PATA Annual Summit 2024 opens this week with new segments, initiatives
The three-day PATA Annual Summit 2024, set for Macau from May 15 to 17, will see the debut of the PATA-WTCF China Dialogue, supported...
Indian travel demand projected to rise as Thailand extends visa exemption
The Thai government's decision to extend visa-free entry for Indian tourists by an additional six months is expected to lift arrival numbers from India.
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Singapore updates tourism performance forecast for 2024
Strong recovery in global flight connectivity and travel activity, continued NTO campaigning as well as fresh partnerships to stimulate international interest in Singapore as...
Colombo’s controversial hotel pricing policy to end May 31
The pricing policy for Colombo hotels effective since August 2023 to upgrade city room rates will be terminated on May 31, 2024, now that...
Trip.com Group aims to expand footprint in MENA region
Trip.com Group is stepping up its activities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with the opening of its new regional office...
Meliá Hotels International signs first property in Laos
Meliá Hotels International has added The Grand Luang Prabang to its portfolio, making the one-time palace of a Lao prince the first member of...
Crystalbrook Collection to open new hotel in Canberra
Australia's largest independent five-star sustainably-led hospitality company, Crystalbrook Collection, is set to launch a new-build hotel in Australia’s capital, Canberra, slated to open in...
Te Pae Christchurch marks second year with exceptional business performance
More than 200,000 event attendees across 458 events have left their mark at Te Pae Christchurch since the convention centre hosted its first conference...
GCC countries boost regional tourism with new initiatives
The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE – are making swift progress in their...
Sri Lanka makes U-turn on decision to double visa fees
Shortly after announcing a higher fee for tourist visa – US100, up from the previous US$50 – Sri Lanka’s cabinet on May 6 decided...
