expands with four new luxury properties in 2025
Capella Hotel Group has unveiled plans for four new properties opening in 2025 anchored by partnerships with architects and designers for Capella Taipei in...
