Asia/Singapore Friday, 27th March 2026

Philippines to build tourist safety facilities

The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DoT), Department of Health, and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), have signed a memorandum of understanding...

IHG Hotels & Resorts teams up with Action Against Hunger to...

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a new multi-year partnership with global NGO Action Against Hunger to combat food insecurity and hunger for millions...

Hospitality giants invest heavily in Asia-Pacific luxury market

The Asia-Pacific luxury hotel landscape is already a crowded marketplace, yet competition continues to intensify as hospitality giants expand their portfolios to cater to...

Universal Studios Singapore reveals new details about Illumination’s Minion Land

Illumination’s Minion Land will open at Universal Studios Singapore (USS) at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in 2025, transporting guests in South-east Asia to an...

Sri Lanka’s new visa scheme triggers frustration and protests

Sri Lankan opposition politicians are backing protests by local travel trade players against a new but confusing and pricier visa scheme that is said...

Komodo National Park orders periodic closures as environmental safeguards

Indonesia’s Komodo National Park will implement periodic closures to protect its fragile ecosystem and ensure long-term sustainability, with these conservation cool-offs expected to start...

Uttar Pradesh eyes Asian investors for Buddhist tourism development

The northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is looking to collaborate with governments across South Asia and South-east Asia to attract Foreign Direct Investment...

Shanghai Pudong airport upgrades passenger processing capabilities with SITA technology

Shanghai Pudong International Airport, recognised as one of the busiest international hub in China, will install SITA’s common-use self-service bag drops (SBD) and kiosks...

Mega stars to descend on Singapore F1 races this September

Race promoter Singapore GP has unveiled a stunning entertainment line-up for the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024 this September, with big...

Mbappé, Accor join forces for youth empowerment

Accor has come together with Kylian Mbappé, French professional footballer and catalyst for youth empowerment, to take the latter’s Inspired by KM community support...