Asia/Singapore Thursday, 13th November 2025

Heavy rainfall floods Dubai, disrupts airport operations

The UAE witnessed its heaviest rain ever recorded, causing chaos around the desert nation and disrupting operations at Dubai International Airport since Monday. The impact...

Tsunami alert at Indonesia’s Ruang Island as thousands evacuate after volcano...

Indonesian authorities said rescuers were rushing to evacuate 11,000 residents this morning after Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi erupted multiple times since Tuesday night. This...

Singapore introduces co-living train hotel

Singapore will welcome its first-ever co-living train hotel by transforming a decommissioned SMRT train carriage into a boutique co-living space. The hotel is currently in...

Kyushu to welcome new sightseeing train

A new sightseeing train is set to launch in the southern-island of Japan on April 26 this year. Named Kanpachi Ichiroku, this new D&S (Design...

Maldives keen to woo back Indian tourists

Roadshows in three Indian cities, influencer and media familiarisation trips to the Maldives are on the cards as Maldives travel authorities ramp up promotions...

Travelport, Tourism Malaysia expand destination marketing collaboration

Travelport and Tourism Malaysia have expanded their strategic destination marketing collaboration following the successful campaign and data analysis work that has accelerated the campaign...

Accor receives recognition as choice employer for two years running

Accor has once again been named as one of the best companies to work for in Australia having been recognised as a 2024 5-Star...

Maldives promotes destination at ADEX Ocean Mission 2024

Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) participated at the ADEX Ocean Mission 2024 held in Singapore from April 12 to 14 at...

Meliá adds two new hotels in Thailand

Meliá Hotels International is expanding its partnership with Thailand’s Asset World Corporation (AWC) to launch two new properties – Meliá Pattaya City, and the...

More airlines avoid Iranian airspace as Middle East tensions heats up

An increasing number of airlines are re-routing their flights to skip Iranian airspace as Middle East tensions intensify, with the latest being Singapore Airlines...