New hiking trail in Eastern Hokkaido to showcase Japan’s natural wonders
A new long-distance hiking trail showcasing some of Japan’s rarest and most unspoiled natural environments has opened in eastern Hokkaido.
An initiative of the Ministry...
Aviation roundup: Qantas, Emirates and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Indonesia, VFS Global to introduce e-Visa on Arrival for 97 nationalities
The Indonesia Directorate General of Immigration has partnered with VFS Global to launch a new e-Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) service for 97 eligible nationalities,...
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...
