Asia/Singapore Thursday, 5th February 2026

Indian weddings, business events central to Vinpearl’s strategy

Vietnamese hotel chain Vinpearl has seen success in its positioning among affluent Indian tourists as a top choice for milestone events like weddings and...

Maldives strengthens whale shark conservation with new national regulation

The Maldives' government has made a significant advancement in marine conservation with Regulation No. 2024/R-96, designed to enhance interactions with whale sharks – this regulation is...

Philippine associations to provide aid for areas hit by Storm Trami

The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) and Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) have joined forces to help provinces that were hit hardest by the...

Accor to operate first Perth Airport hotel

Accor and Perth Airport will introduce the first hotel on the airport estate under the Pullman Hotels & Resorts brand, set to open in...

Qantas reveals next generation cabin upgrades for A330 aircraft

Qantas will roll out a multi-million dollar investment in cabin upgrades for its Economy class across 10 A330-200 aircraft – these include installation of...

Hilton to debut flagship brand in Udaipur

Hilton is launching its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Udaipur, marking its debut in the City of Lakes. Developed with Elysian Hotels, the...

Booking.com unveils next phase of its sustainability programme for partners

Booking.com has launched the latest evolution of its partner-focused sustainability programme, prioritising accommodation needs by testing an improved pathway to third-party certification. Sustainability now plays...

Hilton Global Foundation commits US$5.3 million to support people and planet

The Hilton Global Foundation has committed US$5.3 million towards 16 non-profit organisations working to combat poverty, foster career development opportunities and protect the destinations...

Aviation roundup: Korean Air, Hong Kong Airlines and more

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

WTTC’s Global Summit marks Rome for 2025

WTTC will gather the world’s travel and tourism leaders and professionals in the Italian capital of Rome for its 2025 WTTC Global Summit –...